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Some moderation effects of education and wealth in the association between IPV and maternal healthcare service utilization outcome were found.</p>','<p>Exposure to emotional IPV was associated with poor uptake of maternal health care service utilization for married Ethiopian women. While developing interventions to improve women’s maternal healthcare service use, it is crucial to consider the effects of socio-economic variables that moderate the association especially with the intersection of IPV.</p>','<p>Maternal Healthcare, Intimate Partner Violence, Ethiopia</p>','3','2','3','2','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p><strong>Method</strong>: The study design was not described, and the data, to some extent, is old: five years preceding the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS). Exposure and outcome variables were defined.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Results</strong>: Generally, the result is scanty, and the data was not summarized using appropriate measures. The author indicated that he used multilevel logistic regression, but the author reports a crude odd ratio. Also, the author indicated that some moderation effects of education and wealth in the association between IPV and maternal healthcare service utilization outcome were found, but did not report these findings in the result section</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The conclusion was not based on the results presented. No public health action was included in the conclusion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>This abstract can be accepted for poster providing that the author is</strong> <strong>required to elaborate more particularly in the result section.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-05-26 10:13:00','2023-05-02 15:22:40',NULL,9),(3,'MAHAMADOU YACOUBA MOUSTAPHA','Médecin Chef service des opérations au Centre des Opérations d\'Urgence de Santé Publique (COUSP)','hamadoumoustapha1980@gmail.com','dr','MOUSTAPHA','MAHAMADOU YACOUBA','male','niger','hamadoumoustapha1980@gmail.com','<p>Centre des Operations d\'Urgence de Sante Publique (COUSP-NIGER)</p>','alumni',NULL,'14/12/2021','advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','IBRAHIM Al Kassoum: Ministère de la Santé Publique, de la Population et des Affaires Sociales, Niger;\r\nYANOGO Pauline: Faculté de Médecine, Université de Ouagadougou 1 Joseph KI ZERBO, Burkina Faso;\r\nJEAN Kabore: Chargé de Recherche en Epidémiologie, Institut de Recherche en Sciences de la Santé/Centre National de Recherche Scientifique et Technologique, Burkina Faso;\r\nDJIBO Issifou: Conseiller Résident, Réseau Africain d’Epidémiologie de Terrain (AFENET).','<p>CAHRGE GLOBALE DE LA RECURRENCE DES EPIDEMIES DU CHOLERA AU NIGER DE 2011 A 2020</p>','<p>Le choléra est une maladie infectieuse bactérienne constituant une urgence de santé publique. Il est causé par le Vibrio cholerae. En 2017, 1,2 million de cas de choléra et 5 654 décès dans le monde entier ont été enregistrés. L\'Afrique est la région la plus touchée. Au Niger, la dernière épidémie du choléra date de 2021. Lors de cette épidémie, 5 591 cas et 116 décès ont été enregistrés soit une létalité de 2,07%. Cette étude vise à contribuer à la connaissance des facteurs associés à la récurrence des épidémies du choléra au Niger.</p>','<p>C’est une étude transversale analytique d’une série chronologique des épidémies de choléra conduite de Juin à Octobre 2021 au Niger. Nos cas étaient ceux de choléra enregistrés lors des épidémies survenues au Niger de 2011 à 2020. La collecte des données a été faite à travers une revue documentaire. L’analyse des données a été faite avec Epi Info 7.2.3.1, Excel et Eviews 8. Les cartes ont été confectionnées à l’aide d\'ArcGIS 10.4. Des proportions, taux et Odds ratio avec leurs intervalles de confiance à 95% ont été calculés.</p>','<p>Au total 14 248 cas et 350 décès liés au choléra ont été enregistrés de 2011 à 2020 au Niger. Une association significative a été trouvée entre le délai de transport, la culture bactériologique (p. value &lt;0,000), l’humidité (ORa 2,42 IC95% [1,10-5,37], p. value &lt;0,030) et la récurrence des épidémies de choléra. L’existence d’une association a été également démontrée entre le sexe (ORa 0,54 IC95% [0,32-0,49] p. value &lt;0,020), l’âge, le traitement, le délai de transport (P&lt;0,000) et le décès.</p>','<p>Les résultats émanant de notre travail ont apporté des éclaircis sur la dynamique spatio-temporelle et les facteurs associés à la récurrence des épidémies de choléra au Niger.</p>','<p>Charge, Globale, Epidémies, Choléra, Niger</p>','2','2','2','2','1','0',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Introduction: le contexte et la justification ne sont pas bien élaboré. Pas d\'hypothèse pour une étude analytique.</p><p>Méthodes: les expositions &nbsp;ne sont &nbsp;pas définies.</p><p>Résultats: ils ne sont pas logiques avec les méthodes.&nbsp;</p><p>Conclusions: les conclusions sont génériques; on n\'a pas d\'action de santé publique.</p>','2023-05-27 10:13:00','2023-05-28 19:30:04',NULL,157),(4,'Evariste Jean-Christophe Togut BASSENE','Evariste Jean-Christophe Togut BASSENE','ebassene@gmail.com','dr','Evariste Jean- Christophe Togut','BASSENE','male','senegal','ebassene@gmail.com','<p>E. Bassene</p>','resident',NULL,'13/01/2023','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','E. Bassene 4, M. Sarr4, Y. Sall1, S. Ba 2, K. Diallo1, B. Ndiaye 2, I. BA3, D. Kazambu 5, B. Diop1, B. Ndoye 6.','<p>Etude des facteurs associés à la survenue de la Fièvre hémorragique de Crimée Congo dans la région de Saint-Louis, Sénégal, en 2022</p>','<p>En 2022, une épidémie de FHCC a été détectée dans les troupeaux de Podor avec une forte létalité humaine de 67% [N=3] malgré les stratégies de lutte. Les facteurs éco-épidémiologiques et anthropiques pourraient être à l’origine de cette endémisation</p>','<p>Il s’agit d’une étude cas témoin menée sur les animaux. Un échantillonnage aléatoire simple a été utilisé avec un ratio 34 cas/68 témoins. Un interview a été réalisé et les données analysées avec Epi Info 7.2.5.0. Les proportions ont été testées avec le test de khi2 ou Exact de Fisher et les OR ont été calculés avec α= 5% et la différence a été significative lorsque p≤0,05 ou 1 exclu de l’IC.</p>','<p>L’espèce et le sexe des animaux ont été des facteurs majeurs contrairement à l’âge. Les facteurs significatifs ont été le déparasitage [Odd ratio=6,17, IC :2,24-17,04], la vaccination [Odd ratio=0,12, IC :0,03-0,44], le jetage des peaux [Odd ratio =3,741, IC : 44-9,72], le nettoyage des enclos [Odd ratio=0,20, IC :0,04-0,93], la durée de découpe [Odd ratio=0,39, IC : 0,16-0,94], le type de couchage [Odd ratio=3,78, IC :1,02-13,98], le lieu d’élevage [Odd ratio=0,17, IC : 0,03-0,95] et le contact avec un avortons [Odd ratio=3,68, IC :1,07-12,63].</p>','<p>Les principaux facteurs associés ont été le contact avec les tiques infectées. Le déparasitage et la communication ont été recommandé.</p>','<p>Fièvre Hémorragique de Crimée Congo, Saint-Louis, Podor -Sénégal.</p>','3','4','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>La section de resultats ne parle que des facteurs significatifs seulement sans etre specifique . Pour etre clair c\'est bien de dire facteurs protecteurs et facteurs favorisant meme si on voit les odd ratios.</p>','2023-05-28 10:13:00','2023-06-01 08:34:32',NULL,171),(5,'Evariste Jean-Christophe Togut BASSENE','Evariste Jean-Christophe Togut BASSENE','ebassene@gmail.com','mr','Evariste Jean Christophe Togut','BASSENE','male','senegal','ebassene@gmail.com','<p>E. Bassene</p>','resident',NULL,'13/01/2023','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Evariste. J.C. T. Bassene 2, M. M. Sarr, 2 B. Ndiaye 1, S. Ba 1','<p>Investigation de cas de Fièvre Hémorragique de Crimée Congo, dans le district sanitaire de Podor dans la région de Saint-Louis, Sénégal, Août 2022</p>','<p>Au Sénégal, neuf cas humains et des cas animaux de fièvre hémorragique de Crimée Congo ont été détectés entre 2015 et 2020. Suite à la transmission de résultats de 3 cas confirmés dont deux décès de FHCC dans le district sanitaire de Podor, une équipe transdisciplinaire a été déployée dans ce district du 14 au 30 Août 2022. Simultanément, un cas de FHCC a été notifié dans la zone frontalière à Brakna en Mauritanie.</p>','<p>Nous avons réalisé une enquête transversale en utilisant des outils d’investigation des cas de FHCC en santé animale et en santé humaine. Les données collectées ont été analysées avec EPI INFO 7.2.5.0. Les taux de séropositivité ont été calculées.</p>','<p>Au total, 84 sérums humains et 105 sérums animal et des tiques ont été prélevé. L’habitat a été 100% pastoral (N=7). Les expositions fréquentes ont été la profession pasteur-ménagère 100% (N=3), la pratique de l’abattage 100% (N=7), l’utilisation d’objets infestés 100% (N=7) et l’absence de suivi vétérinaire 100% (N=7). Une létalité exceptionnelle de 66,67% (N=3) a été observé chez les cas humains. Chez les vecteurs une séropositivité de 57,14% (N=20 pools) a été trouvée. Chez les bovins, petits ruminants et équidés des séroprévalences respectives de 65% (N=23), 21,74% (N=69) et 30,77% (N=13) ont été trouvées.</p>','<p>Les principaux facteurs d’exposition ont été le contact avec les tiques et les produits animaux infectés. La biosurveillance a été recommandé.</p>','<p>Fièvre Hémorragique de Crimée Congo, district sanitaire de Podor -Sénégal.</p>','3','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>la methode ne nous permet d\'identifier avec usage des mesures statistiques les facteurs favorisants et protecteurs</p>','2023-05-29 10:13:00','2023-06-01 08:43:23',NULL,171),(6,'Mvumbi Mukeya Gisèle','Advanced FELTP-DRC','mvumbig@gmail.com','dr','Gisèle Mukeya','Mvumbi','female','congo-democratic-rep','mvumbig@gmail.com','<p>FELTP-DRC</p>','alumni',NULL,'15/12/2016','advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Bintou Dembélé Keïta,\r\nNana Camara,\r\n Ismaïla Théra,\r\nFernand Aimé Guédou,\r\nSory Traoré,\r\nAdam Yattasaye,\r\n Michel Alary,\r\n Souleymane Diabaté','<p>Prevalence and factors associated with Hepatitis B and C among female sex workers in Bamako, Mali.</p>','<p>Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) are a public health problem, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Mali, West Africa, few data exist on the prevalence of co-infections with these hepatitis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among vulnerable groups such as female sex workers (FSWs). This cross-sectional study conducted in Bamako, main city of Mali, among 400 FSWs (200 HIV+ and 200 HIV-) aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with HBs antigen on one hand and HCV antibodies on the other.</p>','<p>A questionnaire was administered, and blood and vaginal samples were taken. Prevalences are presented according to HIV status with 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) and multivariate logistic regression was used for measures of association.</p>','<p>The prevalence of HBs antigen and HCV antibodies were 6.5% and 4.5% in HIV+ and 8.5% and 6.0% in HIV- women, respectively. In multivariate analyses, age at first sexual intercourse (less than 18 years) and presence of HCV antibodies were strongly associated with HBV (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]; 95% CI: 3.3; 1.24, 8.63 and 3.7; 1.21, 11.54, respectively). Only HBs antigen was associated with HCV antibodies (AOR; 95% CI: 4.1; 1.29, 12.56).</p>','<p>The relatively high frequency of viral hepatitis B and C among FSWs living with or without HIV in Mali would require a targeted prevention program.</p>','<p>Hepatitis B; Hepatitis C; HIV; Sexually transmitted infections; Female sex workers, Bamako, Mali, Sub-Saharan Africa.</p>','4','2','4','4','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Il y a une partie de la méthode qui est répetée dans l\'Introduction. Elle correspond au type d\'étude et la population d\'étude. La voici:</p><p><strong>\"This cross-sectional study conducted in Bamako, main city of Mali, among 400 FSWs (200 HIV+ and 200 HIV-)\" </strong>Donc, il faut la ramener a la methode.</p><p>En plus la méthode n\'est pas assez détaillée suivant les différentes étapes qu\'elle doit contenir</p><p>Dans les résultats, j\'aurais souhaité , que l\'auteur fasse des analyses bivariées avant les multivariées</p><p>La conclusion, doit etre basée sur les résultats obtenues suivant les objectifs fixés</p>','2023-05-30 10:13:00','2023-05-30 06:48:36',NULL,167),(7,'MWENYA FRANCIS NGOSA','FETP RESIDENT COHORT 6','mwenyafrancis@gmail.com','mr','FRANCIS','NGOSA MWENYA','male','zambia','mwenyafrancis@gmail.com','<p>Applied to AFENET</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','MUNSANDA SUSAN KAPENA','<p>ASSESING AWARENESS, ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND ACCEPTANCE LEVELS OF COVID 19 VACCINES AMONG MARKETEERS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS AT MAIN MASALA MARKET OF NDOLA DISTRICT IN ZAMBIA</p>','<p>COVID 19 vaccinations acceptance in Zambia has been poor characterized with low turnout despite the vaccines being available. Markets like any other public places become a fertile ground for Infectious Diseases like COVID 19 and vaccination acceptance becomes paramount in curbing diseases. Main Masala market is a busy place characterized with Trans-border traders who enter Zambia through Tunduma-Nakonde boarder post making the market more vulnerable even from imported COVID 19 cases. The market became a hotspot as it was the first to record a BID case of a core boy and later became the epicenter of COVID 19.</p>','<p>A cross sectional descriptive study design was employed between November 2022 and January 2023 targeting marketers and their customers at Main Masala Market in Ndola District of Zambia. A qualitative approach was used to collect data using a questionnaire and Focus Group Discussions (FDGs). Simple random sampling was used to come up with a representative sample. Respondents were selected according to proportions i.e Taxi drivers, core boys, Restaurant , Tavern owners and marketeers</p>','<p>Study findings showed that all the 286_100% respondents were aware about COVID 19 and the vaccines but about 197_69% had not received the COVID 19 vaccine implying poor acceptance levels. This result could have been attributed by associated factors that included poor attitude towards vaccine uptake which accounted for 32_11%, an assertion of poor public health legal re-enforcement accounting for 42_15% and respondent’s perception of the vaccine which accounted for 212_74%. These associated factors were attributed by social media that was flooded with a lot of information that necessitated fear in most respondents and citizens at large. The study further attributed that the notion that Negros have a stronger immunity compared to other races with a reference of the case fatalities that stood at 4.1% in the western world and 1.2% in Zambia specifically.</p>','<p>The study concluded that COVID 19 vaccine uptake still remains a delicate issue that required more education among respondents.</p>','<p>COVID 19, Awareness, Acceptance, Legal Enforcement, Attitude, Perception</p>','3','3','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The conclusion does not fully speak to the study findings</p>','2023-05-31 10:13:00','2023-05-30 05:56:33',NULL,120),(8,'Amatus Nambagyira','Frontline Ghana FELTP','amatuss11@yahoo.com','mr','Amatus','Nambagyira','male','ghana','amatuss11@yahoo.com','<p>University of Health and Allied Sciences</p>','alumni',NULL,'5/2/2016','frontline','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Dr. Kwesi Djokoto, Mrs. Fortress Aku, Mr. Gideon Kyei-Duodu, Mr. Joseph Jerela, Mr. Emmanuel Bonsu, Mr. Samuel Bosoka and Mr. Felix Korang','<p>Associated Factors of Immunization Status Among Nomadic Children Aged Five Years and Below in Two Districts, Volta Region of Ghana.</p>','<p>Vaccine-preventable diseases remain the most common cause of childhood mortality with approximately 3 million death every year mainly in Africa and Asia. Despite the benefits of immunizing children, routine immunization coverage for all recommended Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) vaccines has remained low in parts of Ghana.</p>','<p>A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed in this study with a multi stage sampling of 132 participants. Data were collected through interview using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using Stata Version 16. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were used to summarize the data. Logistic regression analyses were used to test the association between the dependent and independent variables at the 0.05 significance level at 95% confidence interval. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p>','<p>Out of the 157 children recruited for this study, 80(50.1%) of the children were full immunized. Children aged 13 months and above [AOR=3.08, 95%CI:(1.31-7.23)], children of caregivers with a history of PNC visits [AOR=3.12, 95%CI:(1.23-7.92)], caregivers reporting long waits at vaccination centers [AOR=0.23, 95%CI:(0.08-0.67)], home visits by health workers [AOR=3.63, 95%CI:(1.42-9.32)], and caregivers being convenient with the time and immunization days [AOR=3.63, 95%CI:(1.42-9.32)] were identified as predictors of complete vaccination status.</p>','<p>The immunization coverage among nomadic children aged five years and below in Adaklu and Akatsi North Districts in the Volta Region was low in this current study. We recommend an immunization health education intervention among pregnant women focusing on the significant findings from this study which may hopefully improve childhood immunization uptake among nomadic children in the Adaklu and Akatsi North Districts in the Volta Region of Ghana.</p>','<p>Nomadic, Expanded Program on Immunization, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, Descriptive, Volta Region, Adaklu, Akatsi North, Ghana.</p>','3','4','3','4','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Abstract title would do with the <i>when</i> element, besides the what and where included in the title.</p><p>It would have been good to know the magnitude of the problem in Ghana; at worst in the 2 states studied. Objectives are missing from the background.</p><p>There seems a disconnect between the number of participants in the Methods vs those in the Results. The Methods section seems well written, but we missed the variables assessed for.&nbsp;</p><p>In the Results section, I was wondering if we should have used prevalence odds ratios, instead of just odds ratios. The participants were not well described in the Results section.</p><p>The Conclusion is well written; however, we see very general recommendations not very well targeted to the findings in the Results section.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-06-01 10:13:00','2023-05-24 13:36:52',NULL,76),(9,'KAMBOU Frédéric Firmin','Intermédiaire Cohorte 1 - BURKINA FASO','kfredericfirmin@gmail.com','mr','Frédéric Firmin','KAMBOU','male','burkina','kfredericfirmin@gmail.com','<p>F. Kambou1 , Madi Nikièma1, I. Yaméogo1, S. Porgho1, D. Yerbanga1, B. Sawadogo1, B. Kabore3 , D. Yelbeogo3, Y. Sana1, B. Ouédraogo2</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Madi Nikièma1, I. Yaméogo1, S. Porgho1, D. Yerbanga1, B. Sawadogo1, B. Kabore3 , D. Yelbeogo3, Y. Sana1, B. Ouédraogo2\r\n\r\n1 Ministère de la Santé, 2 Ministère des Ressources Animales et Halieutiques, 3 AFENET','<p>Investigation des cas sus cas suspectés de fièvre charbonneuse dans le village de Kolkol, district sanitaire de Dano, Burkina Faso, février 2021</p>','<p>La région du Sud-Ouest du Burkina Faso connaît des cas récurrents d\'anthrax chez les animaux et les humains. En février 2021, deux décès inexpliqués ont été enregistrés dans le village de Kolkol dans le district sanitaire de Dano chez des personnes ayant consommé du bétail mort. Nous avons mené une enquête multisectorielle pour identifier la cause du décès et mettre en place des mesures pour contrôler la propagation de la maladie.</p>','<p>Une étude descriptive transversale sur la population humaine et animale a été menée à Kolkol. Une définition de cas d\'anthrax cutané positif a été utilisée pour trouver d\'autres cas humains. Une revue documentaire, des entretiens avec des agents de santé, des membres de la famille des cas et des autopsies verbales ont été utilisés pour recueillir des données sociodémographiques et cliniques, le traitement, la consommation de viande des animaux morts. Les données ont été analysées à l\'aide de MS Excel.</p>','<p>Nous avons identifié 4 bovins morts et 4 cas humains suspects dont deux décès. Les cas humains avaient un âge moyen de 25,5 ans. Ces cas étaient originaires du village de Kolkol et avaient des antécédents de consommation de viande de bovins morts. Cliniquement, 100 % des cas humains suspects présentaient une éruption cutanée, 75 % une papule non vésiculaire et 25 % une escarre noirâtre. Parmi les bovins morts, le laboratoire a confirmé la présence de Bacillus anthracis par microscopie avec coloration GRAM.</p>','<p>Cette enquête sur les décès inexpliqués dans le village de Kolkol a permis de confirmer la présence d\'anthrax dans la viande de bœuf et d\'établir un lien épidémiologique entre la consommation de bétail mort et la survenue des décès humains.</p>','<p>Anthrax, épidémie, One Health, Burkina Faso</p>','4','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<ol><li>Le titre du travail tend à confusion. En effet, l’auteur titre son travail : ``<strong>Investigation des cas sus cas suspectés de fièvre`` … ;</strong> voulait il dire&nbsp;: Investigation &nbsp;des cas suspects de fièvre ….&nbsp;?</li><li>L’objectif de l’auteur visait&nbsp; à identifier la cause des décès et mettre en place des mesures pour contrôler la propagation de la maladie, tandis que la &nbsp;méthode proposée est une étude descriptive. Donc la méthode n\' est pas appropriée, et les résultats sont peu convaincants.</li><li>L’hauteur ne fait pas de recommandation, ni indique des mesures de santé publique &nbsp;prises.&nbsp;</li></ol><p>Dans l’ensemble le travail ne &nbsp;réunit pas les conditions minimales pour être acceptée.</p>','2023-06-02 10:13:00','2023-05-11 07:52:18',NULL,61),(11,'Eshetu Zemen','MPH @ Addis Ababa University','zemeneshetu5@gmail.com','mr','Eshetu','Zemen','male','ethiopia','zemeneshetu5@gmail.com','<p>Investigator</p>','resident',NULL,'3-Feb','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','From different institution Advisor, Co_Advisor &amp;amp; Supervisor have great role','<p>Cholera Out break investigation</p>','<p>Review and citizens different literature review</p>','<p>Case _control study</p>','<p>35%significant of risk factors</p>','<p>Need strong action</p>','<p>Cholera,,Bale,oromia, Ethiopia</p>','0','0','0','0','0','0',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The abstract has no content.&nbsp;</p>','2023-06-03 10:13:00','2023-05-03 09:12:07',NULL,9),(13,'Abd El Jelil Cheikh Zeini','Resident en (BFELTP) Cohorte 7','abdoulcheggar@gmail.com','dr','Abd El Jelil','Cheikh Zeini','male','mauritania','abdoulcheggar@gmail.com','<p>Medecin chef district de Bababé en Mauritanie</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Dr. Abd El Jelil Cheikh Zeini,   Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud ELY MAHMOUD,    Pr. Pauline YANOGO,  \r\nDr. Mohamedou mohamed ahmed,  Dr. Djibril Barry.','<p>Analyse des données de surveillance de la fièvre de vallée de Rift chez les humains en Mauritanie de 2011 à 2021</p>','<p>Résumé Introduction: La Fièvre de la Vallée du Rift est un problème de santé publique en Mauritanie. C’est une maladie virale le plus souvent observée chez les animaux domestiques en Afrique subsaharienne. Les personnes peuvent s’infecter par des contacts avec le sang, les liquides corporels ou les tissus d’animaux infectés ou par des piqûres de moustiques infectés. Objectif :analyser de la base les données de surveillance de la fièvre de la vallée de Rift en Mauritanie de 2011 à 2021.</p>','<p>Méthodes : étude rétrospective sur les données de la surveillance épidémiologique de FVR chez les humaines en Mauritanie. Nous avons analysé les données en temps, lieu et personne à l’aide d’Epi Info. Des proportions, des fréquences et taux ont été calculés.</p>','<p>Résultats : Sur 308 cas suspects de FVR, 142 cas soit 46,10% était confirmés par laboratoire. La tranche d’âge de 20-40 ans était la plus représentée soit 47,18% des cas (67), l’âge médian était de 26 ans (1 ans-91ans). Le sexe masculin représentait 78,16% des cas, avec un sexe ratio H/F était égal à 3,6. La profession d’éleveur était la plus touchée soit 7,04% en notant que 89 cas confirmée non identifier soit 62.67%. La région de Tagant avait enregistré le plus grand nombre de cas confirmés (50) soient 35.21%, sur les 142 cas confirmés de Fièvre de la Vallée du Rift 83 décès ont été enregistré soit une létalité de 58 ,45%.</p>','<p>Conclusion : Ce travail montre que les formes hémorragiques de Fièvre de la Vallée du Rift présentent une létalité importante et la prévention de la maladie passe par le renforcement de la lutte contre les vecteurs, l’éviction du contact, la non-consommation des produits biologiques provenant d’animaux malades et la vaccination des animaux dans les zones où la maladie est endémique.</p>','<p>Fièvre Vallée du Rift Base de données, analyse, Mauritanie.</p>','2','3','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-06-04 10:13:00','2023-05-20 11:18:10',NULL,161),(14,'Jean DONGBA BWANA','Premier ligne','jeandongba04@gmail.com','ms','DONGBA BWANA Jean','DONBGA','male','congo-democratic-rep','jeandongba04@gmail.com','<p>Ministère de la santé</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'frontline','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Dr Alain','<p>Lutte contre les maladies évitable par la vaccination</p>','<p>Amener la communauté pour l\'adhésion à la vaccination</p>','<p>Causerie éducative</p>','<p>Obtenir leurs adhésion</p>','<p>Amélioration de la couverture vaccinal</p>','<p>Vacciner c\'est aimer, vacciner c\'est protéger</p>','1','1','1','1','1','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>I don\'t see the abstract that the author submit for this conference</p>','2023-06-05 10:13:00','2023-05-30 07:02:13',NULL,167),(18,'Olana Yadate','Zonal Monitoring and evaluation officer','Olana2011@yahoo.com','mr','Olana','Yadate','male','ethiopia','Olana2011@yahoo.com','<p>FETP graduated of 2021</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/08/2021','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Haimanot Ewnetu/ Jimmawork wondimu/Belachew Dinku','<p>Assessment of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets Coverage, Utilization and Associated Factors Among Households In Malaria Elimination Districts of Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2021.</p>','<p>Malaria is a major global public health problem, with a particular burden of disease in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Access to Long Lasting Insecticide Nets for at risk population, ensuring its appropriate utilization and identifying the barriers are important for malaria prevention, control and elimination. We assessed coverage, utilization and factors associated with LLINs among households in Arsi Zone, Ethiopia, 2021</p>','<p>A community based cross-sectional study was conducted from October to December, 2021. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to recruit 1250 households from five districts out of 21 Malarious districts. Proportional allocations of households were done in each sampled kebeles and systematic sampling was used to draw the study participants. The data were exported and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Variables with a p-value below 0.2 at bivariable logistic regression analysis were entered into multivariable logistic regression model. We presented findings using adjusted odd ratios with 95%CI at p-value of 0.05</p>','<p>We found 99.5% of surveyed owned LLINs and 27.1% of them had slept under the net. Age group of 40 to 49 years (AOR; 1.82, 95%CI 1.01-3.25), conical shaped LLINs (AOR= 2.36; 95% CI: 1.33-4.18), not believing LLINs expired within 6 months (AOR 3.75, 95% CI 2.31-6.09), reporting a mosquito bite as a mode of malaria transmission(AOR=2.46; 95%CI: 1.01-5.98), and employed (AOR=9.0; 95%CI: 4.22-20.02) were factors associated with LLIN utilization. On the other hand, households with more than two sleeping rooms are less likely to use LLINs (AOR= 0.46; (95% CI: 0.23-0.88)</p>','<p>This study identified that Long Lasting Insecticidal Net coverage was high., Age of respondents, residence, occupational status of household head, perception of with LLINs expiry date, awareness on mode of malaria transmission, number of sleeping room, shape preference of LLINs, type of sleeping bed were identified as associated factors with LLINs utilization. Additionally; LLINs brings hotness, perception of no malaria currently, low efficacy after six month and use for unintended purpose were other reasons reported by respondents for low utilization of LLINs in area</p>','<p>Long Lasting Insecticide Nets, Malaria, Households, Arsi Zone.</p>','2','2','3','1','2','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>This is good research but without innovation. Most of the keywords e.g., coverage, utilization etc., were not described in the method and poor clarity of the results. The conclusion is poorly written and some of the information was not included in the results section. No public health importance and recommendation were suggested.</p>','2023-04-25 10:13:00','2023-05-17 15:57:35',NULL,253),(19,'Tesfaye','FETP Graduates','soltesfaye50@gmail.com','mr','Tesfaye','Solomon','male','ethiopia','soltesfaye50@gmail.com','<p>Public Health Emergency Management Officer, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</p>','alumni',NULL,'7/7/2017','advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Debele Mekonnen, Jimma Blood Bank Center, Jimma, Ethiopia; debexmak@gmail.com\r\nMamo Nigatu,  Department of Epidemiology, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia; mamogebre14@gmail.com','<p>Prevalence of Hepatitis B virus and its predictors among volunteer blood donors in Jimma, Ethiopia, 2018: A cross-sectional study</p>','<p>Background: Previous studies of blood donors in Ethiopia have focused on all types of donors without exposure screening before blood donation. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of the Hepatitis B virus and its predictors among volunteer blood donors in Jimma, Ethiopia.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study was conducted consecutively on sampled volunteer blood donors from March 10 to April 20, 2018. Virus detection was investigated by testing for Hepatitis B surface antigen in the serum. Data collected through face-to-face interviews have been cleaned and checked, entered into Data 3.1, and analyzed by statistical software SPSS version 20. The level of statistical significance was reported to be p&lt;0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression.</p>','<p>Of 548 participants, 60.96% in the 18–24 age group participated and the overall prevalence of HBV infection was 2.92%. The test positivity rate among males was 12/268 (4.48%) while the rate among females was 4/280 (1.43%). More than 80% of those who tested positive were under the age of 35 years. Being male [AOR=3.28, 95%CI: 1.01–10.68], age 18–24 [AOR=0.17, 95%CI: 0.36–0.78], frequency of donation [AOR= 0.25, 95%CI: 0.08–0.76], and exposure to unsafe injection [AOR= 6.98, 95%CI: 1.66–29.29] were significant factors.</p>','<p>The overall prevalence of HBsAg was intermediate with positivity higher in males. Furthermore, age, donation frequency, and exposure to unsafe therapeutic drug injection were independent predictors. Therefore, the blood bank should raise awareness to repeat young volunteer donors and focus on identified low-risk groups.</p>','<p>Hepatitis B virus, Predictors, Volunteer blood donors, Ethiopia</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Introduction: The public health problem and study objectives were well stated.</p><p>Methods: The study design was well described. Although the author described the statistical procedures, the cut-off point was not stated clearly.</p><p>Results: The author followed a logical frame in reporting study findings. The author did not report measure of tendency and dispersion. risk factors for hepatitis B virus infection were appropriately described.</p><p>Conclusions: The authors concluded based on his results.&nbsp;</p>','2023-06-06 10:13:00','2023-05-03 09:44:18',NULL,9),(20,'YANOGO Touwendyam Guillaume','resident FETP avancé','yguillaume38@gmail.com','dr','Touwendyam Guillaume','YANOGO','male','burkina','yguillaume38@gmail.com','<p>Résident FETP avancé du Burkina Faso</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Madi/NIKIEMA/Epidémiologiste de terrain au centre des opérations de réponse aux urgences sanitaires(CORUS)/nikhermann2003@gmail.com \r\nDjibril/BARRY/ Epidémiologiste de terrain coordonnateur terrain de BFELTP/djibril.barry@bfeltp.com \r\nBrice/BICABA/Directeur technique du centre des opérations de réponses aux urgences sanitaires./bicaba_brico@yahoo.fr\r\nPauline k/YANOGO/Professeur coordonnatrice du programme BFELTP/yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr','<p>Enquête sur des décès inhabituels dans le village de Balgo, Burkina Faso 2022</p>','<p>Introduction : Au Burkina Faso, les morts inhabituelles et subites sont courantes dans différentes régions. Le district sanitaire de Koupèla a signalé trois (03) cas de décès en vingt-neuvième semaine épidémiologique et nous avons mené une enquête pour déterminer les causes de ces cas de décès afin d’endiguer la propagation de ces cas inhabituels de décès et d’évaluer le risque de la menace et la recherche d’éléments cruciaux relatifs au cas.</p>','<p>Méthodes : Nous avons mené une étude descriptive dans le temps, le lieu et personne ne puis une recherche de cas supplémentaires a été faite à travers une revue documentaire dans les établissements de santé (registres, fiches de notification), un entretien avec les agents de santé et la communauté, enfin nous avons procédé à la confirmation de l’hypothèse de l’intoxication.</p>','<p>Résultats : Un total de 31 personnes de 3 concessions différentes a été incluses, dont 13 cas. 75 % des cas sont apparus avant les 13 premières heures. Le rapport de masculinité était de 0,86 ; Les moins de 14 ans représentaient 75 % des cas. Des vertiges et des douleurs abdominales étaient présents dans 100% des cas. Une hypoglycémie présente dans 38,46% des cas et un hémogramme normal dans 100% des cas. Un taux de létalité de 54 % dont 57,14 % des décès étaient des femmes. 28,57% des décès sont survenu à domicile.</p>','<p>Conclusion : L’enquête a permis de définir les cas comme compatibles avec une intoxication aux pesticides. Nous recommandons un contrôle plus strict des pesticides importés et une sensibilisation à leur utilisation</p>','<p>Mots-clés : enquête, empoisonnement, pesticides, Koupèla, Balgo ; Juillet 2022</p>','3','2','2','2','2','0',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>La question abordée a son importance apparente. Cependant, il manque des données préliminaires clés pour préparer le terrain pour l’étude. L’auteur énonce plus ou moins ses objectifs, mais le type d’étude qu’il utilise n’est pas approprié pour les atteindre. Les résultats ne semblent pas être valides et suffisamment fiables pour étayer ses conclusions et ses recommandations. Par conséquent, l’abstrait ne remplit pas les qualités requises pour être accepté.</p>','2023-06-07 10:13:00','2023-05-12 14:55:11',NULL,61),(22,'YANOGO','2nd year advanced BFETP resident','yguillaume38@gmail.com','dr','Touwendyam Guillaume','YANOGO','male','burkina','yguillaume38@gmail.com','<p>Burkina Faso Advanced BFELTP Resident</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Madi/NIKIEMA/Field Epidemiologist at the Health Emergency Response Operations Center (CORUS)/nikhermann2003@gmail.com\r\nDjibril/BARRY/ Field epidemiologist BFELTP field coordinator/djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nBrice/BICABA/Technical Director of the Health Emergency Response Operations Center./bicaba_brico@yahoo.fr\r\nPauline k/YANOGO/Professor coordinator of the BFELTP program/yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr','<p>Investigation into unusual deaths in the village of Balgo, Burkina Faso 2022</p>','<p>Introduction: In Burkina Faso, unusual and sudden deaths are common in different regions. The health district of Koupèla reported three (03) cases of death in the twenty-ninth epidemiological week and we conducted an investigation to determine the causes of these cases of death in order to stem the spread of these unusual cases of death and Assess the risk of the threat and search for crucial elements relating to the case.</p>','<p>Methods: We conducted a descriptive study in time, place and nobody then a search for additional cases was made through a documentary review in health establishments (registers, notification forms), an interview with health and the community, finally we proceeded to the confirmation of the intoxication hypothesis.</p>','<p>Results: A total of 31 people from 3 different concessions were included, including 13 cases. 75% of cases appeared before the first 13 hours. The sex ratio was 0.86; Children under 14 accounted for 75% of cases. Dizziness and abdominal pain were present in 100% of cases. Hypoglycemia present in 38.46% of cases and a normal blood count in 100% of cases. A fatality rate of 54%, of which 57.14% of deaths were women. 28.57% of deaths occurred at home.</p>','<p>Conclusion: The investigation made it possible to define the cases as compatible with pesticide poisoning. We recommend stricter control of imported pesticides and awareness of their use</p>','<p>Keywords: investigation, poisoning, pesticides, Koupèla, Balgo; July 2022</p>','2','2','2','1','4','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Introduction: le sujet est très intéressant mais l’objectif est très long et pas bien explicite, pour une étude descriptive on peut se contenter de déterminer ou identifié les causes de ces décès inhabituels afin de mettre des mesures &nbsp;de prévention pour les endiguer.</p><p>Méthode: prière d’enlever la dernière phrase car on ne peut pas confirmer l’intoxication dans la méthode, prière de signifier si les analyses des aliments ,de l’eau et de l’environnement mais aussi des prélèvements post mortem ont été effectué et l’intoxication dans la conclusion.</p><p>&nbsp;Résultat: Dans le résultat vous présentez les cas au lieu de décès alors que l’étude porte sur le décès.ma suggestion est de ressortir au total vous avez inclus combien de décès, quel était leur structure d’âge, la répartition par sexe, le lieu d’habitation et de décès, les différentes expositions(alimentaires, médicamenteuses, environnementales).toujours mettre le nombre ou la fréquence avant la proportion pour nous permettre de vérifier l’exactitude exemple 56(xx%).&nbsp;</p><p>Conclusion: La conclusion sera enfin en rapport avec les résultats mais vous ne pouvez confirmer une intoxication dans une étude descriptive, on se contente d’émettre l’hypothèse et quitte à faire plus tard un cas témoin et déterminer une association entre l’utilisation des pesticides et les décès.</p>','2023-06-08 10:13:00','2023-05-03 12:37:14',NULL,30),(23,'YANOGO','2nd year advanced BFETP resident','yguillaume38@gmail.com','dr','Touwendyam Guillaume','YANOGO','male','burkina','yguillaume38@gmail.com','<p>2nd year advanced BFETP resident</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Madi/NIKIEMA/Field Epidemiologist at the Health Emergency Response Operations Center (CORUS)/nikhermann2003@gmail.com\r\nDjibril/BARRY/ Field epidemiologist BFELTP field coordinator/djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nBrice/BICABA/Technical Director of the Health Emergency Response Operations Center./bicaba_brico@yahoo.fr\r\nPauline k/YANOGO/Professor coordinator of the BFELTP program/yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr','<p>Factors associated with meningitis in Burkina Faso from 2012 to 2021</p>','<p>Introduction: In Burkina Faso, meningitis epidemics have been recurrent for several years. The introduction of vaccination did not significantly reduce cases. The objective of our work was to study the associated factors in order to reduce the morbidity and mortality of meningitis in the country.</p>','<p>Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional and analytical study of secondary data on meningitis cases from 2012 to 2021. Adjusted odds ratios were calculated on Epi info to estimate the association between meningitis and independent factors (age, sex, vaccination status, residential setting The level of significance of P &lt; 0.05 was used.</p>','<p>Results: A total of 24859 cases of meningitis were included. The under 5s were the most represented, 52.56. The sex ratio was 1.26 in favor of men. The vaccination coverage was 37.34%. 55% of cases came from rural areas. In addition, 30.93% of cases were confirmed in the laboratory and streptococcus pneumoniae was the most incriminated germ with 28.63% of cases. Sex (OR=1.07, [1.019-1.12] p-value=0.003), age (OR=2.14 [2.03-2.25]; p-value=0.0000) , place of residence (OR=2.13 [2.03-2.25] p-value=0.00000) and vaccination status (OR=1.12 [1.06-1.17]; p- value=0.00000).</p>','<p>Conclusion: This study allowed us to describe the epidemiological profile of meningitis and to study the associated factors. It mainly affects children under five (05) years old. We recommend improving pneumococcal vaccination coverage in children under five and intensifying vaccination and surveillance in rural areas of Burkina Faso.</p>','<p>Keywords: meningitis, associated factors, Burkina Faso, 2012-2021.</p>','2','3','4','1','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Introduction: le sujet doit être reformuler soit facteurs associés à la persistance des cas; soit à la résurgence des épidémies, soit à l’augmentation des cas de Méningite.il faudra aussi mentionner les épidémies antérieures pour différencier avec une &nbsp;situation endémique.</p><p>Méthode : il faut mentionner la source des données, outil de collecte des données aussi,&nbsp;</p><p>Résultat: toujours mettre la fréquence avant les proportions pour permettre aux revewers de calculer exemple 1000(%</p><p>&nbsp;Conclusion :Au vu de vos résultats, je pense qu’il ya une forte association avec l’age, le lieu de résidence et le statut vaccinal, tels sont les facteurs associés à considérer&nbsp;</p>','2023-06-09 10:13:00','2023-05-03 11:20:51',NULL,30),(24,'Okyere Derrick','GFELTP-Intermediate CohortV','okyere.k.derrick36@gmail.com','mr','Derrick','Okyere','male','ghana','okyere.k.derrick36@gmail.com','<p>Central Regional Coordinating Council and Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELPT),Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, School of Public Health, University,University of Ghana,Legon,Accra,Ghana</p>','alumni',NULL,'15/12/2022','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Rita Asante Agyekumwah Kusi','<p>Analysis of Open Defecation Surveillance Data in Central Region, 2022</p>','<p>Open Defecation remains a major canker in Central Region as many communities in the region practice open defecation.COmmunity-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) was introduced and piloted in 2010 as behavioural change intervention to help eradicate Open Defecation (OD) and improve household latrine construction in the region. We analyzed the CLTS Verification Data to determine the population access to basic sanitation, latrine constructed, trends and distribution of Open Defecation Free (ODF) in the Region.</p>','<p>Secondary data analysis was employed for the CLTS data in the Central Region from 2017 to 2021.An Excel template was designed to extract data from Regional Interagency Coordinating Committee on Sanitation (RICCS) Verification Database on CLTS implementation. Key variables collected includes population, household number, District and community name, latrine constructed and ODF status. Descriptive summary statistics was performed with results presented as tables and graphs. A map was generated by Arc GIS to describe data by place.</p>','<p>Of the communities triggered, 75.4% (367) of 487 were declared ODF. Triggering decreased from 2017 to2021 with marginal increase of ODF 2017 to 2019.About 54,8% (34,755) of 63,407 population triggered now Own improved latrines and have access to basic sanitation. Of the targeted households,66.9% (6525) of 9,753 own improved latrines. Upper Denkyira East Municipality had the highest, 18.8% (69) of 367 ODF declaration among the 16 Municipals and District Assemblies (MDAs).</p>','<p>Despite the remarkable ODF communities\' achievement by the Region, ODF communities marginally increased to 2019.About half the population triggered have access to latrines. Of the latrines expected to be constructed,2 household to 1 latrine was observed from 2017 to2021.ODF was declared in communities within 16 MDAs.We reccomend the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources to support the full implementation of CLTS Programme in the Central Region to promote health and sanitation</p>','<p>Sanitation, Open Defecation,Community, Households, Latrines,Population, Triggering</p>','4','4','3','4','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>A good abstract written about a very important public health issue.&nbsp;</p>','2023-06-10 10:13:00','2023-05-25 13:10:47',NULL,76),(25,'Okyere Derrick','GFELPT-Intermediate Cohort 5','okyere.k.derrick36@gmail.com','mr','Derrick','Okyere','male','vietnam','okyere.k.derrick36@gmail.com','<p>Central Regional Coordinating Council</p>','alumni',NULL,'15/12/2023','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Rita Asante Agyekumwah Kusi\r\nGhana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme \r\nritaasante@yahoo.com','<p>Analysis of Open Defecation Surveillance Data in Central Region, 2022</p>','<p>Open Defecation remains a major canker in Central Region as many communities in the region practice open defecation. Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) was introduced and piloted in 2010 as a behavioral change intervention to eradicate Open Defecation (OD) and improve household latrine construction in the r.We analyzed the CLTS Verification Data to determine the population access to basic sanitation, latrines constructed and distribution of Open Defecation ( ODF) in the Region</p>','<p>Secondary data analysis was employed for the CLTS data in the Central Region from 2017 to 2021.An Excel template was designed to extract data from Regional Interagency Coordinating Committee (RICCS) Verification Database on CLTS implementation. Key variables collected includes population household number,District and community name, latrines constructed and ODF status. Descriptive summary statistics was performed with results presented as tables and graphs. A map was generated by Arc GIS to describe data by place</p>','<p>Of the communities triggered, 75.4% (367) of 487 were declared ODF.Triggering decreased from 2017 to 2021 with marginal increase of ODF from 2017 to 2019.About 54.8% (34,755) of 63,407 population triggered now own improved latrines and have access to basic sanitation. Of the targeted households,66.9% (6525) of 9,753 own improved latrines.Upper Denkyira East Municipality had the highest, 18.8% (69) of 367 ODF declaration among the 16 Municipals and District Assemblies (MDAs).</p>','<p>Despite the remarkable ODF communities \' achievement by the Region,ODF communities marginally increased to2019.About half the population triggered have access to latrines. Of the latrines expected to be constructed, 2 households to 1 latrine was observed from 2017 to 2021.ODF was declared in communities with 16 MDAs.We reccomend the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources to support the full implementation of CLTS Programme in the Central Region to promote Health and sanitation</p>','<p>Sanitation, Open Defecation, Community, Households,Latrines, Populations,Triggering</p>','2','3','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-06-11 10:13:00','2023-05-18 17:08:02',NULL,194),(26,'Harissou Amani Aboubacar','Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (BFELTP)','aboubacarharissou83@gmail.com','mr','Aboubacar','Harissou Amani','male','niger','aboubacarharissou83@gmail.com','<p>Résident BFELTP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Karimou. S2, Karimousani2007@yahoo.fr\r\nDjibril. B1,3  djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nYoda. H  yodmano@yahoo.fr\r\nPauline. Y 1,3   yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr\r\nN. Meda1,3  \r\n1. Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, University Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso\r\n2. Ministry of Health, Niger\r\n3. Faculty of Medicine, University Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso','<p>Analyser des données de la surveillance de la diphtérie au Niger de 2013 à 2021.</p>','<p>La diphtérie est un problème de santé publique au Niger. De 2013 à 2021, le pays a notifié 325 cas de diphtérie dont 45 décès. Pour contribuer à l’amélioration du système de surveillance de la diphtérie, nous avons analysé sa base de données. A notre connaissance, aucune étude sur ce sujet n’a encore été réalisée au Niger. L’objectif était d’évaluer la complétude des données et décrire en termes de temps, lieu, personnes les cas notifiés au Niger de 2013 à 2021.</p>','<p>Il s’agit d’une étude transversale descriptive des données de surveillance épidémiologique de la diphtérie au Niger, de 2013 à 2021. La population d’étude est constituée de tous les cas notifiés au Niger de 2013 à 2021. Les informations sur les cas sont bien protégées. Les données sont analysées à l’aide des logiciels Epi info 7.2.5.0 et de Excel 2016. Nos résultats sont présentés sous forme de tableaux et graphiques pour caractériser les cas.</p>','<p>De 2013 à 2021, le Niger a notifié 325 cas suspects de diphtérie. La région de Tillabéri a notifié plus de cas, suivi de Zinder avec respectivement 54,81% et 26,77 %. En 2013, le pays a enregistré 44,35 % du cumul déclaré entre 2013 et 2021, les régions de Niamey, Agadez ont respectivement enregistrées les plus grandes létalités (50% et 36,36%). La tranche d’âge de 5 à 14 ans était majoritaire avec 59,83 %. L’âge médiane est de 11 avec des extrémités allant de 7 mois à 70 ans. Les enfants qui n’ont pas l’âge de travailler représentent 19,66%, suivis des Eleveurs 10,46%. Le sexe ratio Femme/Homme est de 1,02.