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View article: Global Health Initiatives and Universal Health Coverage in Pakistan‐Aligned for the Future?
Global Health Initiatives and Universal Health Coverage in Pakistan‐Aligned for the Future? Open
There is increasing global discourse on Global Health Initiatives' (GHIs) role and the need for better alignment with universal health coverage (UHC), which is particularly salient given recent rapid reductions in global aid. However, tens…
View article: Care pathways for critically ill children aged 0–5 years arriving at district hospitals in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, and Niger (2022): a cross-sectional study
Care pathways for critically ill children aged 0–5 years arriving at district hospitals in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, and Niger (2022): a cross-sectional study Open
Background Under-five mortality remains high in West Africa, where sick children are expected to first attend the primary health care before being referred to a hospital if necessary. However, little is known about how families navigate be…
View article: How to formulate high-quality lessons learned: a rapid review
How to formulate high-quality lessons learned: a rapid review Open
Lessons learned convey information and experiences that were studied when carrying out projects or policies, in order to improve procedures and practices to better cope with future similar problems in other contexts. Although the term l…
View article: La financiarisation de la santé au Sénégal (1840-1960)
La financiarisation de la santé au Sénégal (1840-1960) Open
À partir des années 1980, les institutions internationales ont incité les pays africains à recourir à des instruments politiques de financement de la santé inspirés d’une approche libérale. Les patient·e·s ont de plus en plus payé les soin…
View article: The evolution of facility-based deliveries at primary healthcare centres during an insecurity and conflict crisis in Burkina Faso: a geospatial analysis
The evolution of facility-based deliveries at primary healthcare centres during an insecurity and conflict crisis in Burkina Faso: a geospatial analysis Open
View article: Acceptability of the routine use of pulse oximetry by healthcare workers and caregivers within primary healthcare in West Africa: mixed-methods study
Acceptability of the routine use of pulse oximetry by healthcare workers and caregivers within primary healthcare in West Africa: mixed-methods study Open
Introduction To better identify severe hypoxaemia as a major risk factor for specific illnesses in children aged under 5 years, the Améliorer l’Identification des détresses Respiratoires chez l’Enfant (AIRE) project implemented routine use…
View article: Care management and determinants of day 14 mortality in severely ill children aged under 5 years subsequent to hypoxaemia diagnosed using routine pulse oximetry in primary care: evidence from the AIRE project
Care management and determinants of day 14 mortality in severely ill children aged under 5 years subsequent to hypoxaemia diagnosed using routine pulse oximetry in primary care: evidence from the AIRE project Open
Background The Amélioration de l'Identification des détresses Respiratoires de l'Enfant (AIRE) project introduced the routine use of pulse oximetry (PO) into Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) consultations within primary he…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with severe illness in West African children under 5 years of age detected with routine pulse oximetry in primary care
Prevalence and factors associated with severe illness in West African children under 5 years of age detected with routine pulse oximetry in primary care Open
Background The Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines are symptom-based algorithms used to identify critically ill children under five in primary health centres (PHC) in resource-limited countries. Hypoxaemia, a life-…
View article: Missed opportunities for hospital referral of young children with severe pneumonia identified at primary care using pulse oximetry: an analysis from the AIRE study in West Africa
Missed opportunities for hospital referral of young children with severe pneumonia identified at primary care using pulse oximetry: an analysis from the AIRE study in West Africa Open
Background In line with the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines, healthcare workers (HCWs) should refer all severe pneumonia among children under 5 seen in primary care in resource-limited settings. We investigated…
View article: Antenatal care interventions in Afghanistan from 2000 to 2024: a rapid realist review
Antenatal care interventions in Afghanistan from 2000 to 2024: a rapid realist review Open
Introduction In response to the high maternal mortality in Afghanistan, the government emphasised enhancing antenatal care (ANC) coverage to improve skilled birth attendance and reduce maternal mortality. This study aimed to explain how an…
View article: Analyse des agences gouvernementales : une revue exploratoire des connaissances disponibles
Analyse des agences gouvernementales : une revue exploratoire des connaissances disponibles Open
Les agences gouvernementales occupent aujourd’hui une place centrale dans les réflexions contemporaines sur la gouvernance publique. Déployées dans le sillon des réformes inspirées par le New Public Management, ce modèle organisationnel re…
View article: Longitudinal study on changes in COVID-19 vaccination intentions in Benin and Senegal: Insights from Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE)
Longitudinal study on changes in COVID-19 vaccination intentions in Benin and Senegal: Insights from Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) Open
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted strict measures and rapid vaccine deployment in Benin and Senegal. This longitudinal study uses Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) to analyze the evolution of vaccination intent and its determinants, focu…
View article: A systematic process to formulate quality lessons learned about hospital resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic
A systematic process to formulate quality lessons learned about hospital resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Despite obstacles encountered in the workshops, participants appreciated the initiative of documenting QLLs using a structured approach in which the QLLs were refined and professionals were able to compare experiences. The QLLs formulated …
View article: Climate Change and Health System Resilience: Reflexivity on an Integrative Conceptual Framework and Its Operationalization in Haiti and Bangladesh
Climate Change and Health System Resilience: Reflexivity on an Integrative Conceptual Framework and Its Operationalization in Haiti and Bangladesh Open