</p>','<p>Notre étude a révélé l’indisponibilité des données de certaines années, le manque d’informations sur certaines variables. Nous recommandons l’améliorer du système de surveillance de cette maladie.</p>','<p>Analyse, Données, Surveillance, Diphtérie, Niger.</p>','2','2','3','2','1','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Introduction: la justification de cette analyse n\'est précise.</p><p>Méthodes: La conception d\'étude n\'est pas appropriée pour l\'analyse d\'une base des données, les mesures statistiques ne sont pas mentionnées.&nbsp;</p><p>Résultats: pas n(%), il pouvait calculer les incidences</p><p>Conclusions: elles ne sont pas en fonction des résultats (génériques)</p><p>Pas d\'action de santé publique .</p>','2023-06-12 10:13:00','2023-05-28 21:00:33',NULL,157),(27,'Nigatu Admasu','Advanced FETP','nig2admasu@gmail.com','mr','Nigatu','Admasu','male','ethiopia','nig2admasu@gmail.com','<p>Jimma University FELTP Resident</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Abraham Lomboro Jimma University   abrish4466@gmail.com\r\nGirma Demissie EPHI  dgirma21@gmail.com','<p>Analysis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Case-Based Surveillance Data-Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Regional State, 2022.</p>','<p>Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Case-Based surveillance (CBS) provides baseline information on new HIV infections, yet there is limited evidence on HIV CBS analysis in Ethiopia. Our objective is to describe new HIV infections by person, place, and time in the Southwest Ethiopian Peoples Regional State (SWEPRS).</p>','<p>A descriptive cross-sectional study was employed. HIV-CBS data were obtained from the National Research Electronic Data Capture database from July 2019 to June 2022. Data confidentiality was secured through data anonymity. The collected data were checked for completeness and consistency and analyzed using Microsoft-excel 19. Finally, results are presented using texts, frequency tables, graphs, bars, maps, and pie charts.</p>','<p>A total of 1167 New HIV infections were reported from 11 CBS facilities. About 761 (65.2%) and 406 (34.8%) of new HIV infections were female and male, respectively. The majority, 279 (23.9%), of new HIV infections, were among people in the 25-29 age group with a mean age of 28 years ± 9.7 standard deviations. Out of 1,113 eligible cases, 775 (69.6%) recency tests had been performed. The proportion of recent infections was 89(11.4%, 95% CI:11.2,11.5%) and high in females 61(68.5%). A high proportion of new HIV infections was reported from Bench sheko zone 743(63.7%). About 1057(90.6%) of new HIV infections started ART. The annual number of new HIV infections was 369, 511, and 287 in 2019/2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively. The incidence of recent HIV infections increased from approximately 62 infections per 1000 in 2019/20 to 108 per 1000 people in 2022.</p>','<p>This analysis indicates that new HIV infections remain a public health concern in the SWEPRS and the burden varied by person, place, and time. There is a need for HIV prevention activities targeted at the female and younger population. Efforts should also be made by the Bench sheko zone and the Sheka zones to scale up sensitization and prevention programs.</p>','<p>HIV Case-Based surveillance, New HIV infections, Recent HIV infections SWEPRS, Ethiopia</p>','2','2','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Abstract Methods: No information on data abstracted. Need to mention that it was a secondary data analysis despite being descriptive cross-sectional study. Need to know if there is difference between new and recent HIV infection.</p><p>Abstract Results: The author did not clearly state what made 1,113 out of 1,167 cases to be eligible.&nbsp;</p><p>95% CI: Not mentioned under the methods section. The type of bivariate analysis done was not mentioned.</p><p>Abstract conclusion: Sheka zone is appearing for the first time.</p>','2023-06-13 10:13:00','2023-05-15 15:33:45',NULL,8),(28,'MOUSSA Ahamadou','Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (BFELTP)','dmoussame@gmail.com','dr','MOUSSA','Ahamadou','male','niger','dmoussame@gmail.com','<p>BFELTP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Alkassoum Ibrahim│Abdou Moumouni University│Ibrahim_alkassoum@yahoo.fr\r\nBarry Djibril│BFELTP│djibillou@yahoo.fr\r\nYoda Herman│BFELTP│yodmano@yahoo.fr\r\nYanogo Pauline│BFELTP│yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr\r\nNicolas Meda│BFELTP│nicolas.meda@gmail.com','<p>Evaluation of the Yellow Fever Surveillance System in the Niamey Region, Niger 2022</p>','<p>Yellow fever (YF) is a serious infectious hemorrhagic disease without treatment due to the Amaril virus transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes. There is an inexpensive and effective YF vaccine. Urban populations living in areas with high concentrations and low YF immunization coverage are most at risk. Niger is one of the countries at high risk of an YF epidemic. It is a reportable disease monitored on a \"case by case\" basis. Niamey is the largest city in Niger, with 88.8% AAV coverage in 2021.The objective was to evaluate the YF surveillance system in this region.</p>','<p>The WHO YF 2021 Surveillance Performance assessment guide was used to determine the level of achievement of targets. The CDC 2001 Public Health Surveillance System evaluation was used to verify system’s usefulness and following attributes: simplicity, acceptability, responsiveness, sensitivity and representativeness.</p>','<p>The YF\'s surveillance system is faithfully implemented in the Niamey region, it is efficient (4 objectives achieved out of 5 studied). This system was found simple, acceptable and sensitive. It is also representative of all health districts (HD) and population groups in the region. However, it is not reactive with only 33.33% of samples transmitted from HD to the laboratory within 3 days.</p>','<p>The activities to revitalize the YF\'s surveillance system carried out in 2022 have made it more efficient, however additional efforts are needed to reduce the delay in the transmission of samples from HD to the national reference laboratory.</p>','<p>Evaluation-Surveillance system-yellow fever-Niamey-2022</p>','4','4','4','4','3','4',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Cette étude a également été traité par le ID 723.</p>','2023-06-14 10:13:00','2023-05-15 16:07:13',NULL,176),(29,'MOUSSA Ahamadou','Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (BFELTP)','dmoussame@gmail.com','dr','MOUSSA','Ahamadou','male','niger','dmoussame@gmail.com','<p>BFELTP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Alkassoum Ibrahim,University of Niamey, Ibrahim_alkassoum@yahoo.fr\r\nBarry Djibril,BFELTP, djibillou@yahoo.fr\r\nYoda Herman,BFELTP, yodmano@yahoo.fr\r\nPauline Yanoge,BFELTP, yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr\r\nNicolas Meda,BFELTP, nicolas.meda@gmail.com','<p>Analysis of data from Niger’s National Cancer Registry from 2010 to 2018</p>','<p>International Agency for Research on Cancer has estimated new cancer cases worldwide in 2020 to 19.292.789. More than half occur in developing countries. In Niger, an analysis of the national cancer registry found that the number of cancers increased from 186 cases in 1992 to 646 cases in 2009. An update of these data is important to support the National Strategies. The objective of our study was to analyze recent data to describe cases in Time, Place and Person as well as their survival at 5 years.</p>','<p>We conducted a descriptive study based on data from the Niger’s national cancer registry for the period from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2018.The analysis was done by Epi info 7.2.5.0® and Excel®2016.We calculated and described frequencies and our results were presented in the form of tables and graphs.</p>','<p>5.889 cases of cancer were reported in Niger from 2010 to 2018. The cases have tripled in 9 years from 543 (in 2010) to 1565 (in 2018). Women were the most affected (61.32%), the 20-65 age group is the most affected (78.42%) with a median age of 48 (35.60) years. The majority of cases (47.19%) come from Niamey region followed by Tillabéry (12.02%). In women’s breast and uterine cancers were the most common with respectively 34.87% and 18.77%. In men, the most common cancers were liver/biliary tract cancers, colorectal cancers with 661 29.02% and 14.75% respectively. Mortality of cancers was 6.77% and 93.98% of deaths occurred within the first year of diagnosis.</p>','<p>The analysis of Niger\'s national cancer registry over the period 2010-2018 shows an increase in their incidence. We recommend strengthening the technical platform and the timely screening program.</p>','<p>Analysis-Cancer-registry-Niger</p>','4','3','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Les mesures statistiques utilisées dans les résultats n\'ont pas toutes été précisées dans les méthodes.</p>','2023-06-15 10:13:00','2023-05-15 16:23:31',NULL,176),(30,'Nigus Goshim','Ethiopia FETP','nigusgoshim2@gmail.com','mr','Nigus','Goshim','male','ethiopia','nigusgoshim2@gmail.com','<p>1St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, School of Public Health, Department of Field Epidemiology, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Aman Yesuf/St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College, School of Public Health, Department of Field Epidemiology','<p>Magnitude and Pattern of Cardiovascular Diseases in Saint Peter’s Specialized Hospital (July 2017 to June 2021), Ethiopia, June 2022</p>','<p>Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Around 18 million people die each year from cardiovascular diseases, an estimated 32% of all deaths worldwide. Above 75% of cardiovascular diseases, deaths occur in low and middle-income countries and 85% of all cardiovascular diseases’ deaths are due to heart attacks and strokes. In Ethiopia, cardiovascular diseases accounted 16% of all deaths in 2018 and the leading cause of death. Cardiovascular diseases are fatal and lead to serious illness, disability, and compromise quality of life. This data analysis aimed to assess the magnitude and pattern of cardiovascular diseases in Saint Peter’s Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.</p>','<p>Time trend ecological study was conducted from June 9, 2022 to June 29, 2022. Secondary data of cardiovascular diseases, which cover from July 2017 to June 2021, was reviewed and analyzed by Excel 2016. The results were summarized by count, proportion, ratio and mean and illustrated by tables and graphs.</p>','<p>In Saint Peter’s Specialized Hospital HTN accounted 46.9% (8182) and coronary heart diseases, IHD and heart failure/HF/ accounted 22.9% and 20% respectively among cardiovascular diseases. Cerebrovascular diseases and heart failure accounted for 74% of deaths from cardiovascular diseases followed by ischemic heart diseases, which accounted 22% of deaths. Cardiovascular diseases accounted for 74.3% of deaths from non-communicable diseases deaths and 16.9% of deaths from all deaths.</p>','<p>Hypertension, heart failure and ischemic heart disease were the three most frequent cases among cardiovascular diseases. Heart failure and cerebrovascular diseases are the leading cause of death. The cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death among non-communicable diseases. Cardiovascular diseases accounted three fourth from non-communicable diseases and of significant amount death from all death in the hospital, so the hospital give more emphasis on the cardiovascular diseases’ prevention, treatment and control.</p>','<p>Cardiovascular diseases, Pattern, Magnitude, Saint Peter’s specialized Hospital, Ethiopia</p>','3','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Abstract background: This data analysis&nbsp;aimed to assess the magnitude and pattern of cardiovascular diseases in Saint Peter’s Specialized Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (This should be captured as \'\'study\'\')</p><p>Abstract Methods: Data elements of interest for the time trend ecological and secondary data not mentioned.</p><p>Abstract Results: HTN should be written in full. Same for other abbreviations.</p>','2023-06-16 10:13:00','2023-05-15 15:40:54',NULL,8),(31,'Harissou Amani Aboubacar','Résident','aboubacarharissou83@gmail.com','mr','Harissou Amani','Aboubacar','male','niger','aboubacarharissou83@gmail.com','<p>Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (BFELTP)</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','H. Aboubacar1,5,  aboubacarharissou83@gmail.com\r\nKarimou. S2,    karimousani2007@yahoo.fr\r\nDjibril. B1,3,  djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nYoda. H1,3, yodmano@yahho.fr\r\nPauline. Y 1,3, yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr\r\nN. Meda1,3  \r\n1.Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Université Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso,2. Ministere de la santé , Niger,3. Faculté des Sciences de la Santé, Université Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso,4.REDISSE-Niger,5. Ministere en charge de l\' Environnement, Niger.','<p>Investigation des cas suspects de choléra dans le district sanitaire de Madarounfa, région de Maradi,Niger ,2022.</p>','<p>Au Niger, le cholera constitue un problème de santé publique. Dans la 35-ème semaine épidémiologique de 2022, le district sanitaire de Madarounfa, région de Maradi a notifié 3 cas suspects de choléra. Nous avons investigué les cas pour confirmer l’épidémie et mettre en place des mesures de prévention et de contrôle.</p>','<p>Il s’est agi d’une étude transversale descriptive des cas de choléra dans le district sanitaire de Madarounfa du 29 Aout au 15 septembre 2022. Une recherche active des cas a été conduite dans la communauté. Un questionnaire a été administré aux malades. Les selles des cas, l’eau de forage et Lac ont été analysés aux laboratoires. Les informations sur les cas sont protégées. Les données sont analysées en Temps Lieu et Personne avec Excel et Epi info et calculé des fréquences et moyenne. Les résultats ont été présentés dans les tableaux, graphiques.</p>','<p>30 cas ont été enregistrés,22 échantillons de selles (73,33%) ont été prélevés pour analyse au laboratoire. Sur 22 prélevés, 18 sont positifs soit 81,81% avec la présence du Vibrio cholerae O1 OGAWA. La présence de Escherichia coli dans l’eau analysée. L’eau des forages a été la source de boisson de 16,66 % des patients 48 heures avant l’épidemie.11 cas étaient déjà vaccinés et 0 décès. Le sexe ratio (F/H) = 1,7. L’âge médiane était de 12 ans avec des extrêmes allant de 4 mois à 65 ans. 56,66% étaient âgés de 5 à 14 ans. Six villages/quartiers ont enregistré des cas. Les enfants qui n’ont pas l’âge de travailler représentent 56,66% des patients, suivis des ménagères (36,66 %) . Le CSI de Madarounfa a notifié 70 %, et 6,66 % des cas proviennent du Nigeria.</p>','<p>L’investigation a confirmé la circulation du Vibrio cholerae O1 OGAWA et Escherichia coli dans le district de Madarounfa. Cependant, l’hygiène et l’assainissement de l’eau ainsi que le renforcement du système de surveillance surtout au niveau transfrontalier sont essentiels pour la lutte contre les épidémies de choléra à Madarounfa.</p>','<p>Epidémie, cholera, Investigation, Madarounfa, Niger,2022</p>','4','3','4','4','4','2',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Certaines mesures statistiques utilisées dans les résultats n\'ont pas été mentionnées dans les méthodes. Les instructions concernant les mots clés et le total des mots n\'ont pas été respectées.</p>','2023-06-17 10:13:00','2023-05-15 16:37:19',NULL,176),(32,'Getahun Beyene Gemechu','Frist author and Field epidemiologist','getahunbeyene1@gmail.com','mr','Getahun','Gemechu','male','ethiopia','getahunbeyene1@gmail.com','<p>Government health institution</p>','alumni',NULL,'20/02/2020','advanced','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Habtamu Jarso, Jimma University, hjarso@rocketmail.com \r\nZerihun Kura, Jimma University,  zerihunkura2007@gmail.com','<p>CHILDREN’S ADHERENCE TO ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS: MULTI-CENTER CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY</p>','<p>Sub- optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy will lead drug resistance, treatment failure, clinical deterioration, death and failure to thrive in children. Studies conducted among children below 15 years old were limited in Ethiopia in general and in study area in particular and previous studies did not include viral load as study variable. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess status of children’s adherence to ART and associated factors in study area.</p>','<p>We conduct a facility-based cross-sectional study by including total of 282 children &lt;15 years, who received Anti retro viral therapy for at least one month. All children/caregivers who were attending ART clinic during data collection period were consecutively recruited to the study. Both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed.</p>','<p>Out of 282 caregivers included with their children, 226(80.2%) were females (mean age= 38.6 and SD = 12.35) and out of the total children, half (50%) were female and 246(87.2%) were between the ages 5–14 years (mean age= 8.5 and SD = 2.64). Two hundred forty six (87.2%) children had adherence status of ≥95% in the month prior to interview. Children whose caregivers were residing in urban were 3.3 (95% CI: 1.17, 9.63) times more adherent to ART than those whose caregivers were residing in rural. Children whose caregivers were biological parent were 2.37(95% CI: 1.59, 3.3) times more adherent than those whose caregivers were non biological parent. Also children of caregivers who were knowledgeable about ART treatment, were 4.5(95% CI: 1.79, 9.8) times more adherent to ART than their counter parts.</p>','<p>Adherence status of children in our study area was comparable. Being biological caregivers, residing in urban and knowledgeable about ART treatment were facilitate adherence to ART. Ongoing education about treatment and further study with multiple adherence assessment method were recommended.</p>','<p>Adherence, ART, Children, Ethiopia</p>','2','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Abstract Backgound: ART to be written in full.</p><p>Abstract Methods: Any univariate done? Need to mention the type of bivariate and multivariate analysis done. Variables of interest not mentioned.</p><p>Abstract Results: Adherence status supposed to be developed under the Methods section.</p>','2023-06-18 10:13:00','2023-05-15 15:46:59',NULL,8),(34,'Getahun Beyene Gemechu','first author and field Epidemiologist','getahunbeyene1@gmail.com','mr','Getahun','Gemechu','male','ethiopia','getahunbeyene1@gmail.com','<p>Government health institution</p>','alumni',NULL,'20/02/2020','advanced','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Deselagn Lelisa, West Hararge Zonal Health office, Oromia, Ethiopia, deseoromo1981@gmail.com\r\nTeriku Lema, Kellem Wollega Zona Health Office, Oromia, Ethiopia,senalemi2015@gmail.com','<p>PREVALENCE OF HIV/AIDS AMONG MOTHERS HAVING ANTENATAL CARE FOLLOW UP AT SEBETA HEALTH CENTER, OROMIA, ETHIOPIA, 2023.</p>','<p>Out of 1.7 Million children living with HIV, more than 90% of them acquire the virus infections through Maternal To Child Transmission (MTCT). As a result knowing exact magnitude of HIV among pregnant women provides a unique opportunity for implementing HIV infection prevention. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the prevalence of HIV among pregnant women in Sebate HC, Oromia, Ethiopia, January, 2023.</p>','<p>Retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted by sampling 339 pregnant women from year 2021 and 2022 according to proportionally allocated sample. Data was collected by reviewing ANC registration and record of maternal Sociodemographic, sero status and PMTCT history of randomly selected pregnant women using standardized checklist. The check list was coded and entered into EPI data statistical software and both binary and multiple logistic regression was done by SPSS windows version 26.</p>','<p>Out of total pregnant women recorded on ANC registration in Sebeta HC 2021 and 2022, 339 women were sampled and included in the study. The result found, 195 (57.5%) of them were fall in age group of 25-34. Similarly, among total study participants, 29 (8.6%) [95% CI, 5.6-11.8] were tested positive for HIV. Also this study provided, divorced/widowed women were develop HIV 8.27 (AOR=2.3-29.0) times more than married and those residing in urban area develop HIV 4.25 (AOR=1.4-12.5) times than those residing in rural. Similarly, women worked as daily laborers were 5.46 (AOR= 1.28-23.32) times more develop HIV when compared to their counter parties.</p>','<p>HIV prevalence among pregnant women attending ANC in Sebeta health center is higher. Residing area, occupations and marital status were significant factors for being sero-reactive. Redesign additional fine-tuning control mechanisms and tailor services of HIV/AIDS prevention and strengthening ANC and PMTCT services were the forwarded recommendations.</p>','<p>HIV, Pregnant woman, Prevalence, Ethiopia.</p>','2','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-06-19 10:13:00','2023-05-15 15:48:45',NULL,8),(35,'Arkan','FETP3 IRAQ','aaljourane@gmail.com','mr','Arkan','Ibrahim','male','iraq','arkanaljourane@yahoo.com','<p>MSc Community Health, Diyala Health Directorate, Public Health Department, Field Epidemiology Division</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Nabeel Jameel Ibrahim\r\nDentist, Diyala Health Directorate, Baladruz Sector, Dental unit','<p>CHOLERA OUTBREAK IN IRAQ, DIYALA GOVERNORATE, 2022</p>','<p>Cholera stays a public health threat the worldwide, mainly in countries with poor access to safe water and improved sanitation facilities. According to estimates, there are 21,000–143,000 deaths and 1.3–4 million cases of cholera annual. This study aimed to describe cholera disease patterns in the Diyala governorate, 2022.</p>','<p>A cross sectional, descriptive study conducted in the department of public health based on secondary data. All sectors that were included in the surveillance system in this study were 8 selected by convenience sampling technique. The data has been collected from the surveillance unit, communicable control division of the public health department in Diyala, 2022</p>','<p>The total number of cholera cases was (n = 139), with two deaths only. However the case fatality ratio (CFR) was 1.4%, while the attack rate in the governorate is 7.6 per 100,000 populations during 2022 and the mean age in the current study was (38.7 ± 17.14 years) and the occurrence of the disease is more prevalent in the age group 30-44 and females more than males</p>','<p>Occurrence cholera outbreak during year 2022 without confirmed cases recorded since 2015 and the occurrence of cholera cases in governorate is greater during the months of August and September and most of the cases were from Khanaqin district.</p>','<p>Outbreak, Cholera, Iraq, Diyala, CFR</p>','3','2','2','1','1','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Information on time and place characteristics were missing in the result section.</p><p>The conclusion did not flow logically from the stated results.&nbsp;</p><p>Also, the abstract had no recommendation for public health action</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-06-20 10:13:00','2023-05-18 07:30:06',NULL,24),(36,'PARFAIT','PORATA','porataparfait@gmail.com','mr','PARFAIT','PORATA','male','madagascar','porataparfait@gmail.com','<p>District health of Beroroha</p>','resident',NULL,'17/06/2022','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','SAHOLINIRINA RAVAOHARIMALALA\r\nSDSP BEROROHA\r\nsravqoharimalala@gmail.com','<p>Investigation et riposte d\'une épidémie de paludisme dans le district de Beroroha(S1-S7_2023)</p>','<p>Le district de Beroroha est l\'un des 9 districts de la région ATSIMO-ANDREFANA/Madagascar à forte endémicité du paludisme. Une augmentation anormale est constatée ce début de l\'année avec un dépassement du seuil épidémiologique très important et suscitant une alerte à tous les niveaux du programme de lutte contre le paludisme à Madagascar.</p>','<p>\'-Période étudiée: S40_2022 à S7_2022 -Lieu: district de Beroroha -Collecte et analyse des données hebdomadaires (source: RSH 2022-2023) -Elaboration d\'un protocole d\'investigation -Investigation dans les 4 communes à foyers épidémiques -Ripostes immédiates: recherche active des cas et prises en charge médicales, renforcement mesures de prévention</p>','<p>\'-Lines list malaria -Données agrégées en temps, lieu et personne. -Nombre de décès au cours de la période, -Taux de prévalence et taux d\'attaque -Résultats entomologiques</p>','<p>Hypothèses étiologiques de l\'épidémie : -Causes liées à l\'environnement : températures inhabituelles, pluies abondantes, modifications importantes de l\'environnement (culture de riz, irrigations,...) -Causes liées aux comportements de la population : non utilisation des MID, automédications, malnutrition</p>','<p>Epidémiologie descriptive et analytique.</p>','3','1','1','1','4','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>La section de methode pas bien faite , ni la section des resultats.</p><p>Les choses que nous trouvons dans la conclusion ne sont pas dans les resultats</p>','2023-06-21 10:13:00','2023-06-01 09:00:46',NULL,171),(37,'Marthe NDENGE','Graduate FETP advance level','marthendenge@gmail.com','dr','Marthe','Ndenge','female','congo-democratic-rep','marthendenge@gmail.com','<p>ACET (Association Congolaise des Epidémiologistes de Terrain)</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Prince Kimpanga2, Paulin Mutombo2,,Philippe Kone, Daniel Yassa 1, Vincent Bonkela3, Parfait Ndongo⁴\r\n1.PROGRAMME DE FORMATION EN EPIDEMIOLOIE DE TERRAIN (FETP) \r\n2. ECOLE DE SANTE PUBLIQUE DE KINSHASA \r\n3. FAO, RDC\r\n4. UNIVERSITE PEDAGOGIQUE NATIONALE','<p>LES FACTEURS PREDICTIFS DU BON NIVEAU DES CONNAISSANCES, ATTITUDES ET PRATIQUE DES CHEFS DE MENAGES ET PERSONNEL SOIGNANT SUR LA RAGE CANINE DANS LA VILLE DE MATADI, RDC.</p>','<p>La rage est une zoonose virale causée par plusieurs virus du Genre Lyss virus, pour lesquels tous les mammifères. Sont sensible. La maladie est responsable de 55000 décès avec une létalité de 100%, de par an au niveau mondial ; Entre 2011 et 2012, elle a causé le décès en Asie (31000 décès), et (24000décès) en Afrique. Une zoonose endémique en RDC surtout dans la province du Congo central (Matadi), causant 131 décès dont 14 entre 2009 et 2011.Une étude (quantitative) analytique a été conduite dans la Ville de Matadi au Kongo Central afin de déterminer les facteurs prédictifs du niveau des connaissances, attitudes et pratiques de la rage, sur un échantillon de 422 participants sujets interrogés. Les résultats montrent que les facteurs liés au bon niveau CAP de la rage ont été les suivants étaient le suivant :sexe masculin (OR=3,068; p = 0,000); une bonne connaissance des signes cliniques de la rage (OR=6,467; p = 0,000); l’élevage des chiens (OR=2,138; p = 0,001); et une bonne connaissance de moyens de prévention de de la rage (OR=6,217; p = 0,000); Il importe d’encourager l’élevage des chiens en mode de vie attaché, promouvoir la sensibilisation et un programme d’éducation sanitaire visant la diffusion des principes de prévention et de contrôle de la rage afin de corriger certaines idées erronées répandues dans la population.</p>','<p>Cette étude a été menée auprès des ménages et personnel soignant dans la Ville de Matadi, province du Kongo Central. Cette province à vocation agropastorale a une superficie de 53 920 Km² dont la Latitude est de – 5.0381171 et Longitude est de 18.8258946. Elle a été conduite à l’aide d’un questionnaire semi -structuré et testée dans la commune de Mont ngafula ville province de Kinshasa dans le but de collecter sur les déterminants du bon niveau CAP des chefs de ménages et du personnel soignant sur la rage dans la ville de Matadi (province du Kongo Central). La technique d’échantillonnage utilisée était une méthode probabiliste utilisée dans les ménages avec sondage à plusieurs degrés proportionnellement à la taille de l’échantillon( n= 422) selon la technique suivante : i)au premier degré ; nous avions tiré au hasard 5 quartiers par commune de manière aléatoire ; ii) au deuxième degré, nous avions sélectionné de manière aléatoire 2 avenues dans chaque quartier retenu dans les grappes tirées; iii) au troisième degré, les ménages étaient tirés de manière aléatoire sur les rues de chaque quartier. Dans les structures de santé, elle était par choix raisonné en fonction du nombre de prestataire présent le jour de l’enquête.</p>','<p>Les résultats montrent que les facteurs liés au bon niveau CAP de la rage ont été les suivants étaient le suivant :sexe masculin (OR=3,068; p = 0,000); une bonne connaissance des signes cliniques de la rage (OR=6,467; p = 0,000); l’élevage des chiens (OR=2,138; p = 0,001); et une bonne connaissance de moyens de prévention de de la rage (OR=6,217; p = 0,000); Il importe d’encourager l’élevage des chiens en mode de vie attaché, promouvoir la sensibilisation et un programme d’éducation sanitaire visant la diffusion des principes de prévention et de contrôle de la rage afin de corriger certaines idées erronées répandues dans la population.</p>','<p>La présente étude a permis de déterminer les facteurs prédictifs du bon niveau des connaissances, attitudes et pratiques sur la rage notamment, une bonne connaissance des signes de la rage, mode de vie des chiens attachés, le sexe masculin et une bonne connaissance des moyens de prévention. Toutefois, des pratiques néfastes pour la santé persistent. Il convient donc de renforcer la sensibilisation de la population concernant cette maladie grave.</p>','<p>Mots clés : Facteurs, CAP,Rage,Kongo Central, République Démocratique du Congo.</p>','2','2','2','2','2','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>I suggest that the author review and rewrite this abstract. I not so clear</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-06-22 10:13:00','2023-05-30 07:22:19',NULL,167),(38,'fode danfakha','FETP niveau intermédiaire','deffode47@gmail.com','dr','fode','danfakha','male','senegal','deffode47@gmail.com','<p>Médecin chef de district, Spécialiste sante publique, Épidémiologiste de terrain niveau intermédiaire</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Mamadou Sarifou BA. MD, MPH\r\nField Coordinator Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)- Senegal/African Field Epidemiology NETwork (AFENET)\r\nDirection Générale de la Santé (DGS)\r\nBouna Ndiaye \r\nCoordinator Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)- Senegal/African Field Epidemiology NETwork (AFENET)\r\nDirection Générale de la Santé (DGS)','<p>Connaissances, attitudes et pratiques des communautés et des prestataires de la santé humaine dans le district sanitaire de Kédougou sur la prévention de la rage en 2022 (Sénégal)</p>','<p>La rage reste un problème de santé publique au Sénégal. Le district de Kédougou avait notifié 305 cas de morsure en 2021. L’objectif de l’étude était d’évaluer les connaissances, attitudes et pratiques (CAP) sur la prévention de la rage chez les professionnels de la santé humaine et chez les communautés</p>','<p>Il s\'agissait d\'une étude transversale et analytique menée dans le district de Kédougou. Un recrutement exhaustif a été effectué auprès des prestataires (n=46). Un échantillonnage en grappes à plusieurs degrés de l’OMS était utilisé au niveau communautaire (n=845). Les données ont été collectées du 09 au 13 novembre 2022 à l\'aide de questionnaire sur Google forum. Les caractéristiques sociodémographiques et les CAP ont été étudiés avec un scoring.</p>','<p>Les communautés de sexe masculin étaient plus prédisposées à une bonne pratique (OR= 3,35, p= 0,000012) de même que ceux qui étaient instruits (OR- 2,21, p=0,01). Les connaissances suffisantes, les attitudes positives et les bonnes pratiques vis-à-vis de la rage représentaient respectivement 34,03%, 29,45% et 26,84% chez les prestataires. Elles étaient respectivement de 25,68%, 19,55% et 14,98% dans la communauté. Les professionnels orientés sur la rage étaient plus prédisposés à avoir une connaissance suffisante sur la rage (OR 4,09, [1,43 – 11,68], p=0,03,) et une bonne pratique (OR= 15,2, [1,15 – 199,64], p=0,01). Les membres de la communauté ayant reçu des informations sur la rage avaient le meilleur score de connaissance suffisante en matière de prévention de la rage (OR= 6,7, [1,57 – 28,63], p=0,002) de même qu’une bonne pratique (OR= 5,52, [2,34 – 12,97], p= 0,000012).</p>','<p>Cette étude a montré qu\'il existe chez les prestataires et les communautés des lacunes dans les CAP à l\'égard de la rage. La formation médicale sur la rage et le renforcement de la communication, sont nécessaire et doivent être continue.</p>','<p>Connaissances-Attitudes-Pratiques ; Prestataires ; Communauté ; Rage.</p>','3','3','4','3','0','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Results well presented . The author should represent strong points about public health significance of rabies in Senegal. But the results stipulate well the method used , and findings well described . Recommended for a poster presentation.</p>','2023-06-23 10:13:00','2023-05-05 18:17:33',NULL,248),(39,'fode danfakha','Spécialiste en sante publique, épidémiologiste de terrain niveau intermédiaire','deffode47@gmail.com','dr','fode','danfakha','male','senegal','deffode47@gmail.com','<p>médecin chef de district Saint-Louis, spécialiste en sante publique, épidémiologiste de terrain;</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Bouna Ndiaye\r\nField Coordinator Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)- Senegal/African Field Epidemiology NETwork (AFENET)\r\nDirection Générale de la Santé (DGS), mbounandiaye@hotmail.fr \r\nMamadou Sarifou Ba \r\nField Coordinator Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)- Senegal/African Field Epidemiology NETwork (AFENET)\r\nDirection Générale de la Santé (DGS), sarifouba10@yahoo.fr','<p>Investigation de cas de Paralysies Flasques Aigues non poliomyélitique au niveau des sites d’orpaillages traditionnels du district sanitaire de Kédougou en juin 2021 (Sénégal)</p>','<p>Le district de Kédougou a notifié à la semaine 19 et 20 cinq cas de Paralysies Flasques Aigues (PFA) dont 3 appartenant à une même famille et deux décès maternels avec notion de PFA. L’objectif de cette étude était d’investiguer les cas de PFA survenu dans le district de Kédougou en juin 2021.</p>','<p>Une étude transversale descriptive avec trois volets : humain, animal et environnemental a été menée par une équipe multidisciplinaire. Une recherche active de cas PFA a été réalisée dans les concessions des cas et dans le voisinage. Les données ont été collectées à l’aide de questionnaires et de fiches d’investigation. Des échantillons humains (selles, sang, urines et cheveux), animaux (sang) et d’eau de boisson ont été prélevés. Les données ont été analysées avec Epi info. La recherche de germe pathogène a été faite et les concentrations de mercure, de plomb et de cadmium ont été mesurées dans les prélèvements.</p>','<p>Au total, 29 cas de PFA ont été investigués. Sur ces cas, 37% venait du village de Bantaco, 41% des villages environnants. Le sexe féminin était plus touché (62%). L’âge médian était de 27 ans avec une plage de 1 et 63 ans. Les examens virologiques ont mis en évidence la présence d’entérovirus chez 85% (n= 6) des enfants de moins de 15 ans. Aucune arbovirose n’a été détectée chez les humains et sur les 16 prélèvements réalisés sur les montons. Les concentrations de mercure sur les prélèvements d’eau étaient 571 fois supérieure à la dose maximale admise et 50 fois supérieure au seuil fixé par l’OMS (0,02 mg/l) sur les prélèvements réalisés chez les humains.</p>','<p>L’intoxication aux polluants environnementaux utilisés dans l’extraction de l’or est la cause retenue des cas de PFA. Nous recommandons une règlementation urgente de l’utilisation du mercure et une sensibilisation des orpailleurs.</p>','<p>Intoxication, PFA, orpaillage, mercure, Kédougou.</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Un abstract avec des informations &nbsp;tres interressantes . Le travail merite d\'etre presenter en pleniere surtout , pour montrer son interet en sante publique.</p>','2023-06-24 10:13:00','2023-05-05 18:26:47',NULL,248),(41,'Similien NDAGIJIMANA','UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA','similienn@gmail.com','mr','Similien','NDAGIJIMANA','male','rwanda','similienn@gmail.com','<p>University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Kigali-Rwanda</p>','alumni',NULL,'27/05/2022','frontline','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Antoinette KAYITESI, Kabgayi District Hospital, kayitesiantoine12@gmail.com','<p>STUNTING PREDICTION AMONG CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OLD IN RWANDA USING MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES</p>','<p>In 2020, Rwanda recorded a 33% prevalence of stunting. Malnutrition is responsible for 45% of all child deaths worldwide. Stunting in children under the age of five remains an issue in Rwanda, despite the government\'s significant achievement in lowering infant mortality. Machine learning is currently a key component in predicting and evaluating treatment outcomes, as well as determining nutritional status in children under the age of five. Hence, building a model capable of predicting stunting in Rwandan children is crucial, so that early identification and treatment of stunting are made.</p>','<p>The Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) 2019-2020 was used as secondary data. ML classifiers were trained using stratified 10-fold cross-validation to predict stunting status. The prediction models were evaluated using a variety of metrics, and the best model was chosen. Moreover, logistic regression was used to identify risk factors associated with stunting.</p>','<p>The best model was the Gradient Boosting Classifier, which had a training accuracy of 80.49%. The test accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and F1 were calculated using the confusion matrix, yielding a model that could correctly classify stunting cases at 79.33%, identify stunted children at 72.51%, and categorize non-stunted children at 94.49%, with an area under the curve of 0.89. The model found that the mother\'s height had an OR of 2.21, television viewing had an OR of 1.98, the child\'s age had an OR of 1.71, the province had an OR of 1.54, the mother\'s education had an OR of 1.34, birth weight had an OR of 1.30, and birthing size had an OR of 1.30.</p>','<p>Therefore, machine learning techniques may be used not only in Rwanda but also worldwide to construct an accurate model that can detect the early stages of stunting and offer the best predictive attributes to help in the prevention and control of stunting in Rwandan children under the age of five.</p>','<p>Machine learning, Predictor, Under-five, Rwandan, Stunting</p>','3','2','2','2','1','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Background and rationale: Global context provided, but regional and local context of Rwanda on stunting alluded but not quantified. There is need to quantify that aspect. Importance of machine learning is well articulated as well as rationale of its use to predict stunting and aid treatment is well articulated.</p><p>Methods: The methodology is not clear in terms of definition of terms, type of information included from the DHIS data, and data management and analysis not well articulated. How the models were created including logistics regression and how the OR were calculated including the cut off to consider a factor significant is not articulated.</p><p>Results: Quantity of data analyzed not indicated, 95% CI for the OR not indicated making it difficult to interpret the OR. The sentence \"The test accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, and F1 were calculated using the confusion matrix\" is a methodology but its included in the results section&nbsp;</p><p>Conclusion: Conclusion not well linked to the results, interpretation and public health importance of ML globally and in local context is clear.&nbsp;</p><p>NB: ML is an interesting topic and its application in public health interventions is increasing. With improvement on clarity, it will be interesting to present.</p>','2023-06-25 10:13:00','2023-05-31 08:44:28',NULL,50),(42,'Dr Nyambe Sinyange','ZFETP Director','nsinyange@gmail.com','dr','Jairos','Mulambya','male','zambia','jmulambya@gmail.com','<p>Eastern Provincial Health Office , Chipata , Zambia</p>','alumni',NULL,'29/06/2022','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Oscar Nzila | Zambia National Public Health Institute | nzilaoscar@gmail.com \r\nGeorge Mwakanadi | Eastern Provincial Health Office | gmwakanandi@gmail.com\r\nAmos Hamukale | Zambia National Public Health Institute | hamukale@gmail.com\r\n Nelia Langa | Zambia National Public Health Institute | numulambya2000@gmail.com\r\nJames Zulu | Zambia National Public Health Institute | jamesexnobert@gmail.com\r\nNyambe Sinyange | Zambia National Public Health Institute | nsinyange@gmail.com','<p>Investigation of Scabies Outbreak at Sandwe Primary School in Lusangazi District of Eastern Province Zambia, 2022</p>','<p>Scabies occurs worldwide with the prevalence of 0.3 and 46.0%. We investigated an outbreak of scabies reported from Sandwe primary school in Lusangazi district of eastern province determine the magnitude of the outbreak, identify cases, institute preventive measures and control the outbreak.</p>','<p>The investigation was conducted between 30th March and 5th April 2022 at Sandwe primary school in Lusangazi District. We defined a case as a school child who on clinical examination had an intense pruritic rash on at least one typical site with or without a burrow or a positive skin scraping. We reviewed health facility registers, assessed skin lesions using standard skin examinations, collected samples of skin scrapings and conducted environmental assessments. We performed descriptive statistics on the data and calculated the attack rates at 95% confidence interval.</p>','<p>A total of 26 cases were identified with an age range of 4-17years old. Majority of the cases were males 19(73%). The overall attack rate was 4.5%, boarders were more affected than day scholars. Primary and secondary school learners were affected equally (50%). The skin scrapings were 54.54% (6/11) samples were positive for Sarcoptes Scabiei ova. The main risk factors for the spread of scabies in the school includes, sharing of sleeping spaces, bath sponges, clothes, buckets and contact with cases. Overcrowding in classrooms and inadequate benches and desks increases contacts among learners and increases the risk of spread of scabies and other communicable diseases such as COVID-19.</p>','<p>Scabies outbreak occurred in a school with a propagated source. Most affected pupils were males mostly boarders. Key control interventions included health education, mass treatment with scabicide and disinfection of sleeping spaces. We recommend for decongestion and improvement of sleeping spaces for the weekly boarders.</p>','<p>Scabies, outbreak, overcrowding, hygiene</p>','4','4','4','5','4','5',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Conclusion was in line with the results and the results were well presented</p>','2023-06-26 10:13:00','2023-05-30 06:01:45',NULL,120),(43,'Abdulhakim','Resident','abdulhakim.ahmed76@gmail.com','mr','Abdulhakim','Ahmed','male','ethiopia','abdulhakim.ahmed76@gmail.com','<p>Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','No co-author','<p>SURVEILLANCE DATA ANALYSIS OF DIABETES MELLITUS IN DIRE DAWA, EASTERN ETHIOPIA: FROM 2018 TO-2022</p>','<p>Diabetes prevalence has steadily increased over the last three decades, with low- and middle-income countries experiencing the greatest increases. One of the current major issues is overcoming the challenges that the diabetes surveillance system faces, such as data source constraints and capturing undiagnosed diabetes. In a healthcare setting, establishing a robust surveillance system and routine data analysis can provide timely information. As a result, these analyses will establish a baseline for defining the magnitude and burden of diabetes, monitor changes over time, guide public health planning and policy-making, and assess progress toward diabetes.</p>','<p>From June 16–26, 2022, a facility-based descriptive cross-sectional study was designed, and data were analyzed in terms of person, place, and time. All patients who reported over a five-year period were used as the sample population, and all diabetic patients were used as the study population. Data from DHIS2 were extracted and entered into Excel Office 2016, and associations were tested using chi-square with 95% confidence intervals (CI).</p>','<p>A total of 272,691, DM medical cases were counted out as 6106 cases, with 175 (2.8%) reported inpatient and 5931 (97.13%) reported outpatient. This corresponds to an overall prevalence rate of 2.24%. Diabetes prevalence was higher in the ≥65 age group and lower in the ⋜5 age group (9.06% vs. 0.09%). Diabetes prevalence rates have increased by an average of 2.04% per year since 2018. The greatest increase in prevalence rate was observed in 2019 and 2020, which were 4.2% and 2.31%, respectively. The disease burden increased significantly with age (χ2=199.7495962, df =4, P=0.0000000000425). Females suffered more from the disease than males (2977; 48.75%) and females (3129; 51.24%) over the course of the study.</p>','<p>Diabetes prevalence has steadily increased over the last five years. Women have a higher diabetes burden than men, according to the findings. These findings indicate the importance of public health surveillance for NCDs, as well as the development of intervention policies.</p>','<p>Surveillance, Diabetes Mellitus, Trend, Prevalence; Dire Dawa, Sabian General Hospital; Eastern Ethiopia</p>','3','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-06-27 10:13:00','2023-05-15 15:50:12',NULL,8),(44,'Eustadius Kamugisha Felician','Epidemiologist and Laboratory Management Specialist','eustadius.felician@yahoo.com','mr','Eustadius','Felician','male','tanzania','eustadius.felician@yahoo.com','<p>Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital</p>','alumni',NULL,'3/12/2022','advanced','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','Loveness Urio - Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (TFELTP)  loveness13us@yahoo.com\r\nMajigo Mtebe - Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) mmajigo@gmail.com\r\nSaid Aboud - National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) aboudsaid@yahoo.com','<p>Aetiology, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and factors associated with bacteriuria among HIV-infected women attending prevention of mother to child transmission clinic at Bukoba Municipality, Tanzania</p>','<p>Absence of signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). The presence of bacteria in urine for both pregnant and lactating HIV-infected women can cause serious complications for women and fetuses for pregnant women. The study aimed to determine etiology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing patterns and factors associated with bacteriuria in HIV-infected women attending the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) clinic at Bukoba Municipality.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2022 among HIV-infected women attending the PMTCT clinic at Bukoba Municipality. Clean-catch midstream urine specimens were cultured on MacConkey and blood agars. Bacteria isolated were identified by a colonial characteristic, Gram stain and biochemical identification tests. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. STATA version 15.0 was used for analysis. A test for association was performed using modified Poisson regressions. A p-value ≤0.05 was regarded as statistically significant.</p>','<p>Of the 290 study participants, 66 (22.8%) had significant bacteriuria. The predominant bacteria isolated were E. coli 21 (31.8%). 17 (34.0%) of gram-negative bacteria were Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) procedures and 1 (25.0%) of Staphylococcus aureus were Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Escherichia coli showed high rate of resistance rate against trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 21(100%), amoxicillin/clavulanic acid 20 (95.0%). Staphylococcus aureus were resistance to penicillin 4 (100%) and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 4 (100%). The proportion of multidrug resistance (MDR) was 45 (68.2%). Rwamishenye health Centre (APR: 2.12, 95%CL: 1.04-4.34, p=0.027), Kashai dispensary (APR: 2.63, 95%CL: 1.31-5.26, p=0.006) and single marital status (APR=1.85, 95%CI:1.03-3.34) were significantly associated with bacteriuria.</p>','<p>Prevalence of bacteriuria was high. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Penicillin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid were the most resistant antimicrobial agents. Multidrug resistance (MDR) was found to be high. The use of antimicrobial agents should be supported by culture and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) results.</p>','<p>Aetiology, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, factors, bacteriuria, HIV-infected women</p>','2','3','3','3','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Author needs:</p><ul><li>&nbsp;to improve the background by stating the actual problems possed by ASB in this group such as UTIs, Prematurity, anaemia etc</li><li>Justification of the study not clear, why did the author do this study? Was it a routine screening for this sub group or was responding to an increased UTI among this group</li><li>Author needs to clarify whether stdu was conducted in multiple sites or only one PMCTC clinic in Bukoba</li><li>Also likely risk factors need to be highlighted in the background</li><li>Otherwise the study highlights the increase AMR in this subgroup that needs to be further explored, such as self medication patterns in this group that could facilitate AMR.&nbsp;</li></ul>','2023-06-28 10:13:00','2023-06-06 13:34:23',NULL,190),(46,'Prasoon Sheoran','India Epidemic Intelligence Service','prasoonsheoran12@gmail.com','mr','Prasoon','Sheoran','male','india','prasoonsheoran12@gmail.com','<p>Directorate of Health and Family Welfare</p>','alumni',NULL,'4/10/2017','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Moghe /Chandrakant/ JHPIEGO India/ chandrakant.moghe@jhpiego.org','<p>Investigation of Covid-19 outbreak among police barrack of a state guest house, New Delhi, India, 2020.</p>','<p>Till December 2022, New Delhi reported more than 2 million Covid-19 cases and 26521 deaths. In September 2020 a cluster of Covid-19 cases was reported from workers of a state guest house A located in Chanakyapuri area of New Delhi. We investigated to describe the epidemiology of the outbreak and provided evidence based recommendation to prevent such outbreaks in future.</p>','<p>We defined a case of Covid-19 as positive Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction(RT-PCR) or Rapid Antigen Test(RAT) among resident of state guest house A between 08-30 September 2020. We investigated the cases using semi structured questionnaire for collecting data. Descriptive statistics were calculated using Microsoft Excel.</p>','<p>We identified 18 Covid-19 cases(15 by RT-PCR and 3 by RAT) among 37 workers residing at State guest house A. Overall attack rate was 59%. The median age was 32 years(range 22-57), 16(89%)were policemen, 17(94%) were male. Four(22%) were symptomatic. None of the cases were immunized with any Covid-19 vaccine. A total of 16(89%) cases have travelled from other state to New Delhi in the last 15 days. None of them tested at border testing facility. Same 16(89%) cases stayed at basement police barrack situated at the state guest house. All of them were exercising Covid-19 appropriate behavior.</p>','<p>This was a Covid-19 outbreak predominantly among the policemen residing at the basement police barrack. We recommended isolation of cases at appropriate institute and quarantine of the contacts. We further recommended relocation of policemen from barracks to ventilated rooms in upper floors. We recommended complete ban of entry to the guest house for next two weeks. We further recommended contact tracing, early testing, daily monitoring of cases for symptoms and compulsory testing for all new workers reporting to duty and guests at the guest house thereafter.</p>','<p>Covid-19, State guest house, Police barracks.</p>','5','5','4','5','5','5',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-06-29 10:13:00','2023-05-18 06:34:37',NULL,24),(48,'Louisa K. Cassell','GFELTP','louisakemokai@gmail.com','mrs','Louisa','Cassell','female','liberia','louisakemokai@gmail.com','<p>National Public Health Institute of Liberia</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Abdul Gafaru Mohammed   GFELTP   mohammedabdulgafaru46@gmail.com\r\nCharles Noora Lwanga   GFELTP         cnoora@afenet.net\r\nDonne Kofi Ameme,  GFELTP             dameme@afenet.ne\r\nErnest Kenu GFELTP                          ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>Neonatal Mortalities in Sunyani Municipality, Bono Region, Ghana, 2022</p>','<p>In 2019, there were 17 fatalities of neonatal death per 1,000 live births worldwide while Ghana\'s neonatal mortality rate was 22.9 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2020. We assessed the Sunyani Municipal Surveillance System\'s performance on Neonatal mortalities, usefulness, cause of death and surveillance gaps</p>','<p>We used a semi-structured questionnaire from the US-CDC updated guideline for evaluating public health surveillance systems was adapted to collect data via face-to-face interviews and record review. To support the qualitative findings, the findings were narrated and summarized into percentage.</p>','<p>The overall score for system performance was 83.15%. The system had reported 463 neonatal death over the period of five years. Neonatal death was caused by asphyxia, sepsis, and tradition medicine or herbal the mother takes for easy delivery. Asphyxia accounted for 65% (301/463) of Neonatal Mortality in Sunyani Municipal. In total, there were 63 neonatal deaths for every 1000 live births. Report from the Audits shows 50% of cases can be prevented. The system has successfully audited all neonatal death between 2018 to 2021. There was no case base form, Rumor book, or log book. Data are not analyzed at health facility level.</p>','<p>The system is useful in identifying and monitoring the trends of death. Estimate mortalities and it is able to determine the cause of death. Majority of the death were caused by Asphyxia. Data are not analyzed at health facilities.</p>','<p>Neonatal, Death, Ghana, Mortality</p>','2','1','2','2','4','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The abstract generally has gramma issues with hanging sentences making its comprehension difficult.</p><p>Background: Study objective is not clear</p><p>Methods: Its is very difficult to understand what the authors actually did?</p><p>I am not certain that the CDC guidelines actually have a questionnaire that was used for this study. &nbsp;What did the questionaire actually assess/what were the measures? How the measures categories handled eg for performance that is being referred to in the results section?</p><p>Results: Findings should flow systematically..state &nbsp; neonatal death rate before going to the causes eg Asphyxia etc</p>','2023-06-30 10:13:00','2023-06-05 12:27:31',NULL,190),(50,'Ayman Elshayeb','Microbiologist','ayman_elshayeb@yahoo.com','mr','Ayman','Elshayeb','male','sudan','ayman_elshayeb@yahoo.com','<p>Elbarkal Multi Activities for Research and Consultancy</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','1.	Mr. Ayman Ahmed Elshayeb:  MSc, PhD, Microbiologist @ Research and Development, Elbarkal Multi Activities, Khartoum – Sudan. ayman_elshayeb@yahoo.com \r\n2.	Dr. Nihad Mohammed Ahmed: PhD; Microbiologist @ Dept. Tuberculosis, Tropical Medical Research Institute, National Health Centre, Ministry of Health, Khartoum – Sudan. nihadbio@yahoo.com \r\n3.	Prof. Karimeldin Mohammed Salih: PhD, MD; Paediatrics and Medical Education @ Departments of paediatrics and Medical Education, College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia. karimeldin_salih@hotmail.com\r\n4.	Dr.  Osama Abu Zaid Nugoud: PhD, Post Doc; Social Scientist @ Dept. Projects and Research Evaluation, Elbarkal Multi Activities, Khartoum – Sudan. me.gogetter@gmail.com \r\n5.	Mr. Abd Allah Elnayeb  Yagoub: General Director. MBA; Business Development @ Dept. Projects and Research Administration, Elbarkal Multi Activities, Khartoum – Sudan. elnaip@yahoo.com','<p>Implementation of Innovative Strategies to Combat The Emerging Zoonotic Tuberculosis in Sudan</p>','<p>Introduction: Sudan is at great risk of tuberculosis, spread and transmission of the disease was affected by; medical, environmental and economic issues. The disease total estimations were 200,000 cases with 200 new infections annually include 1.9% M.D.R tuberculosis and 20.0% were previous treated patients. Objectives: This research was conducted to implement new strategies for eliminating tuberculosis considering novel methods as an alternative inexpensive system for zoonotic tuberculosis transmission ‘One Health’ control.</p>','<p>Establishment of system for tuberculosis transmission at national level policy for treatment, vaccination and prevention by administering regular evaluation of the disease situation and control. The required strategies applied for conceptual implementation research were; 1- Outer settings (Environment, Economic, social and political contexts). 2- Inner settings (Context within research for implementing intervention of community health).</p>','<p>Implementation outcomes includes the conceptual framework for this project were informed by a combination of the general program logic model, the health system framework of the World Health Organization, WHO, the pillars of the Sudan health agenda, and the framework of the Strategic Elimination Plan. It is assumed that the reduction of TB burden at the national level (long-term output or impact) is preceded by improved case-finding and case-holding practices (short-term output). Impact outcome of the project is derived from the observation that tuberculosis is much more common at the boarders than center of Sudan where no adequate clinical services are available. It is conceivable that, although outbreaks may occur periodically, the control of disease might be easier to overcome than direct medication.</p>','<p>Principal finding was the continual emergence of diseases and the majority of new infected pa-tients have been proved. The project remained as enduring point of reference for ‘One Health’ agenda that emphasise the importance of detecting tuberculosis and promoting the creation of collaborative networks.</p>','<p>Conceptual framework; Implementation;Innoviative; Strategies; Sudan; Tuberculosis</p>','2','2','2','2','1','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-01 10:13:00','2023-06-07 10:20:21',NULL,190),(51,'Palash Sarker','Graduate','palash.vs@gmail.com','dr','Palash','Sarker','male','bangladesh','palash.vs@gmail.com','<p>Upazila Livestock Officer, Department of Livestock Services, Tazumoddin, Bhola, Bangladesh</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Meerjady Sabrina Flora, M. Ferdous Rahman Sarker; Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control &amp;amp; Research (IEDCR), Dhaka, Bangladesh\r\nKabir Sohel, Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer, Tazumoddin, Bhola, Bangladesh','<p>COVID 19 Cases Investigation and Contact Tracing, Tazumoddin, Bhola, Bangladesh, 2020</p>','<p>The purpose of the study to conduct the contact tracing with a confirmed case of COVID-19, reduce human-to-human transmission, prevent outbreak, and delay the spread of disease and investigate pattern of spread at the Coastal areas of Bangladesh.</p>','<p>The study was conducted during the period from June 2020 to August 2020 at Tazumoddin upazila of Bhola district. A total of 15 COVID positive cases data were collected. A contact is a person who experienced any one of the following exposures during the 2 days before and the 14 days after the onset of symptoms of a probable or confirmed case of face-to-face contact, direct physical contact and direct care for a patient. The COVID-19 pandemic in Bangladesh is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was confirmed to have spread to Bangladesh in March 2020. First positive case of COVID-19 was found in Tazumoddin upazila of Bhola district in 22 May, 2020.</p>','<p>Male is more COVID-19 positive rather than female. The male female ratio is 4:1 in Tazumoddin, Bhola, Upazila Health complex stuff is more COVID-19 positive rather than local people. UHC stuff is 40% COVID-19 positive than another positive cases, people of Chadpur union is more COVID-19 positive 87%. No COVID-19 positive case is found another 3 unions in Tazumoddin and age group of 31-40 is more COVID-19 positive (40%) rather than another age group in Tazumoddin upazila in Bhola district.</p>','<p>It may be concluded that the COVID-19 positive cases at the coastal areas of Bangladesh is not severely affected and the local people are less aware to followed the scientific method as well as personal hygiene and wearing facial masks which occurrence to spread of COVID in this area.</p>','<p>COVID, tracing, positive, cases</p>','2','1','2','1','2','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The abstract is not well written. There was no enough background information and the methodology explored for the contact tracing was not clearly explained in the method section.</p><p>The results were not properly presented and the conclusion was not in tandem with the results presented.</p>','2023-07-02 10:13:00','2023-05-15 11:42:33',NULL,12),(53,'Afewerki Tesfahunegn Nigusse','Ethiopia','afom.te@gmail.com','mr','Afewerki','Nigusse','male','ethiopia','afom.te@gmail.com','<p>Mekelle University, EFETP</p>','alumni',NULL,'23/06/2018','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Mebrahtom/Amaha/Tigrai regional health bureau/mebhafte@gmail.com\r\nTesfay/Hailu/ Tigrai regional health bureau/tesfayrama@gmail.com\r\nHaylay/Gebreagziabher/mekeleuniversity/haylaywukro@gmail.com','<p>Anthrax outbreak and its associated risk factors in the horrific siege of Tigray, Ethiopia; A call for action</p>','<p>Background: Zoonosis are diseases transmitted from animal to human that affect more than a billion people with a million deaths a year. Following the devastating war eruption, a cluster of anthrax cases had been notified to the Tigray region health bureau of Ethiopia. In the protracted war and deadly siege of a humanitarian crisis, the magnitude and risk factors of the notified anthrax outbreak remain unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate and give a response to the Anthrax outbreak in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia</p>','<p>Method: A case-control study design was applied after the initial descriptive cross-sectional study to investigate the outbreak. Cases and two neighborhood controls were enrolled for the case-control study design using a simple random sampling technique. Logistic regression with a P-value &lt;0.05 were used to declare statistical evidence and identify factors associated with the outbreak.</p>','<p>Result: The attack and cases fatality rate of anthrax in selected districts of Tigray were estimated at 42.3 per 100,000 population and 5.4% respectively. Age, consumption of sick animal’s raw meat, sharing of meat, presence of sick person among household member, sick/dead animal’s disposal technique, and contact with products of sick/dead animals has been associated with the outbreak.</p>','<p>Conclusion: We found a relatively high attack and case fatality rate of anthrax compared with studies conducted in Sub-Saharan countries and other low-middle income countries. Though the outbreak declined to a low level due to the effort of multi-sectoral actors, still not mitigated. Therefore, UN agencies and others partners should support the control measures using the approach of one health.</p>','<p>Keywords: Anthrax, Outbreak, Sick animal, One Health</p>','2','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Abstract Methods: Case definitions, Attack rate, Case fatality rates not defined.</p>','2023-07-03 10:13:00','2023-05-15 15:52:21',NULL,8),(54,'Hamufare Dumisani Mugauri','Alumni','dumiwaboka@gmail.com','mr','Hamufare Dumisani','Mugauri','male','zimbabwe','dumiwaboka@gmail.com','<p>The University of Zimbabwe, Family Medicine, Global and Public health Unit, Department of Primary Health-care Sciences, Harare, Zimbabwe</p>','alumni',NULL,'31/12/2017','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Owen Mugurungi, Ministry of Health and Child Care, AIDS and TB Unit, Harare, Zimbabwe, mugurungi@gmail.com \r\nJoconiah Chirenda, The University of Zimbabwe, Family Medicine, Global and Public health Unit, Department of Primary Health-care Sciences, Harare, Zimbabwe, joconiahc@gmail.com \r\nKudakwashe Takarinda, Organisation for Public Health Interventions and Development (OPHID), Harare, Zimbabwe, kctakarinda@gmail.com \r\nMufuta Tshimanga, The University of Zimbabwe, Family Medicine, Global and Public health Unit, Department of Primary Health-care Sciences, Harare, Zimbabwe, tshimangamufuta@gmail.com','<p>Predictors of positivity yield among index contacts in Harare and Matabeleland South provinces, Zimbabwe, 2022.</p>','<p>Zimbabwe has been missing the targets to close the HIV testing gap, identify the remaining people living with HIV and achieve epidemic control, despite implementing Index testing, a proven high-yield HIV testing innovation. We determined the index testing implementation modalities to identify and recommend effective contact elicitation, tracking and testing modalities to enhance positivity yield.</p>','<p>We conducted a cross-sectional study on 50 multistage selected health facilities. All clients, (=/+15 years) diagnosed with HIV in 2021 were tracked through cascade analysis to identify tracing modalities against yield. Quantitative data were summarized as proportions, odds ratios, and adjusted odds ratios at a 5% significance level.</p>','<p>Of 6,308 index cases identified, females constituted 53.9% (n=3,401 and 67.6% (n=4,265) were retests. Index testing was offered to 66.4% (n=4,190), accepted by 93.1% (n=3,899) and the elicitation rate was 1:1.3 (n=5,080). A positivity yield of 27.5% (n=1,736) was achieved from 78.6% (n=3,991) contacts. Mixed method tracking yielded 46.7% (n=349) positivity from a testing rate of 99.5% (n=748) in an urban setup, with 41.4% (n=1,243) preferring health worker referrals. As high as 202 contacts were not tested following elicitation through client referrals. In a rural setup, client referrals accounted for 53.1%, (n=1,103) yet 122 of these were not tested. The highest positivity yield was obtained from health worker referrals at 65.6% (n=196). Being male (aOR:3.09,95%CI: 2.74, 3.49), first tester (aOR:1.65, 95%CI: 1.43, 1.91), anonymous tracking (aOR:8.46, 95%CI:3.37, 22.75) and testing contacts within 7 days of elicitation (aOR:2.78, 95% CI:2.44, 3.18) were identified as high predictors of positivity yield among index contacts</p>','<p>The identified high positivity yield among men, first-time testers and contacts tested within 7 days of elicitation may inform index testing focussing to improve program performance. Implementation fidelity and differentiated contact referrals were recommended to mitigate attritions at each stage of the index cascade to yield the best results on index contact tracing and testing.</p>','<p>Targeted testing, HIV testing services, Index contact tracing and testing, Index testing cascade</p>','4','4','3','3','5','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p><strong>Background</strong>: Would be better to mention the magnitude of the gap so that the reader can appreciate the size of the gap and see whether it really worth a study to close it. The phrase \"<i>We determined</i>\" should read as \"we assessed or evaluated\"</p><p><strong>Methods</strong>: Study period not mentioned. Sampling didn\'t mention about rural Vs urban, and Private Vs Public facilities representation. These affect testing rates. Data collection method not mentioned</p><p><strong>Results</strong>: Why a positivity yield of 27.5% (n=1,736) was achieved from 3,991 contacts while contacts accepted the test were 3,899. (i.e. Why the number received testing is higher than the number accepted testing). Mention the overall positivity yield before breaking it down into groups. Presentation of the results needs to be revisited to make it clearer especially in breaking down the positivity yields. For example a sentence \"<i>Mixed method tracking yielded 46.7% (n=349) positivity from a testing rate of 99.5% (n=748) in an urban setup, with 41.4% (n=1,243) preferring health worker referrals\". This is clear that 349 tested positive out of 748. The question now is who are these 1,243? are these still part of 748? which is very unlikely, or from all received the testing? not very clear to the reader. The word \"first tester\" in the results should read as \"first-time tester\"</i></p><p><i><strong>Conclusion and recommendations</strong>: Recommendations are too general, while there were clear differences in positivity yields among different groups as presented in the results. Recommendations should tell us what to do to close the gap you mentioned in the background based on the results.</i></p>','2023-07-04 10:13:00','2023-05-13 11:40:13',NULL,22),(55,'SOGBOSSI','BENIN FETP','liosogbos@gmail.com','dr','Lionel','SOGBOSSI','male','benin','liosogbos@gmail.com','<p>ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Diseases Control (ECOWAS-RCSDC)</p>','other','Intern',NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','A. Kima, ECOWAS-Regional Centre for Surveillance and Diseases Control , appokima@gmail.com\r\nB. Fall, ECOWAS-Regional Centre for Surveillance and Diseases Control, bfall@rcdc.wahooas.org \r\nS. M. Catraye, ECOWAS-Regional Centre for Surveillance and Diseases Control, scatraye@rcdc.wahooas.org \r\nV. K. Lokossou, ECOWAS-Regional Centre for Surveillance and Diseases Control, vlokossou@wahooas.org \r\nF. Agbla, Organisation Ouest Africaine de la Santé, fagbla@wahooas.org\r\nIssiaka Sombie, Organisation Ouest Africaine de la Santé, isombie@wahooas.org\r\nMelchior Aissi, Organisation Ouest Africaine de la Santé, maissi@wahooas.org','<p>Implementation of Event-Based Surveillance Systems in West Africa: Challenges</p>','<p>Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) is a surveillance system that provides faster and real-time information, which can improve the speed of triggering Early warning mechanisms as well as the response to Public Health Events (PHE). Recent infectious disease outbreaks have revealed weaknesses in surveillance systems as well as shortcomings in indicator-based surveillance and the need to strengthen the analysis of information from all sources outside the health care system in ECOWAS countries. This study aims to assess the implementation of EBS in ECOWAS countries.</p>','<p>This is a cross-sectional assessment. A structured questionnaire has been sent to the national surveillance officers of the region from May to July 2022. Quantitative data were analyzed using IBM SPSS statistical software and open questions were analyzed with the open semantic data analysis approach.</p>','<p>Seven (07) out of 15 countries have reported the implementation of EBS in their country. these countries were at different level of the implementation of EBS. The number of signals is different per week, from one country to another. The Health professionals, the National Public Health Institutes and the social medias were involved in the identification of signals They are respectively 66.7%, 57.1% and 57.1% .The EBS challenges included lack of effective and structured decentralisation of the EBS process, lack of adequate and skilled manpower, lack of information and technology equipment and tools, both at regional and national levels, and inadequate use of EBS information.</p>','<p>The results highlighted that the implementation of EBS in West Africa is at the beginning with challenges. Those challenges need to be addressed in order to improve rapid notification, detection and effective response to public health events in ECOWAS region.</p>','<p>Event-Based Surveillance, rapid response, public health events, ECOWAS region.</p>','2','2','2','2','0','0',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Background does not present data to bring out the significance of &nbsp;the work. The objective does not describe the expected outcome, therefore the relevance of the study can not be clearly ascertained.&nbsp;</p><p>Method is poorly written and described in future tense. Author presented mere statistical tools without describing the type of analysis done. Study setting is not described.&nbsp;</p><p>Results: insufficient data to allow the reader to reach a conclusion</p><p>Conclusion: The study does not appear sufficiently valid and reliable to serve as a basis for the conclusions and for taking public health action in the ECOWAS region&nbsp;</p>','2023-07-05 10:13:00','2023-05-24 09:04:29',NULL,27),(60,'KANDA NZENGE Innocent','FETP de la première ligne de terrain','innokanda@gmail.com','mr','Innocent','KANDA','male','congo-democratic-rep','innokanda@gmail.com','<p>FETP épidémiologiste de terrain de la première ligne</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','jean Dongba\r\nAffiliation: FETP épidémiologiste de terrain de la première ligne\r\nadresse e-mail: jeandongba@3gmail.com','<p>Organisation du système de surveillance épidémiologique dans la DPS Sud-Ubangi</p>','<p>L’étude sur l’organisation du système de surveillance épidémiologique de monkeypox dans la DPS du Sud-Ubangi, revêt une importance, La réémergence de Monkeypox à travers les 10 ZS /16 est révélateur de cette situation qui longtemps absente. Cette réémergence réveille à nous ces questions : le système de surveillance épidémiologique dans la DPS répond-elle aux normes ? Quels sont les déterminants de réémergence de Monkeypox ? Quelle est l’incidence ? Nous avions comme objectifs : Evaluer le système de surveillance épidémiologique de Monkeypox; Identifier les déterminants de réémergence des cas de Monkeypox et connaitre l’incidence</p>','<p>Une étude descriptive transversale et évaluative, l’enquête comme méthode appuyée par un questionnaire d’interview auprès des MCZ et les infirmiers superviseurs, nous ont aidés à trouver les résultats obtenus. Les analyses biologiques des échantillons confirmant le monkeypox se faisaient à l’INRB/Kinshasa.</p>','<p>La promptitude de 55,1% et la complétude qui est de 55,4% ; nous notons aussi une discordance des données; absence de la surveillance à base communautaire, la non investigation systématique des cas ; l’absence des listes linéaires, faibles prélèvements des échantillons, la sous notification confirmé par 95% des enquêtés et non organisation de riposte sont des déterminants identifiés dans la réémergence de cette maladie au sein de la DPS. L’incidence reste modérée, mais son taux de létalité est élevé (6,06%) pour l’ensemble de la province.</p>','<p>La surveillance épidémiologique est peu fonctionnelle dans la DPS du Sud- Ubangi, mais avec un nombre important des faiblesses comme les résultats vient de le faire voir ; capacité de prévenir, détection précoce des cas et l’organisation de la riposte sont les principaux défis tant au niveau périphérique qu’intermédiaire en vue d’enrayer cette menace de santé publique. La mise en place des comités locaux (chaque village) de surveillance assurera l’exhaustivité des données longtemps décrié par la sous-notification.</p>','<p>Mots clés : Epidémiologie, Monkeypox, Organisation, Système, Surveillance.</p>','3','3','2','2','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-06 10:13:00','2023-06-01 07:42:47',NULL,161),(62,'Aboubacar Hadjara','BFELTP','aboubacarhadjara@yahoo.fr','dr','Aboubacar','Hadjara','female','niger','aboubacarhadjara@yahoo.fr','<p>résident BFELTP, University Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, MD, Ministry of Health, Niger</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Dr DJIBO Issifou, African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), email: dj_issif@yahoo.fr\r\nDr BARRY Djibril, Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (BFELTP), University Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, email: djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nDr YANOGO Pauline, Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (BFELTP), Faculty of Medicine, University Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, email: yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr','<p>Evaluation of the meningitis surveillance system in the Niamey region in 2021, Niger</p>','<p>Meningitis remains a public health problem due to its high mortality and severe sequelae in children. Worldwide approximately 8.5 million new cases of meningitis and 463 000 deaths were reported in 2019. In Africa, during the epidemic season, 24 countries reported a total of 15,324 suspected cases, including 915 deaths in 2019. The weekly incidence rate exceeds 10 suspected cases and more than 25,000 suspected cases are reported each year. In Niger in 2015, following an epidemic, 2102 cases of meningococcal meningitis including 129 deaths were reported. Despite the remarkable progress made over the past 20 years in the fight against meningitis, this disease is still relevant in public health in Niger. Our work is part of this logic by proposing to evaluate the meningitis surveillance system in Niger in 2021 in order to improve it.</p>','<p>This was a descriptive cross-sectional study in the Niamey region over a period of one year, the year 2021. The study population consisted of actors directly involved in surveillance at all levels of the region\'s surveillance system. The data is collected on a questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using Epi info 7.2.5.0, Excel 2016 and QGIS software. We calculated proportions and frequencies. Our results were presented in the form of tables, graphs and maps.</p>','<p>The meningitis surveillance system is well organized and structured. It is useful for control measures and achieves its objectives. It is simple, accepted (82.61%), 100% sensitive and of acceptable quality.</p>','<p>The monitoring system was found to be useful and met its objectives. Representativeness and quality need to be improved.</p>','<p>Assessment, Surveillance, Meningitis, Niamey, Niger,2021</p>','4','4','4','3','3','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Une certaine contradiction entre les résultats et la conclusion. L\'auteur recommande une amélioration de la qualité alors qu\'il présente dans ses résultats que la qualité est acceptable (100%).</p>','2023-07-07 10:13:00','2023-05-15 16:53:42',NULL,176),(63,'Mesfin','Public health Emergency officer','meshasma@gmail.com','mr','Mesfin','Weldemeskel','male','ethiopia','meshasma@gmail.com','<p>Ethiopia Public health institutes</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Abdulnasir Abagero, , Addis Ababa University School of Public Health, adlnsr@yahoo.com','<p>National Measles Surveillance Data Analysis from 2016-2019, Ethiopia</p>','<p>Measles is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide, and it is prevalent in many developing countries, including Ethiopia. We conducted this surveillance data analysis to determine the magnitude and trends of measles in Ethiopia from 2016 to 2019.</p>','<p>Four years national measles surveillance data (2016-2019) were collected from Ethiopia Public Health Institute national database. Retrospective descriptive analysis was conducted from May to June 2021. All confirmed, suspected measles cases and deaths reported through weekly reports, the line list and case based from 2016-2019 were included in the analysis. The epidemiology and incidence of measles cases by age, vaccination status, year of occurrence, and geographic area were analyzed.</p>','<p>During 2016-2019, a total of 21,032 suspected measles cases were reported. Of which, 11978(57%) were confirmed cases. The highest mean annual incidence was recorded in 2016 with 49 cases per one million population. The range of measles annual incidence was 15-49 cases per one million. The mean annual incidence of 30 cases per one million population. Under five years children represented the most affected age group accounting for 38.4 % of the total cases. It peaked in February and January. The highest average incidence rate was recorded in the Somali region. The average case fatality rate was 1.1% .32 % of reported measles cases vaccinated. 29 percent of cases were unvaccinated and 39 % had unknown vaccination status. The highest number of unvaccinated measles cases accounted for 44% and 34% were reported in Somali and Afar regions respectively.</p>','<p>The average annual incidence rate of measles was far higher than the national target of less than one case per million by 2020. There were more unvaccinated people and the Somali and Gambela regions of the county had the highest measles incidences. The Afar and Somali regions had the highest unvaccinated population.</p>','<p>Measles, Surveillance data, Ethiopia</p>','2','2','3','2','2','0',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-08 10:13:00','2023-05-15 16:08:21',NULL,8),(64,'Kissanet','Field Epidemiology Graduate','tesfaykissanet@gmail.com','mrs','Kissanet','Tesfay','female','ethiopia','tesfaykissanet@gmail.com','<p>Mekelle University</p>','other','Graduate',NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Kissanet Tesfay Weldearegay, Mekelle University College of Health Science School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Mekelle, Ethiopia, tesfaykissanet@gmail.com\r\nSamuel Aregai Gebresilasie, Tigray Regional Health Bureaus, Mekelle, Ethiopia, samuelaregai@gmail.com\r\nAlefech Addisu Gezahegne, Mekelle University College of Health Science School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Mekelle, Ethiopia, elfaddisu@gmail.com\r\nAfewerki Tesfahunegn Nigusse, Mekelle University College of Health Science School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Mekelle, Ethiopia, afom.te@gmail.com\r\nAregawi Gebreyesus, Mekelle University College of Health Science School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Mekelle, Ethiopia, dc.aregawi@gmail.com\r\nMekonnen Gebremichael Gebrekidan, Tigray Regional Health Bureaus, Mekelle, Ethiopia, hopemerry2013@gmail.com\r\nMebrahtu Hafte Amaha, Tigray Regional Health Bureaus, Mekelle, Ethiopia, mebhafte@gmail.com\r\nWeldegerima Gebremedhin Hagos, Tigray Regional Health Bureaus, Mekelle, Ethiopia, welegerima21@gmail.com\r\nGidey Gebrelibanos Gebresilasie, Tigray Regional Health Bureaus, Mekelle, Ethiopia, gideylibanos@yahoo.com','<p>Risk factors of mortality due to Covid -19 in the Tigray region of Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study</p>','<p>On May 18, 2021, there were 3,405,682 fatalities and 164,305,625 coronavirus cases worldwide. A total of 4,738,237 coronavirus cases with 126,913 fatalities had been reported throughout Africa. There were 4,008 fatalities and 266,646 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia. The first verified COVID-19 case in Ethiopia was discovered on March 13, 2020. There were 38 fatalities and a total of 6188 COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Tigray region as of October 19, 2020. The objective of the study was to identify the magnitude and risk factors of death in Covid-19 patients among the treatment centers of admitted patients in the Tigray region of Ethiopia in 2020</p>','<p>Facility-based Crossectional study design with record review was used to identify the magnitude and risk factors of death in Covid-19 in Tigray, Ethiopia.The entire database of Covid-19 patients admitted to all treatment facilities in the Tigray region in 2020 served as the study population. The entire Covid-19 patient group up until October 19, 2020 served as the study\'s sample population. Data on the mortality of COVID-19 cases were retrieved using a data extraction technique from registers, patient cards, and patient line lists. Data were entered in EpiData, and analyzed using SPSS 21. Odds ratios with 95% Confdence Intervals were estimated and the level of signifcance was declared at p-value≤0.05.</p>','<p>Case fatality rate of this study was 0.6%. Among the 6188 Covid-19 patients, age groups greater than 45 years old [AOR= 18.8 CI(7.44-47.50) P-value=0.000], Private employee [AOR= 8.96 CI(2.69-29.80) P-value=0.000], having underlying illness [AOR=16.57 CI(3.86-71.08), and history of close contact [AOR=9.17 CI(1.22-68.94) P-value=0.031] were associated with death of Covid-19 in multivariate analysis.</p>','<p>The case fatality rate due to Covid-19 was relatively low. Being &gt;45 years of age, private employee, having an underlying illness, and having close contact with Covid-19 patient was associated with death due to Covid-19. We would like to recommend special attention to be given to Covid-19 patients with underlying illness and having close contact.</p>','<p>Covid-19, Underlying illness, Close contact</p>','2','3','2','3','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The abstract will benefit from improvement in the presentation. Correction of some spellings is needed.&nbsp;</p><p>Under the background section, this statement &nbsp;\"There were 38 fatalities and a total of 6188 COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Tigray region as of October 19, 2020.\" should be in the results section.</p><p>In the results section, deaths should be stated before case fatality rate.</p>','2023-07-09 10:13:00','2023-05-21 09:29:52',NULL,44),(65,'Melaku Tsehay Ayalneh','Ethiopia','melakut.cgpp@gmail.com','dr','Melaku T','Ayalneh','male','ethiopia','melakut.cgpp@gmail.com','<p>CORE Group Ethiopia, Gavi Project Advisor</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','vaccine-preventable-diseases','No','<p>Understanding the factors contributing to zero-dose children in pastoralist areas: Evidence from Gavi project in Afar and Somali regions of Ethiopia</p>','<p>Ethiopia ranks fifth in the world in terms of the proportion of zero-dose and under-immunized children according to Gavi’s 2019 data. This study seeks to understand the factors related to zero-dose status in children in pastoralist areas of Afar and Somali regions of Ethiopia.</p>','<p>Utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collected, a mixed-method study design was employed. A total of 240 primary caregivers participated in a vaccination coverage survey. Additionally, 12 in-depth interviews were conducted with 12 primary caretakers. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 software, and a thematic analysis approach was used to analyze qualitative data.</p>','<p>Nearly forty percent (39.6%): 95% CI [32.0 - 45.5] of children met the definition for zero dose, and more than half (56.2%) of the children were under-immunized. Only 19.2%: 95% CI [13.5 - 23.3] of children aged 12-23 months received all basic vaccinations in Afar and Somali region. The following factors were all significantly associated with a child 12-23 months being zero doses: older age of the father, travel time above 15 minutes to the nearest health facility, household not visited by a health extension worker, and a caretaker’s poor knowledge about immunization. Variations in the level of knowledge and attitude among different segments of the community were noted. While some of the communities have a deep understanding of the immunization program, many believe there are no benefits to immunizing children according to the qualitative findings.</p>','<p>Choices around childhood vaccination are influenced by a variety of sociocultural drivers. Understanding the factors contributing to a zero-dose status is critical to reaching the most vulnerable children with lifesaving vaccines. This study provides key information about barriers to vaccination in pastoralist communities of Ethiopia, which can be used to design interventions to reach unvaccinated children. It also underscores the need to provide widespread knowledge about the benefits of vaccination.</p>','<p>Immunization, knowledge, Under immunized, Zero-dose children</p>','3','3','3','4','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Under the results section, the statement \"Nearly forty percent (39.6%): 95% CI [32.0 - 45.5] of children met the definition for zero dose, and more than half (56.2%) of the children were under-immunized. Only 19.2%: 95% CI [13.5 - 23.3] of children aged 12-23 months received all basic vaccinations in Afar and Somali region.\" needs to be rephrased to improve clarity.</p>','2023-07-10 10:13:00','2023-05-21 09:52:21',NULL,44),(66,'Dr Saeed Ahmad','Public Health Vcoordinator','alsaeedch@gmail.com','dr','Saeed','Ahmad','male','pakistan','alsaeedch@gmail.com','<p>SAFETYNET</p>','other','South Asia Field Epidemiology and Technology Network staff',NULL,'NA','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','Fahmeeda Idrees, Health Services Academy, fahmeedaidrees@gmail.com','<p>SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Genomic Surveillance in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan: An Innovative Approach for Rapid Detection of Emerging Variants</p>','<p>: Novel strains of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) harboring di-verse gene mutations have periodically emerged and are spreading globally. Importantly, mutations within the spike gene\'s receptor-binding domain (RBD) are linked to SARS-CoV-2 transmissibility, disease severity, or decreased diagnostic or vaccine efficacy. To identify SARS-CoV-2 variants rapidly, we used a single primer-based PCR method in conjunction with Sanger sequencing.</p>','<p>We focused on a region of the spike gene\'s RBD and S2 domains that contained lineage-defining mutational combinations. The genetic data obtained showed that delta and omicron subvariants were prevalent in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) region from January to February 2022. We also pinpointed a patient who may potentially have been infected with two different strains of SARS-CoV-2, which warrants further investigation.</p>','<p>Our survey found the highest prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the city of Peshawar (5.2%), followed by the districts of Mardan (1.8%), Karak (1.4%), Malakand (0.6%), and other districts.</p>','<p>We recommend that SARS-CoV-2 be monitored continuously to detect single-nucleotide poly-morphisms (SNPs) that are causally linked to the emergence of new lineages. In re-source-constrained settings, our method provides a rapid and cost-effective detection assay for SARS-CoV-2.</p>','<p>SARS-CoV-2; spike; receptor-binding domain; mutations; omicron; delta; co-infection; surveil-lance</p>','3','4','0','0','2','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-11 10:13:00','2023-05-15 11:12:45',NULL,196),(67,'Kouamen Tchoukeu Gael','FETP Alumni','gaelgt@yahoo.co.uk','mr','Gael','Kouamen','male','cameroon','gaelgt@yahoo.co.uk','<p>MOH</p>','alumni',NULL,'22/12/2017','advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Haddison Eposi, Ministry of Public Health, eposihaddison@yahoo.com\r\nCynthia Satchop, Ministry of Public Health, satchopcynthia18@gmail.com\r\nFrankline Mbolingong, Ministry of Public Health, ngufrank@yahoo.com\r\nNicole Kenfack, Ministry of Public Health, kenfackn@yahoo.com\r\nElie Simo, Ministry of Public Health, esimo_cameroun@yahoo.fr','<p>Measles outbreaks in regions neighboring armed conflict zones; Experiences from the West region of Cameroon, 2018-2022</p>','<p>In 2019, a nationwide measles/rubella vaccination campaign was organized in Cameroon. However, in 2022, 67 districts reported measles outbreaks. The West region (WR) reported outbreaks in seven districts among which four border the Northwest region (NWR). Since 2016, an armed conflict in the NWR and Southwest region has caused massive influx of people into the WR. Population displacement negatively affects routine immunization and favors outbreaks. We therefore aimed to determine factors associated with measles outbreaks in the WR of Cameroon.</p>','<p>A retrospective study of the West regional surveillance data was carried out from 2018-2022. Data on the classification, demographics and vaccination status of measles cases were retrieved. Data analysis consisted of testing trends and seasonality by moving means method and calculating Odds Ratios (OR) and using logistic regression within 95% confidence limits.</p>','<p>A total of 878 cases were reported from 2018-2022. The number of cases/years progressively increased from 106 in 2018 to 309 in 2022. The median age was 34 months (2 months – 57 years), 55% were male and a majority (74%) lived in rural areas. Seventeen percent (n=149) of cases were laboratory confirmed while 30% (n=271) were epi linked; 2.4% (n=21) were Rubella cases. About half (n=441) had received at least one dose of measles containing vaccine. Through the years 60% of symptom onset occurred during epi weeks 1 and 13 with a peak at week 11. Trends showed seasonality. Risk factors identified were living in a health district neighboring the NWR, OR 5.7 ( 95%CI, 3.7- 8,7) and being unvaccinated OR 5.8 ( 95%CI, 4.1- 8.4).</p>','<p>Population displacement due to the armed conflict in the NWR has created pockets of susceptible children in the WR. Periodic intensification of routine immunization should be organized in the affected districts while emphasizing on vaccination in hard-to-reach populations.</p>','<p>Armed conflicts Measles Outbreak Hard to reach</p>','4','4','4','5','5','5',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Overall the &nbsp;abstract is well written.</p><p>Results - Statistics for the test for trends/mean difference are missing</p>','2023-07-12 10:13:00','2023-05-09 09:19:46',NULL,17),(68,'Melaku','Advanced','melaku.abebe28@gmail.com','mr','Melaku','Abebe','male','ethiopia','melaku.abebe28@gmail.com','<p>EFELTP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Not Applicable','<p>Hypertension Surveillance Data Analysis in Addis Alem Primary Hospital, Bahirdar, Northwest Ethiopia, July 2019 to June 2022</p>','<p>Hypertension is the current leading cause of disease. It brings about Stroke, Kidney failure, blindness, and cognitive impairment. The prevalence of hypertension (HTN) is rising radically, especially in developing countries like Ethiopia, there is monthly reporting of HTN cases in Ethiopia using the district health information system 2 (DHIS 2) database. HTN has become one of the top 10 diseases of outpatient department cases in some health facilities. The objective of this study is to show the trend and magnitude of hypertension in Addis Alem primary Hospital.</p>','<p>A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Addis Alem Primary Hospital, Bahirdar, Amhara, Ethiopia from June 20, 2022 - June 24, 2022. A three-year data was extracted and analyzed from the DHIS 2 database and simple app software. Descriptive statistical measures were computed.</p>','<p>A total of 7,008 individuals were screened for HTN from July 2019 – June 2022 and 3219 (54.4%) of the screened individuals were under the age group of 50-69 years and of the screened 1,201(17.1%) have raised blood pressure (BP). During the study period, 650 (54%) individuals are enrolled to care. Totally 530 (81.5%) of cases enrolled to care have controlled BP. The total number of patients assessed for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk within the study period was 432.</p>','<p>In general, there is high hypertension positivity rate in the hospital. In the setting Female hypertensive patients are slightly greater than hypertensive men. A high percentage of patients with raised BP is between the age of 50 to 69 years old. Hypertensive patients enrolled to care in the Hospital are low and patients enrolled to care due to stage II hypertension is high. A high percentage of patients have moderate CVD risk. All individuals with raised BP must be enrolled to care so that patients can have a controlled BP.</p>','<p>Surveillance, Hypertension, Addis Alem primary Hospital</p>','2','2','1','1','1','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The abstract needs major revision and total overhaul.</p>','2023-07-13 10:13:00','2023-05-24 16:00:04',NULL,44),(69,'Nathanem Alemu','Frontline FETP','nathanemalemu@gmail.com','mr','Nathanem','Alemu','male','ethiopia','nathanemalemu@gmail.com','<p>Out patient department focal person</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','No co-authors','<p>Measles outbreak investigation in Rayitu district, East Bale, Oromia region, Southeast Ethiopia, October 2022G.C</p>','<p>Introduction: Measles is an acute infectious illness causing preventable childhood mortality and morbidity in developing countries. It causes 8% of under five children death worldwide. It is affecting more than 20 million people every year worldwide particularly in sub-Sahara Africa.Measles incidence in Ethiopia is above 50 case/1,000,000 population per year. Although outbreaks were investigated and responded, occurrence of outbreak continued every year in Ethiopia.Outbreaks investigation, preparedness and response is core strategy to control the epidemics. Outbreak investigation was aimed to describe the magnitude of measles outbreak by person, place, time and identify risk factors for current outbreaks control and prevent similar outbreaks spread in the future.</p>','<p>Methods: Cross-sectional study design was used to investigate a measles outbreak in Rayitu district, East Bale, Oromia region, Ethiopia. Data were collected by reviewing line list and interview line list reported cases family. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel 2016.</p>','<p>Results: Outbreak investigation lasted for 103 days between the 24th -37th WHO epidemiology weeks 2022 G.C. Three cases were confirmed by laboratory IgM positive. A total of 140 measles cases with attack rate 28.5 per 10,000 population and 2 death (1.43% case fatality rate) were reported. 71.4% of them were unvaccinated of which 60% were under 5 years. Action plan and response for the outbreak intervention was conducted 2 months after the index case notified.</p>','<p>Conclusion: Drought, malnutrition and low access to routine immunization were likely contributed to the outbreak that affecting mostly children without any vaccination. Also figured that the case-based surveillance lacks sensitivity and timely confirmation of the outbreak so that outbreak response was delayed. Measles immunization and Vitamin ‘A’ supplementation were provided for 9075 children 6 month to 10 years and 6556 children 6-59 month respectively. Case management, active case search and health education was conducted to control out breaks.</p>','<p>Key Word: Investigation, Measles, Outbreak, Rayitu District, Vaccination.</p>','3','2','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p><strong>Background</strong></p><p>\"50 case\" should be \"50 cases\"</p><p><strong>Methods</strong></p><p>\"and interview line list reported cases family\" should be rephrased. It is not clear.</p><p><strong>Results</strong></p><p>\"Three cases were confirmed by laboratory IgM positive\" should be \"Three cases were confirmed IgM positive by laboratory&nbsp;testing\".</p><p>Rephrase this statement \"Also figured that the case-based surveillance lacks sensitivity and timely confirmation of the outbreak so that outbreak response was delayed.\"</p><p>\"2 death\" should be \"2 deaths\"</p><p>\"71.4% of them\" should be \"Majority (71.4%) of them\"</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p><p>\"Drought, malnutrition and low access to routine immunization were likely contributed to the outbreak that affecting mostly children without any vaccination.\" - This statement does not seem to be from the Results section.</p><p>Rephrase this statement \"Also figured that the case-based surveillance lacks sensitivity and timely confirmation of the outbreak so that outbreak response was delayed.\"</p><p>\"6 month to 10 years and 6556 children 6-59 month respectively\" should be \"6 months to 10 years and 6556 children 6-59 months respectively\".</p><p>\"was conducted to control out breaks.\" should be \"were conducted to control the outbreak.\"</p>','2023-07-14 10:13:00','2023-05-24 18:18:37',NULL,44),(70,'Abiyie Demelash Gashe','Ethiopian FELTP','abiyiedemelash@gmail.com','mr','Abiyie','Demelash','male','ethiopia','abiyiedemelash@gmail.com','<p>Ethiopian Field epidemiology and laboratory training program resident, St. Paul\'s Millennium Medical college,</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Aman Yesuf, Acadamic cordinator at St. Paul\'s Millennium Medical college,\r\nEmail: amanyesuf@gmail.com','<p>Severe Acute Malnutrition Outbreak Investigation at Dubti District of Awsiresu zone, Afar Region, North Eastern Ethiopia, 2022</p>','<p>Although Ethiopia has made substantial progress to end child under-nutrition, following an armed conflict in northern part of country, Dubti district of Afar region received unusual cluster of Sever Acute Malnutrition cases. We aimed to determine the extent of outbreak and investigate its associated factors.