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View article: The Resilience of Senegal’s Hospitals to the First Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Resilience of Senegal’s Hospitals to the First Waves of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
International audience
View article: Waterlogging, health and healthcare access in southwest Bangladesh
Waterlogging, health and healthcare access in southwest Bangladesh Open
Waterlogging, a type of stagnant flooding, is becoming more prevalent in southwest Bangladesh. It is expected to worsen due to the expansion of shrimp farming and climate change, which will contribute to environmental degradation. However,…
View article: Evaluation of remote learning in knowledge translation through massive open online courses in the DRC
Evaluation of remote learning in knowledge translation through massive open online courses in the DRC Open
Background: Building capacity in knowledge translation is necessary to bridge the gap between research and practice, but evaluation of knowledge translation training initiatives is limited. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), stakeh…
View article: Assessing antenatal care access among Afghan women migrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers in France: A mixed methods study
Assessing antenatal care access among Afghan women migrants, refugees, and asylum-seekers in France: A mixed methods study Open
Despite the growing number of Afghan women migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers (AWMRA) in France, little is known about their access to maternal healthcare services. This study examines AWMRA’s access to and experience of antenatal care …
View article: The implementation of vaccination campaigns for COVID-19 in primary healthcare centres in Bamako, Mali
The implementation of vaccination campaigns for COVID-19 in primary healthcare centres in Bamako, Mali Open
View article: Évaluation de la formation en transfert de connaissances à l’Institut Pasteur de Madagascar
Évaluation de la formation en transfert de connaissances à l’Institut Pasteur de Madagascar Open
Cette étude évaluative porte sur la mise en œuvre et les effets perçus d’une formation en présence sur le transfert de connaissances, qui s’appuie sur deux cours en ligne ouverts et massifs (massive open online course – MOOC). La formation…
View article: Understanding the political economy of reforming global health initiatives – insights from global and country levels
Understanding the political economy of reforming global health initiatives – insights from global and country levels Open
Introduction Since 2000, the number and role of global health initiatives (GHIs) has been growing, with these platforms playing an increasingly important role in pooling and disbursing funds dedicated to specific global health priorities. …
View article: Corrigendum to “COVID-19: an ‘extraterrestrial’ disease?”, [International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 110, 155–159, September 2021]
Corrigendum to “COVID-19: an ‘extraterrestrial’ disease?”, [International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 110, 155–159, September 2021] Open
View article: Improving an integrative framework of health system resilience and climate change: Lessons from Bangladesh and Haiti
Improving an integrative framework of health system resilience and climate change: Lessons from Bangladesh and Haiti Open
The analysis of health system resilience has advanced considerably, yet a wide range of conceptual frameworks continues to be employed. The ClimHB conceptual framework, developed in 2019, combines two influential models: the Levesque model…
View article: Examining the effect of nearby armed conflict on access to maternal and child health services in Burkina Faso’s primary healthcare facilities
Examining the effect of nearby armed conflict on access to maternal and child health services in Burkina Faso’s primary healthcare facilities Open
Background Armed conflict is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, impacting access to vital health services. However, scant evidence exists on the effects of the recently escalated conflict in Burkina Faso, a country severely affected by risi…
View article: Barriers and opportunities related to access to oncology care in Benin: a qualitative study on breast cancer
Barriers and opportunities related to access to oncology care in Benin: a qualitative study on breast cancer Open
View article: The Shock Effect: How U.S. Global Health Policy Shifts Reshape Health Systems and Research
The Shock Effect: How U.S. Global Health Policy Shifts Reshape Health Systems and Research Open
The United States (U.S.) has long played a central role in shaping global health governance, supporting United Nations agencies and funding vital programs and initiatives. However, recent political shifts, including, funding cuts, changing…
View article: Waterlogging, Health and Healthcare Access in Southwest Bangladesh
Waterlogging, Health and Healthcare Access in Southwest Bangladesh Open
Waterlogging, a form of stagnant flooding, is increasingly affecting southwest Bangladesh and is expected to intensify with the expansion of shrimp farming and climate change, contributing to environmental degradation. However, its impacts…
View article: Longitudinal Study on Changes in COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions in Benin and Senegal: Insights from Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE)
Longitudinal Study on Changes in COVID-19 Vaccination Intentions in Benin and Senegal: Insights from Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic led to strict measures and the rapid deployment of vaccines, which were adopted in Benin and Senegal. This longitudinal study employs Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) to analyze the evolution of vac…
View article: STUDY OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN SENEGAL
STUDY OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PSYCHOSOCIAL WELL-BEING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN SENEGAL Open
SUMMARY During the COVID-19 pandemic, the global population was particularly vulnerable to psychological distress. However, the impacts of pandemics on the state of psychosocial well-being in Africa remain insufficiently studied, particula…
View article: Knowledge transfer interventions on cancer in Africa and Asia: a scoping review
Knowledge transfer interventions on cancer in Africa and Asia: a scoping review Open
This scoping review highlights a critical lack of evidence on knowledge transfer interventions in cancer care across Africa and Asia, partly due to limited funding for non-communicable diseases. It calls for the integration of knowledge tr…