</p>','<p>We applied a descriptive cross-sectional study followed by unmatched case-control study from May 1-15, 2022 at Dubti district. Cases were children 6-59 months with WFH&lt;−3SD or &lt;70% or MUAC 85% or MUAC ≥125mm with no edema. We used line list for descriptive study and 252 mother-child pair for case-control study, case-control ratio 1:2. Cases were randomly selected while neighborhood controls were purposively included. Data were collected with structured and pretested questionnaire, entered by Epi-data 3.1 and analyzed with SPSS 25.0. Both bivariable and multivariable binary LR analysis were performed to identify independent predictors. Finally, AOR with 95 CI and P value &lt;0.05 were used to determine the strength of association</p>','<p>A total of 442 SAM cases and 39 deaths were reported and outbreak continued for five months. The Attack rate was 61.8/1000 population while Case Fatality Rate was 9.24%. Mothers having no formal education(AOR= 8.9, 95 CI: 3.90-20.86), Family size ≥5 (AOR= 2.59, 95% CI: 1.09-6.14), unvaccination (AOR=2.31, 95% CI: 1.98-5.423), pneumonia (AOR=3.5, 95% CI: 1.50-8.27), diarrhea (AOR =3.37, 95% CI: 1.48-7.68), unaccess to sanitation and hygiene (AOR =3.7, 95% CI: 1.54-8.96), and infrequent child feeding (AOR =4.02, 95% CI: 1.72-9.40 ) were independent factors.</p>','<p>Mothers having no formal education, family size ≥5, unvaccination, pneumonia, diarrhea, unaccess to sanitation and hygiene, infrequent child feeding were independent risk factors for SAM. The findings reflect the need for a multisectoral and multidisciplinary collaboration to meet nutritional needs of under-five child during emergency</p>','<p>Malnutrition, SAM, Under-five children, outbreak, Ethiopia</p>','3','3','3','3','1','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>There is need for the authors to review and correct grammatical error as well as use symbols appropriately.</p>','2023-07-15 10:13:00','2023-05-25 18:20:41',NULL,44),(72,'Mendes Dias Bawolenca Mariana','BFELTP','bawolenca@gmail.com','mr','Bawolenca Mariana','Mendes Dias','female','guinea-bissau','bawolenca@gmail.com','<p>Burkina Field Epidemiology and laboratory training program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Nivreanes Nulle Techerno Gomes, INASA Guinee-Bissau, nullegomes@gmail.com\r\nBarry Djibril, BFELTP, djibril.barry@bfeltp\r\nYode Hernan, BFELTP, yodmano@yahoo.fr\r\nPauline Yanogo, BFELTP, yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr\r\nJean Kabore, BFELTP, jck238@gmail.com','<p>Analyse de données de surveillance épidémiologique de cas du VIH/SIDA en Guinee-Bissau, de 2014 à 2021.</p>','<p>Le HIV/SIDA est un problème de santé publique en Guinée-Bissau. La prévalence a diminué ces dernières années, mais avec de nombre significatif de cas et les difficultés d’accès aux médicaments antirétroviraux dans certaines régions du pays sont des défis majeurs dans la lutte contre cette endémie. Pour mieux orienter les décisions des autorités sanitaires, nous avons initié cette étude afin d’analyser les données récentes de la surveillance du VIH/SIDA de 2014 à 2021.</p>','<p>Nous avons mené une étude descriptive en temps lieu et personne des cas de VIH/SIDA enregistrés dans la base DHIS2 sur la période du 1erJanvier 2014 au 31 Décembre 2021. L’analyse a été faite par Epi info 7.2.5.0® et Excel®2016. Ont calculé la fréquence de cas (dans les groupes d’âge, année, tranche d’âge), les taux (de décès, par religion, la situation matrimonial), la prévalence par année. Les résultats ont été présentés sous forme de tableaux et graphiques.</p>','<p>Au total, 20107 cas confirmés de VIH/SIDA ont été registrés de 2014 à 2021 dont 13451 (66,9%) de sexe féminin, et 6653 (33,09%) de sexe masculin. Les adultes sont majoritaires 18671 (92,86%) avec une augmentation de cas dans un tranche d’âge 20-29 ans jusqu’à 50-59 ans. En relation l’état civil, 9658 (51,36%) de cas été marié et parmi les mariés, 5042 (25,08%) étaient monogame. On a observé qui le pic des cas été dans l’année 2015. La région de SAB, avaient respectivement enregistré 11160 (55,50%) cas</p>','<p>Après d’analyse les bases de données on voie qui le pays présent toujours de nombre des cas de VIH/SIDA élevé.</p>','<p>VIH/SIDA, analyse, données, Guinée-Bissau, 2014, 2021</p>','2','2','2','2','1','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-16 10:13:00','2023-05-26 11:20:11',NULL,55),(73,'Abiyie Demelash','Ethiopia','abiyiedemelash@gmail.com','mr','Abiyie','Demelash','male','ethiopia','abiyiedemelash@gmail.com','<p>Ethiopian FELTP resident</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Aman Yesuf \r\nAcademic coordinator at ST.Paul\'s Millennium Medical College\r\nEmail amanyesuf@gmail.com','<p>Evaluation of a Sentinel Hypertension Surveillance System in Mojo, East Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2022: A Concurrently Embedded Mixed Cross-Sectional Study</p>','<p>Despite the Government of Ethiopia has implemented an Integrated Disease Surveillance Response (IDSR) System for nearly three decades, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) especially hypertension, were recently emphasized. As a result, Ethiopia has been piloting a hypertension sentinel surveillance system in a few sites since 2019. We aimed to evaluate whether the existing sentinel hypertension surveillance system in two selected sites in Mojo City Oromia Ethiopia was operating efficiently and effectively.</p>','<p>We followed US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) framework for NCD surveillance system evaluation to conduct a concurrently embedded mixed cross-sectional study at two hypertension sentinel sites in Mojo City, Oromia, Ethiopia, August 15– 31, 2021. We used checklist and a semi-structured questionnaire to collect data from key informant interviews, observations, and record reviews. Qualitative data were manually analyzed based on thematic analysis while quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS 25.0</p>','<p>A total of 14 key informants were included and interviewed; response rate was 100%. All stakeholders explained easiness of surveillance forms and procedures, and communication channel and information flow. The completeness and timeliness of monthly reports were 98.0% and 100%, respectively. The sensitivity of hypertension surveillance system was 100% while positive predictive value was 92.6% and its representativeness was 67%. Health facilities didn’t conduct routine data analysis. The 50% of respondents explained an unstable system including shortage of trained staff, program dependency on partners, and absence of regular supportive supervision and feedback.</p>','<p>The existing surveillance system was simple, flexible to changing accommodations, and acceptable for surveillance stakeholders. It was sensitive, predictive but found unstable. Our findings demonstrate a need for routine data analysis and interpretation, and regular supportive supervision and feedback. Efforts should also target to the community awareness activities to improve the surveillance representativeness, and staff training and capacity building to ensure the stability</p>','<p>Sentinel Surveillance, Hypertension, Public Health Surveillance, Non-Communicable Diseases, Ethiopia</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-17 10:13:00','2023-05-25 18:34:51',NULL,44),(75,'NIKIEMA FERIMA','Auteur du résumé','ferimanikiema6@gmail.com','mr','Ferima','NIKIEMA','female','burkina','ferimanikiema6@gmail.com','<p>Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program(BFELTP)</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Kagoné S Thérese :Centre MURAZ, Burkina Faso   Email:therese.kagone@gmail.com \r\nDjibril Barry:Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program(BFELTP)     Email: djibril.barry@bfeltp.com \r\nBicaba W Brice: Centre des Opérations de Réponses aux Urgences Sanitaires (CORUS), Burkina Faso  Email: bicaba_brico@yahoo.fr \r\nSawadogo Berenard : African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET);    Email: bernardsawadogo@gmail.com \r\nYanogo Pauline:Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program(BFELTP)    Email: yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr \r\nMeda Nicolas :Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program(BFELTP)    Email:nicolas.meda@gmail.com','<p>Analyse des données de surveillance épidémiologique de la Fièvre Jaune, Burkina Faso 2017- 2021.</p>','<p>La fièvre jaune (FJ) est une fièvre hémorragique grave et mortelle due à un arbovirus de la famille des flavivirus. Elle a fait l’objet de larges épidémies dans le monde entre XVe et le XXe siècle. Aujourd’hui elle sévit dans les régions intertropicales d’Amérique et d’Afrique qui, de loin reste le continent le plus touché avec plus de 90% des cas recensés dans le monde. Au cours de ces dernières années, plusieurs épidémies de fièvre jaune ont été rapportées en zone d’endémie africaine. Dans l’optique de chercher à comprendre la réémergence de la fièvre jaune au Burkina Faso, nous nous sommes proposé d’analyser les données de cette surveillance afin de proposer des actions correctrices qui permettront aux décideurs de mettre en œuvre un plan de lutte contre la maladie.</p>','<p>Une étude descriptive transversale a été menés sur les données de la surveillance épidémiologique de fièvre jaune au Burkina Faso de 2017 à 2021, les données ont été analysées en temps, lieu et personne à l’aide de logiciels Excel 2016, Epi Info 7.2.5.0 et QGIS, présentées sous forme de tableaux, graphiques, cartes, des proportions et des taux.</p>','<p>Au total 4545 cas suspects de fièvre jaune dont les prélèvements ont convoyé au Centre Muraz Burkina Faso. Parmi les prélèvements 27 cas étaient confirmés positifs aux IgM soit (0,59%). L’âge moyen est de 18±16 ans, la tranche d’âge de moins de 10 ans était les plus représenté 33.35% ; 41,3% des cas sont de sexe féminin avec un sex-ratio (F/H) de 1,27. Un pic a été observé en 2020. La majorité des cas sont de la région du Centre Nord avec 13cas (48.14%) et la région des cascades avec 4 cas (14.81%). Parmi les cas confirmés 17 étaient vaccinée (62.96%).</p>','<p>Le Burkina Faso est une zone endémique de fièvre jaune malgré les activités de PEV de routine. La vaccination reste l’une des mesures de protection contre la fièvre jaune</p>','<p>Fièvre jaune, surveillance, Burkina Faso, BFELTP</p>','4','3','4','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>le sujet est très pertinent ,clair et bien présenté.</p><p>un commentaire &nbsp;sur la méthode , comme il s\'agit d\'une analyse de la base des données ;on aurait souhaité qu\'on ressorte l\'évaluation de la &nbsp;qualité des données produite , la complétude et promptitude de rapportage, l\'exhaustivité.</p><p>Et pour les résultats toujours ,nous présenté le nombre avant la proportion &nbsp;pour nous permettre de recalculer exemple xxxxxx (41,3%) des cas sont de sexe féminin.</p><p>La conclusion ,il faudra signifier si les données sont des bonnes qualités, avec bonne exhaustivité avant de le classifier en &nbsp;temps, lieu et personne.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-07-18 10:13:00','2023-05-12 10:31:24',NULL,30),(76,'NIKIEMA','Auteur','ferimanikiema6@gmail.com','mr','Ferima','NIKIEMA','female','burkina','ferimanikiema6@gmail.com','<p>Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Kagoné S. Thérèse . Laboratoire National de Référence des Fièvres Hémorragiques Virales, Burkina Faso ;  Centre MURAZ, Burkina Faso ;  email:therese.kagone@gmail.com\r\n Bicaba W Brice . Centre des Opérations de Réponses aux Urgences Sanitaires (CORUS), Burkina Faso ; email:bicaba_brico@yahoo.fr\r\n Sawadogo Bernard . African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET);  email:bernardsawadogo@gmail.com\r\n Yanogo K Pauline 1.Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, (BFELTP), University Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso ,.  Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso.  email:yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr\r\n Meda Nicolas .Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, (BFELTP), University Joseph Ki-Zerbo, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso, .  Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso,  email:nicolas.meda@gmail.com','<p>Investigation de cas suspects de méningite dans le district sanitaire de Yako, région du nord, Burkina Faso, Avril 2022.</p>','<p>La méningite à méningocoque est une forme bactérienne de méningite, qui produit une infection grave des méninges (membranes enveloppant le cerveau). Elle peut être à l’origine de lésions cérébrales sévères et entraîner la mort dans 50 % des cas en l’absence de traitement. Le 4 Avril 2022 un cas de décès de méningite a été signalé au district sanitaire de Yako. Face au danger que représente la méningite pour la vie et le développement humains nous avons décidé de mener une investigation du 22 mars au 9 avril 2022 afin de déterminer l’ampleur de l’évènement par la recherche des cas supplémentaires et réduire son impact dans la communauté.</p>','<p>Nous avons mené une étude transversale descriptive, du 22 mars au 9 avril 2022 dans le district sanitaire de Yako. Les données ont été analysées avec le logiciel Excel 2016, Epi info7, QGIS., et présentés sous forme de tableaux, graphiques et cartes.</p>','<p>Au total 42 cas suspects de méningite ont été notifiés au niveau du district sanitaire de Yako dont 6 cas confirmés soit un taux de positivité de 14.28% et une létalité de 2.4%. Le cas index de cette épidémie s’agit d’une fille âgée de 9ans qui a consulté au CSPS de Roumtenga pour des signes de type céphalées, raideur a la nuque fièvre, le décès est survenu au cours de la semaine épidémiologique 14 de 2022. La tranche d’âge de moins de 15ans est la plus représenté avec 55% suivie de [15-29]ans, 26%. L’âge médian des cas est de 13±3 ans. 69% des cas sont de sex masculin avec un sex ratio(H/F) de 2,2. 53.3% ne sont pas vaccinée, les malades présentaient la fièvre, céphalées, raideur de la nuque, vomissements et convulsions. 33% des cas proviennent du village de Saria, l’épidémie s’est étendue sur une durée de 19 jours (21mars au 9avri 2022) le pic est atteint le 03 avril.</p>','<p>Notre investigation nous a permis de confirmer une épidémie de méningite à Neisseria Meningitis, sérotype C dans le CSPS de Roumtenga, village de Saria, nous recommandons un renforcement de la surveillance épidémiologique par l’application de l’approche de gestion cas par cas de la méningite.</p>','<p>Mots clés : Méningite ; District sanitaire de Yako ; Burkina Faso.</p>','3','2','3','3','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Le titre est clair et bien présenté</p><p>Comme c\'est une investigation d\'un cas suspect, nous aimerions &nbsp;que le premier objectif soit de confirmer ou infirmer une épidémie de méningite avant de parler de l\'ampleur. Il faudra aussi corriger on parle directement de décès et non d\'un cas de décès.</p><p>Pour la méthodologie, nous préciser sur quels outils les données ont été collectés(formulaire d\'enquête, fiche d\'enquête, en ligne sur ODK?) avant de parler des analyses; aussi quel a été la définition des cas utilisés?</p><p>Concernant les résultats ;pas important de détailler le cas index, soit ne &nbsp;parler que &nbsp;de la tranche d\'âge la plus touché, pas la deuxième ou celle qui suit, toujours précédé &nbsp;toujours la proportion du nombre de cas. exemple: xxxx soit (%) n\'étaient pas vacciné .</p><p>Conclusion: doit toujours être en phase avec les objectifs et la méthode(la définition des cas).Au vu des données ,vous avez confirmé une épidémie de méningite et la recommandation devra être de mettre en place les mesures de riposte en général(la surveillance, la prise en charge ,la communication des risques, les mesures de protection et contrôle des infections) .</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-07-19 10:13:00','2023-05-12 11:06:54',NULL,30),(77,'Ramdhane Bany Mohamed','Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program','mouhamed.ramdhane@gmail.com','mr','Ramdhane','Mohamed','male','mauritania','mouhamed.ramdhane@gmail.com','<p>Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','one-health-and-climate-change','Assane Hamadi1,4,          simpassane@yahoo.fr \r\nD. Barry 1,5 ,                     djibril.barry@bfeltp.com \r\nYanogo P1,5 ,                  djibril.barry@bfeltp.com \r\nH. Yoda1,5,                      yodmano@yahoo.fr \r\nLAM M1,3 ,                     biquetlammariata@gmail.com \r\nMame A3 ,                      mamed@gmail.com \r\nEly Mahmoud M3 ,      drmmelymahmoud@gmail.com \r\nBaba D6                         demba.db@gmail.com \r\nN.MEDA1,5                    nicolas.meda@gmail.com\r\n1. Field Epidemiology Laboratory Training Program, Burkina Faso ; \r\n2. Office National de Recherche, de développement de l’élevage et de pastoralisme (ONARDEP) Mauritanie ;\r\n3. Direction de l’information sanitaire et de la surveillance épidémiologique, Mauritanie ;\r\n4. African Field Epidemiology Network ; \r\n5. Université Joseph KI-ZERBO, Burkina Faso ;\r\n6. Direction des services vétérinaires, Mauritanie ;','<p>Investigation d’Épidémie de Fièvre de la Vallée de Rift - Région de Hodh Gharbi, Mauritanie, Octobre 2022</p>','<p>La region de Hodh El Gharbi en Mauritanie a notifié un cas de décès dû à la fièvre de vallée de rift. Une investigation a été conduite afin de déterminer l’ampleur de l’épidémie par la recherche des cas supplémentaire et réduire son impact dans la communauté</p>','<p>Une étude descriptive a visée transversale a été menée du 04 au 14 Octobre 2022 sur des cas fièvre de la vallée de rift, une recherche active a été menée au niveau des districts ayant notifiés des cas. Les données ont été analysées avec Excel 2016, Epi info7 et présentés sous forme de tableaux et graphiques et cartes.</p>','<p>Au total 13 cas de FVR ont été notifiés à la date du 14/10/2022, les cas proviennent des districts de Aioun, Tintan, Touil et Koubeni, L’âge moyenne des cas est de 23,5 ans ±3,9 avec une prédominance masculine 83% et un sexe ratio (H /F) = 5 Le taux d’attaque des 5cas confirmés était de 5cas pour 10000 habitants au niveau de district de koubeni , 3 pour 10000 habitants cas au niveau de district de Tintan et 1 cas pour 10000 habitants dans le district de touil et aioun,. Parmi les cas déclarés, 100% ont des contacts avec les animaux d’élevage, les malades présentaient la fièvre, douleurs musculaires et de saignement</p>','<p>Notre investigation confirme l’existence d’une épidémie de FVR dans la région du Hodh Gharbi, surtout les sujets jeunes avec une forte prédominance masculine, est plus observée dans le district de Tintane avec une forte létalité. Nous recommandons à la population avant tout usage de chauffer le lait, cuir la viande. Aussi éviter de manipuler à mains nus les abortuns et dormir sous moustiquaire.</p>','<p>investigation, épidémie, Fièvre de vallée de rift, Hodh gharbi</p>','1','3','2','2','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-20 10:13:00','2023-05-20 11:24:35',NULL,161),(80,'Birhanu','Advanced','birhanuenyew2014@gmail.com','mr','Birhanu','Enyew','male','ethiopia','birhanuenyew2014@gmail.com','<p>Mr.</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Getachew        Hailu                                                   Assistant professor                   getachewmph35@gmail.com\r\nAlemu               Worku                                                 PHEM officers                           alemuworku27@gmail.com','<p>Measles outbreak investigation in Raya-Kobo District, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia, November 2022</p>','<p>Measles is one of the highly contagious viral diseases caused by Morbillivirus that usually occurs as an outbreak in low-income countries. As of November 2022, a suspected measles outbreak was reported in the Raya Kobo district. We investigated the outbreak to identify its possible sources, control measures, and associated risk factors for acquiring the infection in the community.</p>','<p>Unmatched case–control study was conducted in Raya-Kobo district from November 14 to December 8/2022. Sample size was determined by using, Epi-infoTM7 from previous study conducted at Basoliben, 90 participants (30 cases and 60 controls) were included in the study. A face-to-face interview by using structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Cases were found by home-to-home searching and controls were selected from neighbors of cases. Cases were any person who developed fever with maculopapular rash and one of cough, coryza or conjunctivitis while controls were without such diagnosis. Data were cleaned, entered and analyzed by using SPSS-26. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis factors with P-value &lt;0.05 was declared statistical significance. Binary and multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify risk factors associated with measles outbreak at a p-value ≤0.05.</p>','<p>183 cases were identified including 5 deaths with an overall attack rate of 7.6/10,000 population and a case fatality rate of 2.7%. Being unvaccinated (AOR=14.3, 95% CI = 3.15-65.127, P= 0.001), having contact with a patient (AOR=7.082[95% CI= 1.514-33.131), P&lt;0.013]), taking two or more doses of measles vaccine (AOR= 0.033, 95% CI = 0.002-0.553, P= 0.018) and being the age of 60-168 months (AOR= 0.08, 95% CI= 0.013-0.462, P=0.005) and were shown significant associated with measles infection.</p>','<p>A confirmed measles outbreak has occurred in the Raya-Kobo district. Being un-vaccinated and having a contact history with measles cases were the main risk factors for a measles outbreak. We recommend conducting vaccination campaigns, strengthening routine immunization programs, and strength active surveillance to reduce future measles outbreaks.</p>','<p>Measles outbreak, Raya-Kobo, risk factors,</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-21 10:13:00','2023-05-25 21:37:57',NULL,44),(82,'Labiba Anam','YFETP','labibaanam@gmail.com','dr','Lamya','Al aroomi','female','yemen','drlamyaalaroomi@gmail.com','<p>Yemen Ministry of public health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','mutahar Qassimi / Ministry of public health/maque55@yahoo.com','<p>Acute Flaccid Paralysis Surveillance Data Analysis, Sana’a city, Yemen 2012-2021</p>','<p>Yemen has been certified polio-free by WHO in 2006. Outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses (cVDPVs) pose a threat to the eventual eradication of all polioviruses. In 2021 and 2022, two outbreaks of circulating Vaccine Derived Polio virus cVDPV type 1 (cVDPV1) and cVDPV type 2 (cVDPV2) occurred in the midst of the conflict in Yemen. The objectives of the study were to describe trends in the incidence and epidemiology of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) cases in Sanaa city over the last ten years from 2012 to 2021.</p>','<p>It was a retrospective descriptive analysis. The data obtained from the AFP surveillance system at the ministry of public health, include all AFP cases reported between of January 2012 to December 2021.</p>','<p>During a ten-year period, 593 cases of AFP were reported in Sana’a city, none of these cases was confirmed as poliomyelitis. 60% was younger than five years of age, and 56% was males. The annual incidence of non-polio AFP ranged from 2.6/100,000 to 4.9/100,000 (Mean: 3.5 /100,000) which met WHO target. Regarding sample adequacy, all districts met WHO target (&gt;80%) except AL Tahreer district (77%). The most predominant clinical feature was fever (79%). Nearly one third of cases ended with residual paralysis after 60 days follow up (26%). The most common cause of paralysis (27%) was Guillain-Barre syndrome.</p>','<p>The AFP surveillance system found to be efficient and progressively improved over the past 10 years in Sana’a city. However, Strengthening the two main indicator of AFP surveillance especially in Al Tahreer district and future analysis of AFP surveillance indicators at national level are highly recommended.</p>','<p>AFP, Data analysis, Yemen</p>','5','4','4','3','5','5',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-22 10:13:00','2023-05-18 17:09:48',NULL,194),(84,'Labiba Anam','YFETP','labibaanam@gmail.com','dr','Fatema','Haidar','female','yemen','drfatemahaidar.2021@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of public health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Reema Alusfi /ministry of public health/ alyusfi 555@gmai.com\r\n Yasser Ghalab / ministry of public health/ ysrghaleb@gmail.com','<p>Diphtheria Trend at Three High Risk Governorates in Yemen, 2017-2021</p>','<p>The prolonged conflict and deterioration of health infrastructure have led to the persistence of diphtheria in Yemen, particularly in the last five years. This study aims to describe the trend and epidemiology of diphtheria cases and determine the immunization status of affected patients</p>','<p>We used a descriptive analytical study. Secondary data of reported cases that meet WHO case definition of diphtheria covering from October 2017 to December 2021 at three governorates (Saadah, Al Hodeida and Dhmar) was obtained from electronic Integrated Diseases Early Warning System (eIDEWS), Variables for age, sex, district, date of onset, vaccine doses, and outcome were included. Population from Central Statistical Organization was used for calculating incidence rates (IR) per 100,000 populations, P value &lt; 0.05 was used as the cutoff point for significance.</p>','<p>The total number of cases reported was 2499 between 2017 and 2021. There was an obvious rise in cases by 30% in 2019 and 2020. All cases had the same seasonal distribution, being highest in cold months. The most affected age group was 5-&lt;15 years and cases were higher among females 57%. The majority of cases were unvaccinated (56%) and 86% of vaccinated cases take three doses. Overall, IR was 36.2/ 100000 population and it was significantly higher in conflict governorates (42 vs 22, p&lt; 0.001). The overall case fatality rate (CFR) was 7.4%. It was significantly higher in 2020 (23.3% vs 7.7%, p&lt; 0.001), among &lt;5 years (12.3% vs 6.6%, P&lt; 0.001) and patients with zero dose vaccination (11.9% vs 6.7%, p= 0.001) compared to the relevant groups.</p>','<p>Diphtheria still causes childhood mortality and morbidity in three governorates especially among those aged &lt;5 years and partially or unvaccinated. Therefore, strengthening surveillance, providing antitoxin in conflict areas, and routine immunization as well as introducing booster doses are recommended.</p>','<p>Keywords: Diphtheria; surveillance; conflict; Yemen</p>','2','3','4','4','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-23 10:13:00','2023-05-18 17:12:03',NULL,194),(85,'Labiba Anam','YFETP','labibaanam@gmail.com','dr','Dahm','Saadan,','male','yemen','dahmaziz.med@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of public health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Reema Alusfi/ Ministry of Public Health / alyusfi555@gmail.com\r\nYasser Ghalab /  Ministry of Public Health/ ysrghaleb@gmail.com','<p>Pertussis Reemerging in Sadah Governorate, Yemen</p>','<p>Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious community disease mainly caused by Bordetella pertussis. Infants and young children have remained most susceptible to pertussis-related morbidity and mortality especially in Yemen due to war consequences and conflict. The study aims are to describe the epidemiological characteristics, and magnitude of pertussis and determine the immunization status of affected patients.</p>','<p>A descriptive analytical study was conducted using available secondary data from Saadah governorate of pertussis that was obtained by the electronic Integrated Disease Early Warning System (eIDEWS) in 2021. All cases were identified by using the clinical standard case definition of pertussis adopted by WHO. Variables for demographic information, clinical, vaccination status, and outcome were included. Population from Central Statistical Organization was used for calculating the incidence rate (IR) per 100,00 population, P-Value ≤ 0.05 is considered statistically significant</p>','<p>A total of 1418 pertussis cases were reported from fifteen districts in saadah governorate, of them one case died (CFR: 0.1%). The peak of cases occurred in September 2021. Two-thirds (69.5%) were &lt; five years and (52.2%) were females and only 43% develop apnea. Based on the vaccination status, and (87%) were unvaccinated and only (2%) received three doses. The overall IR was 11.6/10000 of the population, significantly higher among &lt; 5 years’ cases (86 vs 4, p&lt; 0.001). Furthermore, four districts that were difficult to access (Al Hashwah, Haydan, Majz, Al safra) had higher IR compared to the others (18 vs 7, p&lt; 0.001).</p>','<p>Pertussis still has significant challenges to control in Saadah governorate with high morbidity among those aged less than five years and unvaccinated. Therefore, Routine immunization activities should be strengthened with community health education, and strengthening the surveillance system as well as increasing activity outreach is highly recommended to support service vaccination.</p>','<p>Pertussis; Reemerging; Sadah; Yemen</p>','3','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-24 10:13:00','2023-05-18 17:14:16',NULL,194),(86,'Labiba Anam','YFETP','labibaanam@gmail.com','dr','Raja','Al-Haimi','female','vietnam','Rajamohamed543@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of public health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Huda  Al-Shami / Ministry of public health / hudaalalshami@gmail.com\r\nMohammed A. Al Amad /Ministry of public health / mohdalemad@yahoo.com','<p>Antimicrobial Resistance of Bacterial Isolates, Sana’a city, Yemen 2018-2019</p>','<p>Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major urgent threat to clinical medicine and public health systems. An estimated 10 million death in 2050 will be due to antibiotic resistance and 90% of these deaths will be in low- and middle-income countries. In a country with poor resources, such as Yemen, AMR can cause an increase in mortality and morbidity due to treatment failures and a lack of effective therapy. The aims are to describe the epidemiological bacteria and multi-drug resistance of Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria isolated at main laboratories in Sana\'a city.</p>','<p>A soft copy of data was obtained from the National Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program. It contained the result of antimicrobial susceptibility tests that were performed in the microbial labs of Sana’a city during 2018-2019. Proportion and rates and definitions of multi-drug resistance organisms(MDROs) based on European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).</p>','<p>A total of 4043 (68.7%) microbial organisms were isolated from 5832 samples. The overall positive culture incidence rate was 68.7 per 100 samples, the highest 99.6 was from blood samples and the lowest 9.2 was from Stool samples. Out of the total 4043, Staphylococcus aureus (27.6%) was the predominant gram-positive isolate, while E. coli (23.4%), Pseudomonas spp (13.8%) and Klebsiella spp (10.4%) were the most Gram-negative isolates, respectively. For MDROs, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), MDR Escherichia coli, and MDR Pseudomonas species accounted for 50.6%, 24%, and 16% of the total 981 MDROs, respectively.</p>','<p>There is a high percentage of bacteria resistant to several antibiotics as well as MDR in Sana’a city. The result highlighted the problem of MDR in Yemen. Monitoring the dispensing of antibiotics and increasing community awareness to reduce the use of antibiotics are recommended.</p>','<p>MDR, Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, Yemen</p>','5','4','4','4','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-07-25 10:13:00','2023-05-18 17:15:32',NULL,194),(91,'Labiba Anam','YFETP','labibaanam@gmail.com','dr','Abdullah','Al-Gufli','male','yemen','algufliabdullah@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of public health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Khaled Al-Jamrah /Ministry of public health /  khjamrah2010@gmail.com \r\nMohammed  Al Amad/  Ministry of public health/ alemadm96@gmail.com','<p>Health Problems among Children Enrolled for Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses, Yemen 2020</p>','<p>Yemen is one of the Middle East’s low-income countries and for the last eight years of conflict has had the highest percentage of children’s morbidity and mortality. The purpose is to describe sick children enrolled in the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), t common health problems among children under 5 years, and to determine the coverage of IMCI services.</p>','<p>A descriptive analysis of IMCI secondary data was carried out. The data were collected by staff of functioning IMC during 2020 and reported as accumulative data to the IMCI directorate at the Ministry of Health. Frequency and proportion are used and attendance rate based on IMCI guidelines was calculated.</p>','<p>A total of 1,678,110 sick children with more than one health condition were enrolled in functioning IMCI at 14 Yemeni governorates. 52% were males, 47% were aged (&gt;2y-5y) and the majority 91% were enrolled for a primary visit with a monthly equal percentage. The overall attendance rate was 17.4%, significantly higher in five governorates; Amran, Sana`a, Hajjah, Sa`adah and Ma`reb ( 32.5% vs. 12% p. &lt; 0.001). The common health problems for children aged two months to less than 5 years were; acute respiratory infection, diarrhea, nutritional problems, and throat infection accounting for 33%, 24% , 20%, and 12%, respectively. Acute bacterial infection and diarrhea accounted for 41% and 31% among infants &lt; 2 months, respectively. Out of all enrolled children, 51% were referred without medicines and 92% those who have been asked for follow-up had improved.</p>','<p>significant numbers of children benefited from IMCI services in targeted governorates. To reduce the morbidity among children U5, mother counseling for child health and course of treatment, promotion of breastfeeding for under 2 years, and water and sanitation hygiene are recommended. A further study to identify reason for difference coverage is required</p>','<p>Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses, Yemen</p>','4','4','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The study being descriptive would not establish a causal relationship to have the specific recommendations that were given. It\'s commendable that they proposed a further study</p>','2023-07-26 10:13:00','2023-05-30 06:10:22',NULL,120),(92,'Shafi\'u Dahiru Gumel','Graduate','shafiudahiru@yahoo.com','mr','Shafi\'u','Dahiru Gumel','male','nigeria','shafiudahiru@yahoo.com','<p>1. Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, Nigeria. 2. Centre for Integrated Health Program (CIHP), Nigeria. 3. Jigawa State Ministry of Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'12/2/2018','advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','1. Patrick A. Okafor, School of Medical Laboratory Science, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. adimabua2007@yahoo.com\r\n\r\n2. Badamasi Musa, Primary Healthcare Department, State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Jigawa State, Nigeria. musabadamasi01@gmail.com\r\n\r\n3. Afara Dahiru, Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Midwifery Hadejia, Jigawa State, Nigeria. afaradahiru98@yahoo.com\r\n\r\n4. Aliyu Usman Kazaure, Department of Medical Laboratory Services, State Ministry of Health, Jigawa State, Nigeria. aliyuukaz@gmail.com','<p>ASSESSMENT OF SERUM MICRONUTRIENTS LEVELS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA, 2021</p>','<p>Folic acid, Vitamin B12 and in few instances Vitamin D and calcium deficiencies has been implicated in Neural tube defects (NTDs). NTDs are defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occur early during pregnancy and the two most common neural tube defects are spina bifida and anencephaly. Worldwide, more than 300,000 babies are born with NTDs each year resulting in approximately 88,000 deaths and 8.6 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). In Nigeria, there is paucity of literature reporting NTDs due to the absence of a comprehensive register of pregnancies affected by NTDs.</p>','<p>A case-control study design was used in this study. A total of 290 subjects were recruited for the study involving 145 pregnant women and 145 non-pregnant women matched by age. Serum folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin D and calcium levels of pregnant women attending 3 healthcare facilities in Jigawa State, Nigeria were assessed using standard techniques. Various clinical and socio-economic characteristics were also observed.</p>','<p>The prevalence of folic acid deficiency (0.05). However, mean serum folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and calcium of pregnant women not using corresponding micronutrient supplements (5.29 ± 0.20 ng/mL, 454.64 ± 26.35 pg/mL, 31.75 ± 0.70 ng/mL, 9.03 ± 0.04 respectively) was significantly lower than that of pregnant women using the corresponding micronutrient supplements (7.55 ± 0.22 ng/mL, 640.48 ± 26.38 pg/mL, 36.09 ± 0.78 ng/mL, 10.04 ± 0.22 respectively) (p&lt;0.05). Only 38% of pregnant women and 27% of non-pregnant women have good knowledge on folic acid. Good practice was however noticed in about 69% of pregnant women and 77% of non-pregnant. Six percent (6%) of the subjects indicated that they had history of child with NTD in the family. Serum folic acid, vitamin B12, and calcium levels of those with history of NTD (mean = 7.53 ± 0.52 ng/mL, 664.71 ± 58.84 pg/mL, and 9.71 ± 0.04 mg/dL respectively) was significantly higher compared to that of those with no history of NTD (mean = 6.23 ± 0.12 ng/mL, 524.10 ± 13.68 pg/mL, and 9.12 ± 0.04 mg/dL respectively). Of all subjects, only 18% generally plan on when to be pregnant and about 30% have had one or more abortion.</p>','<p>Serum folic acid, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and calcium levels appears to be lower during pregnancy and use of micronutrient supplement is important in maintaining good serum levels of these analytes. Creating awareness and enforcing mandatory fortification of food items and similar policies will go a long way in addressing issues of these micronutrient deficiencies.</p>','<p>Neural tube defect, micronutrients, Jigawa</p>','2','1','1','1','1','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Background: Move the following statement to methods \"NTDs are defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord that occur early during pregnancy and the two most common neural tube defects are spina bifida and anencephaly\". Rationale and objectives of the assessment is not stated.</p><p>Methods: The following are not outlined: definition of cases and controls; how the cases and control were recruited; data management, analysis and software used not stated. The following statement should move to the results section \"A total of 290 subjects were recruited for the study involving 145 pregnant women and 145 non-pregnant women matched by age.\" &nbsp;</p><p>Results: The results sections sis poorly done. Should be aligned with the objectives of the study and analysis. The results does not align with the analysis of a matched case control study where you expect to see matched odds ratios and corresponding 95% CI</p><p>Conclusion: not aligned with objectives, methods and results. This also applies to the public health significance</p>','2023-07-27 10:13:00','2023-05-31 11:29:05',NULL,50),(93,'Oladipo Ogunbode','NFELTP Coordinator','oladipo.ogunbode@ncdc.gov.ng','dr','Arhyel','Malgwi','male','nigeria','malgwiarhyel82@gmail.com','<p>Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention/Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','alumni',NULL,'1/5/2019','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Aisha Sadauki, NCDC/NFELTP, ahsadauki@gmail.com\r\nMotunrayo Fagbola, NCDC/NFELTP, motunrayofagbola@gmail.com\r\nAdeyemi Adelabu, NCDC/NFELTP, dradeyemiadelabu@gmail.com\r\nAishat Usman, AFENET, ausman@afenet.net\r\nCelestine Ameh, AFENET, cameh@afenet.net\r\nElizabeth Adedire, AFENET, eadedire@afenet.net\r\nAbel Aluh, AFENET, aaluh@afenet.net\r\nMaryam Abubakar, NCDC, maryam.abubakar@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nAbiodun Egwuenu, NCDC/NFELTP, abiodun.egwuenu@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nChinwe Ochu, NCDC/NFELTP, chinwe.ochu@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nMuhammad Balogun, AFENET, msbalogun@afenet.net\r\nOladipo Ogunbode, NCDC/NFELTP, oladipo.ogunbode@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nIfedayo Adetifa, NCDC, ifedayo.adetifa@ncdc.gov.ng','<p>TEPHINET Quality Improvement Assistance Award: A Review Meeting on the Cohort One Intermediate Nigeria FELTP Implementation 2022</p>','<p>The Intermediate Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (I-NFELTP) is a nine-month in-service programme to strengthen the public health workforce. The I-NFELTP was launched in April 2021 with fifteen residents. After completion of training of the pioneer cohort, we won the 2022 Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) Quality Improvement Assistance (QIA) award. This helped us evaluate the I-NFELTP implementation, share lessons learnt, and receive feedback from the graduates and programme stakeholders to improve the processes for subsequent cohorts.</p>','<p>We conducted the evaluation workshop for three days. Activities were conducted in three stages. A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was held in the first stage with the pioneer graduates using an adapted FGD guide. At the second stage, a mentors’ meeting was held to review feedback from trainees and mentors and at the third stage, there was a technical review of the I-NFELTP curriculum and case studies with critical stakeholders and mentors.</p>','<p>FGD output showed that all residents said the programme has helped improve their skills. All graduates agreed that the recruitment process was highly competitive, transparent, and inclusive regarding gender and profession. 60% of the graduates said their expectations were met, while all participants said local case studies should be developed. 90% of the mentors said mentees\' timeliness of responding to tasks was a weakness. The inability to conduct practical QGIS and Open Data Kit (ODK) sessions were identified as gaps.</p>','<p>The workshop was productive, and the programme team is confident that Cohort 2 implementation will be smoother and more robust with the lessons learnt. Though residents were exposed to statistical tools such as Epi Info, Excel, and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), It was recommended that QGIS and ODK be included in the training curriculum for subsequent cohorts.</p>','<p>I-NFELTP, QIA, Stakeholders, workforce</p>','3','3','3','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Methods: Authors should include soe details of what each of the data collection method was about eg what was tfe valuation workshop &nbsp;focusing on? what did the FGD explored? etc</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>NOTE: This work can be considered for Capacity building initiatives plenary discussion</p>','2023-07-28 10:13:00','2023-05-26 15:38:56',NULL,50),(95,'KALTHAN ERNEST','Médecin Epidémiologiste de terrain, FETP avancé, 3e cohorte (Cameroun 2013-2015)','kalthanernest@yahoo.fr','dr','ERNEST','KALTHAN','male','central-african-rep','kalthanernest@yahoo.fr','<p>Direction de la Surveillance Epidémiologique et de Gestion d\'Urgences en Santé Publique (Ministère de la santé, RCA)</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Td Koyazengbe, Cm Pamatika, C Ngoabona, AO Kpahina, JD Boyo5 G Grewa, Z Vogbia Dalingat, FE Moussa Yagata, DB Rawago','<p>Profil épidémiologique et aspects entomologique de la fièvre jaune en République Centrafricaine, 2021 - 2022</p>','<p>Contexte Ces deux dernières années, dix pays de la région africaine de l’OMS ont présenté des recrudescences des flambées de fièvre jaune. Décrire le profil épidémiologique et les aspects entomologiques de la fièvre jaune permet d’améliorer les mesures de santé publique afin de contrôler la maladie. Objectif L’objectif de cette étude était de décrire les aspects épidémiologiques, entomologiques et évolutifs de l’épidémie de fièvre jaune en RCA de 2021 à 2022. Matériels et méthode Une étude descriptive couvrant la période de 2021 à 2022 a été réalisée sur des cas confirmés de fièvre jaune. Les définitions des cas de fièvre jaune de l’OMS ont été utilisées. Les données provenaient de la base nationale de la surveillance épidémiologique, des rapports d’investigations et enquêtes entomologique. Les proportions ont été calculées par Epi Info 7.2 et Excel 2013. Résultats Sur 533 cas suspects notifiés, 28 (5%) étaient confirmés au Laboratoire, parmi lesquels, dix (36%) étaient symptomatiques dont huit (80%) présentaient l’ictère et cinq (50%) les fièvres et les céphalées essentiellement. La létalité était de 30% soit 3 décès parmi les cas. L’âge médian des cas était de 24 ans (Extrêmes de 1 à 78 ans) et 6 (60%) de sexe féminin (sex ratio femme/homme 1,5). 17 (61%) cas étaient des cultivateurs et 16 (57%) vivaient en milieu rural. Le cas index a été détecté en 2021 et les autres entre les semaines 5 et 38 de 2022. Parmi les cas, sept (25%) étaient vaccinés contre la fièvre jaune dont deux (29%) parmi les symptomatiques. L’enquête entomologique avait retrouvé les moustiques de type Aedes aegypti et Vittatus comme principaux vecteurs. Conclusion Le dépistage systématique des contacts dans les foyers d’épidémies peut précocement mettre en évidence la circulation du virus. Un programme de renforcement de la vaccination dans les zones rurales permettrait de limiter l’éclosion d’épidémie de fièvre jaune.</p>','<p>Aucune</p>','<p>Aucun</p>','<p>Aucune</p>','<p>Fièvre-Jaune, Investigation, Cas-Confirmé, Epidémie, RCA</p>','4','3','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Travail bien fait. Les methodes doivent etre enrichies &nbsp;par une breve description des outils entomologiques. Pour les actions de santé publique, preciser les localités rurales afin que les decideurs orientent les &nbsp;actions</p>','2023-07-29 10:13:00','2023-05-25 15:21:12',NULL,41),(97,'Oladipo Ogunbode','NFELTP Coordinator','oladipo.ogunbode@ncdc.gov.ng','dr','Arhyel','Malgwi','male','nigeria','malgwiarhyel82@gmail.com','<p>Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention/Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','alumni',NULL,'1/5/2019','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Aisha Sadauki, NCDC/NFELTP, ahsadauki@gmail.com\r\nMotunrayo Fagbola, NCDC/NFELTP, motunrayofagbola@gmail.com\r\nAdeyemi Adelabu, NCDC/NFELTP, dryemiadelabu@gmail.com\r\nAishat Usman, AFENET, ausman@afenet.net\r\nCelestine Ameh, AFENET, cameh@afenet.net\r\nAbel Aluh, AFENET, aaluh@afenet.net\r\nMaryam Abubakar, NCDC, maryam.abubakar@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nAbiodun Egwuenu, NCDC/NFELTP, abiodun.egwuenu@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nChinwe Ochu, NCDC/NFELTP, chinwe.ochu@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nMuhammad Balogun, AFENET, msbalogun@afenet.net\r\nOlaidpo Ogunbode, NCDC/NFELTP, oladipo.ogunbode@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nIfedayo Adetifa, NCDC, ifedayo.adetifa@ncdc.gov.ng','<p>Implementation Process of the First Cohort of Intermediate Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme: A Strategy to Strengthen the Public Health Workforce in Nigeria</p>','<p>The shortage of skilled public health workers remains an important challenge for building effective health systems in many developing countries. Achieving the Joint External Evaluation target of 1 field epidemiologist/200,000 population became a priority of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), which led to the implementation of the Intermediate Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (I-NFELTP) aimed at building the epidemiologic capacity of the health workforce and improving the ability to monitor population health.</p>','<p>At the pre-implementation stage, we leveraged the existing stakeholders\' structure and adopted the One Health (OH) umbrella to recruit residents. Criteria used in the recruitment process were junior to mid-level health workforce, first degree and, supporting surveillance and response at their institutions. A two-day mandatory preselection workshop was conducted while a pre-test and post-test were used to assess learning outcomes. Thereafter, the candidates were taken through a rigorous interview process. At the implementation stage, residents participated in didactic sessions, field work, group project and we monitored and evaluated residents’ performance. During the post-implementation, we conducted a Quality Improvement Assessment through review of mentors\' feedback and a Focus Group Discussion with the graduates.</p>','<p>A total of 27 candidates met the criteria to participate in the recruitment process. Overall, 15 (55%) candidates from the national and sub-national levels across the OH sectors qualified for admission. Fourteen residents (93%) graduated in the first cohort. Achievements included international conference attended by 2 residents, 4 manuscripts in process of publishing, group project work completed and development of a programme improvement plan.</p>','<p>The implementation was successful through 20% classwork and 80% fieldwork tied to core programme deliverables and mentorship. The major challenges include sustainability and having a set career path for the residents. We recommend strong government and partner collaboration to sustain I-NFELTP.</p>','<p>I-NFELTP, Stakeholders, Training, Workforce, Public Health</p>','2','3','3','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Background: The study /implementation objective is not clear</p><p>NOTE: Work can be incorporated in Plenary discussions</p>','2023-07-30 10:13:00','2023-05-26 15:43:29',NULL,50),(98,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','ms','Winnie','Agwang','female','uganda','winnieotuba@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/03/2023','advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Andrew K. Tusubira, Joanita Nangendo, Sherifah Nabikande, Tom Okello, Joan Tusabe, Fred C. Semitala, Simon Kasasa, Joseph K.B. Matovu','<p>Willingness to Take Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among High-Risk Young Men aged 10-24 years in Masese Fishing Community, Jinja District, Uganda</p>','<p>Globally, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention strategy for high-risk populations including fishing communities. However, some communities have not embraced PrEP. We therefore assessed willingness to take PrEP among high-risk young men and their understanding of PrEP in a fishing community in Uganda.</p>','<p>We conducted a cross-sectional study, between October and November 2020, using quantitative and qualitative data collection methods among young men aged 10-24 years in Masese fishing community, Eastern Uganda. We surveyed 479 young men, who had two or more sexual partners with inconsistent or no condom use. Participants who reported they would take PrEP when provided were categorized as willing. We also conducted four focus group discussions (n=32) among a purposive sample of young men to explore understanding of PrEP. We conducted multivariable modified Poisson regression for the quantitative and thematic analysis for qualitative data.</p>','<p>Overall, 86.4% (n=414/479) of the participants were willing to take PrEP. Willingness to take PrEP was significantly lower among single/never married participants compared to the married (adjusted Prevalence Ratio (aPR)=0.92;95%CI:0.87,0.98). Willingness to take PrEP was higher among participants who self-perceived to be high-risk for HIV (aPR=1.11;95%CI:1.03,1.20); perceived less PrEP side-effects (aPR=1.56;95%CI:1.55,2.24) and would obtain PrEP within their community (aPR=1.40;95%CI:1.25,1.57). From the discussions, participants described PrEP as a drug used to prevent HIV, but some could not differentiate PrEP from Post-Exposure Prophylaxis and did not know when it is taken. Some participants feared that PrEP would lead to loss of libido while some feared it would increase sexual activity and expose them to other venereal diseases.</p>','<p>There was high willingness to take PrEP among young men in fishing communities. Strategies to improve PrEP interventions may be more effective if they target single men and provision of PrEP within such communities. Health education will also improve understanding of PrEP and promote risk awareness.</p>','<p>Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, High-Risk Men, Fishing Community, Uganda</p>','5','4','5','5','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>A well articulated study that highlights evidence based prevention among high risk.groups. The authors have clearly outlined the rationale ans methodology for their study. It\'s commendable</p>','2023-07-31 10:13:00','2023-05-14 21:08:18',NULL,11),(99,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','mrs','Elizabeth','Muhumuza','female','uganda','lizhumuza@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/03/2023','advanced','one-health-and-climate-change','Charles Ssemugabo, Makerere University-School of Public Health,  Email: cssemugabo@gmail.com\r\nAndrew K. Tusubira. Makerere University-School of Public Health,  Email: tusumose@gmail.com\r\nDavid Guwattudde  - Makerere Univegrsity, School of Public Health, Email: dguwatudde@gmail.com','<p>Pesticide exposure and associated acute health effects among smallholder farmers in Mbale District, Eastern Uganda, August 2020</p>','<p>Pesticide use for agriculture is on the rise in Uganda. Many farmers improperly use pesticides, which puts them at risk of exposure and adverse health effects. We assessed pesticide exposure levels and acute health effects among smallholder farmers in Mbale district, Uganda</p>','<p>We conducted a cross-sectional study, throughout August 2020, among 576 randomly selected farmers. Data was collected using an interviewer administered structured questionnaire. We estimated pesticide exposure scores based on six self-reported determinants: use of personal protective equipment, application, mixing, duration of spraying, bathing and changing clothes after applying pesticides. Farmers with a monthly cumulative pesticide exposure score greater than 22.5 were categorized as high. We conducted descriptive analysis to generate frequencies and also estimated multivariable modified Poisson regression model to determine factors associated with high pesticide exposure using prevalence ratios (PR) as the measure of association.</p>','<p>Four-hundred nine (71 %) of 576 farmers were using pesticides, with 70% being males. Overall, 176(43.0%) of the 409 farmers had experienced high exposure to pesticides. Majority, 331(80.9%) of the 409 farmers had experienced at least one acute health effect with skin irritation (60.5%), headache (31%), nausea (24.7%) and dizziness (27.4%) being the most reported. The proportion of farmers that experienced high pesticide exposure levels was two times higher among males (adj.PR) 2.19; 95%CI: 1.49, 3.20) than females. Farmers that used cocktails (adj.PR:1.47; 95%CI:1.03,2.10) were more likely to experience high levels of pesticide exposure. Wearing rubber boots while handling pesticides was pr otective of high pesticide exposure levels (adj.PR:0.49; 95%CI: 0.34,0.71).</p>','<p>Exposure to pesticides was high especially among male farmers and those that used cocktails. Acute health effects among farmers due to pesticide exposure were also common. There is urgent need for strategies to promote safe pesticide handling practices among farmers in order to reduce exposure and associated health effects.</p>','<p>Pesticides, Exposure, Smallholder farmers, Acute health effects, Uganda</p>','4','4','4','5','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>This abstract presents a relevant often neglected area of research in African countries ; occupational health . It will make an excellent poster for visual depiction and on site discussion of results</p>','2023-08-01 10:13:00','2023-05-14 21:11:56',NULL,11),(100,'Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi','Graduate','ileolasteve@yahoo.co.uk','dr','Olayinka','Ilesanmi','male','nigeria','ileolasteve@yahoo.co.uk','<p>Department of Community Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria</p>','alumni',NULL,'16/12/2016','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Micheal Asuzu, University of Medical Sciences Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria\r\nAanuoluwapo Afolabi, Plus-Circle Community Health Advancement Organization, Nigeria\r\nEme Owoaje, Department of Community Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria','<p>Strengthening community ownership of Lassa Fever preventive practices in Nigeria using participatory communication</p>','<p>Lassa Fever (LF) is preventable if community-based preventive measures such as deratting are practiced. However, an increase in the burden of LF was documented in 2019 and persisted till 2022 when a case fatality ratio of 19% was reported in Nigeria. Many LF preventive measures have been implemented, however, a lack of community ownership (CO) undermines the effects of these actions. We investigated how participatory communication (PC) influences CO of LF preventive practices in Owo, a LF endemic local government area in Ondo State, Nigeria.</p>','<p>This was a randomized community trial using a mixed-methods approach. Data were collected through a pretested paper-based semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire from 230 household representatives in intervention and control wards before and after PC intervention that spanned three months. A key informant interview guide was used to interview health workers and community members. Households involved in at least one resource mobilization needs assessment, management/organization, or leadership relating to LF prevention in the three months before and after the intervention were categorized to have had CO of LF preventive practices. We used logistic regression to examine the effect of PC on CO of LF preventive practices.</p>','<p>Participants\' mean age was 39.75±15.32 years and 289(57.8%) were females. At post-intervention, PC increased by 41.5% in the intervention community compared to an 18.9% increase in control (p&lt;0.005); CO of LF preventive practices was found in 92(61.3%) respondents with PC compared to 30(30.6%) without it. People engaged in PC had nearly four times higher odds to have demonstrated CO of LF preventive practices (Odds Ratio =3.60, 95%CI=2.09-6.18, p≤0.001). A respondent said, “Community vanguards should be appointed to ensure compliance with environmental sanitation to prevent LF. When there are defaulters, sanctions should be introduced.”</p>','<p>CO of LF preventive measures improved through PC. CO is of dire importance to strengthen public health in LF-endemic communities in Nigeria.</p>','<p>Community ownership, Outbreak response, participatory communication, capacity building, Lassa Fever</p>','4','3','4','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Methods: How were intervention/control wards selected/identified?</p>','2023-08-02 10:13:00','2023-05-26 15:52:33',NULL,50),(101,'Mazo KONE','N/A','mzoalger@yahoo.fr','mr','Mazo','KONE','male','mali','mzoalger@yahoo.fr','<p>Department of Zoology</p>','other','I am PhD student from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria',NULL,'NA','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Henrietta Oluwatoyin Awobode\r\nTaiwo Adetola Adekeye','<p>SEROPREVALENCE OF TOXOPLASMOSIS AND RUBELLA IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CLINIC IN MALI AND NIGERIA.</p>','<p>Background: Though Toxoplasma gondii and Rubella virus infections have asymptomatic outcomes they could result in serious complications in pregnant women. Congenital infections are significant causes of neonatal mortality and infant morbidity worldwide. The dearth of information about these infections in ECOWAS sub-region informed this study. Objective: This study determined the prevalence of toxoplasmosis and rubella among pregnant women in Ibadan, and Bamako.</p>','<p>Methods: In a cross-sectional study, four hundred and eighty-six (486) pregnant women attending Papa &amp; Kadiatou (Pa&amp;Ka) medical laboratory in Bamako and five health centres in Ibadan, for routine ante-natal care were enrolled into the study. Antibodies (IgG, IgM) to Toxoplasma gondii and Rubella were assessed by chemiluminescence (Elecsys). Demographics of participants and risk factors of Toxoplasmosis were obtained from questionnaires.</p>','<p>Results: IgM antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii was recorded in 1.8%, and 36.6% had IgG. Rubella IgG were identified in 95.4% and IgM in 1.5%. Both IgM and IgG antibodies were identified in 2.2% and 1.5% of the women for toxoplasmosis and rubella respectively. Antibodies to Toxoplasma were most prevalent in women aged between 21-30 years. Significant risk factors for toxoplasmosis were eating undercooked meat (OR=0.24, P=0.0001), and eating raw and unwashed vegetables or salads (OR=0.50, P=0.0045).</p>','<p>Conclusion: The high prevalence of Rubella and Toxoplasmosis recorded among pregnant women in the study zone indicates a high risk of congenital infections that could increase the burden of infant mortality. The higher prevalence of IgG antibodies suggests the presence of more latent infections in the population.</p>','<p>Seroprevalence, Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Antibodies, Risk factor, pregnant</p>','3','2','2','2','2','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Title: the mention of Mali and Nigeria may mean that the study focused on the two countries as a whole while the focus was only in two towns/cities (Bamako and Ibadan) in the two countries. In addition, &nbsp;there is no mention of the countries in the body of the abstract. The authors could consider revising the title. Was there intention to compare the prevalence in the two areas?</p><p>Background: There is mention of cross-sectional study while the sampling procedure points to census/survey. The authors should clarify on whether they sampled the study participants from target population or enrolled all. &nbsp;Consider including morbidity and mortality data associated with Toxoplasma gondii and Rubella virus infections, especially for the study areas. &nbsp;Write ECOWAS in full or make reference to West Africa.&nbsp;</p><p>Methods: It is not clear how the distribution of patients was done for the two regions under study. Is Elecsys a brand? if yes then consider using the trademark.</p><p>Results: &nbsp;Consider including proportion to support claim of most prevalent in age group 21-30 years. There are results for risk factors while there are no corresponding methods for the same; consider including methods for the same.</p><p>Conclusion: The 1.8% prevalence may not qualify to be described as \"high\" unless there is justification for same</p>','2023-08-03 10:13:00','2023-05-09 07:19:23',NULL,156),(102,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','ms','Margaret','Ndagire Ireeta','female','uganda','nmargic@gmail.com','<p>Mbale Regional Referral Hospital</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Allan Komakech; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; akomackech@musph.ac.ug\r\nSarah Elayeete; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; selayeete@musph.ac.ug\r\nLilian Bulage; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; lbulage@uniph.go.ug\r\nDoreen N. Gonahasa; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; dorynegona@uniph.go.ug','<p>Description of Hypertensive Patients Attending Hypertension Clinic at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda, January-December 2022</p>','<p>Hypertension is a chronic condition affecting approximately 1.4 billion people globally. Patients diagnosed with hypertension need routine monitoring and medication to keep it controlled. We described hypertensive patients attending the hypertension clinic at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) to inform control interventions.</p>','<p>We collected data of all hypertensive patients attending hypertension clinic at MRRH from the Outpatient register, HMIS 002, January-December 2022. We collected data on age, blood pressure readings (BP), sex, place of residence and comorbidities. We used the Uganda Clinical Guidelines to categorize each patient’s stage of hypertension (controlled (systolic BP&lt;140 and diastolic BP&lt;90mmHg or uncontrolled systolic BP≥140 and diastolic BP≥90mmHg). Patients without patient ID numbers and those without BP measurements were excluded from final analysis. We calculated mean and standard deviation of age, systolic BP and diastolic BP readings of the patients. We used proportions to describe patient’s place of residence, sex, and stage of hypertension.</p>','<p>A total of 1,864 patient visits were reported from January to December 2022, for 1,199 patients. Of these, 68 had no BP readings. The mean age of the patients was 56.6 years, SD=11.7years and mean SBP was 148.9mmHg, SD=24.1 mmHg, DBP=87.1mmHg, SD=15.7mmHg. More females 76% (858) than males 24% (273) attended the hypertension clinic. Majority 753 (67%) of the patients were from Mbale District. Hypertension was controlled in 354 (31%) and uncontrolled in 777 (69%) of the patients.</p>','<p>Hypertension is still uncontrolled in majority of the patients, calling for more vigilance of the medical teams to provide adequate management strategies to the patients.</p>','<p>Hypertension, Uganda</p>','3','3','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>This abstract presents no new findings, innovative research or relevant emerging topic related to human health. The results and methodology show a baseline study at best.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-08-04 10:13:00','2023-05-14 21:15:29',NULL,11),(103,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','dr','Dansan','Atim','male','uganda','oatimdansan@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Vivian Ntono; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; ntonovivian@musph.ac.ug\r\nSarah Elayeete; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; selayeete@musph.ac.ug\r\nLilian Bulage; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; lbulage@uniph.go.ug\r\nDoreen N. Gonahasa; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; dorynegona@uniph.go.ug','<p>Descriptive analysis of pneumonia cases, Lango Sub Region, January – December, 2022</p>','<p>In Uganda, pneumonia causes about 24,000 deaths annually and about 25 children die of pneumonia daily with approximately 10 percent death occurring among children under five years of age despite control interventions. However, there is little documented data on incidence of pneumonia in Lango sub-region.</p>','<p>We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study of pneumonia cases reported in nine districts and one city in Lango sub-region, from January to December 2022. We abstracted pneumonia related data including: age, sex, district of origin, and pneumonia cases from the District Health Information System version 2 (DHIS2). We calculated frequencies, proportions, and incidence of pneumonia for each variable.</p>','<p>Overall, the region reported 57,957 cases of pneumonia. Of those 44,155(57.7%) were females, 32,337(42.3%) were males, 41,325(54%) were 29days-4 years of age, and 14,460(18.9%) were from Kwania District. The overall regional incidence of pneumonia was (31/2,439,400/1,000 persons) and females (38/1,152,300/1,000) were more affected than the males (25/1,287,100/1,000). Kwania District reported the highest incidence of pneumonia (54/216,60/1,000 persons). The incidence of pneumonia was high during the month of March (3.4/2,439,400/1,000 population).</p>','<p>Pneumonia is still a public health problem in Lango sub-region with females, and Kwania District, being the most affected. The highest incidence was noted in the month of March, 2022. We recommend strengthening pneumonia control interventions in the most affected groups.</p>','<p>Pneumonia, Incidence, Uganda</p>','0','4','4','4','4','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2023-08-05 10:13:00','2023-05-14 21:16:33',NULL,11),(104,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','mr','Samuel','Gidudu','male','uganda','gidudusam@uniph.go.ug','<p>Uganda National Institute of Public Health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Lilian Bulage; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; lbulage@uniph.go.ug\r\nDoreen N. Gonahasa; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; dorynegona@uniph.go.ug','<p>Tuberculosis incidence in Uganda by place, time, and person, January- December 2022</p>','<p>Tuberculosis remains a major public health problem in Uganda despite implementing the WHO End TB Strategy (2016–2035), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Community Awareness Screening Testing and Treatment for TB (CAST TB) initiative. According to the national TB program, the target is to reduce the incidence of TB disease to 13/100,000 population by 2025. With three years left, we estimated the TB incidence by person, place, and time, Uganda, January-December, 2022.</p>','<p>We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study using data on new confirmed TB cases for 15 ministry of health sub-regions, January-December, 2022, abstracted from the District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2). We calculated the overall TB incidence and disaggregated it by person (male/female and age group), region, and month.</p>','<p>We identified, 72,114 cases, leading to an overall incidence of 168/100,000 population. Males (195/100,000 population) were more affected than the female (141/100,000 population); persons aged ≥20 years (308/100,000 population) were most affected. Karamoja region (373/100,000 population) was the most affected followed by Kampala (252/100,000 population) and West Nile (239/100,000 population) with the least being Teso (111/100,000 population) and Bukedi (94/100,000 population). The months with high peaks of new confirmed TB cases included March (9/100,000 population), June (9/100,000 population), and September (13/100,000 population). This coincided with months (March and September) where the CAST TB campaign is conducted on an annual basis.</p>','<p>The incidence of TB in Uganda is higher than the 2025 national target with predominate peaks in incidence during March, June, and September. Males, persons ≥20 years. Karamoja, Kampala, and West Nile regions were the most affected.</p>','<p>Tuberculosis, Surveillance, Uganda</p>','3','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The study area was not properly described and rational of study area choice not indicated. Results are fair however, author could have identified some factors to explain the high incidences and enable to make recommendations. The results simply repeat what is already known. Though this was not an analytical study, the author could have compared the incidence found with the target incidence for the country.</p>','2023-08-06 10:13:00','2023-06-02 16:44:25',NULL,99),(105,'NABIDDA SHAMIM','Clinical epidemiology and biostatics student','shamimnabidda@gmail.com','ms','SHAMIM','NABIDDA','female','uganda','shamimnabidda@mail.com','<p>Makerere University</p>','other','Clinical epidemiology and biostatics student at Makerere University',NULL,'NA','one-health-and-climate-change','Rodgers Ssenyonjo   Busitema University, Uganda ssennyonjorogers16@gmail.com\r\nJoseph Atwaru Mbarara University of science and technology atwarujoseph2@gmail.com\r\nAndrew Marvin Kanyike Busitema University Uganda,andrewmarvinkanyike@gmail.com\r\nShiellah  Baryayaka  Busitema University,Uganda baryayakashiellag@gmail.com\r\nKennedy Pangholi  Busitema University , Uganda  kennedypangholi@gmail.com','<p>ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND RATIONAL PRESCRIPTION PRACTICES: KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTIONS AND COMPETENCE OF MEDICAL INTERNS IN UGANDA</p>','<p>ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND RATIONAL PRESCRIPTION PRACTICES: KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTIONS AND COMPETENCE OF MEDICAL INTERNS IN UGANDA</p>','<p>This was a descriptive cross-sectional, multicenter quantitative survey carried out between October and November 2022 at six tertiary hospitals in Uganda. We recruited medical interns including doctors, nurses, midwives, and pharmacists. Data was collected using online Kobo toolbox software shared by research assistants to the selected participants. Data analysis was performed using STATA (StataCorp) version 16. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was performed. A p&lt;0.05 was considered significant.</p>','<p>We recruited 281 participants with a mean age of 27 ± 3.8 years. Few participants (n=53, 19%) had good knowledge about AMR and rational prescription. The use of professional organization guidelines as a source of information was significantly associated with good knowledge (aOR=1.9, 95% CI: 1.0 – 3.5, p=0.046). Nurses had the least knowledge as compared to doctors and pharmacists. Continuous medical education (99%) and availability of clinical guidelines (98%) were identified as the most helpful intervention to improve this knowledge. Most participants were confident in their ability to accurately diagnose infections and selecting appropriate antimicrobials. The overuse of antimicrobials both at healthcenters and livestock production were perceived as most significant contributors to AMR</p>','<p>Medical interns have low knowledge on AMR despite high confidence of rational antimicrobial prescription. Continuous medical education and professional organization guidelines should be leveraged to improve their knowledge. Strategies to improve nurses’ understanding of AMR like emphasizing those aspects in the nursing curriculum and practice should be prioritized.</p>','<p>Medical Interns, Antimicrobial resistance, Rational prescription</p>','1','2','2','2','1','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Topic is a good one however, the author did not state the time of the study. The background of the study is missing completely so we could not appreciate the methods, the rest of the work.</p>','2023-08-07 10:13:00','2023-06-02 16:26:24',NULL,99),(106,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','dr','John , Andrew K.Tusubira, Winnifred Kansiime','Turyagumanawe','male','uganda','drjohnturya@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/02/2023','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Winnifred Kansiime, Makerere University School of Public Health, Email: winniekansiime@musph.ac.ug','<p>Factors associated with willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccine among adults in rural Western Uganda</p>','<p>The development and use of COVID-19 vaccine has been a global target to effectively control the pandemic. Since March 2021, Uganda has been publicizing and implementing COVID-19 vaccination. However, little is known on the willingness to receive the vaccine particularly in rural areas. We determined willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination, associated factors, and barriers to willingness in rural Uganda.</p>','<p>We conducted a mixed-methods cross-sectional study, between January and April 2022, among residents in Hoima district, Uganda. We used multi-stage sampling to survey a random sample of 379 adult participants from 13 systematically sampled villages in two rural sub-counties in Hoima. A participant who was voluntarily willing to receive COVID-19 vaccination was categorized as willing. We also interviewed eight purposively selected key informants who were healthcare workers actively involved in vaccination services. We conducted multivariable-modified Poisson regression analysis to generate prevalence ratios(PR). A thematic approach was used for qualitative data analysis.</p>','<p>All (379) participants had heard about COVID-19 vaccination and commonest sources of information were radios(58.8%), friends(28.8%), and health workers(12.5%). Overall, 79%(301/379) of the participants were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination was significantly higher among participants with tertiary level of education(adj.PR=1.2;95%CI:1.1,1.4); those who received counseling about COVID-19 vaccination from healthcare workers(adj.PR=1.3; 95%CI:1.2,1.6); and those who resided within five kilometers from a vaccination site(adj.PR=1.2;95%CI:1.1,1.6). Perceived fear of loss of libido and infertility was a major concern across the interviews, which barred willingness. In addition, some faith-healing religion believed and propagated information that this vaccine attached evil intentions and should be avoided.</p>','<p>Willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccination was high in rural settings but safety concerns were main barrier. Strategies to improve COVID-19 vaccination programs, in such settings, may focus on health education messages through local radio stations to counter fears on reproduction and misconceptions about the vaccine.</p>','<p>COVID 19, willingness, vaccination, Rural Uganda</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Author should specify study periode in the title</p>','2023-08-08 10:13:00','2023-06-02 17:03:40',NULL,99),(107,'Afewerki Tesfahunegn Nigusse','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology Training Program (Graduate)','afom.te@gmail.com','mr','Afewerki','Nigusse','male','ethiopia','afom.te@gmail.com','<p>Mekelle University, Ethiopia</p>','alumni',NULL,'23/06/2018','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Afewerki/Nigusse/ Mekelle University, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia/  afom.te@gmail.com \r\nGebremedhin/Gebregergs/ Mekelle University, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia/ bgebrish04@gmail.com \r\nMebrahtom/Amaha/ Tigray Regional Health Bureau, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia/ mebhafte@gmail.com  \r\nTesfay/Hailu/ Tigray Regional Health Bureau, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia/ Tesfayrama@gmail.com \r\nMulubirhan/Alemayohu/ Mekelle University, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia/ mulubirhanassefa@yahoo.com','<p>High Mortality from Clinical Rabies in Tigray during the Prolonged War and Deadly Siege: Call for action</p>','<p>Despite the improvements to achieve zero human death due to rabies by 2030, clinical rabies mortality during collapsed health systems caused by prolonged war and deadly sieges remains unknown. Therefore, this study aimed to describe the pattern and mortality of rabies and explore challenges in the prevention and control of the disease in Tigray, Ethiopia.</p>','<p>A retrospective analysis of surveillance data complemented by an in-depth interview with experts from Tigray Health and Agriculture Bureaus was conducted from April to May 2022. The surveillance data were collected using a data extraction tool and analyzed using MS Excel 2016 and Arc GIS. In-depth interviews were recorded electronically and analyzed thematically.</p>','<p>From 2014 to 2021, a total of 14,082 dog bite exposure and 58 deaths from clinical rabies were reported in Tigray, with a case fatality rate of 0.41%, varying increasingly from 0.11% in 2014 to 11.8% in 2021. During the deadly siege and prolonged war in Tigray, clinical rabies deaths were high in Central, Northwestern, and Southern zones, with a 12% of notification rate and a high number of clinical rabies deaths compared to the prewar periods. Poor health-seeking behavior of the community diminished prevention and control measures, and poor coordination between sectors in the concept of the One Health approach was identified.</p>','<p>The case fatality rate of rabies in Tigray increased alarmingly during the prolonged war and deadly siege, while the rabies notification rate was low due to the systematic communications blackout. Qualitative results indicate that almost all rabies prevention and control measures, including the One-Health approach, have been discontinued. Therefore, the Tigray bureau of health and agriculture to revitalize the rabies surveillance system, and partners are expected to compel the federal government to open the siege and avail supplies for dog bite victims like PEP.</p>','<p>Rabies, Tigray, Rabies mortality, One Health, and Rabies prevention</p>','4','2','3','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Methods: What variables were collected? Data for what period?</p><p>Results: Is Case fatality rate &nbsp;for rabies or exposure to dog bite? The abstract seems to be discussing rabies and therefore this part is difficult to understand? \"....a high number of clinical rabies deaths compared to the prewar periods.\" This is results and there must be numbers to support this.</p><p>Conclusion: Recommendations should be based on the findings. -eg. Supply of PEPs</p><p>Define abbreviations at first use.</p>','2023-08-09 10:13:00','2023-05-08 07:50:25',NULL,67),(108,'Haile weldemihret','Filed Epidemiology residents','hailewele29@gmail.com','mr','Haile','Welemhret','male','ethiopia','hailewele29@gmail.com','<p>Filed Epidemiology residents</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Amanuel solomon G/mikeal Mekelle university \r\n Amanuelsolomn87@gmail.com','<p>MALARIA SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS EVALUATION, TAHTAY KORARO DISTRICT, NORTH WESTERN ZONE OF TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA, 2022 G.c</p>','<p>Public health surveillance is the ongoing systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health-related data essential to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice. Malaria is parts of weekly reportable disease and has a public health importance in the district of Tahtay koraro. Therefore, the current system evaluation is aiming to assess the performance of core activities of surveillance system and determine how system operates to meet its stated purpose and objectives, by considering Malaria disease in Tahtay koraro district, Northwest zone, Tigray regional state, 2022.</p>','<p>surveillance system evaluation was conducted in Tahtay koraro district. Study units were PHEM focal person of Tahtay koraro District health office, selected health centers, and health extension workers of selected health posts. Structured questionnaire/checklist adopted from CDC was used during data collection at all levels. The Collected data was processed and analyzed by using Microsoft excel 2013.</p>','<p>About 1345 cases of suspected malaria were reported and 345(25.65%) of them were positive for plasmodium parasite. A standard case definition for the selected diseases was available at Tahtay koraro district health office and at all visited health centers. All respondents from all health facility agreed that a case definition is easy and applicable for malaria case detection, easy to integrate the system with other systems without much difficulty and from assessed health centers only 80% of the reporting formats were complete with necessary information. Most of health professionals and organizations accept and well engaged in the surveillance systems to strengthen the surveillance activities in the district. Timeliness of the assessed health centers was 65%, 45% and 30% for Beles health center, Semema health center and Beles health center respectively. The positive predictive value was 25.65%.</p>','<p>At Tahtay koraro district of some the supportive function (supportive supervision and training) were not good. Core activities (Case Detection and Registration) were good and some of them (giving feedback and data analysis) not good. Simplicity, flexibility, and acceptability of the system were good but timeliness representativeness and predictive value of positive of the system at the district were weak and strongly recommended.</p>','<p>surveillance System Evaluation, Malaria, Tahtay koraro district,2022.</p>','1','2','2','2','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Introduction did not bring out public health importance.</p><p>Methods scanty</p><p>Results too general. The case definition should be that of malaria.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-08-10 10:13:00','2023-05-19 15:32:45',NULL,67),(109,'MISOMBO KALABELA ANDRE','CONSEILLER RESIDENT FELTP CONGO BRAZAVILLE','misombokalabela@gmail.com','mrs','MBELE','Fresnovie Géladore1','female','congo','fresnonoviembele@gmail.com','<p>FELTP</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','MISOMBO KALABELA André2 ; EDOUNGATSO Symphorien1 ;  EVONGO Aimé Magloire1 ; MALONGA Duc Magloire1 ; NIANGA Ben Borgea1; KANKOU Jean Médard1,&amp;amp; \r\n1 Ministère de la santé et de la population\r\n2 African Field Epidemiology Network\r\n&amp;amp; Auteur Correspondant','<p>Investigation of suspicious influenza cases in health centers in Talangai and Moungali health districts in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo in 2022.</p>','<p>This study aimed to investigate suspected cases of influenza in selected health centers in Brazzaville.</p>','<p>The investigation took place in Brazzaville, specifically at the CSI Plateau des 15 ans and Moukondo in the Moungali health district and at the CSI Marien Ngouabi reference sentinel site for influenza in the Talangai health district. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The data collection period was from October to December 2021. The population The study was made up of patients who presented symptoms of influenza. The sampling was systematic and the sample size was equal to 90. To collect the data, a form corresponding to the IDSR case definition was used. The techniques used were the use of patient consultation registers to systematically identify cases of influenza to be investigated. Samples were taken from the cases investigated at the CSI Marien Ngouabi and then transferred to the National Public Health Laboratory. Data quality control was done during data entry, data were processed with Excel and then analyzed with Epi info 7.2 software.</p>','<p>A total of 90 suspected cases of influenza were investigated including 34.4% in Moungali and 30% in Talangai. The vast majority of cases were reported between the months of October and December, ie 65.6% of cases. Men were the most represented, 77.8% of cases. The average age was 15.44 years. Most cases were recorded among pupils/students, i.e. 28.9%. Only 30 cases or 33.3% benefited from a sample and 9 cases were found to be positive for influenza, i.e. 30% of the positives for the center and 10% for all the cases investigated. The influenza viruses detected were 77.8% Influenza A H3N2 type and 22.2% Influenza H1N1 type.</p>','<p>This investigation underlines the importance of intensifying screening activities for suspected influenza cases in health facilities in Brazzaville</p>','<p>Investigation , suspicious influenza cases, in health centers in Talangai and Moungali, Republic of Congo</p>','2','2','1','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p><strong>Background and rationale for study: </strong>Les syndromes grippaux sont des aspects importants dans la santé publique. Il faudra ajouter des données pour permettre au lecteur de savoir ce qui se passe dans la zone, en termes d’antécédents de données sur la grippe. Il faudra voir le problème est où pour justifier cette étude ? Tu dois mettre tes objectifs ici, tu mènes l’enquête pour rechercher quoi ou aboutir à quoi&nbsp;?</p><p><strong>Appropriateness of methods: </strong>Vous avez fait une étude transversale descriptive pour cette enquête, ce qui est juste. Vous avez travaillé dans trois sites dont un site sentinelle sur trois mois et touts les patients qui sont reçus pour syndromes grippaux ont été systématiquement enrôlé à partir de la définition de cas du guide SIMR. Les prélèvements ont été faites sur les cas du site sentinelle. Il faudra revoir un peu la technique utilisée pour avoir les informations ( revue ou interview) et les outils utilisés pour la collecte . Il faut préciser les variables d’intérêt. C’est &nbsp;un echantillonnage systematique donc ,il n’est pas necessaire de preciser la taille.&nbsp;ici, Quels sont les mesures que tu feras&nbsp;? ( fréquence, proportion……).</p><p><strong>Resultats</strong>: Les résultats sont bien mais on peut améliorer la présentation et la logique. Nous sommes dans deux districts avec trois formations sanitaires. Donc je ne comprends pas pourquoi on n’a pas 100% de cas repartis donc à revoir cela. En plus tu collectes les données sur trois mois ( octobre novembre et décembre 2021) et tu compares cela à quoi pour la proportion des 65.65%&nbsp;?. Tu dois revoir les résultats de prélèvements par rapport au site sentinelle où on fait les prélèvements ( 30% des cas ce qui fait &nbsp;34 personnes en gros et on prélève 30 et 9 sont positifs).&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Conclusions and interpretations of results : </strong>Votre conclusion est directement une perspective de lutte ce qui est bien. Il faudra ajouter la conclusion de votre enquête en terme de confirmation des cas prélevés pour montrer l’importance de cette surveillance sentinelle.</p><p><strong>Public health significance: </strong>Cette étude participera à l\'amélioration de la santé publique. Elle aborde un problème important de santé. Les recommandations ne découlent pas des résultats de l\'étude&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Overall clarity of the abstract : </strong>Les données numériques ne sont pas organisées et placées de manière à permettre une compréhension et des comparaisons efficaces. il faut revoir la notion de technique et les différents calculs . la période de l’étude et la période de collecte de données.</p>','2023-08-11 10:13:00','2023-04-28 18:53:30',NULL,62),(110,'MISOMBO KALABELA ANDRE','AFENET','misombokalabela@gmail.com','mr','MPAKOU','Russi Markus Juldavi','male','congo','markusdenazarethrussi@gmail.com','<p>FETP</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','MISOMBO KALABELA André2 , EBISSA Tchister Morrel1, NANGA Fortuné1, DZUNU KINOUANI Jerusalem1, KINOUANI Guy Roger1, BOLANDA Jean Daniel 1; KANKOU Jean Médard1,&amp;amp;\r\n1 Ministère de la santé et de la population\r\n2 African Field Epidemiology Network\r\n&amp;amp; Auteur Correspondant','<p>INVESTIGATION ON CASES OF DOG BITES IN BRAZZAVILLE IN 2021.</p>','<p>We conducted an investigation of cases of dog bites in the city of Brazzaville in order to describe the extent and magnitude of the phenomenon.</p>','<p>This was a retrospective study with a descriptive aim by reviewing the registers in two structures, namely: the National Public Health Laboratory (LNSP) and the Veterinary Clinic of Brazzaville which receive people who have been bitten or scratched. animals (dogs). It took place from December 18, 2021 to January 30, 2022. The data collected covers the period from January to December 2021. Our observations related to 84 victims at the level of animal health and 191 at the level of the LNSP. The data was entered and processed using Excel software.</p>','<p>The data from our study show that in 2021, nearly 275 people bitten by dogs visited the structures visited. Most people bitten (85%) were by unvaccinated dogs. About 10% of these are strays, 30% domestic dogs and 60% unidentified. Men are the most bitten with 63.3% of cases. The most affected age group is that of 26 years and over with 49.4%. The average age is 29.7 (1-87 years old). The average number of bite cases per month is 23. The distribution by health districts shows that Makélékélé and Mfilou are the most affected with 13.82% and 13.1% of cases, but the largest number is that of the unlocated with 34.91%. The least affected being that of Bacongo with 1.5%.</p>','<p>The survey of dog bites in Brazzaville in 2021 allowed us to identify the problem of dog bites in Brazzaville and the risk of exposure to rabies resulting from the under-reporting and non-screening of suspected rabies cases. The laboratories do not have biological diagnostic capacity and are not integrated into the national surveillance network.</p>','<p>INVESTIGATION , CASES OF DOG BITES , IN BRAZZAVILLE</p>','0','0','0','0','0','0',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Background is short - only states the objective</p><p>Methods - Has elements of results section</p><p>Results - Mean is presented with range vs SD</p><p>Conclusion - Not coherent/ supported by results - under reporting, lab capacity</p>','2023-08-12 10:13:00','2023-05-09 10:41:20',NULL,17),(111,'CHUCHAN','PRINCIPAL VETERINARY OFFICER','chuchanglnn@gmail.com','dr','CHUCHAN','GLENN','female','nigeria','chuchanglnn@gmail.com','<p>MINISTRY OF LIVESTOCK AND AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT</p>','other','I am a certified frontline veterinarian  from the in- service applied veterinary epidemiology training(ISAVET) trained by USAID.',NULL,'frontline','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','Dr. Visa/ Ibrahim Tyakaray/ Nigerian field epidemiology and laboratory training program/ tkiswonderful@yahoo.com\r\nDr. Hyeladi / Dulla Mshelia / Modibbo Adama university teaching hospital Yola / hmdulla007@yahoo.com\r\nDr. jimmy / Jella Joseph / ministry of livestock and aquaculture, veterinary services / bigjay3@gmail.com\r\nDr. Chukunonso / Umeononigwe Nnaemeka / Department of veterinary services ministry of Agric and Rural Development /doctornonso@gmil.com\r\nDr Ige / Tillo Maxwel / Department of public health Ministry of livestock and aquaculture Develoment / igetillo@gmail.com','<p>KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE ON ANTIMICROBIAL USE AMONG VETERINARIANS AND PARA- VETERINARIANS IN ADAMAWA STATE NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA</p>','<p>Antibiotics are powerful medicine that are mostly used to fight certain infections, and if not properly used can have severe and direct consequence on public health. Antibiotics are used in livestock farming for meta-prophylaxis, growth promoters and therapeutically to maintain health, these factors can lead to antimicrobial resistance. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of animal health professionals in the 21 local government areas of Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria, and determine factors that could influence the use and misuse of antibiotics.</p>','<p>Semi-structured pre-tested questionnaire were developed using google forms and distributed online, responses were collated, reviewed, cleaned and coded using Microsoft office Excel 2003 and analyzed using Epi-info version 7. Data was analyzed for descriptive, bivariant and multivariant analysis and result expressed as odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (95% CI), chi-square (ꓫ²), adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and &lt;0.05 was used as a threshold for statistical significance.</p>','<p>Factors influencing knowledge on AMR are Cadre of respondents (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR} = 4.71; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.41-75.77), Work place (AOR=20.84; CI=2.54-170.77), Years of prescribing (AOR=0.31; CI=0.10-0.99) and preferred method of antibiotic selection (AOR=10.64; CI=2.76-41.14). Factors influencing attitude to AMR are: Influence on antibiotic use (AOR=3.07; CI=1.11-8.53), Educational level (AOR=3.64; CI=1.13-11.78) and practice contributing to AMR (AOR=2.93; CI=1.19-7.23). Factors that influence Practice on AMR are Cadre of respondents (AOR= 4.71; CI=1.41-15.77), Method of antibiotic selection (AOR=5.81; CI= 2.29-14.77), work place of respondents (AOR=16.60; CI=2.30-119.10) and ways to prevent bacteria spread (AOR= 5.34; CI=1.01-28.32).</p>','<p>Findings from this study provided baseline evidence on knowledge, attitude and practice regarding antibiotic use which were low among animal health professionals in Adamawa State, Nigeria. We recommend the dissemination, use of updated treatment guidelines and increased provision of laboratory antibiotic sensitivity testing at affordable cost.</p>','<p>Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Antibiotics, Antimicrobial resistance, Veterinarians, Para-veterinarians</p>','3','2','3','2','5','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Methods: How were study participants selected? &nbsp;It is not enough to say \"pretested questionnaires were developed and administered\"; What were the questionnaires testing; forexample how was knowledge/practices assessed and categorised?</p><p>Results: Rewrite section for easier intepretation eg &nbsp;\"Factors influencing knowledge on AMR are Cadre of respondents (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR} = 4.71; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.41-75.77), Work place (AOR=20.84; CI=2.54-170.77)\"what does this mean.</p><p>This is a potentially good study but with poorly written methods &amp; results section.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-08-13 10:13:00','2023-05-26 16:12:10',NULL,50),(112,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','mr','Mitima','Limenyande','male','uganda','mitimalim@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/02/2023','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Michael Muhoozi@baylor; Baylor College of Medicine Children&amp;#039;s Foundation, Uganda; Email: mmuhoozi@baylor-uganda.org\r\n\r\nJoyce Owens Kobusingye, Makerere University School of Public Health, Uganda; Email joycewens@gmail.com\r\n\r\n Sulaiman Ssebadduk , Health Information Systems Program (HISP), Uganda; Email ssulaiman@hispuganda.org\r\n\r\n Herbert Silvestre Gwanyi, Ministry of Health, Uganda; Email gsilverbert@gmail.com\r\n\r\nHarriet Mayinja, Ministry of Health, Uganda, Email: hmayinja@gmail.com','<p>Profiling Border Health Surveillance at Selected Points of Entry in Uganda</p>','<p>Surveillance and monitoring of notifiable diseases at Points of Entry (PoE), such as airports and ground crossing borders has become increasingly important in light of the ravaging epidemics and pandemics. As Uganda shifts its focus to other infectious diseases at different PoE, documenting reporting tendencies is essential for making informed public health decisions.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study using both secondary and primary data was conducted at the 53 PoE active during the COVID-19 pandemic. Secondary data was obtained from the electronic Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response (eIDSR) system, and monthly aggregated data was used to determine the PoE that were consistently reporting from September 2021 to February 2022. All PoE were thereafter subjected to an online questionnaire to assess some of the factors that facilitated high performance of PoE that constantly reported.</p>','<p>Fourteen PoE had consistently submitted their reports in the e-IDSR system over the six months. Of the 14, 8 were high volume PoE and 3 were medium volume. One PoE had regularly reported zero for the six months. Twenty-five PoE had consistently submitted their reports for five months than the six months expected output that was considered. Of the 53 PoE targeted for the online tool, 16 responded, and 9 were among the 14 that constantly reported. Out of the 9, only 5 were high volume PoE, 7 reported that they receive feedback on their performance, 8 were able to submit their report directly in the e-IDSR system, and 7 had internet connection accessible from the PoE.</p>','<p>Reporting is important for surveillance, and informs timely decision-making in the prevention, detection, and response to Public Health Emergencies. The support received by PoE staff in terms of mentorship, supervision, equipment, and logistics remains a key factor that influences reporting.</p>','<p>Disease surveillance, Point of Entry, reporting, e-IDSR</p>','2','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Period of study not specified. Background incomplete, objectives of the study not stated. Methods was equally incomplete; lacks some definitions \"high volume, medium volume,etc...\" and methods of analysis not defined. Conclusion was not based on the results.</p>','2023-08-14 10:13:00','2023-06-02 17:16:46',NULL,99),(113,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','ms','Martha','Akulume','female','uganda','makulume@musph.ac.ug','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'21/01/2020','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Angela Kisakye; Makerere University School of Public Health, akisakye@musph.ac.ug','<p>Will the readiness of health facilities to provide services affect Result Based Financing in Uganda? Perspectives of health workers in two districts.</p>','<p>Many health facilities in Uganda lack the components required to provide services. In the financial year 2018/2019, the ministry of health institutionalized results-based financing (RBF) in the health sector. This study assessed health workers’ perceptions on how health facility readiness will affect the national RBF programme.</p>','<p>A mixed methods study was carried out in two districts of Uganda from April to May, 2019. All the healthcare facilities that had been assessed for the RBF programme in Pallisa district and Mukono districts were included in the study. Data on health facility readiness were extracted from the ministry of health results-based financing readiness assessment tools. Additionally, 16 key informants were conducted with health workers from the two districts. Quantitative data were analysed descriptively in STATA version 14 while qualitative data were analysed using the directed context analysis.</p>','<p>All the facilities that were assessed in the two districts were ready to provide services (mean score = 81.04%, S.D = 7.21%). The key informants unanimously agreed that many health facilities are not ready in terms of health financing and that if nothing is done about this, the facilities will not utilize the RBF funds appropriately. The lack of resources and inability of health facilities to intervene in some areas were noted to be the major constraints to health facility readiness. The key informants noted a number of opportunities that could be exploited to boost health facility readiness. These included; existing community structures, interns, volunteers and community health workers.</p>','<p>All the health facilities assessed in this study were ready to provide services. Generally, the facilities performed fairly in terms of health financing and this was likely to negatively affect the national RBF programme.</p>','<p>Willingness to pay , Result based financing, Uaganda</p>','0','0','0','0','0','0',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The title is too long, no study period indicated. I suggest the author should revise the title</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-08-15 10:13:00','2023-06-02 19:09:09',NULL,99),(114,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','ms','Martha','Akulume','female','uganda','mathurakulume@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'21/01/2020','advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Angela Kisakye,  Makerere University School of Public Health; Email akisakye@musph.ac.ug \r\nSusan Babirye, Makerere University School of Public Health; Email babiryes@musph.ac.ug','<p>Quality HIV Counselling services are a major driver for uptake of HIV testing services among tea plantation workers in Tamteco-Toro kahuna tea estate, Uganda.</p>','<p>HIV Testing and Counselling (HCT) is low in heavily affected communities in sub-Saharan Africa. HIV testing options tailored to the preferences of high-risk populations may provide cost-effective means for increasing rates of testing among high-risk populations. We assessed the preferences for HCT services among tea plantation workers in Tamteco-Toro Kahuna Tea estate, Kabarole district.</p>','<p>We conducted a discrete choice experiment among 348 tea plantation workers in Tamteco-Toro Kahuna tea estate in order to quantify their HCT preferences. The HIV testing options were described by a number of key characteristics including; testing venue, type of sample, type of counselling, who administers the test and when the test is done. The respondents were then presented with a series of choice tasks in which they chose their preferred options. We analysed the data from the discrete choice experiment using STATA version 14.</p>','<p>Generally, the HCT aspect that was valued most by tea plantation workers was counselling (n=191, 51.1%). Majority (n= 153, 40.1%) of the tea plantation workers preferred to obtain HCT services from government facilities and majority (n=339, 89.5%) preferred the samples to be collected through finger prick. The discrete choice experiment showed that samples taken from the arm (OR=1.22, P-Value=0.017) and any counselling (pre-test counselling OR=1.87, P-Value=0.000; post-test counselling OR=1.42, P-Value=0.000 and both pre-test and post-test counselling OR=1.86, P-value=0.000) increased the odds of a participant selecting a testing option, with the greatest for variables relation to type of counselling.</p>','<p>Tea plantation workers preferred HCT options that comprised of any form of counselling. Therefore, in order to increase uptake of HCT services, quality counselling should be provided to tea plantation workers. This implies that the district health office should organize continuous medical educations with health work to improve their counselling skills.</p>','<p>HIV Testing Counseling, preferences, tea plantation workers, discrete choice experiment</p>','3','4','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>This is a good work but the title of the study suggested somehow the conclusion of the work before the author did the work. Author should work on the title.</p><p>In conclusion line 3, author should correct the word &nbsp;\"health work\" to \"health workers\".</p>','2023-08-16 10:13:00','2023-06-02 18:57:52',NULL,99),(116,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','ms','Deborah','Aujo','female','uganda','deborah.aujo@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/02/2023','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Josephine Tumuhamye, Makerere University School of `Public Health; Email ntumuhamye@ranlab.org \r\nFreddie Ssengooba, Makerere University School of `Public Health;  Email sengooba@musph.ac.ug \r\nSuzanne N. Kiwanuka, Makerere University School of `Public Health;  Email skiwanuka@musph.ac.ug','<p>A Discrete Choice Experiment To Predict Factors Associated with Enrollment to a National Health Insurance Scheme in Kampala District, Uganda.</p>','<p>Several studies in Africa have identified socioeconomic and scheme-level factors that affect low enrollment in National Health Insurance Schemes (NHIS). Despite having significant healthcare needs, Uganda is the only East African country without an operational NHIS. Until March 2020, discussions were ongoing about the proposed NHIS, particularly its expected enrollment. We assess the importance of different design attributes of an NHIS in Kampala, Uganda, in order to understand the associated trade-offs.</p>','<p>Between January and March 2021, we conducted a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) among 433 participants. Prior to the DCE, a situational assessment using 2 Focus Group Discussions (FGD) was conducted to guide on attributes and the respective levels to include in this DCE. Scheme specific attributes included premium cost per person per month, payment modalities, unit of enrollment, and health benefit packages. The study included participants under formal employment. A conditional logistic regression model was used to analyze the relative importance of treatment attributes, and the trade-offs people were willing to make between attributes.</p>','<p>Sixty-nine percent (69.1%, n = 299) of respondents were willing to take up a NHIS with males more likely (52.5%, p = 0.02) than females. Of the scheme level factors, respondents were more likely to take up a NHIS with comprehensive health package OR = 4.5 compared to those who prefer a basic health package (95% CI: 3.52 – 5. 82, p = 0.00). The odds of enrollment to NHIS among respondents who prefer annual contribution are 1.79 times those who prefer monthly premium contribution (95% CI: 1.51 – 2.13, p = 0.00). In addition, the relative importance of providing a NHIS with comprehensive health service benefits was 0.5 (difference between the highest marginal effect attained and the lowest marginal effect).</p>','<p>Scheme level factors have an effect on enrollment to a NHIS and hence the need to incorporate the consumer preferences when designing and implementing NHIS.</p>','<p>National Health Insurance, Discrete Choice experiment, Enrollment</p>','2','3','3','2','2','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<ol><li>Please strengthen the rationale for undertaking this study</li><li>Remove the word \'abstract\' from the headers</li><li>Consider providing both absolute numbers and their percentages or proportions, rates and ratios in your results section</li><li>What public health implications do the Scheme level factors have on enrollment to the NHIS. Please elaborate on what it means for Uganda.</li></ol>','2023-08-17 10:13:00','2023-05-19 11:36:26',NULL,106),(117,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','ms','Veronica','Kembabazi','female','uganda','kdalene3@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Andrew K. Tusubira. Makerere University School of Public Health, andrewtusu@gmail.com','<p>Assessing compliance to Tuberculosis/HIV standards of care through clinical audits at referral hospitals in Uganda</p>','<p>Continuous monitoring of Tuberculosis (TB)/HIV standards of care at facilities enhances the quality of TB/HIV care. Uganda has, for over a decade, implemented TB/HIV integrated care at ART clinics; however, little is known about the performance of these facilities regarding TB/HIV care. We assessed compliance to standards of integrated TB/HIV care at referral hospitals in Uganda.</p>','<p>We conducted clinical audits, between July and August 2020, at 15 referral hospitals in Uganda. We assessed files of TB/HIV co-infected patients who were diagnosed between January and December 2019. Lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) principles were used to guide the sampling and auditing of files as well as determine the compliance level. Each file was audited against the 18 criteria for integrated TB/HIV care. A hospital was compliant when it met the 80% target based on the LQAS decision rules. We estimated rates of compliance to standards across hospitals.</p>','<p>A total of 639 files of TB/HIV co-infected patients were assessed. Two hundred forty-seven (39%) files were for females, 248(39%) for males, and 144(22%) for adolescents and children. Only four of 591 files met all the standard criteria. Overall, none of the hospitals met the 80% LQAS compliance target with the highest having 40% and the lowest 0%. The compliance rates to the TB/HIV standards of care were lower among children (55%) compared to men (60%) and women (61%). Across hospitals, the compliance rate was highest for “patient weight measurement at every visit”(94.3%) and “Correct dosage of septrin prophylaxis”(93.1%) but, was lowest for “Monitoring for side effects”(30.2%) and “sputum monitoring”(40.7%).</p>','<p>Compliance to TB/HIV standards of care was low. Strategies to improve quality of TB/HIV care should target pharmacovigilance and sputum monitoring, particularly among adolescents and children. The LQAS method proved feasible and can be used to assess TB/HIV care at lower-level health facilities, which are likely to be worse.</p>','<p>TB/HIV, compliance, standards, Uganda</p>','4','3','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<ol><li>This data is rather old (2020)</li><li>Were these all the referral hospitals in Uganda, and how did you select the 15?</li><li>Which statistical methods did you use?</li><li>Do you have results to support your claim on pharmacovigilance and sputum monitoring?</li></ol>','2023-08-18 10:13:00','2023-05-19 14:09:15',NULL,106),(118,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','mr','Nicholas','Muhumuza','male','uganda','Nicholasmuhumuza00@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'21/03/2023','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Suzanne  Kiwanuka; School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences Makerere University; Email; skiwanuka@musph.ac.ug\r\nEric Sseguja;  School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences Makerere University; Email; essegujja@musph.ac.ug\r\nMathias Buteraba. Makerere University School of Public Health; Email. btrbmathias42@yahoo.com\r\nEdward Mayanja. Uganda Institute of allied health and management science –Mulago; Email. mayanjaedward7@gmail.com','<p>Performance of community health workers and associated factors in responding to disease outbreaks in Masaka district</p>','<p>CHWs also referred to as Village Health teams (VHTs) are community volunteers selected from within their communities to provide health information, primary healthcare support and appropriate linkages to health services. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are considered an integral part of the health system in achieving universal health coverage for all individuals at all times. Several organizations have recognized (CHW) for performing a significant role in extending basic primary health care services to communities with limited access to healthcare services at the health facility. We assessed CHWs’ performance and the associated factors in responding to disease outbreaks in Masaka district.</p>','<p>The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study, involving only quantitative data collection methods. A total of 427 CHWs were selected to participate in this study using stratified random sampling. Logistic regression was done to identify facilitators and barriers associated with the performance of CHWs in responding to disease outbreaks.</p>','<p>Most 320(74.9%) of CHWs were categorized as high performers in responding to disease outbreaks. Facilitators associated with CHWs performance included; having been provided with case reporting forms AOR= 5.73 (95% CI; 2.01-16.39 p&lt;0.05), having received monetary incentives AOR=2.21 (95% CI; 1.12-4.37 p&lt;0.05), having been appreciated/recognized AOR=2.85 (95% CI; 1.36-5.97 p&lt;0.05), having attended more training AOR=4.25 (95% CI; 2.0-9.04 p&lt;0.05), having been recognized by a health worker at a health facility when a case was reported AOR= 4.10 (95% CI; 1.85-9.09 p&lt;0.05). Barriers associated with CHWs performance was financial barrier AOR=2.29 (95% CI; 1.01-5.19 p&lt;0.05).</p>','<p>The level of performance of CHWs in responding to disease outbreaks was relatively high. Therefore, it is viable for the Ministry of Health to continue providing monetary and non-monetary incentives to CHWs to help them respond to disease outbreaks at the community level</p>','<p>Community Health Workers, performance, Uganda</p>','4','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<ol><li>\'The study was a descriptive cross-sectional study replaced\' with \'we conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study\'</li><li>In your methods, it is not clear if this was a primary data collection or an analysis of secondary data, and if secondary data analysis, what were your data sources?</li><li>Please include your time/place/person analysis in your results</li></ol>','2023-08-19 10:13:00','2023-05-19 11:54:21',NULL,106),(120,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','mr','Fred','Kamugisha','male','uganda','fredkam4@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'21/01/2020','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Henry Komakech. Makerere University School of Public Health;  Email:  hkomakech@musph.ac.ug \r\nJustine Bukenya. Makerere University School of Public Health; Email:  jbukenya@musph.ac.ug\r\nAngela Kisakye. Makerere University School of Public Health; Email:   akisakye@musph.ac.ug','<p>Food Security among South Sudanese Refugee Households in a Protracted Situation in Rhino Camp Settlement, Arua District, West Nile, Uganda: A Concurrent Mixed-Methods Study</p>','<p>Food security is a big challenge in protracted refugee situations. We assessed food security and associated factors, and the food insecurity coping strategies among refugee households in a protracted situation in the Rhino camp settlement.</p>','<p>We conducted a concurrent mixed methods study design to collect data. We randomly selected and interviewed 432 household heads. We conducted four key informant interviews with humanitarian workers who were responding to food security. We used STATA14 to analyse quantitative data and ATLAS ti.8 software to analyze qualitative data.</p>','<p>The majority (82.4%) of the refugee households in protracted crisis were food insecure. Over half (50.7%) were severely food insecure. The significant factors associated with food security were; geographical location [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 3.48; 95% CI (1.23–9.17)], age of household heads [AOR 3.06 CI (1.11–8.49)], education level of household heads [AOR 2.68, 95%CI (1.31–5.47)], monthly incomes [AOR 2.14; 95% CI (1.14–4.03)], tribe [AOR 0.33; 95%CI (0.15–0.75)], and emergency of households that were not on initial humanitarian aid plan. Major food insecurity coping strategies included; reducing the quantity of food cooked (54.9%), reducing the number of meals per day (28%), and selling domestic assets to buy food (21.7%).</p>','<p>The majority of refugee households in the protracted crisis in the Rhino camp were food insecure. There is a need to; improve education status of refugees, support refugees with modern farming skills and business knowledge, access to financial capital, and recognize the emerging households that are not on the initial humanitarian aid plan.</p>','<p>Food security, refugee settlements, Uganda</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<ol><li>Elaborate on which mixed methods and how they were used</li><li>Consider providing both absolute numbers and their percentages or proportions, rates, and ratios in your results section</li><li>more detail on the interview tool is needed</li></ol>','2023-08-20 10:13:00','2023-05-19 14:16:04',NULL,106),(121,'Destaw Assefa','First Author','assefa.destaw46@gmail.com','mr','Destaw','Assefa','male','ethiopia','assefa.desta46@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health, Ethiopia</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Dereje Oljira  / Mettu University  / Dodbau3687@gmail.com \r\nMohamedjud Hasen  / Mettu University/ judhassen423@gmail.com \r\nKefale Boka  / Mettu University/  bokakefale@gmail.com\r\nShuma Gosha / Mettu University/  shumagosha33@gmail.com \r\nHabtamu Setegn  / Mettu University/  habtamuhi3@gmail.com\r\nNatnael Animut Tilahun / Gambela Regional Health Bureau / atnatnael@gmail.com\r\nMamo Dereje Alemu / Ministry of Health, Ethiopiamamodereje355@gmail.com','<p>Routine Immunization Data Quality and Associated Factors in Health Facilities Providing Routine Immunization Service in resource-limited settings</p>','<p>At all levels of healthcare, accurate and timely immunization data are essential for informing decisions and enhancing program effectiveness. The capacity to achieve program goals and achieve meaningful vaccination coverage may be hampered by poor data quality. However, there is not enough concrete information to support the measures that should be made in this situation. This study\'s primary goal was to evaluate the level of routine immunization data quality and associated factors among health facilities in the Angwaa Zone, Gambella area, southwest Ethiopia.</p>','<p>The study was carried out in Gambella Region, Angwaa zone in all health facilities from October 2020 – November 25, 2020. Facility-based cross-sectional study designs consisting of quantitative and qualitative were employed. A total of 147 respondents from 39 health facilities participated and nine key informants were interviewed to gather qualitative data. Descriptive statistics and bivariate and multivariate analysis were done for quantitative data. Qualitative data was collected and field notes were taken, and then summarized into the key thematic analysis.</p>','<p>A total of 147 respondents have participated with a response rate of 97%. The overall routine immunization data quality was 78.8%. Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness dimensions were 83.8 %, 100%, and 53% respectively. Health workers who participated in EPI data aggregation [AOR=5.6 CI (1.18, 26.6)], conducting RI data accuracy test [AOR= 3.47 CI (1.24, 9.66), received regular feedback [(AOR=5.67, 95% CI (1.9, 16.7)] and got management support [AOR= 3.43 CI (1.01, 11.56)] were more likely to report quality data when compared to those counterparts.</p>','<p>Overall data quality was below 90% acceptable level of data tolerance. Over and under-reporting of all indicators were observed in most facilities. Strengthening continuous data quality checks, management support and regular feedback are necessary measures to scale up immunization data quality.</p>','<p>Data quality, EPI, Timely report, data accuracy</p>','5','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Title should reflect the study area and time and not be general (resource limited settings)</p><p>Methods: quantitative and qualitative......... This sentence is not complete</p><p>Results: There is no information available to verify the response rate. Also \" compared to those counterparts.\" is not clear.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-08-21 10:13:00','2023-05-19 15:39:06',NULL,67),(122,'Silas O. Awuor','N/A','silasawuor@gmail.com','mr','Silas O.','Awuor.','male','kenya','silasawuor@gmail.com','<p>Jaramogi Ongiga Odinga Teaching and Refferal hospital</p>','other',NULL,NULL,'NA','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','E.O. Omori\r\nKisii university','<p>The use of clinical, laboratory, and radiologic data in the assessment of pediatric extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases in Kisumu County, Kenya</p>','<p>Extrapulmonary tuberculosis is observed more frequently in children than adults because the risk of lymphohematogen spread is high, especially in young children. Tuberculosis may attack any organ in the body, including the lymph nodes and the central nervous system. In children, it is difficult to diagnose tuberculosis since most signs and symptoms are not easily detected in young children. Nevertheless, it has been documented to be the most crucial cause of mortality in the childhood age group. It has also been found to be non-specific, with low sensitivity to diagnostic tests amongst pediatric patients. This i partly because of the ability of tuberculosis to mimic many other disease manifestations. This study evaluated the clinical, laboratory, and radiologic observations and treatment outcomes in pediatric patients who were followed up in the TB clinic.</p>','<p>Eighty patients aged 0–216 months that were followed up with a diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis from June 2021 to June 2022 in the TB clinic at JOOTRH where patient data were collected and archived. The patients were those who gave consent and attended the TB clinic.</p>','<p>Eighty patients aged 0–216 months that Eighty patients, 50 (62.5%) were females, in which 29 (36.3%) patients were aged 0–48 months, 20 (25%) were aged 60–108 months, and 31 (38.8%) patients were aged 120–216 Months. Out of 80, 50 (62.5%) patients were diagnosed with extrapulmonary tuberculosis, while 30 (37.5%) had pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis was extrathoracic lymphadenopathy with 26 (32.5%) patients, followed by musculoskeletal system tuberculosis 14 (17.5%), gastrointestinal system tuberculosis 10 (12.5%), miliary tuberculosis, and intrathoracic lymphadenopathy both at 8 (10%), renal tuberculosis 6 (7.5%), central nervous system tuberculosis 5 (6.3%) and lastly pleural tuberculosis 3(3.8%). The median treatment period was 12 (range, 6–24) months.</p>','<p>Clinical, laboratory, and radiologic data should be evaluated together when diagnosing extrapulmonary tuberculosis in children. Interferon-gamma release tests alone are not superior to the tuberculin skin test but should be used in combination during the diagnosis.</p>','<p>Child, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, evaluation</p>','4','2','2','2','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Study methodology not clearly stated e.g the total number of cases seen within the study period was not mentioned, only the cases that were seen and consented for the study was mentioned.</p><p>Use of 0 - 216months, after 59months - years ideally used.</p><p>Study findings and objectives not well aligned</p><p>Conclusion not related to study findings</p>','2023-08-22 10:13:00','2023-05-26 00:01:13',NULL,13),(123,'Silas Onyango Awuor','Medical Microbiologist','silasawuor@gmail.com','mr','Silas O','Awuor','male','kenya','silasawuor@gmail.com','<p>Jaramogi Ongiga Odinga Teaching and Refferal hospital</p>','other',NULL,NULL,'NA','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','N/A','<p>Monitoring the battlefield: Antimicrobial resistance, antibiofilm patterns and virulence factors of Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from hospital system</p>','<p>Hospital-acquired contagions are on the increase and are a substantial cause of clinical and financial burden for healthcare systems. While contagion control plays a major role in curtailing the spread of outbreak organisms, it is not always effective. One organism of particular concern is Acinetobacter baumannii, due to both its persistence in the hospital setting and its ability to acquire antibiotic resistance. A. baumannii has appeared as a nosocomial pathogen that displays high levels of resistance to antibiotics, and remains resilient against traditional cleaning measures with resistance to Colistin increasingly reported. Given the costs associated and magnitude with hospital acquired infections, and the rise in multidrug-resistant organisms, it is worth re-evaluating our current approaches and observing for substitutes or aides-de-camp to traditional antibiotics therapies. The aim of this study was to determine antimicrobial resistance, antibiofilm patterns and virulence factors of Acinetobacter baumannii isolates from the hospital system.</p>','<p>An examining study was carried out at the Microbiology Laboratory of JOOTRH, Kisumu county-Kenya on the stock isolates from the intensive care unit (ICU) swabs which shows Multidrug resistance.</p>','<p>Among the five drugs used (Amikacin, Gentamicin, Meropenem, Tigecycline and Tazobactam) it was revealed that all the isolates show resistance to all the drugs. It was revealed that 3 isolates show resistance at difference antimicrobial classes in isolate 05/JOOTRH/22 and 17/JOOTRH/22 were able to produce all type of the virulence enzymes while isolate 11/JOOTRH/22 was able to produce all except protease enzyme.</p>','<p>The isolates showed that the biofilm formation inhibitory effects of the various concentrations (0.5, 0.25, 0.125, 0.0625 and 0.03125 mg ml−1) were significantly lower than that of the positive control, an indication that biofilm formation was inhibited at these concentrations</p>','<p>Antimicrobial, resistance, susceptibility, bacteria, virulence, antibiofilm.</p>','2','1','2','2','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2023-08-23 10:13:00','2023-06-07 17:31:22',NULL,190),(124,'Silas O. Awuor','Medical Microbiologist','silasawuor@gmail.com','mr','Silas O.','Awuor','male','kenya','silasawuor@gmail.com','<p>Jaramogi Ongiga Odinga Teaching and Refferal</p>','other',NULL,NULL,'NA','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','N/A','<p>Malaria framework and socioeconomic predictors among under-five children: study of three referral hospital in Kisumu East sub county Kisumu county, Kenya.</p>','<p>African region accounts for 95% of all malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths with under-five children accounting for 80% of all deaths in the region. This study was to assess the socioeconomic determinants of malaria prevalence and provide evidence on the socioeconomic profile of malaria infection among under-five children in three referral hospital within Kisumu East sub county.</p>','<p>The study used data from the 2021 to 2022 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS). The survey used a two-stage stratified-cluster sampling design based on the sampling frame of the population and housing census of countries included. Statistical analyses relied on Pearson’s χ2, using the CHAID decision-tree algorithm and logistic regression implemented in R V.4.6.</p>','<p>Of 3540 children considered, 24.2% (95% confidence interval CI 23.4–25.05%) had malaria infection. The prevalence of malaria infection seems to increase with age. This variable is statistically associated with the prevalence of malaria infection among under-five children, under-five child’s age, maternal education, sex of household head, household wealth index, place of residence, and wards where mother–child pair lives. Children whose mothers have secondary education have about 56% lower risk (odds ratio=0.44; 95% CI 0.40–0.48) of malaria infection and 73% lower (odds ratio=0.37; 95% CI 0.32–0.43) among children living in the richest households, compared to children living in the poorest households.</p>','<p>Findings of this study provide unique insights on how socioeconomic and demographic variables; especially maternal education level significantly predicts under-five malaria prevalence across the sub county. Therefore, ensuring that malaria interventions are underpinned by a multisector approach that comprehensively tackles the interplay of maternal education and</p>','<p>Malaria, socioeconomic predictors, under five children</p>','4','3','3','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-08-24 10:13:00','2023-05-26 10:34:39',NULL,13),(125,'Fentahun Agegnehu Worku','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory training programm','fentishmw@gmail.com','mr','Fentahun','Worku','male','ethiopia','fentishmw@gmail.com','<p>St. Paul\'s Hospital Millennium Medical College</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','Aman/Yusuf/St. Paul\'s Hospital Millennium Medical College/amanyesuf@gmail.com','<p>Distribution of Anopheles stephensi and malaria prevention practice among travelers in high Human population movement areas of Ethio-Djibouti border: mixed research design, 2022</p>','<p>Malaria is the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Ethiopia despite its being targeted for elimination. Population movement across international borders increases the risk of exposure to new vectors and is an obstacle for malaria elimination. We aimed to understand epidemiology and entomology of Anopheles mosquito; assess malaria prevention practice and identify associated factors among travelers in Ethio-Djibouti border</p>','<p>A mixed research design involving focused group discussions (FGD), interviews and key informant interviews was conducted among travelers in Ethio-Djibouti border from July 10-30, 2022. The quantitative data were collected from 422 randomly selected participants while qualitative data from four FGDs and eight key informants. Additionally, 342 larvae’s were collected from the discarded tires, water reservoirs and irrigational canals for entomological investigation. The quantitative data were entered in to Epi-data 3.1 and analyzed with SPSS 25.0. The binary logistic regression model was applied to identify factors associated with malaria prevention practice and the strength of association was measured with AOR at p-value &lt;0.05. The qualitative data were analyzed manually and thematically using the content analysis theory.</p>','<p>From 422 participants asked for interview, 400 were willing to participate, response rate 94.7%. Only 29.5% of travelers practiced malaria prevention measures. Of 342 of larvae/pupae collected, 43.2% were An.stephensi, 35.9% were An.gambiae and 19% were Aedes aegypti. Prior travel history [AOR=9.1; 95% CI=5.6-34.9], Good attitude [AOR=2.5; 95% CI=1.5-3.8], Education [college and above] [AOR=3.8; 95% CI=2.8-7.4] and Good knowledge [AOR=1.8; 95% CI=1.2-3.6] were significantly associated with malaria prevention practice</p>','<p>An.stephensi is widely distributing vector in Ethio-Djibouti border and less than one-third of travelers practiced the malaria prevention measures. Prior travel history, educational level, knowledge and attitude were significantly associated with the malaria prevention practice. Our findings demonstrate the need for a strict implementation of malaria vector control programs especially newly emerging vectors in Ethio-Djibouti border.</p>','<p>Malaria prevention practices, travelers, distribution of Anopheles stephensi, Ethio-Djibouti border</p>','4','4','4','4','5','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>METHODS: Second sentence is incomplete. Also check spelling for \"larvae\'s\"</p><p>Results: 400 out of 422 but it was stated in Methods that data were collected ted from 422&nbsp;</p>','2023-08-25 10:13:00','2023-05-21 15:33:48',NULL,67),(126,'Joshua Kayiwa','Information Analyst','joshua.kayiwa@uniph.go.ug','mr','Joshua','Kayiwa','male','uganda','joshua.kayiwa@uniph.go.ug','<p>Ministry of Health, Public Health Emergency Operations Centre</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'NA','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Jaco Homsy	University of California	jaco251099@vtx.ch \r\nFelix Ocom	Ministry of Health	felixocom@gmail.com\r\nMilton M. Wetaka	Ministry of Health	mmwetaka2@gmail.com\r\nSimon Kyazze	Ministry of Health	kyazzesm@gmail.com\r\nWilbrod Mwanje	Ministry of Health	wilbrodmwanje@gmail.com\r\nAnita Kisakye	Ministry of Health	anitakisakye4@gmail.com\r\nDorothy Nabunya	Ministry of Health	dorothynby@gmail.com\r\nMargaret Nyirabakunzi	Ministry of Health	bakunzi.maggie@gmail.com\r\nDativa Maria Aliddeki	Ministry of Health	mariedativah@gmail.com\r\nRobert Downing	Ministry of Health	downingrg@gmail.com\r\nIssa Makumbi	Ministry of Health	issamakumbi@gmail.com','<p>Establishing a Public Health Emergency Operations Center in an Outbreak-Prone Country: Lessons Learned in Uganda, January 2014 to December 2021</p>','<p>Uganda is highly vulnerable to public health emergencies (PHEs) due to its geographic location next to the Congo Basin epidemic hot spot, placement within multiple epidemic belts, high population growth rates, and refugee influx.</p>','<p>In view of this, Uganda’s Ministry of Health established the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) in September 2013, as a central coordination unit for all PHEs in the country. Uganda followed the World Health Organization’s framework to establish the PHEOC, including establishing a steering committee, acquiring legal authority, developing emergency response plans, and developing a concept of operations. The same framework governs the PHEOC’s daily activities.</p>','<p>Between January 2014 and December 2021, Uganda’s PHEOC coordinated response to 271 PHEs, hosted 207 emergency coordination meetings, trained all core staff in public health emergency management principles, participated in 21 simulation exercises, coordinated Uganda’s Global Health Security Agenda activities, established 6 subnational PHEOCs, and strengthened the capacity of 7 countries in public health emergency management.</p>','<p>Lessons learned: PHEOCs are key in PHE coordination and thus mitigate the associated adverse impacts; although the functions of a PHEOC may be legalized by the existence of a National Institute of Public Health, their establishment may precede formally securing the legal framework; staff may learn public health emergency management principles on the job; involvement of leaders and health partners is crucial to the success of a public health emergency management program; subnational PHEOCs are resourceful in mounting regional responses to PHEs; and service on the PHE Strategic Committee may be voluntary.</p>','<p>Public Health Emergency Operations Center, Uganda, Public Health Emergencies, Infectious Diseases Outbreaks, Epidemic Preparedness and Response</p>','3','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-08-26 10:13:00','2023-05-19 12:00:52',NULL,106),(127,'MUTABAZI Vincent','Lead Epidemiologist','vmutabazi@afenet.net','dr','MUTABAZI','Vincent','male','rwanda','vmutabazi@afenet.net','<p>AFENET-Rwanda</p>','alumni',NULL,'1/1/2013','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','NIYOYITA Jean Claude, AFENET-Rwanda- jniyoyita@afenet.net\r\nNSHIMIYIMANA Emmanuel, AFENET-Rwanda- enshimiyimana@afenet.net\r\nRWUNGANIRA Samuel, AFENET-Rwanda- srwunganira@afenet.net\r\nSINAYOBYE Jean d Amour, AFENET-Rwanda- jsinayobye@afenet.net','<p>Building subnational epidemiological capacity through District Rapid Response Teams: A COVID-19 Experience from Rwanda</p>','<p>The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 presents a major public health challenge globally. Rwanda reported the first COVID-19 case on March 14, 2020 which was followed by a nationwide lockdown on March 20, 2020. To date Rwanda has registered more than 130,000 confirmed cases with 1,467 deaths. The majority of COVID-19 cases occurred in the capital city of Kigali and several border towns before community transmission. The COVID-19 pandemic presented several unique challenges including the lack of critical epidemiological capacity in rural sub national levels hindering the ability for effective response to the pandemic outside Kigali City</p>','<p>The Rwanda National Response and Preparedness Plan developed by the Ministry of Health implemented various strategies that included decentralizing laboratory services strengthening epidemiological capacity in each of Rwanda’s 30 districts through frontline training of Rapid Response Teams at district hospital levels who comprise of a clinician, data manager, Integrated Diseases Surveillance and Response officer, head of laboratory and environmental health officer.</p>','<p>As of December 2022, 205 frontline trainees have completed an on-the-job three week basic training in field epidemiology covering 25 of Rwanda’s 30 districts (83%). A majority of trainees (96%) are human Health while (4%) are from environmental or animal health Personnel. Frontline trainees have also been able to submit six abstract to international conferences. Rwanda introduced the second tier of FETP program to cover an initial cohort of 15 Intermediate trainees form subnational levels.</p>','<p>Rwanda has significantly improved its subnational capacity for field epidemiology in comparison to the pre-COVID-19 years.</p>','<p>Rwanda, COVID-19, epidemiology, Subnational</p>','3','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Title</p><p>I suggest revising the title to say &nbsp;\'Building subnational epidemiological capacity through FETP Frontline tier: A COVID-19 Experience from Rwanda</p><p>Background</p><p>In the background, the author should have highlighted that the objective of the review/study was to describe the experience of Rwanda in building epi capacity during COVID-19.</p><p>Results</p><p>In the methods, the author indicates categories (clinician, data manager, etc) of healthcare workers &nbsp;trained but doesn\'t provide a clear indication on how many of this categories completed the training</p><p>Conclusion</p><p>The author compares improved capacity with pre-COVID-19 years but didn\'t provide a baseline in the background. There was no basis for the comparison.</p><p>The author still had +/- 40 words to use and should have used those words to beef up the methods</p>','2023-08-27 10:13:00','2023-05-24 07:23:52',NULL,63),(128,'Aricha  Stephen','FELTP resident','arichasteve@gmail.com','mr','Stephen','Aricha','male','kenya','arichasteve@gmail.com','<p>Division of Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Ministry of Health Kenya Division of National Malaria Program, Ministry of Health Kenya</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','communication-and-technological-innovations-for-public-health','Maurice Owiny, Division of Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Ministry of Health Kenya, mowiny@feltp.or.ke\r\nFredrick Odhiambo, Division of Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Ministry of Health Kenya, fodhiambo@feltp.or.ke\r\nJudy Mangeni, Moi University, School of Public Health, Kenya, nakholi2001@yahoo.com\r\nElvis Oyugi, Division of National Malaria Program, Ministry of Health Kenya, eloyugi@gmail.com','<p>Coverage and Factors associated with Utilization of Pyrethroid-Piperonyl Butoxide treated nets in Malaria Endemic Region, Western Kenya</p>','<p>Increased resistance to pyrethroid based Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) informed WHO recommendation to deploy Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) based LLINs. Kenya adopted use of PBO nets in endemic areas, though coverage is not known. We determined coverage and factors associated with utilization of PBO nets in a malaria endemic county, Western Kenya.</p>','<p>We conducted cross-sectional study with multi-stage sampling in Matayos Sub-County, Busia County. Data were collected using questionnaire from June-July 2022. Data was analyzed by Stata version 16. Universal coverage was defined as ownership of one PBO net for two household members. Proper utilization was defined as sleeping under a mosquito net the previous night, net usage on all days of the week, hanging the net adequately. Data was collected on net ownership, access, utilization. Proper utilization of nets was the dependent variable. We calculated measures of central tendency and dispersion for continuous variables and proportions for categorical variables. Chi-square was used to test for association between dependent and independent variables. Variables with a p-value&lt; 0.05 were considered statistically significant.</p>','<p>A total of 402 participants were interviewed; mean age was 41.2 years (±16.7 years), 268 (66.7%) resided in rural areas, 313 (77.9%) were female, 287 (71.4%) were married, 181 (45%) had formal education and 348 (86.6%) had informal occupations. Among all respondents, 347 (86.3%) had nets, 92.8% (322/347) were PBO and 261 (64.9%) households attained universal coverage. The odds of a household utilizing a PBO net if the household head had informal occupation was 71% less than households whose head had formal occupations (aOR=0.29, 95% CI=0.11-0.78). The odds of households that had not attained universal coverage utilizing a PBO net was 99.9% less than households that had attained universal coverage (aOR=0.01, 95% CI=0.01-0.03).</p>','<p>Universal coverage of PBO nets was below the national target. Informal occupation and universal coverage were found to be associated with the utilization.</p>','<p>Insecticidal, Piperonyl Butoxide, universal coverage, malaria</p>','3','4','3','3','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-08-28 10:13:00','2023-05-31 13:56:56',NULL,21),(129,'John Njuguna','Reviewer Journal of Intervention Epidemiology and Public Health','jowanju2002@gmail.com','mr','John','Njuguna','male','kenya','jowanju2002@gmail.com','<p>County Government of Nyeri</p>','other','Reviewer Journal of Intervention Epidemiology and Public Health',NULL,'NA','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','none','<p>The effect of a pilot universal health coverage program on hospitalworkload: A comparative study of Embu and Nyeri Counties in Kenya</p>','<p>Universal health coverage (UHC) aims to provide individuals with the healthcare they need without predisposing them to catastrophic health expenditures. The Kenyan government piloted UHC in four select counties in 2019. Nyeri County was one of the selected counties. Area residents accessed health services from government-owned health facilities at no cost. This study assessed the effect of this pilot on the workload of major health facilities in Nyeri.</p>','<p>The monthly workload of six health facilities in Nyeri was compared with that of similar facilities in the non-participating county of Embu. Workload was downloaded from the Kenya health information system for aggregate reporting. Monthly data on workload for each hospital was extracted from the Services Workload reporting tool .Monthly means for each indicator over the two periods was calculated and the proportion of change calculated. The difference-in-differences method was used to calculate monthly change among each indicator in the intervention health facility. The facilities analyzed were two level 5 hospitals, 6 level 4 hospitals and 6 level 3 health facilities</p>','<p>Difference-in- differences analysis among level 5 hospitals showed that Nyeri County recorded an increase in eight indicators. Out of these, four indicators recorded significant increase. Three indicators recorded non-significant decline. In terms of absolute numbers, outpatient attendance for the above 5 years cohort had the highest increase. Difference-in-differences analysis showed that outpatient attendance for the over 5 years cohort increased significantly among level 4 hospitals in Nyeri County while that of the under 5 years cohort also increased though insignificantly. The reverse was observed for level-3 facilities. Outpatient attendance for under 5 increased significantly while that of over 5 increased though insignificantly</p>','<p>The workload of health facilities implementing the pilot UHC program increased compared to similar health facilities not implementing the pilot UHC program. This means that the pilot UHC program may have led to increased utilization of health services. It is advised that the UHC program be rolled out in the entire country.</p>','<p>universal health coverage, Kenya</p>','3','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Please mention the 8 workload indicators that were assessed in the methods.</p>','2023-08-29 10:13:00','2023-05-31 14:41:24',NULL,21),(130,'Dr. Ahmed Tijani Abubakar','Mentor','drabubakarahmed@gmail.com','dr','Ahmed','Abubakar','male','nigeria','drabubakarahmed@gmail.com','<p>Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.</p>','alumni','Mentor','26/11/2016','advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','Ahmed I. Al-Mustapha| Department of Food Hygiene and Environmental Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Finland| ahmad.al-mustapha@helsinki.fi\r\nMuftau Oyewo  | Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, Nigeria | muftaudr@gmail.com\r\nAhmed Ibrahim | Department of Veterinary Services, Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.| demho11@gmail.com\r\nIbrahim Abdulrahim | Department of Veterinary Services, Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. | ibrogamay2k@yahoo.com\r\nJimoh M. Yaqub | Department of Veterinary Services, Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. | mjyaqub@gmail.com\r\nNusirat Elelu | Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria | nusyelelu@yahoo.com\r\nPatrick Nguku | Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, Nigeria. | pnguku@afenet.net\r\nMuhammed S. Balogun Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, Nigeria. | msbalogun@afenet.net\r\nEmmanuel J. Awosanya | Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. | emmafisayo@yahoo.com\r\nGrace S. Nok-Kia | Africa Center for Excellence for Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. | Africa Center for Excellence for Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. | gracegracekia@yahoo.com\r\nJacob K. P. Kwaga | Africa Center for Excellence for Neglected Tropical Diseases and Forensic Biotechnology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. | JKPKwaga@gmail.com\r\nIhekerenma Okoli | Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Abuja, Nigeria. | nma_okoli@yahoo.com\r\nMuhammed B. Bolajoko | National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria. | mbbolajoko@gmail.com\r\nYewande Alimi | Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. | Alimiy@africa-union.org\r\nCeline Mbilo | Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. | celine.mbilo@gmail.com\r\nLaurent Dacheux | National Reference Center for Rabies, Institut Pasteur, Paris, France. | laurent.dacheux@pasteur.fr','<p>Prospect for Dog Rabies Elimination in Nigeria by 2030</p>','<p>The attainment of the global target of zero dog-mediated human rabies by 2030 depends on functional rabies programs. Nigeria, a rabies-endemic country, has a very poor rabies control strategy with a score of 1.5 out of 5 based on the Stepwise Approach towards Rabies Elimination (SARE).</p>','<p>This article reports a scoping review that we conducted to highlight the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and situational analysis of rabies control in Nigeria and suggest a timeline for key activities that are needed to ensure zero by 30.</p>','<p>Our findings reveal that rabies is grossly under-reported as only 998 human and 273 dog suspected rabies cases were reported across Nigeria between 2017 and 2022. Also we observed a paucity of information on rabies in both human and animal health sectors. A total of 49 studies on dog rabies in Nigeria, with a predominance of reports from the North Central geopolitical region (48%, n=23) were therefore included in this study. Currently, only 16.2% (n=6/37) of Nigerian states have available data related to the estimated dog populations, dog ownership rates, vaccination status of dogs or the incidence of dog bites. Based on a dog-to-human ratio of 1:16.3, we estimated that the dog population in Nigeria was 12,969,368 (95% CI: 12,320,900-13,617,836).</p>','<p>Thus, to attain herd immunity and dog rabies control in Nigeria, at least 9.1 million dogs must be vaccinated annually. Nigeria’s best-case scenario by the year 2030 is SARE stage 3-4 (control–elimination) out of 5. Nigeria must re-strategize its current rabies control program by funding and implementing the national strategic plan for rabies control, creating a rabies desk office in the 37 states (FCT inclusive), rigorously conducting mass vaccination campaigns, providing post-exposure prophylaxis, prioritizing mass enlightenment with a focus on responsible pet ownership, and conduct baseline national rabies surveillance in the animal and human health sectors.</p>','<p>Rabies, dog, Zoonoses, Surveillance, SARE, post-exposure prophylaxis, One Health.</p>','2','1','2','1','1','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Title: I suggest revising the title to say \'Prospect for Dog-Mediated Rabies Elimination in Nigeria by 2030\'.</p><p>Background: The author could have highlighted the current control strategies in the country</p><p>Methods: As a scoping review, the author should have highlighted how the review was done. It is not clear how the literature was done.</p><p>Conclusion: The author included some findings in the conclusion and that should not be the case. The recommendation indicated do not align with the findings presented, for example, the researcher recommends a \'rigorous mass vaccination campaign\' but the findings didn\'t describe the vaccination coverage in the country</p>','2023-08-30 10:13:00','2023-05-24 07:56:57',NULL,63),(132,'Abdoul Rahamane Adamou Maman','Frontline','abdoulrahamane14@gmail.com','mr','Abdoul','Maman','male','niger','abdoulrahamane14@gmail.com','<p>médecin chef CSI S/Broum</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Atti Salifou/District Sanitaire de Magaria/asalifou56@gmail.com\r\nMariama Aboubacar/District Sanitaire de Magaria/mariechantal2022@yahoo.com\r\nKarimou Sani/AFENET/karimousani2007@yahoo.fr\r\nDjibo Issifou/AFENET/dj_issif@yahoo.fr','<p>Recrudescence des cas de Rougeole chez les sujets vaccinés au CSI S/Broum, district sanitaire de Magaria, Niger 2023</p>','<p>A la semaine épidémiologique 09, le CSI S/Broum a notifié un cumul de six cas suspects de rougeole parmi lesquels quatre sont vaccinés auparavant. Ce qui motiva une analyse des cas afin de caractériser les sujets.</p>','<p>Nous avons mené une étude transversale descriptive des cas de rougeole enregistrés au niveau du CSI S/Broum de 2022 à la 9ème semaine épidémiologique de 2023. Nous avons utilisé le registre de notification des maladies pour la collecte des données. Une liste linéaire a été établie. Epi Info 7.2 pour l’analyse.</p>','<p>Au total, 45 cas ont été enregistrés dont 20 (44,44%) étaient vaccinés auparavant. Le sexe féminin représentait 53,33%. L’âge médian était de 20 mois (4 mois à 25 ans) et le mode était de 36 mois. La tranche d’âge ≤ 5 ans représentait 95,55%. Les signes cliniques étaient une fièvre, éruption cutanée à type de macule, conjonctivite, écoulement nasale.</p>','<p>Malgré la vaccination, près de la moitié des enfants ont développé la maladie, ce qui pousse à poser la question de l’efficacité vaccinale. Il y’a lieu de mener une étude sur les facteurs associés à la survenue de rougeole chez les enfants vaccinés.</p>','<p>Etude, Rougeole, Vaccinés, S/Broum, Niger</p>','4','3','4','4','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Certaines mesures statistiques n\'ont pas été décrites dans les méthodes. Le nombre de mots clés a été dépassé.</p>','2023-08-31 10:13:00','2023-05-15 17:02:46',NULL,176),(133,'Denis Yelbeogo','Burkina Faso FETP','yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','dr','W. Serge Alain','Tougma','male','burkina','sergetougma@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of health</p>','alumni',NULL,'9/12/2022','intermediate','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Boureima Kouraogo/Ministère de la santé/ kouraogo_boureima@yahoo.fr\r\nAristide Compaoré/Ministère elevage/vet-aris@hotmail.com\r\nBérenger Kabore/ AFENET/ berenger18@yahoo.fr\r\nHamadou Seogo/AFENET/ seogoph@gmail.com\r\nDenis Yelbeogo/AFENET/yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','<p>Facteurs associés au paludisme chez la femme enceinte, district sanitaire de Garango, Burkina Faso, août 2022</p>','<p>Le paludisme persiste chez la femme enceinte au Burkina Faso avec une incidence de 573 cas pour 1000 femmes enceintes notifiée en 2021 malgré le traitement préventif intermittent du paludisme (TPI) et la distribution universelle de moustiquaire imprégnée à longue durée d’action (MILDA). L’objectif de cette étude était de déterminer les facteurs associés au paludisme chez la femme enceinte dans le district sanitaire de Garango.</p>','<p>Nous avons réalisé une étude cas-témoins appariée avec un ratio de 1 cas pour 2 témoins du 9 au 18 août 2022. Un cas était toute femme enceinte durant la période d’étude ayant eu un diagnostic de paludisme confirmé et le témoin, toute femme enceinte n’ayant pas fait de paludisme au cours de sa grossesse. Nous avons réalisé un échantillonnage aléatoire à deux degrés pour sélectionner 10 formations sanitaires et à partir des registres nous avons sélectionnées les cas et témoins. Les données ont été analysées avec Epi info 7.2. Nous avons effectué une régression logistique univariée et calculer l\'odds ratio (OR) avec un intervalle de confiance à 95 % pour identifier les facteurs associés au paludisme chez la femme enceinte.</p>','<p>Nous avons interviewé 118 cas et 236 témoins. L\'âge médian était de 22 ans (15-43 ans) pour les cas et de 25 ans (16-43 ans) pour les témoins. Les facteurs associés au paludisme chez les femmes enceinte étaient la non prise de TPI au sulfadoxine-pyriméthamine (SP) (OR=2,27,[1,30-3,95], le non-respect du délais de prise de la SP(OR=2,12,[1,34-3,37]) et le fait de ne pas dormir sous MILDA(OR=2.98,[1.32-6.71])</p>','<p>La mauvaise observance de la prise de SP et la non utilisation des MILDA sont associés à la survenue du paludisme chez la femme enceinte. Une sensibilisation sur ces facteurs réduirait l’incidence du paludisme chez les femmes enceintes à Garango.</p>','<p>Facteurs associés, femmes enceintes, paludisme, Garango, Burkina Faso.</p>','3','4','4','4','2','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Le sujet est clair et bien présenté</p><p>L\'introduction est clair mais si on parle de la persistance de ces de paludisme chez la femme enceinte, mieux vaut modifier le titre en \"facteurs associés à la persistance du paludisme chez la femme enceinte ....\"</p><p>Concernant la méthode; il faut préciser l\'outil de collecte des données, est ce questionnaire structuré ou semi structuré, est ce questionnaire en ligne avant de parler de l\'analyse.</p><p>la conclusion est bien mais comme il s\'agit des femmes enceintes ,il faudrait insister sur les consultations prénatales car c\'est là où l\'on communique sur la prise de SP et l\'utilisation &nbsp;de MILDA</p>','2023-09-01 10:13:00','2023-05-14 13:30:44',NULL,30),(134,'Denis Yelbeogo','Burkina Faso FETP','yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','dr','Aristide','Compaore','male','burkina','vet-aris@hotmail.com','<p>Ministry of livestock</p>','alumni',NULL,'9/12/2022','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','T.Martial Nana/Ministère elevage/martialnana@hotmail.fr\r\nWendlassida Brice Armel Ouedraogo/Ministere elevage/bricedrg9@gmail.com\r\nBruno Lalidia OUOBA /Ministère elevage /brunoouoba@gmail.com\r\nBérenger Kabore/ AFENET/ berenger18@yahoo.fr\r\nDenis Yelbeogo/AFENET/yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','<p>Investigation d’un cas rare de rage au Burkina Faso : la rage bovine dans une ferme à Loumbila, mai 2022</p>','<p>La rage est une zoonose prioritaire pour la surveillance épidémiologique au Burkina Faso. De 2015 à 2019, 891 cas de rage ont été enregistrés par les services vétérinaires avec une prédominance de cas chez les chiens et chats. Le service de surveillance a été informé par le responsable de zone d’élevage , le 16 mai 2022, de la présence d’un animal agressif avec hypersialorrhée dans une ferme mixte. Nous avons investigué pour rechercher la cause et mettre en place des mesures de riposte.</p>','<p>Nous avons mené une investigation dans la ferme, à Loumbila, du 17 au 24 mai 2022. Tout animal présentant une hypersalivation, une agressivité et une inappétence a été considéré comme un cas suspect de rage. La confirmation est faite par immunofluorescence directe au laboratoire. Un questionnaire semi-structuré nous a permis de recueillir les informations cliniques, démographiques sur l’animal auprès de l’éleveur et par observation de l’animal. Nous avons prélevé la tête du bovin répondant à la définition de cas pour examen au laboratoire. Une recherche des cas a été également faite dans la localité.</p>','<p>Sur 303 animaux, un seul cas suspect a été identifié. Le cas suspect était une vache Gudali de 14 ans. Les symptômes observés étaient l’hydrophobie, l’inappétence et la paralysie. L’échantillon prélevé s’est révélé positif à la rage. Nous avons mis en observation les autres animaux et sensibilisé les éleveurs et leur famille. Aucun cas supplémentaire n’a été détectés chez les animaux de la ferme et lors de la sortie dans la localité</p>','<p>L’investigation a confirmé le cas de rage bovine après les analyses de laboratoire. Ces résultats interpellent au renforcement des mesures contre la rage par la surveillance des animaux des fermes lors des sorties de pâturage.</p>','<p>Rage, bovine, Loumbila, Burkina Faso</p>','4','4','4','4','4','5',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Le titre doit être modifié ,ne garder que l\'investigation d\'un cas de &nbsp;rage bovine dans une ferme à Loumbila, &nbsp;xxxx pays, mai 2022 .</p><p>Et dans la conclusion si possible parlé d\'une confirmation d\'une epidemie de rage car le seuil doit etre d\'un cas confirmé.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-09-02 10:13:00','2023-05-12 11:41:39',NULL,30),(135,'Denis Yelbeogo','Burkina Faso FETP','yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','dr','Boureima','Kouraogo','male','burkina','kenzakouraogo@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of health</p>','alumni',NULL,'9/12/2022','intermediate','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Madi Nikiema/Ministere de la santé/Nikhermann2003@gmail.com\r\nBérenger Kabore/ AFENET/ berenger18@yahoo.fr\r\nHamadou Seogo/AFENET/ seogoph@gmail.com\r\nDenis Yelbeogo/AFENET/yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr\r\nBernard Sawadogo/AFENET/ bernardsawadogo@gmail.com','<p>Facteurs associés aux mortinaissances dans le district sanitaire de Pô, région du Centre-Sud, Burkina Faso, juillet 2022.</p>','<p>La mortinaissance est préoccupante dans la région du Centre-Sud du Burkina Faso. Durant le premier semestre de 2022, sur 28 mort-nés enregistrés dans les rapports hebdomadaires de la région, le district sanitaire de Pô (DSP) a notifié 85,71% (24 /28) cas. L’objectif de notre étude était d’identifier les facteurs associés à cette mortinaissance élevée dans le DSP.</p>','<p>Nous avons mené une étude cas-témoins appariée avec un ratio 1 cas pour 2 témoins du 4 au 8 juillet 2022. Les cas étaient les mort-nés enregistrés dans les registres et dossiers médicaux du 26 décembre 2021 au 12 juin 2022 et les témoins, les enfants nés vivants dans les 48 heures suivant le cas. Un questionnaire a permis de recueillir les caractéristiques sociodémographiques, gynécologiques et obstétricales ainsi que les paramètres anthropométriques des nouveaux nés. Les modèles de régression logistique ont été utilisés pour calculer les odds ratio et les intervalles de confiance (IC) à 95 % pour identifier les facteurs associés aux mort-nés.</p>','<p>Notre échantillon était de 138 enfants (46 cas et 92 témoins). L’âge médian des accouchées était de 25 ans dans les 2 groupes (16-43/15-43). Le poids médian des mort-nés était de 2550 grammes (1000-4000). Parmi les cas, 52,63% (20/38) étaient de sexe féminin; 69,57% résidaient en milieu rural et 55% étaient des mort-nés frais (22/40). L’âge gestationnel inférieur à 37 semaines (aOR= 13,98, CI =1,55-125), la hauteur utérine inférieur (HU) à 29 cm (bOR= 8,07, CI=2,73-23,84) et le poids de naissance inférieur à 2500g (bOR=3,26, CI=1,90- 5,60) étaient les facteurs associés à la mortinaissance.</p>','<p>La mortinaissance au DSP est associée à des facteurs liés à l’évolution de la grossesse. Nous recommandons l\'amélioration de la surveillance de l’accouchement chez les femmes avec un âge gestationnel inférieur à 37 semaines ou une HU inférieure à 29 cm pour réduire la mortinaissance.</p>','<p>facteurs associés, mortinaissance, Pô, Burkina Faso.</p>','3','3','2','2','4','0',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-09-03 10:13:00','2023-05-26 21:48:42',NULL,33),(136,'Denis Yelbeogo','Burkina Faso FETP','yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','mr','R Urbain,','Ouedraogo','male','burkina','Ouederyu78@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of livestock</p>','alumni',NULL,'20/01/2023','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Kadre Sanfo/Ministère elevage/drsanfokadre@gmail.com\r\nBérenger Kabore/ AFENET/ berenger18@yahoo.fr\r\nDenis Yelbeogo/AFENET/yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','<p>Investigation d’une flambée de Fièvre Aphteuse à Nambé, Commune de Koubri, Burkina Faso, Octobre 2022</p>','<p>Au Burkina Faso, la fièvre aphteuse (FA) sévit de façon endémique. Entre 2020 et 2021, ce fut 1705 cas enregistrés avec un taux de mortalité de 1,02%. Le 18 septembre 2022, le Poste Vétérinaire de Koubri fut alerté par un éleveur pour la présence dans sa ferme à Nambé, de bovins présentant de boiterie, de plaies buccales et une hyper salivation. Au vu du contexte épidémiologique, nous avons mené une investigation pour rechercher la cause et mettre en place des mesures de contrôle.</p>','<p>Nous avons réalisé une étude transversale du 20 au 31 octobre 2022. La population d’étude était l’ensemble des bovins du village de Nambé. Un cas suspect était tout bovin présentant une fièvre accompagnée d’une boiterie, des plaies buccales ou une hyper salivation entre le 14 septembre et le 31 octobre 2022. Un cas confirmé était tout cas suspect avec un résultat positif du laboratoire. L’examen des animaux et les entretiens auprès des fermiers ont permis de renseigner un questionnaire sur les données cliniques. Nous avons procédé à un prélèvement aléatoire de 12 échantillons de sang sur 6 bovins. Les données saisies sur le logiciel Microsoft Excel ont permis le calcul des proportions.</p>','<p>Nous avons trouvé 16 bovins dans la ferme. L’examen des animaux a retrouvé 2 cas suspects avec une symptomatologie dominée par hypersalivation et les plaies buccales. L’ensemble des 12 (100%) échantillons prélevés est revenu positif au sérotype O de la FA. Les animaux ont été mis en observation pendant 3 semaines. L’évolution a été marquée par la mort des deux cas suspects. Nous avons sensibilisé 12 fermiers sur les moyens de lutte contre la FA et incinéré les 2 cadavres.</p>','<p>La FA a été confirmée dans la ferme. Afin de protéger le cheptel de la commune, la vaccination des animaux sain a été recommandée.</p>','<p>Investigation, Fièvre Aphteuse, Bovin, Nambé, Koubri, Burkina Faso</p>','2','3','3','2','1','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-09-04 10:13:00','2023-05-27 19:23:48',NULL,33),(137,'Denis Yelbeogo','Burkina Faso FETP','yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','dr','Morou','Nikiema','male','burkina','Nkiemamorou@yahoo.fr','<p>Ministry of Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'9/12/2022','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Aloukoumane Lengane/Ministere de la santé/louklenga@gmail.com\r\nYamregma Kabore/Ministere de la santé/ kabore.jonathan@ymail.com\r\nBérenger Kabore/ AFENET/ berenger18@yahoo.fr\r\nDenis Yelbeogo/AFENET/yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','<p>Investigation d’une flambée de cas suspect de rougeole dans une zone frontalière à Cinkansé, Burkina Faso, novembre 2022</p>','<p>De janvier à septembre 2022, le district sanitaire de Ouargaye (DSO) a notifié 68 cas suspects de rougeole. En réponse à ce nombre élevé, le DSO a mené du 3 au 8 octobre 2022, une campagne de vaccination de rattrapage. Malgré cette campagne, le DSO a continué a enregistré des cas suspects, 28 entre le 10 et le 30 octobre 2022. Face à cette persistance de cas, nous avons mené une investigation pour confirmer la flambée et orienter les actions de riposte.</p>','<p>Nous avons réalisé une étude transversale. Un cas suspect de rougeole a été défini comme toute personne résidant à Cinkansé et présentant entre le 8 septembre et le 1er novembre 2022, une fièvre, une éruption maculopapulaire avec toux, rhume ou conjonctivite. Un cas confirmé est tout cas suspect avec IgM du virus de la rougeole positive. Nous avons collecté des données sociodémographiques et cliniques à travers la revue documentaire, l’observation clinique et les entretiens individuels. L’analyse des données s’est faite en utilisant Epi-info et nous avons calculer des proportions.</p>','<p>Nous avons retrouvé 44 cas suspects de rougeole dont 2 lors de la recherche active. Parmi eux, 77,3% (34/44) résidaient à Cinkansé_Burkina et 22,7% (10/44) à Cinkansé_Togo. L’âge médian était de 4,5 ans et 68,20% avaient moins de quatre ans. La proportion des non vaccinés était de 100% et 77,3% ont bénéficié d’un prélèvement sanguin. L’enquête de couverture vaccinale a donné 61,90% (13/ 21). Nous avons mené une campagne de vaccination réactive avec le Togo du 5 au 11 décembre 2022 avec des couvertures de plus de 115%.</p>','<p>La flambée de cas suspects de rougeole a été confirmée. La tenue régulière de rencontre transfrontalière et le renforcement de la surveillance épidémiologique appuyée par un réseau de laboratoire performant, permettraient d’éviter d’autres flambées.</p>','<p>Investigation, rougeole, frontalier, Cinkansé, Burkina Faso</p>','2','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2023-09-05 10:13:00','2023-05-27 18:43:46',NULL,33),(138,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','ms','Brenda','Simbwa','female','uganda','bsimbwa@musph.ac.ug','<p>Uganda Public Health Felloship Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Thomas Kiggundu; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; tkiggundu@musph.ac.ug\r\nJane Frances Zalwango; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; zalwangojf@uniph.go.ug\r\nSaudah Namubiru Kizito; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; skizito@musph.ac.ug\r\nMackline Victorious Ninsiima; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; nmackline@musph.ac.ug\r\nBrian Agaba; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; agababrian@uniph.go.ug\r\nHellen Nelly Naiga; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; naigahelen@uniph.go.ug\r\nPeter Chris Kawungezi; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; peter@uniph.go.ug\r\nRichard Migisha; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; rmigisha@uniph.go.ug\r\nDaniel Kadobera; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; dkadobera@uniph.go.ug\r\nJulie Harris; US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; ggt5@cdc.gov \r\nAlex Riolexus Ario; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; riolexus@musph.ac.ug','<p>Rapid health assessment in the refugee host communities in Kisoro District, South Western Uganda, June–July 2022</p>','<p>In late March 2022, conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) led to &gt;50,000 persons crossing into Kisoro District, Uganda. While the district has a well-organized transit centre to house refugees, most stayed in the Bunagana Town Council (BTC; population ~18,000), the nearest town across the border, as they awaited return home. We carried out a rapid health assessment in July 2022 to establish the health gaps in BTC and recommend public health actions for rapid response.</p>','<p>We carried out 5 key informant interviews with the local leaders in Kisoro District to establish areas affected by the influx from DRC and used a checklist to assess resource gaps in the community. We adapted the WHO standardized health assessment tool for assessing 23 health facilities in Kisoro and BTC. Scores &lt;70% were ‘low preparedness.’</p>','<p>Key informants reported uncontrolled entry and exit of refugees with no screening for diseases at the border. They also reported that persons stayed in BTC instead of the refugee transit centre due to fear of being permanently and involuntarily resettled, fear of mandatory vaccination, and separation of husbands and wives at the centre. There were two health facilities with 14 health workers, two public toilet facilities, and two major water sources to serve the permanent BTC population and all refugees in BTC. The 2 health facilities in BTC reported drug stockouts as their biggest challenge. Among the 23 facilities assessed for preparedness in Kisoro District, 22 (96%) scored &lt;70%.</p>','<p>BTC was not adequately prepared in terms of health capacity or water sources for a large refugee influx; a transit centre organized to address such influxes was considered undesirable by some. Given its proximity to DRC, such influx is likely to happen again. Educating refugees about resettlement and consideration of rules that allow families to stay together might encourage greater acceptance of the transit centre. Having a plan at BTC as well as in the transit centre for drug supplies and health care could support preparedness.</p>','<p>Refugee, Health assessment, Uganda</p>','4','3','2','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<ol><li>what does \'major water sources\' in your results section mean, with a conclusion of water with inadequate water sources in your conclusion? Consider quantifying your statements, especially in your results section</li></ol>','2023-09-06 10:13:00','2023-05-19 14:31:58',NULL,106),(139,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','dr','Brian','Agaba','male','uganda','agababrian@uniph.go.ug','<p>Uganda Public Health Felloship Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Hellen Naiga Nelly; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; naigahelen@uniph.go.ug\r\nZainah Kabami; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; zkabami@uniph.go.ug\r\nSaudah Namubiru Kizito; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; skizito@musph.ac.ug \r\nBrenda Simbwa; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; bsimbwa@uniph.go.ug \r\nRobert Zavuga; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; rzavuga@musph.ac.ug\r\nRobert Mutumba; Ministry of Health; \r\nBruno Ssemwanga; Ministry of Health; \r\nCarol Nanziri; Uganda National Institute of Public Health;\r\nDaniel Kadobera; Uganda National Institute of Public Health;\r\nLilian Bulage; Uganda National Institute of Public Health;\r\nRichard Migisha; Uganda National Institute of Public Health;\r\nJulie R. Harris; US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; ggt5@cdc.gov\r\nAlex Riolexus Ario; Uganda National Institute of Public Health;','<p>Trends and spatial distribution of perinatal deaths in Uganda: A descriptive analysis of surveillance data, 2017 – 2021</p>','<p>Over the last two decades, there have been multiple interventions aimed at reducing the burden of perinatal deaths in Uganda. These include perinatal death audits and newborn care packages. Despite these, the country has not reached the &lt;12 stillbirths per 1,000 births and &lt;12 newborn deaths per 1,000 live births targets stipulated in WHO’s Sustainable Development Goals. We describe temporal and spatial trends of perinatal deaths during 2017 to 2021 to evaluate progress towards targets.</p>','<p>We extracted data on macerated stillbirths (MSB), fresh stillbirths (FSB), early newborn deaths (END), livebirths and total births from the District Health Information System (DHIS2) from 2017–2021. FSB was intrauterine death of a fetus ≥28 weeks of gestation or ≥1,000 grams. MSB was intrauterine death of a fetus before labor onset in which the fetus showed degenerative changes. END was death of a baby (≥28 weeks of gestation/≥1,000g) at 0-7 days of life. MSB, FSB, and END were summed to obtain total perinatal deaths; rates were calculated per 1,000 total births. We analyzed trends using logistic regression and described spatial distribution by district.</p>','<p>Among 139,948 perinatal deaths (53,001 MSB, 51,566 FSB and 35,381 END), the annual average perinatal death rate was 23/1,000 births, reducing by an average of 8 % per year from 28/1,000 in 2017 to 19/1,000 in 2021 (OR=0.92, CI=0.91-0.92). Stillbirths declined by an annual average of 6% (OR=0.94, CI=0.94-0.95). Early newborn deaths declined at an annual average of 9% (OR=0.91, CI=0.90-0.9). Districts with regional referral hospitals such as Masaka, Hoima, Mubende, Jinja and Kampala reported the highest perinatal death rates.</p>','<p>Perinatal deaths declined between 2017-2021 but remained above the WHO Sustainable Development Goals target.</p>','<p>Perinatal deaths, trends, spatial distribution</p>','4','4','3','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<ol><li>Provide figures for : Districts with regional referral hospitals such as Masaka, Hoima, Mubende, Jinja and Kampala reported the highest perinatal death rates</li><li>Please strengthen your conclusions and interpretation on your results</li><li>Please comment on the public health implications of your findings</li></ol>','2023-09-07 10:13:00','2023-05-19 14:43:00',NULL,106),(140,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','ms','Marie Goretti','Zalwango','female','uganda','gzalwango@uniph.go.ug','<p>Uganda Public Health Felloship Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Richard Migisha; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; rmigisha@uniph.go.ug\r\nDaniel Kadobera; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; dkadobera@uniph.go.ug\r\nBenon Kwesiga; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; benon.kwesiga@uniph.go.ug\r\nAlex Riolexus Ario; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; riolexus@musph.ac.ug','<p>Trends and distribution of severe malaria cases in Uganda, 2017-2021</p>','<p>Malaria remains the largest contributor to morbidity and mortality among children &lt;5 years in Uganda, killing nearly 20,000 Ugandans each year. We evaluated the trends and distribution of severe malaria from 2017-2021 to inform progress on current interventions against malaria in Uganda.</p>','<p>We used secondary data from monthly disease surveillance reports from the District Health Information System (DHIS2) for 2017-2021. A severe malaria case was defined as any admission with microscopy-confirmed or rapid diagnostic-test-confirmed malaria during the study period. We calculated proportions of malaria cases that progressed to severe malaria for each year using severe malaria cases as the numerator and total outpatient cases as the denominator. Logistic regression was used to evaluate trends by administrative levels and by health facility type (public or private).</p>','<p>Severe malaria cases as a proportion of all malaria cases decreased from 7.0% in 2017 to 5.0% in 2021 (p&lt;0.001). The proportion reduced among children 5 years (4.4% to 3.5%, p=0.001), females (6.1% to 4.6%; p=0.001), and males (7.2% to 6.0%; p&lt;0.001). Among the 15 regions, only Bukedi (OR=1.04; p&lt;0.001) and Northern Central regions (OR=1.02; p&lt;0.001) had increases. Cases increased at regional referral hospitals (OR=1.15; p&lt;0.001) but all other health facility levels had significant reductions. Both private (OR=1.13; p&lt;0.001) and public (OR=1.09; p&lt;0.001) health facilities had increases.</p>','<p>The proportion of malaria cases that were severe consistently declined from 2017-2021, suggesting progress in the control and management of uncomplicated cases. However, some regions are still experiencing increases. The burden in treatment of severe malaria cases appears to be shifting from lower-level health facilities to regional referral hospitals. Additional efforts to improve management of uncomplicated malaria in Bukedi and North Central regions and strengthening case management generally could reduce severe malaria in Uganda.</p>','<p>Severe malaria, Trends, Distribution, Uganda</p>','2','1','3','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p><strong>Tpoic</strong></p><p>How different is distribution from trends?</p><p><strong>Abstract Backgound</strong></p><p>Malaria remains the largest contributor to morbidity and mortality among children &amp;lt;5 years in Uganda, killing nearly 20,000 Ugandans each year. We evaluated the trends and distribution of severe malaria from 2017-2021 to inform progress on current interventions against malaria in Uganda.</p><p>you mean children under 5 years?.&nbsp;</p><p>What does the 20,000 Ugandans mean? all age groups and sex? you are talking about under five years children i guess, kindly focus the burden on under 5 in Uganda</p><p><strong>Methods</strong></p><p>We used secondary data from monthly disease surveillance reports from the District Health Information System (DHIS2) for 2017-2021.</p><p>kindly rephrase this sentence, what is meant by for 2017 -2021?</p><p>A severe malaria case was defined as any admission with microscopy-confirmed or rapid diagnostic-test-confirmed malaria during the study period. We calculated proportions of malaria cases that progressed to severe malaria for each year using severe malaria cases as the numerator and total outpatient cases as the denominator.&nbsp;</p><p>what cases were selected initially that has now progressed to severe cases? you need to come clear in your case definition&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Logistic regression was used to evaluate trends by administrative levels and by health facility type (public or private).</p><p>How did you do this? kindly clarify what the dependent variable was and how it was measured?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Results</strong></p><p>What is meant by p&amp;lt;0.001?</p>','2023-09-08 10:13:00','2023-05-24 21:33:00',NULL,146),(141,'Aboubacar Harissou Amani','Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program','aboubacarharissou83@gmail.com','mr','Harissou Amani','Aboubacar','male','niger','aboubacarharissou83@gmail.com','<p>Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','A. Harissou1,5, K. Sani2  sanikarim550@gmail.com, D. Barry1 djibril.barry@bfeltp.com, H. Yoda1 yodmano@yahoo.fr , P K Yanogo1,3  yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr , N. Meda1,3  \r\n\r\n\r\n1.Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program ,University Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso,2.Ministry of Health,  Niger,3.Faculty of Medicine, University Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso,4.REDISSE-Niger,5. Ministry of Environment, Niger','<p>To analyze diphtheria surveillance data in Niger from 2013 to 2022.</p>','<p>Diphtheria is a notifiable disease in Niger. From 2013 to 2022, Niger has officially notified 325 cases of diphtheria. In order to contribute to the improvement of the diphtheria surveillance system, we are interested in the analysis of surveillance data. To our knowledge, no study on this subject has yet been conducted in Niger. The objective was to assess the quality of the data and to describe in terms of time, place, and persons the diphtheria cases notified in Niger from 2013 to 2022.</p>','<p>This is a descriptive cross-sectional study of epidemiological surveillance data on diphtheria in Niger from 2013 to 2022. The study population consists of all diphtheria cases notified in the national surveillance database of the Direction de la Surveillance et de Riposte aux Epidémie du Niger between January 1, 2013 and August 31, 2022. Diphtheria notification forms are used to reconstitute the database of notifiable diseases (MDO). The captured data are collected and cleaned. Data analysis was performed using Epi info 7.2.5.0 and Excel 2016 software. We performed a descriptive analysis of the Diphtheria data in terms of time, place, and people. Our results are presented in tables and graphs to characterize the cases.</p>','<p>From 2013 to 2022, Niger has recorded in its database a cumulative 325 suspected cases of Diphtheria. The Tillabéri region notified more cases, followed by Zinder with respectively 54.81% and 26.77% of the total number of suspected cases notified during this period. In 2013 alone, the country recorded 44.35% of reported cases between 2013 and 2022. The age group of 5-14 years is the majority with 59.83% of the notified suspected cases. The median age is 11 with extremes ranging from 7 months to 70 years. Children under working age represent 19.66% of notified cases, followed by Farmers (10.46%) and Household (9.62%). We also found that the female sex is predominant, the sex ratio is 1.02.</p>','<p>The analysis of diphtheria surveillance data in Niger from 2013 to 2022 allowed us to make a cross-sectional description of cases in time, place and person and to be able to identify gaps in the surveillance system of this disease. Our study revealed the need to improve the diphtheria surveillance system in Niger.</p>','<p>Analysis, Data, Surveillance, Diphtheria, Niger.</p>','2','2','2','1','4','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>-Title not appropriate</p><p>-Background not very clear, it seems like an objective</p><p>-In results all percentages must be accompagnied by numbers out of the brackets</p><p>-Conclusion not effective because it must be based on results</p>','2023-09-09 10:13:00','2023-05-09 22:48:43',NULL,126),(142,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','ms','Mackline','Ninsiima','female','uganda','nmackline@musph.ac.ug','<p>Uganda Public Health Felloship Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','communication-and-technological-innovations-for-public-health','Alex Ndyabakira; Kampala Capital City Authority; andyabakira@musph.ac.ug\r\nRichard Migisha; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; rmigisha@uniph.go.ug\r\nDaniel Kadobera; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; dkadobera@uniph.go.ug\r\nDaniel Ayen Okello; Kampala Capital City Authority; okelloayen@gmail.com','<p>Spatio-temporal trends of air quality in Kampala City, 2020–2022</p>','<p>Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is among the air pollutants that pose health risks to humans, with levels &gt;15 µg/m3 being associated with serious health effects. PM2.5 is a measure of air quality associated with such health effects. Cities are more prone to poor air quality compared to non-urban areas. We assessed the spatio-temporal trends of air quality based on PM2.5 concentrations in Kampala City, Uganda.</p>','<p>Methods: PM2.5 concentrations generated by 25 Clarity Node Solar-Powered monitors from January 1, 2020–June 30, 2022 were abstracted from the Clarity dashboard. We computed 24-hour average PM2.5 concentration at city and division levels by combining data from all monitors in the respective areas. Average PM2.5 concentrations were compared by hour of the day to observe variations in air quality throughout the day. We used the Seasonal Mann-Kendall statistical test to assess trends in 24-hour average PM2.5.</p>','<p>Results: Overall, the 24-hour average PM2.5 from January 1, 2020–June 30, 2022 was 59 µg/m3 (range: 18–182 µg/m3) in Kampala City. PM2.5 concentrations exceeded 15 µg/m3 in all city divisions: Kawempe (63 µg/m3), Central (61 µg/m3), Rubaga (60 µg/m3), Nakawa (55 µg/m3) and Makindye (53 µg/m3). PM2.5 concentration peaked from 10am–noon (74–73 µg/m3) and 8pm–9pm (73–77 µg/m3). There was a small decline in PM2.5 from January 2020 to June 2022 (r = -0.27, p &lt; 0.001). PM2.5 increased during April–June [2020 (r=0.56, p=0.006), 2021 (r=0.26, p=0.030), and 2022 (r=0.37, p=0.030)] and declined during July−September, 2021 (r=-0.43, p=0.008) and January−March, 2022 (r=-0.41, p=0.011).</p>','<p>Unhealthy PM2.5 levels were observed even during times of less traffic and economic activity in Kampala City; specific, predictable annual patterns in high PM2.5 were seen. In 2022, Kampala Capital City Authority developed the Kampala City Clean Air Action Plan with interventions to be undertaken by multiple partners aimed at improving air quality. Future studies will focus on its impact.</p>','<p>Particulate Matter (PM), Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Spatio-temporal</p>','4','2','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Abstract</p><p>Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is among the air pollutants that pose health risks to humans, with levels &amp;gt;15 µg/m3 being associated with serious health effects.&nbsp;</p><p>Kindly take note and address all such comments as &amp;gt;15 µg/m3&nbsp;, what exactly does it mean?&nbsp;</p><p>Methods</p><p>What are the reference for the PM2.5 concentrations and how exactly were the averages calculated</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2023-09-10 10:13:00','2023-05-29 06:33:26',NULL,146),(143,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','ms','Prossy','Nakito','female','uganda','prossynakito@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/02/2023','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Angela N. Kisakye; Makerere University School of Public Health; akisakye@musph.ac.ug \r\nAbel Wilson Walekhwa; Diseases Dynamics Unit, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom \r\nEmail: wabelwilson@gmail.com \r\nDathan M. Byonanebye; Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, University School of Public Health. and \r\nKirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; Email dbyonanebye@musph.ac.ug','<p>Prevalence and predictors of self-medication for COVID-19 among slum dwellers in Jinja City, Uganda</p>','<p>Self-medication is a serious public health concern globally and is more prevalent in underserved populations, especially in resource limited settings. The lack of effective treatment for COVID-19 and poor access to healthcare are drivers of self-medication. We investigated the prevalence and associated factors with self-medication for COVID-19 among slum dwellers in a Ugandan slum.</p>','<p>We conducted a cross sectional study among slum dwellers in Jinja city. Participants with confirmed or self-reported COVID-19 during 2021 were recruited. Participants were interviewed and data obtained on demographics, and COVID-19 treatment, including self-medication. Data were analyzed using Stata 14 to determine the factors associated with self-medication.</p>','<p>We recruited 517 respondents, the median age (years) was 31 (26-40). Prevalence of self-medication for COVID-19 was 87% (451/517). Over 56% (256/517) of respondents knew that self-medication was dangerous. Self-medication was associated with Age≥50 years, compared to 20-29 years [APR: 1.1, 95% CI:1.1, 1.2], being a minor [APR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.3, 2.1], having severe symptoms [APR: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.2, 2.0], having access to internet [APR: 1.1, 95% CI: 1.1, 1.2], family/friends influence [APR: 1.3, 95% CI: 1.1, 1.4], and anxiety/fear of being quarantined [APR: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.1, 1.6]. Having medical insurance [APR: 0.6, 95% CI: 0.5, 0.9] and awareness about laws against self-medication [APR: 0.9, 95% CI: 0.8, 1.0] were associated with a lower risk of self-medication.</p>','<p>The prevalence of self-medication among slum dwellers in Uganda was high despite high awareness about its dangers. Self-medication was common among those with severe symptoms and those who had access to the internet. Having health-insurance cover and being aware of legislations against self-medications were protective against self-medication. There is a need to control infodemia and improve health insurance cover in informal settlements.</p>','<p>Self-medication, COVID-19, Slum dwellers, Confirmed COVID-19, Self-reported COVID-19</p>','3','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>We investigated the prevalence and associated factors with self-medication for COVID-19 among slum dwellers in a Ugandan slum</p><p>How did you investigate prevalence? Please rephrase the study objective? what exactly did you seek to achieve?&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>determine the factors associated with self-medication......</p><p>This is not reproducible, kindly write step by step how exactly you determine these factors with what statistically methods?&nbsp;</p>','2023-09-11 10:13:00','2023-05-24 22:13:57',NULL,146),(145,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','mr','Siver','Mashete','male','uganda','smashate@yahoo.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'NA','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','Fredrick Makumbi: Makerere University School of Public Health: Email fmakumbi@musph.ac.ug \r\nJoseph Kagayi; Makerere University School of Public Health; Email: jkagaayi@musph.ac.ug','<p>Evaluation of quality management system non-conformities identified in accredited Medical Laboratories in Uganda</p>','<p>Identification, control, and management, of non-conformities (NCs) in medical laboratories is one of the requirements that medical laboratories accredited to International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 15189 must fulfil to ensure quality tests are released. The objectives of this study conducted in 23 laboratories in Uganda were: To profile the frequency, types and trends of NCs identified against ISO 15189:2012 in the quality management systems of medical laboratories accredited by the South African Accreditation System (SANAS) during the period 2017-2021; To explore the experiences of laboratory personnel on NCs identification processes by SANAS during accreditation assessments.</p>','<p>This was a retrospective and cross-sectional study involving mixed research methods. Data analysis and reporting were performed using Microsoft excel and Power BI software.</p>','<p>Study findings revealed that: 64% of the identified NCs were against the technical ISO 15189:2012 requirement compared to 33% against the management requirement (n=261). Most NCs occurred in the testing-phase (77%) compared to 20% and 3% in pre-testing and post-testing phases respectively (n=261). Across the twenty-five clauses of ISO 15189:2012, 20% (n=261) NCs were identified against clause 5.6 about ensuring quality of examination. Regarding experiences of laboratory personnel, most of them indicated that it was motivating to be working in an internationally accredited laboratory. However, expressed to have experienced more fatigue and pressure arising from increase in responsibilities associated with accreditation works. Most challenges encountered by the laboratories during accreditation journey included inadequate human resources, limited funding, facilities\' limited management commitment towards accreditation and complexity of the identified NCs.</p>','<p>Based on finding from this study, it is recommended to stakeholders to establish accreditation sustenance program, recruit more staff, address logistics and equipment gaps, expanding external quality assessment schemes to sustain the accreditation program to minimize occurrence and re-occurrence of NCs.</p>','<p>Accreditation; Non-conformities (NCs), Laboratory Quality Management System; Medical Laboratory</p>','3','2','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The authors should improve on the method section. It is unclear how the 23 laboratories were selected, which tool was used and which NCs were assessed. What was used as the denominator for the assessment, the number of NCs or the number of laboratories? The result section should indicate the denominators. The authors need to present data on the trend of the PCs. The conclusions should be based on the objectives and results presented.</p>','2023-09-12 10:13:00','2023-05-29 09:28:09',NULL,190),(146,'Aboubacar Harissou Amani','Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program','aboubacarharissou83@gmail.com','mr','Harissou Amani','Aboubacar','male','niger','aboubacarharissou83@gmail.com','<p>Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','A. Harissou1,5, K. Sani2, D. Barry1 djibril.barry@bfeltp.com , H. Yoda1  yodmano@yahoo.fr , P K Yanogo1,3  yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr , N. Meda1,3  \r\n\r\n1.Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program ,University Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou Burkina Faso,2.Ministry of Health,  Niger,3.Faculty of Medicine, University Joseph KI ZERBO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso,4.REDISSE-Niger,5. Ministry of Environment, Niger.','<p>Evaluation of the pertussis surveillance system in the Tahoua region, Niger - 2022</p>','<p>Pertussis is a strictly human respiratory infection that is caused by a bacterium, Bordetella pertussis is a public health problem. From 2015 to 2019, Niger has recorded 2184 suspected cases of pertussis. Pertussis outbreaks are reported in the Tahoua region. We conducted a study in the Tahoua region to evaluate its surveillance systems with the aim of contributing to the improvement of the pertussis surveillance system.</p>','<p>This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June 1 to August 31, 2022 in the Tahoua region with a focus on the national level, and included data from January 2019 to December 2021. The population of our study consists of agents who are directly involved in pertussis surveillance activities at all levels of the country. Data were collected by document review and semi-structured interview. Data analysis was done with Epi Info 7.2.2.6 and Excel. Proportions and rates were calculated.</p>','<p>The pertussis surveillance system in the Tahoua region is not robust because all notified cases are diagnosed clinically due to lack of biological confirmation and therefore far from achieving its objectives. It is complex, accepted, reactive, of low representativeness, low data quality and very low sensitivity.</p>','<p>Pertussis remains difficult to monitor in Niger, due to the lack of biological confirmation. It is important to provide CERMES with the necessary means for biological testing.</p>','<p>Key words: Evaluation, Surveillance, pertussis, Tahoua, Niger, 2022.</p>','3','2','2','1','4','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>-In methods we don\'t see the surveillance system attributes that will be assessed</p><p>-There are no references for to conclude (no targets)</p><p>-Results are like conclusion, no percentages</p><p>-Conclusion not appropriate</p>','2023-09-13 10:13:00','2023-05-09 22:55:44',NULL,126),(147,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Alemayehu','Abebe','male','ethiopia','alexabe1977@gmail.com','<p>Resident</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Prof. Ahmed Ali                    ahmedaa5050@yahoo.com','<p>Pertussis Outbreak investigation in Beyeda Woreda, North Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia: Case-Control Study March, 2022</p>','<p>Pertussis or whooping cough is highly contagious respiratory illness and about 160,000 deaths occur per year. In March 2022, a cluster of suspected pertussis cases reported from Beyeda Woreda Health Office. We investigated the epidemiology of the outbreak to identify and characterize risk factors and implement control measures</p>','<p>We conducted descriptive and unmatched case-control study with 1:2 ratio. Active case search and review of medical record of patients’ was conducted. We defined cases as non-improving cough of 14 days or more or cough of any duration with paroxysms or cough of any duration with whoop. For case control study, 58 Cases were selected using computer-generated simple random sampling. 116 controls selected from the nearest neighbors of cases. Nasopharyngeal swab (NS) samples were taken to identify the etiologic agent. We interviewed participants using a semi structured questionnaire.</p>','<p>We identified 60 pertussis cases and two deaths with case fatality rate of (CFR) 3.3%. The mean age of cases was 11.4 years (range from 6 month to 60 years). 83% (50/60) cases did not receive pertussis containing vaccine. 46 (79%) cases had history of contact. The attack rate (AR) was higher in males 75/100000. Vaccination status (AOR: 0.91; 95% CI: 0.23-0.355; P: 0.001), awareness on mode of transmission of pertussis (AOR: 0.44; 95% CI: 0.009-0.212; P: 0.000) and housing condition (AOR: 0.21; 95% CI: 0.005-0.88; P: 0.000) were statistically significant factors.</p>','<p>Laboratory-confirmed pertussis outbreak occurred in the Beyeda District of Amhara Region, Ethiopia, in March 2022. Low immunization coverage, lack of awareness on mode of transmission of pertussis and housing condition contributed for the occurrence of the outbreak. We recommended strengthening routine immunization service and raising the Community awareness on mode of transmission and prevention of pertussis. Health professionals informed for early detection and treatment of pertussis cases.</p>','<p>Pertussis, Outbreak, Ethiopia</p>','3','4','2','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>If the total number of cases was 58, how were 58 selected using computer-generated simple random sampling? This is unclear.&nbsp;</p><p>what was the male to female ratio of cases and controls?</p><p>Results are silent of the lab test. how many samples were taken? how many tested positive?</p>','2023-09-14 10:13:00','2023-05-08 18:39:27',NULL,60),(148,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Fitsum','Hagos','male','ethiopia','fitsumatiru@gmail.com','<p>Resident</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Getenit Abera','<p>Evaluation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Case-Based Surveillance System – DireDawa City Administration, Ethiopia, July/2021-June/2022</p>','<p>Ethiopia started Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Case-Based Surveillance (CBS) system along with the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) in June 2019. For the period January-June 2022, only five out of 14 CBS implementing health facilities in DireDawa reported 35 newly diagnosed HIV patients through the REDCap Database compared to 314 in the District Health Information System (DHIS-2). This study aimed to describe the case-based surveillance system attributes, usefulness, reasons for under-reporting and provide recommendations.Ethiopia started Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Case-Based Surveillance (CBS) system along with the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) in June 2019. For the period January-June 2022, only five out of 14 CBS implementing health facilities in DireDawa reported 35 newly diagnosed HIV patients through the REDCap Database compared to 314 in the District Health Information System (DHIS-2). This study aimed to describe the case-based surveillance system attributes, usefulness, reasons for under-reporting and provide recommendations.</p>','<p>We followed a descriptive cross-sectional study design. We customized the data collection tools from the Centers for Disease Control guidelines (CDC) for evaluating public health surveillance systems. Questionnaires were administered to 36 healthcare workers involved in HIV testing services. Completed HIV CBS case reporting forms were assessed for completeness. Statistics like frequencies and proportions are used to describe the findings between August - October 2022.</p>','<p>lack of reporting guidelines through the REDCap was 22(61%). limited coordination between technical staff and health facilities 19 (53%). limited competency in the REDCap 23(64%). Timeliness, completeness, and validity were 89%, 87%, and 99% in the REDCap respectively. There was a lack of standard operating procedures during system interruptions. Overall representativeness was 368(49%) of 757. Acceptability was 100% due to reduced paperwork and the ability to generate simple reports. The information generated was used to identify new infection hotspots in 31(86%).</p>','<p>: The HIV cases-based surveillance system was timely and acceptable. Representativeness was poor due to limited competency in the REDCap. We recommended health workers need further training.</p>','<p>: HIV/AIDS, REDCap, Recency testing DireDawa, Ethiopia</p>','2','2','2','0','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The basis for the evaluations unclear. the introduction needs to provide a basis for the evaluation</p><p>Last statement in the methods: does it mean that the analysis was done between August and October? when was data collected then?</p><p>results need to be presented in a clearer way. what do the first two sentences stand for?</p>','2023-09-15 10:13:00','2023-05-08 19:33:14',NULL,60),(149,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Henok','Abere','male','ethiopia','henokabe07@gmail.com','<p>Resident</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Atalay Goshu','<p>Five years of hypertension descriptive data analysis at Merawi primary hospital, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2018 – 2022</p>','<p>: Hypertension (HTN), a global health issue, is defined as a rise in blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90mmHg potentially leading to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death if untreated. Hypertension is progressing, and the risks of CVD are rising dramatically around the world, particularly in low and middle-income countries including Ethiopia. The study aimed to fill the information gap by describing the trend of HTN over the previous five years at Merawi Primary Hospital in West Gojjam Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia.</p>','<p>Retrospective Record review was done during 15 June 2022 to 10 July 2022 by Secondary data from electronic Health Management Information System and Demographic Health Information System from 2018 -2022. The study population was hypertensive patients who visited Merawi primary hospital. Data was cleaned before analysis was done by STATA version 14.1.</p>','<p>From 2018 -2022 there were 264,017 total hospital visits and HTN accounts for 1842(0.7%) of patients. From 2020 to 2022, the prevalence of HTN among patients screened HTN rises from 5.6 to 123 per 100,000 people. Among 14,368(7.88%) patients screened 10.5% had HTN. Incidence among screened was 6.5% for age &lt; 30 years and 11% for age 30 years and above While 41% of male cases and 59% of female cases sought treatment for HTN and 81.2% of cases were controlled. Among follow-up 74% cases were Stage I, 24% were Stage II, 2% cases were hospital admissions and no deaths were recorded due to HTN.</p>','<p>According to trends from 2018 to 2022, the prevalence of HTN has risen over time. The mostly affected sex was female. Recommendation: Prevention, control and Screening activities of HTN should be strengthen. Further studies on the burden and risk factors of HTN are required in this area.</p>','<p>: Hypertension, data analysis, Screening, Ethiopia, Merawi</p>','4','3','4','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-09-16 10:13:00','2023-05-09 09:37:48',NULL,17),(150,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Yigermal','Zeleke','male','ethiopia','yige2015fs@gmail.com','<p>University of Gondar</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Tadesse Awoke','<p>Incidence of Unfavorable Treatment Outcome and Its Predictors among Pediatric Tuberculosis Patients in Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Follow-Up Study</p>','<p>Childhood Tuberculosis is a neglected disease primarily in resource-limited settings that contribute a significant proportion of tuberculosis-related morbidity and mortality. Hence, this study aimed to determine the incidence of unfavorable treatment outcomes and their predictors among pediatric tuberculosis patients in Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia</p>','<p>Retrospective follow-up study was conducted among 746 children enrolled in anti-TB treatment from 2012 to 2021 in the Awi zone. The data was collected from the patient’s TB treatment follow-up card, and TB registers book using a data extraction checklist. Epi Data (v-4.6.0.0) was used for data entry and exported to STATA (v-14) for cleaning and statistical analyses. Life-table and Kaplan–Meier survival curves were used for estimating the median survival time and cumulative survival probability of unfavorable TB treatment outcomes. Predictors of time to unfavorable TB treatment outcome among children were examined by bi-variable and multivariable Cox regression. The proportional hazard assumption was checked both graphically and statistically. The results were reported as an adjusted hazard ratio with 95% CI at a significance level of p&lt; 0.05 (two-sided test).</p>','<p>In this study, about 176 study participants enrolled time to unfavorable TB treatment outcomes during the study period. The median age was 97 months [IQR: 65–144], and 63% were males. The median baseline BMI was 14.12 [IQR: 12.21–16.56] Kg/m2. During the follow-up period, the overall incidence density rate of unfavorable treatment outcomes was 14.18 per 10,000 populations per day at 95% CI (12.23-16.43). Being male [AHR = 1.63; 95% CI: 1.11, 2.40], HIV positive [AHR = 7.08; 95% CI: 3.72, 13.48], and had a history of comorbidities [AHR = 3.62; 95% CI: 1.28, 10.25], were statistically significant predictors of unfavorable treatment outcome.</p>','<p>The incidence of unfavorable treatment outcomes among pediatric TB patients who were on anti-TB in this study was comparable with other similar studies. Those variables such as being male, HIV positive, and having comorbidities were the predictors for unfavorable treatment outcomes. Better to give special attention to pediatric TB patients who are male in gender, HIV positive, and had comorbidities.</p>','<p>unfavorable treatment outcome, incidence, tuberculosis, pediatrics, survival, Ethiopia</p>','2','3','3','2','4','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Method doesn\'t state the outcome of interest, conclusions are not well narrated/ finding is not stated in relation to national/ regional/international/ values</p>','2023-09-17 10:13:00','2023-05-05 20:18:41',NULL,19),(151,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Mesfin','Legesse','male','ethiopia','legessemesfin25@gmail.com','<p>University of St.Paulos</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','Shikur Mohamed,shikurmohamed@yahoo.com,','<p>Malaria Surveillance Data Analysis in East Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2022</p>','<p>Malaria one of the most common life-threatening, troubled and destroy human lives of the world for thousands of years. In 2018, 228 million cases &amp; 405,000 deaths globally, 89% cases &amp; 93% deaths in Africa. Malaria remains a primary cause of death among young children, every 5 minutes a child can die of malaria</p>','<p>Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in East Shewa Zone Oromia, Ethiopia from April 02-20, 2022. The Zonal Health office reports/documents were visited and interviewed to fill the questionnaires</p>','<p>From 2017-2021, 563,015 suspected febrile cases 97,902 (17.4%) positive malaria cases, plasmodium falciparum 61,678 (63%). The highest cases from Fentale, Adama &amp; Methehara districts 17,497 (24%), 9590 (13.1%) &amp; 8542 (11.7%) respectively, a total death of 22 at Adama, 12 in Fentale and a CFR of (1%, 0.3%) respectively. 5330 malaria admission, the highest was in Fentale, Adama and Adami Tulu Jido Kombolcha districts, 3177 (59.6%), 2072 (38.9%) &amp; 33 (0.6%) respectively. Malaria with pregnancy 28 (0.02%) &amp; 12,099 of patients were treated clinically. The highest malaria cases treated clinically was in Fentale, Adama &amp; Boset districts, 3530 (29.2%), 1839 (15.2%) &amp; 1816 (15%) respectively. The slide positivity rate (SPR) of 17.4% (97,902).From 2017-2021, 563,015 suspected febrile cases 97,902 (17.4%) positive malaria cases, plasmodium falciparum 61,678 (63%). The highest cases from Fentale, Adama &amp; Methehara districts 17,497 (24%), 9590 (13.1%) &amp; 8542 (11.7%) respectively, a total death of 22 at Adama, 12 in Fentale and a CFR of (1%, 0.3%) respectively. 5330 malaria admission, the highest was in Fentale, Adama and Adami Tulu Jido Kombolcha districts, 3177 (59.6%), 2072 (38.9%) &amp; 33 (0.6%) respectively. Malaria with pregnancy 28 (0.02%) &amp; 12,099 of patients were treated clinically. The highest malaria cases treated clinically was in Fentale, Adama &amp; Boset districts, 3530 (29.2%), 1839 (15.2%) &amp; 1816 (15%) respectively. The slide positivity rate (SPR) of 17.4% (97,902).</p>','<p>The most affected age group (15-29) by malaria were 13,282 (32.3%). Malaria was high at the beginning and ends of rainy seasons, (September to December). The age and sex of patients (malaria) we’re not found at malaria &amp; PHEM departments, there must be registered at malaria &amp; PHEM departments, and also better to make the data more reliable, accurate &amp; similar at all level. To achieve the targeted goal for elimination of Malaria by 2025 and decrease disease burden, needs intersectoral collaboration</p>','<p>Malaria, data analysis, and East Shewa Zone.</p>','3','1','4','2','5','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>This abstract shows years malaria surveillance data which is major public health problem in Ethiopia but it lacks to state objective of the analysis, method is not fully described</p><p>conclusion is repetition of the result with poor interpretation &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>','2023-09-18 10:13:00','2023-05-05 20:31:33',NULL,19),(152,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Tesfaye','sahilu','male','ethiopia','sahilu.tesfaye@yahoo.com','<p>University of St.Paulos</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','Aman Yesuf, amanyesuf@gmail.com','<p>Malaria Outbreak investigation and Report-wama cluster of Mana sibu Woreda, Ethiopia, October 2020</p>','<p>Malaria is common and life-threatening disease in many tropical and subtropical areas. Although Ethiopia has made significant progress towards malaria prevention and control, the outbreak is still re-occurring. We investigated to describe the magnitude of malaria outbreak, identify the etiologic agents and associated factors in Wama cluster.</p>','<p>: We employed cross-sectional study design to describe the suspected malaria cases (n=605) obtained from the line list by place, person and time. An unmatched 1:1 facility-based case-control study was conducted to identify factors associated with malaria from week 41-43 of 2020. 117 cases and 117 controls were selected; cases were selected based on national case-definition. Descriptive analysis like frequency and percentage were analyzed. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was used to identify associated factors. P-value &lt;0.05 at 95% confidence interval was considered as statistically significant.</p>','<p>: Among 605 suspected malaria cases with a mean age of 17 (SD=±15) years, the overall attack rate was 16.85/1000 population with the highest attack rate between 5-14 years age (29.4 per 1000) and 389(64.3%) were confirmed by laboratory tests. The predominant plasmodium species was P. falcifarum (343/389, 88.2%). Staying outside overnight (AOR=5.09, 95% CI: 2.24-11.5, p&lt; 0.0001), people reside around uncovered water storage (AOR=3.17, 95%CI: 1.36-7.4, p&lt;0.008), community around stagnant water (AOR=4.48, 95%CI: 2.0-9.9, p&lt;0.001) and presence of rivers closes to the residents(&lt;1km)(AOR= 4.3, 95% CI: (1.5-12.0, p&lt;0.005 ) were statistically associated with malaria.</p>','<p>The attack rate was high among females and peoples between 5-14 years age. P. falcifarum was the predominant plasmodium species. People who stayed outside their home overnight, the presence of stagnant water, presence of a river with-in 1km radius were associated risk factors for malaria outbreak. It is better to make drainage; clean and clear stagnant water.</p>','<p>Malaria outbreak, case-control, contracting factors, Ethiopia</p>','0','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>minor review on conclusion</p>','2023-09-19 10:13:00','2023-05-05 20:37:58',NULL,19),(153,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','ms','Mercy Wendy','Wanyana','female','uganda','mwendy@musph.ac.ug','<p>Uganda Public Health Felloship Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Rebecca Akunzirwe; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; rakunzirwe@musph.ac.ug\r\nPatrick King; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; kingp@uniph.go.ug\r\nImmaculate Atuhaire; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; atuhaire@musph.ac.ug\r\nBernard Lubwama; Ministry of Health; lwabula@gmail.com \r\nRichard Migisha; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; rmigisha@uniph.go.ug\r\nDaniel Kadobera; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; dkadobera@uniph.go.ug\r\nBenon Kwesiga; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; benon.kwesiga@uniph.go.ug\r\nLilian Bulage; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; lbulage@uniph.go.ug\r\nJulie R. Harris; US CDC; ggt5@cdc.gov','<p>The role of contact tracing in the timely identification of cases in the 2022 Ebola Outbreak in Uganda</p>','<p>Contact tracing (CT) can support Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak control, but its effectiveness depends on rapid identification and regular, close monitoring of contacts. Ideally, all new cases should be previously-known contacts and spend minimal time ill in the community. After declaring an EVD outbreak on September 20, 2022, the Uganda Ministry of Health rapidly initiated CT. We assessed the performance of CT for EVD in Uganda from September 20-January 11, 2023.</p>','<p>We collated anonymized data from the national EVD line list, contacts database and transmission chain database to obtain data on key variables. An EVD-confirmed case had a positive RT-PCR laboratory result for the Ebola virus. We calculated odds ratios for confirmed cases having been listed as a contact before their illness by residence (urban/rural, classified at sub-county level), age group, gender and period (pre-lockdown vs lockdown). We used a logistic regression model to adjust for the potential confounders. We used the Mann-U Whitney test to compare time from onset of symptoms to isolation and confirmation among cases who were previously listed and those who were not. We assessed the effect of being previously listed as a contact on number of people infected and health facilities per case using a Poisson regression model.</p>','<p>142 confirmed cases and 3,844 contacts were identified between September 20 and January 11 2023. Overall, 33% of confirmed cases were listed as contacts before their identification as cases. Residing in urban areas had three times the odds (OR=3.0 (95% CI:1.1-8.27, p=0.031) of being listed as a case prior to the onset of symptoms compared to their rural counterparts. Cases previously identified as contacts had fewer median days from onset to isolation (4 versus 6; p&lt;0.007) and confirmation (4 versus 7; p&lt;0.0001). Cases that were previously listed as cases had a 66% (IRR=0.34, 95% CI:0.16-0.69, p=0.003) less rate of infecting another person compared to those who were not previously listed as contacts prior to their illness.</p>','<p>CT reduced the time EVD cases spent in the community before isolation and the number of persons infected in Uganda. However, contact listing was less successful with rural than urban contacts. Improved contact tracing in rural areas may require new or modified approaches.</p>','<p>Contact tracing, Case Identification, Ebola Virus Disease</p>','3','3','4','3','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-09-20 10:13:00','2023-05-29 09:50:48',NULL,190),(154,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','dr','Peter Chris','Kawungezi','male','uganda','peter@uniph.go.ug','<p>Uganda Public Health Felloship Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Robert Zavuga; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; rzavuga@musph.ac.ug\r\nJane frances Zalwango; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; zalwangojf@uniph.go.ug\r\nBrenda N. Simbwa; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; bsimbwa@uniph.go.ug\r\nThomas Kiggundu; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; tkiggundu@musph.ac.ug\r\nBrian Agaba; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; agababrian@uniph.go.ug\r\nLawrence Oonyu; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; lemiruon@musph.ac.ug\r\nRichard Migisha; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; rmigisha@uniph.go.ug\r\nIrene Kyamwine; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; ikyamwine@uniph.go.ug\r\nDaniel Kadoobera; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; dkadobera@uniph.go.ug\r\nBenon Kwesiga; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; benon.kwesiga@uniph.go.ug\r\nLilian Bulage; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; lbulage@uniph.go.ug\r\nRobert Kaos Majwala; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; rmajwala@musph.ac.ug \r\nAlex Riolexus Ario; Uganda National Insitute of Public Health; riolexus@musph.ac.ug \r\nulie R. Harris; US CDC; ggt5@cdc.gov','<p>COVID-19 outbreak among refugees at Nyakabande Transit Centre, Kisoro District, Uganda, June–July 2022</p>','<p>Nyakabande Transit Centre (NTC) is a temporary shelter for refugees arriving in Kisoro District from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Due to conflict in DRC, approximately 34,000 persons arrived at NTC between March and June 2022. On June 12, 2022, Kisoro District reported that there had been &gt;330 cases of COVID-19 among NTC residents over the last two months. We investigated this outbreak to assess its magnitude, identify risk factors, and recommend control measures.</p>','<p>Methods: We defined a confirmed case as a positive SARS-CoV-2 antigen test in an NTC resident during March 1–June 30, 2022. We generated a line list through medical record reviews and interviews with residents and health workers. We assessed the setting to understand possible infection mechanisms. In a case-control study, we compared exposures between cases (persons staying ≥5 days at NTC between June 26 and July 16, 2022, with a negative COVID-19 test at NTC entry and a positive test at exit) and unmatched controls (persons with a negative COVID-19 test at both entry and exit who stayed ≥5 days at NTC during the same period). We used multivariable logistic regression to identify factors associated with contracting COVID-19.</p>','<p>Results: Among 380 case-persons, 206 (54.2%) were male, mean age was 19.3 years (SD=12.6); none died. The attack rate (AR) at NTC was higher among exiting persons (3.8%) than entering persons (0.6%) (p&lt;0.0001). Among 42 cases and 127 controls, close contact with symptomatic persons (aOR=9.6; 95%CI=3.1-30) increased odds of infection; having a face mask (aOR=0.06; 95% CI=0.02-0.17) decreased odds. We observed overcrowding in shelters, poor ventilation, and most NTC residents not wearing face masks.</p>','<p>A COVID-19 outbreak at NTC was facilitated by overcrowding and failure to use facemasks. Enforcing face mask use and expanding shelter space could reduce the risk of future outbreaks. The collaborative efforts resulted in successful health sensitization and expanding the distribution of facemasks and shelter space.</p>','<p>COVID-19 outbreak, refugees, forcibly displaced persons, emergency response, Uganda</p>','2','2','2','2','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Were the cases and controls equally exposed to overcrowding and no-use of face masks?</p>','2023-09-21 10:13:00','2023-05-22 22:57:57',NULL,148),(155,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','ms','Rebecca','Akunzirwe','female','uganda','rakunzirwe@musph.ac.ug','<p>Uganda Public Health Felloship Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Richard Migisha; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; rmigisha@uniph.go.ug\r\nSaudah Luyima; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; skizito@musph.ac.ug\r\nBrian Agaba; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; agababrian@uniph.go.ug\r\nBenon Kwesiga; Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program; benon.kwesiga@uniph.go.ug\r\nJulie R. Harris; US CDC; ggt5@cdc.gov','<p>Scabies outbreak investigation in Hoima District, Western Uganda, February–June 2022</p>','<p>Scabies is endemic in most resource-limited tropical areas, including Uganda. Hoima District in Western Uganda has had 4 scabies outbreaks in the last 5 years. On May 21, 2022, the Ministry of Health was notified of &gt;1,000 cases of scabies in Hoima District. We investigated to assess the scope of the problem and identify associated factors.</p>','<p>We defined a suspected scabies case as the onset of an itchy pimple-like skin rash filled with pus, wounds, or crusting from February-June 2022 in a resident of Hoima District, Uganda. We reviewed medical records, performed active case-finding, and computed attack rates by age, sex, and village per 1,000 population. We compared exposures among 100 case-patients and 100 unmatched controls living in Rwentale Landing Site in Hoima during June 2022.</p>','<p>We found 2,236 suspected scabies cases in Hoima district. Rwentale Village had the highest attack rate (AR=233/1,000 population) among area villages. Children aged 5-14 years were more affected (AR=64/1,000) than persons aged ≥15 years (AR=8/1,000) (p&lt;0.0001). Males (AR=22/1,000) were as affected as females (AR=20/1,000) (p=0.76). Rwentale Village includes a fishing area known as Rwentale Landing Site where 1,119 (50%) cases in Hoima district were identified. At this landing site, cases began in April, shortly after the end of the peak fishing and trading season. Being aged 5-14 years (AOR=4.9, 95%CI 2.0-12), being male (AOR=2.4, 95%CI 1.1-5.1), living with another case (AOR=3.1, 95%CI 1.5-6.2), and sharing personal items with persons infested with scabies (towel, beddings, clothes, or sponges) (AOR=8.9, 95%CI 2.2-36) were associated with case status.</p>','<p>This scabies outbreak was likely initiated by person-person interactions that occurred during the peak fishing and trading months at a landing site and propagated by close household interactions. There is a need for community sensitization on scabies, especially before fishing and trading seasons, for early identification and prevention of future outbreaks.</p>','<p>Scabies, Sarcoptes scabiei, Outbreak, Uganda</p>','3','2','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>How were the cases and controls selected?</p>','2023-09-22 10:13:00','2023-05-22 23:05:19',NULL,148),(156,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','dr','Saudah','Kizito','female','uganda','skizito@musph.ac.ug','<p>Uganda Public Health Fellowship Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Richard Migisha; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; rmigisha@uniph.go.ug\r\nPaul Edward Okello; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; pokello@uniph.go.ug \r\nBrenda.N. Simbwa; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; bsimbwa@uniph.go.ug\r\nZainah Kabami; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; zkabami@uniph.go.ug \r\nBrian Agaba; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; agababrian@uniph.go.ug\r\nJane Frances Zalwango; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; zalwangojf@uniph.go.ug\r\nHelen Nelly Naiga; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; naigahelen@uniph.go.ug\r\nRebecca Akunzirwe; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; rakunzirwe@musph.ac.ug \r\nRita Namusosa; UNHLS;\r\nIbrahim Mugerwa; UNHLS; \r\nWinnie Atuhaire; UNHLS; \r\nGrace Najjuka, UNHLS; \r\nDaniel Kadobera; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; dkadobera@uniph.go.ug\r\nJulie Harris; US CDC; ggt5@cdc.gov \r\nAlex Riolexus Ario; Uganda National Institute of Public Health; riolexus@musph.ac.ug\r\nSusan Nabadda; UNHLS; sndidde@gmail.com','<p>Increasing Trends of Antibiotic Resistance in Uganda: Analysis of National AMR surveillance Data, 20182021</p>','<p>Continuous monitoring of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among isolates from clinical samples can inform effective drug selection for patients. In Uganda, human AMR surveillance occurs at national and regional referral hospitals and in selected public universities. Bacterial isolates from patients are subjected to drug susceptibility testing; the results are used in real-time for patient care. Isolates are then sent to the National Microbiology Reference Laboratory (NMRL) for re-analysis to generate national AMR surveillance data and for global reporting. Although isolate analysis results from NMRL are considered the official AMR surveillance data, there is limited utilization of this data to inform public health planning. We evaluated trends and spatial distribution of AMR to common antibiotics used in Uganda.</p>','<p>Methods: We analyzed data from pathogenic bacterial isolates from blood, cerebrospinal, peritoneal, and pleural fluid from AMR surveillance data from 2018-2021. We calculated the proportions of isolates that were resistant to common antimicrobial classes. We use the chi-square test for trends to evaluate changes in AMR resistance over the study period.</p>','<p>Out of 537 isolates with 15 pathogenic bacteria, 478 (89%) were from blood, 34 (6.3%) from pleural fluid, 21(4%) from cerebrospinal fluid, and 4 (0.7%) from peritoneal fluid. The most common pathogen was Staphylococcus aureus (20.1%), followed by Salmonella species (18.8%). Overall change in resistance over the four years was 63–84% for sulphonamides, for cephalosporins 8.3–90%, fluoroquinolones macrolides 46–76%, phenicols 48–71%, penicillins 42–97%, β-lactamase inhibitors 20–92%, and aminoglycosides 17–53%. It was lower for carbapenems 5.3-26%, and glycopeptides 0–20%. Annual resistance rates to ciprofloxacin increased significantly from 2018-2021 for Gram-positive organisms (26-45% p=0.02) while Gram-negative organisms, there were increases in resistance to tetracycline (29-78% p&lt;0.001), ciprofloxacin (17-43%, p=0.004), ceftriaxone (8-72%, p=0.003), imipenem (6-26%, p=0.004), and meropenem (7-18, p=0.03).</p>','<p>There is a significant increase in the trends of drug resistance to antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin ceftriaxone, meropenem, imipenem, and tetracycline (among the Gram-negative organisms) in Uganda. Continuous monitoring of AMR trends at the national level to improve the efforts to reduce the AMR problem in Uganda through public health policy and planning.</p>','<p>Antimicrobial resistance, Surveillance, Uganda</p>','4','4','4','4','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Important and well executed study and report</p>','2023-09-23 10:13:00','2023-05-23 03:07:16',NULL,148),(157,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Sisay','Tiroro','male','ethiopia','sisaytiroro3@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Defenese</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Habitamu Yimer','<p>Factors associated with mortality among hospitalized adults due to COVID-19 in the selected treatments of Ethiopia from 2020 to 2021.</p>','<p>The advent of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused millions of deaths globally. There has been paucity of evidences for hospitalized patients suffering from COVID-19 in Ethiopia. This study aimed to identify factors associated with hospitalized mortality in patients suffering from COVID-19 in Ethiopia.</p>','<p>Multicentre facility based cross sectional study was conducted in adult patients hospitalized with confirmed COVID-19 infection. Demographics and clinical pattern profile characteristics associated with odds of mortality were analysed via logistic regression and statistical significance was declared at p value of less than or equal to 0.05.</p>','<p>Over half (62.5%) of the respondents were males; and the median age of them was 40 years (IQR=28-56). During admission more than half (51.5%) of the respondents were symptomatic; who presented with cough (45.25%), difficulty in breathing (26.65%), body weakness (18.6%), sore throat (15.74%), fever (12.55%) and headache (11.46%). The magnitude of death was 60(2.8%); and mortality was highest over the age of 55 years. Factors associated with death of the respondents were age from 36-55 years (AOR= 6.8, CI: 2.3-20, p55 years (AOR=16.4, CI: 5.8-46.2, p&lt;0.001), being symptomatic (AOR=4.36, CI: 2.25-8.44, p&lt;0.001), presence of diabetes mellitus (AOR=0.47, CI:0.23-0.95, p=0.038) and presence of hypertension (AOR=0.3, CI:0.17-0.54,p&lt;0.001), presence of only one comorbidity (AOR=2.6, CI:1.47-4.5, p=0.001) and presence of more than two comorbidities (AOR=2.9, CI:1.3-6.4, p=0.008) were significantly associated with mortality.</p>','<p>The overall treatment centre mortality was 2.8%. Being symptomatic on admission, older age, presence of comorbidities were major associated risk factors with in-treatment centres</p>','<p>hospitalization, Coronavirus infection, comorbidity, mortality</p>','4','4','4','4','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-09-24 10:13:00','2023-05-05 20:43:03',NULL,19),(158,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Sisay','Tiroro','male','ethiopia','sisaytiroro3@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Defense,Ethiopia</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Hirpesa Gobisa','<p>Prevalence and Associated Factors of Mortality among hospitalized adult COVID-19 patients in Ethiopia 2022.</p>','<p>The advent of the novel coronavirus disease has caused millions of deaths globally. There has been paucity of evidences for hospitalized patient’s deaths due to COVID-19 in Ethiopia. This study done to determine the prevalence of hospitalized mortality and associated factors hospitalized among adult patients due to COVID-19 in Ethiopia.</p>','<p>Multicentre facility based retrospective cross sectional study was conducted among 2,135 hospitalized adult patients with the PCR confirmed COVID-19 infection from 2020 to 2021. Demographic and clinical characteristics associated with odds of mortality were analysed by logistic regression and statistical significance was declared at p value of less than 0.05.</p>','<p>Of 2,135 hospitalized patients, more than half (62.5%) of them were males; and the median age was 40 years (IQR=28-56). During admission more than half (51.5%) of the respondents were symptomatic; who presented with cough (45.25%), difficulty in breathing (26.65%), body weakness (18.6%), sore throat (15.74%), fever (12.55%) and headache (11.46%). The magnitude of death was 60(2.8%); and mortality was highest over the age of 55 years. Factors associated with death of the respondents were age from 36-55 years (OR= 6.8, CI: 2.3-20, p55 years (OR=16.4, CI: 5.8-46.2, p&lt;0.001), being symptomatic(OR=4.36, CI: 2.25-8.44, p&lt;0.001), presence of diabetes mellitus (OR=0.47, CI:0.23-0.95, p=0.038) and presence of hypertension(OR=0.3, CI:0.17-0.54, p&lt;0.001), presence of only one comorbidity(OR=2.6, CI:1.47-4.5, p=0.001) and presence of more than two comorbidities(OR=2.9, CI:1.3-6.4, p=0.008) were significantly associated with mortality.</p>','<p>The overall treatment centre mortality due to COVID-19 was 2.8%. Being symptomatic on admission, older age, presence of comorbidities were major associated factors with in-treatment centre deaths among patients with the confirmed COVID-19. Novel Corona Virus infected patients with comorbidity and older age requires special attentions.</p>','<p>Hospitalization, Coronavirus Infection, Comorbidity, Mortality</p>','3','3','3','4','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Good abstract. Fix a few grammatical errors.&nbsp;</p>','2023-09-25 10:13:00','2023-05-09 09:57:06',NULL,42),(159,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Tamiru','Alemayehu','male','ethiopia','tamirualemayehu232@gmail.com','<p>Jimma university</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','Gemechu Chemeda','<p>Outbreak Investigation-Shebe Sombo district,Southwestern Ethiopia: A case-control studyOutbreak Investigation-Shebe Sombo district, Southwestern Ethiopia: A case-control study</p>','<p>Malaria is the main public health problem in Ethiopia. On August 23, 2022, an unusual increase in malaria cases was detected in the Kishe cluster of the Shebe Sembo district in southwestern Ethiopia. We investigated to determine the magnitude of the outbreak and its associated factors.</p>','<p>An unmatched case-control study was conducted in the Kishe cluster from January 3 to 20, 2023. A total of 128 samples (64 cases and 64 controls) were used. A person who tested positive for malaria either by rapid diagnostic test (RDT) or microscopic test was a case. A control was a person who had no clinical features or history of malaria within the two weeks before data collection. Cases were recruited by computer-generated simple random sampling, while controls were selected from the case neighbours. SPSS was used for data analysis. Multiple logistic regressions with an AOR at 95% CI and a p-value less than 0.05 were used to describe the association and its statistical significance.</p>','<p>Among 6432 samples, 2475 (38.5%) were confirmed as malaria cases. The attack rate was 8.5 per 100 people, and no deaths were reported. Adults aged &gt;15 years old were more affected, at 10.3%. Not having indoor chemicals sprayed (AOR = 3.4, 95% CI: 1.4–8.6), the presence of stagnant water near home (AOR = 4.4, 95% CI: 1.8–10.8), and not using bed nets every night (AOR = 6.3, 95% CI: 2.7–14.9) were found to be risk factors. On the other hand, knowing its prevention methods (AOR = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.14–.92) was a protective factor.</p>','<p>On-going public health interventions targeting bed net utilization, stagnant water drainage, indoor chemical spray, and continuing awareness of malaria prevention play a significant role in reducing infection.</p>','<p>Malaria,outbreak,shabe sombo,case control</p>','0','0','0','0','0','0',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Background: How did you determine that the increase was unusual?</p><p>Methods: The selection of controls is not clearly described. No environmental assessment seems to have been done.&nbsp;</p>','2023-09-26 10:13:00','2023-05-27 14:35:36',NULL,42),(160,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','ms','Alice','Asio','female','uganda','aasio@musph.ac.ug','<p>Uganda National Institute of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/01/2023','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Veronica Masanja; UNIPH; vmasanja@musph.ac.ug\r\nDaniel Kadobera; UNIPH; dkadobera@musph.ac.ug\r\nBenon Kwesiga; UNIPH; benon.kwesiga@musph.ac.ug\r\nAlex R. Ario; UNIPH; riolexus@musph.ac.ug','<p>COVID-19-related stigma among survivors in Soroti District, Uganda, March 2020 to December 2021</p>','<p>Much remains unknown about COVID-associated stigma and psychosocial effects among survivors. We estimated the proportion of COVID-19 survivors in Soroti District who experienced stigma (negative attitudes or discrimination due to their COVID-19), assessed factors associated with stigma, and described the psychosocial effects of COVID-19-related stigma among survivors.</p>','<p>A case was anyone with confirmed COVID-19 infection in Soroti District from March 2020-December 2021. We reviewed records from Soroti Regional Referral Hospital to identify hospitalized and outpatient cases. We interviewed consenting case-patients in their homes using three tools. We used a semi-structured questionnaire to assess demographics, clinical condition, case management, and family support during illness. We used a validated psychometric tool to categorize cases as experiencing severe, mild/moderate, or no stigma while ill. We used the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (DASS-21) tool to assess depression, anxiety, and stress while ill. Modified Poisson regression was used to identify factors associated with experiencing stigma.</p>','<p>Among 314 cases, 166 (53%) were female. Among 301 (96%) cases who responded to stigma questions, 112 (37%) felt severe stigma, 84 (28%) mild/moderate stigma, and 105 (35%) no stigma. Among cases reporting stigma, 221 (71%) reported feeling hurt by others’ reactions on learning they had COVID-19, and 177 (57%) felt that people they knew would not want them around their children. In total, 176 (90%) received emotional and/or financial support from household members. Being in home-based care (PR=1.27, 95%CI: 1.02–1.56) versus hospitalized was associated with stigma. Among 303 participants reporting psychosocial effects, 264 (87%) experienced extremely severe depression, 64 (21%) extremely severe anxiety, and 167 (55%) extremely severe stress.</p>','<p>COVID-19 patients in Soroti District experienced stigma and psychosocial effects during their COVID-19 illness. Patient counselling and community sensitization by a district psychosocial team could reduce the burden of psychosocial effects in future outbreaks.</p>','<p>Covid-19, Stigma, Psychosocial factors</p>','3','3','4','4','5','5',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-09-27 10:13:00','2023-05-23 04:47:57',NULL,148),(161,'Edouard','Alumni','ruseesa@yahoo.co.uk','dr','Edouard','Ruseesa','male','rwanda','ruseesa@yahoo.co.uk','<p>Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Centre</p>','alumni',NULL,'18/08/2021','advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Joseph / Ntaganira / University of Rwanda / jntaganira@nursph.org','<p>Factors Associated with Inconsistent Condom Use among Female Sex Workers in Rwanda, 2019</p>','<p>Interventions to promote correct and consistent condom use have been undertaken for HIV prevention among female sex workers (FSWs). However, certain situations hinder them from using condoms consistently. Our aim was to determine prevalence of and factors associated with inconsistent condom use among FSWs in Rwanda</p>','<p>A cross-sectional behavioural and biological survey was conducted among FSWs in 2018 in Rwanda. Time-location sampling was used to recruit participants. The factors assessed included sociodemographic characteristics, sexual behaviour, alcohol and other drugs consumption, condom use and information about HIV and STIs. Inconsistent condom use was present if a FSW reported that during the last 30 days, she sometimes or never used a condom with clients. Proportions were used for sample description and multiple logistic regression was performed to analyse factors associated with inconsistent condom use</p>','<p>Inconsistent condom use was reported among 697 (45.8%) FSWs of 1521 study participants. FSWs who were married or cohabiting was associated with inconsistent condom use compared to single, widowed and divorced FSWs (aOR= 3.0, 95% CI: 1.5-5.8)</p>','<p>Interventions to promote consistent and proper condom use among FSWs should be reinforced. These interventions should more specifically target married or cohabiting FSWs as the study found this group of FSWs more likely to use condoms inconsistently with their clients.</p>','<p>Female sex workers, inconsistent condom use, HIV, Rwanda</p>','3','0','3','2','2','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Results: The author should clarify if the married FSW had inconsistent condom use with their partners or clients. The conclusion indicates inconsistent condom use with clients but the presented results are not very clear on that</p>','2023-09-28 10:13:00','2023-05-24 08:14:04',NULL,63),(162,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','dr','Allan','Komakech','male','uganda','akomackech@musph.ac.ug','<p>Uganda National Institute of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/01/2023','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Allan Komakech\r\nSherry Rita Ahirirwe; UNIPH; sahirirwe@musph.ac.ug\r\nRichard Migisha; UNIPH; rmigisha@uniph.go.ug\r\nDaniel Kadobera; UNIPH; dkadobera@uniph.go.ug\r\nBenon Kwesiga; UNIPH; benon.kwesiga@uniph.go.ug\r\nAlex R. Ario; UNIPH; riolexus@uniph.go.ug\r\nJulie R. Harris; US CDC; ggt5@cdc.gov','<p>Ebola Virus Disease spread by super-spreaders in Uganda, 2022</p>','<p>Infectious disease super-spreaders (SSPs) contribute to the infection of many more persons than expected. We describe two Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) SSPs and how they contributed to the 2022 EVD outbreak in Uganda.</p>','<p>We conducted case investigations for two patients with PCR-confirmed Sudan ebolavirus infection who resided in a single parish (Parish P) in Kassanda District, Uganda. We reviewed narratives of the two SSPs collected by case investigation teams through interviews with relatives and friends of the SSPs to understand their history and interactions with contacts.</p>','<p>Two SSPs led to 52 confirmed EVD infections, comprising nearly 1/3 of all outbreak cases. Both cases were infected by a single ill healthcare worker at health facilities attended by the SSPs. Case c081, a 33-year-old male, had illness onset on October 6, 2022, and was subsequently treated as an outpatient at three health facilities in two districts, leading to the spread of EVD in one of the districts. Case c081 died on October 13 and infected 18 persons [17 confirmed, 1 probable; 3 (17%) died], including 8 family members, 3 neighbors, and 7 others; 2 were healthcare workers working at three different health facilities. Persons were infected through direct exposure (14) and fomite exposure (4). Case c083 had onset on October 3 and infected 34 persons [all confirmed; 14 (41%) died]; including 23 friends who socialized with or visited him during his illness or prayed over him just before his death, 5 family members, 5 persons at health facilities, and one neighbour. Neither SSP went to an Ebola treatment unit (ETU) at any time.</p>','<p>Interaction with community members, cross-district travel, religious practices, and social interactions led to EVD super-spreading. EVD epidemic response should focus on identifying and isolating suspected cases as early as possible to prevent opportunities for super-spreading.</p>','<p>Ebola, Super-spreaders, epidemiological investigations, Uganda</p>','4','4','5','4','5','5',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-09-29 10:13:00','2023-05-13 22:03:49',NULL,91),(163,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Bikila','Negesa','male','ethiopia','sichanket2018@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of health</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Gemechu chemeda, gemechiscc@gmail.com','<p>Hypertension Surveillance Data Analysis-Batu General Hospital, Ethiopia</p>','<p>: Hypertension surveillance data analysis was conducted at Batu General Hospital in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. Even though the hospital is found around the country’s industrial area, hypertension surveillance data analysis was not conducted in the previous year. The study aimed to analyze the magnitude, distribution and trends of hypertension in the hospital from July 2018-June 2022</p>','<p>Cross-sectional study design was used. Four-year data was extracted from the district health information system-two (DHIS2) reports. All individuals diagnosed as having hypertension were included in the data analysis. Using Microsoft Excel to show its burden, distribution and trends, descriptive statistics were done. Tables, charts and graphs were used for data presentation.</p>','<p>About 3315 (13.7%) were diagnosed as hypertensive patients during 2018 -2022. Of a total of hypertensive patients, 276 (8.3%) were severe, while 1630 (49%) were stage II hypertension. There were a total of 325 (10%) uncontrolled hypertension cases. Female patients were more affected, with 56.7% (1880/3315). The highest percentage of cases was reported in the age group &gt;= 65 years (4.79%). High cases were in urban residences, 2421 (73%). There was an increment in hypertension from 39 in 2019 to 2082 in 2022). Within the last four years, there was a 2% point change. The highest cases of uncontrolled were in 2022, which accounted for 309(95%) cases. The trend of uncontrollably increased from 0% in 2019 to 14.84% in 2022.</p>','<p>Hypertension has increased by 50th fold over the years. The female and elderly populations were more affected. We recommended the hospital work on cases of uncontrolled hypertension and reduce their magnitude in the catchment area. Further studies on identifying risk factors of uncontrolled hypertension are required.</p>','<p>: Hypertension, Magnitude, Trend analysis, Batu General Hospital: Hypertension, Magnitude, Trend analysis, Batu General Hospital</p>','2','2','2','2','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Very important topic. How did you define HT? The %age increase over the years was not clearly explained to me.&nbsp;</p>','2023-09-30 10:13:00','2023-05-15 11:27:26',NULL,42),(164,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Nigatu','Admasu','male','ethiopia','nig2admasu@gmail.com','<p>Jimma university</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','abrish4466@gmail.com','<p>Analysis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Case-Based Surveillance-Southwest Ethiopia Peoples Regional State,2022</p>','<p>: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Case-Based surveillance (CBS) provides baseline information on new HIV infections, yet there is limited evidence on HIV CBS analysis in Ethiopia. We aimed to describe new HIV infections by person, place, and time in the Southwest Ethiopian Peoples Regional State (SWEPRS).</p>','<p>A descriptive cross-sectional study was employed. HIV-CBS data were extracted from the National Research Electronic Data Capture database from July 2019 to June 2022. The collected data were checked for completeness and consistency. Data confidentiality was secured through data anonymity. The data were analysed using Microsoft excel and presented using tables, graphs, and maps.</p>','<p>: A total of 1167 New HIV infections were reported from 11 CBS facilities. About 761 (65%) and 406 (35%) of new HIV infections were female and male, respectively. The majority, 279 (24%), of new HIV infections were among people in the 25-29 age group, with a mean age of 28 years ± 9.7 standard deviations. The proportion of recent HIV infections was 89(11%) and high in females, 61(69%). The percentage of new HIV infections was high in Bench Sheko zone, 743(64%). About 1057(91%) of new HIV infections started ART. The annual number of new HIV infections was 369, 511, and 287 in 2019/2020, 2021, and 2022, respectively. Recent HIV infections increased from approximately 62 per 1000 in 2019/20 to 108 per 1000 people in 2022.</p>','<p>This analysis indicates that new HIV infections remain a public health concern in the SWEPRS and the burden varies by person, place, and time. There is a need for HIV prevention activities targeted at the female and younger population, particularly in the Bench Sheko zone.</p>','<p>HIV case-based surveillance, New HIV infections, SWEPRS, Ethiopia</p>','2','2','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Good abstract. Some comments.&nbsp;</p><p>Background: You should clearly describe HIV-CBS. How different is it from routine surveillance?&nbsp;</p><p>Conclusion: What is SWEPRS?</p>','2023-10-01 10:13:00','2023-05-15 11:39:35',NULL,42),(165,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Simon Fikadu','Fikadu','male','ethiopia','simonfika180@gmail.com','<p>Jimma university</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','Gemechu Chemeda','<p>Malaria Surveillance Data Analysis-Sheka zone of the southwest region, Ethiopia</p>','<p>The burden of malaria is high in Ethiopia. It is one of the leading causes of morbidity, and the data were not analyzed in the Sheka zone previously. This study aimed to describe malaria distribution in the Sheka Zone by person, place and time.</p>','<p>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. We extracted five years of data from July 2017 to June 2021 from the Sheka zone Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) and District Health Information System two (DHIS2) database. The collected report was checked for completeness and exported to Microsoft Excel for analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the distribution and trends of malaria by tables, charts and graphs</p>','<p>In the past five years (2017–2021), Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) was the predominant species; accounting for 55.7%, and 44.3% was Plasmodium vivax (P.vivax). The proportion of malaria cases was higher among males (54%) than females (46%). Higher malaria cases were observed in the age group &gt;15 years (63.9%), followed by the age group of 5–14 (22.1%), and 14% were under five years of age. Yeki district accounted for 47.6% (13,318/27,975) of malaria cases, followed by Tepi town with 28.6% (7994/27/975) cases. Malaria cases declined from 4710 in 2017 to 3162 in 2020 and then increased to 12212 in 2021.</p>','<p>The majority of malaria species are P. falciparum. The highest malaria cases were observed in males and those aged &gt; 15. The trends of total malaria cases show some fluctuations but a highly increasing in late 2021. Therefore, Yeki and Tepi town districts should be strengthened evidence-based control and prevention strategies.</p>','<p>Malaria, plasmodium, trend, Sheka zone, southwest EthiopiaMalaria, plasmodium, trend, Sheka zone, southwest Ethiopia</p>','2','2','2','3','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>-It would have been better to state the case definition and calculate the incidence.&nbsp;</p>','2023-10-02 10:13:00','2023-05-15 11:43:49',NULL,42),(166,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Mekonen','Yimer','male','ethiopia','mekonnenmr@gmail.com','<p>Bahirdar university</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Mr. Anemaw Asrat','<p>Measles Outbreak Investigation in Ebnat district (hard to reach area), Amhara Region, Ethiopia, March-April, 2021: An unmatched case-control study</p>','<p>Measles is a highly contagious and a vaccine preventable disease. On March 2021, a measles outbreak was occurred in Akuashimoch kebele, Ebnat district of South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia. This study aims to investigate the risk factors of the outbreak.</p>','<p>We conducted 1:2 unmatched case-control studies in Ebinat district, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2021. We recruited all cases (55) found in the line list and 110 neighborhood controls. Cases were identified by case search using line list. We used a structured questionnaire and collect using Epicollect5 and the measles containing vaccine (MCV) coverage data were taken from administrative report. Data were cleaned in excel and exported to SPSS version 21 for analysis. Variables in bivariable model at p-value ≤ 0.20 were entered to multivariable model; variables at p-value ≤ 0.05 were identified as significant risk factors.</p>','<p>: Of ten tested blood samples six were positive for measles specific IgM antibodies confirming the outbreak. About 55 cases and three deaths with attack rate (113/10,000) and case fatality rate (5.3%) were reported from March 17 to April 05. Of which, 31 (56.4%) were males and 40 (72.7%) ≥5 years. Median age of cases was 18 years. In district about 3459 and 2,300 children were dropouts from MCV1 to MCV2 in 2020/21 respectively. In multivariable model, measles case presence in neighbor, being unvaccinated, having travel history with in 7 to 18 days and having contact history were a significant risk factor for measles outbreak with adjusted odds ratio of (AOR): 6.33; 95%CI: 2.68-14.98, AOR: 3.84; 95%CI: 1.08–13.65, AOR: 2.91; 95%CI: 1.22–6.93] and AOR: 2.75; 95%CI: 1.20-6.26) respectively</p>','<p>: The outbreak was occurred due to being unvaccinated, measles case presence in the neighbor, travel and contact history with suspected measles cases and under achievement of MCV2. Active case search, measles deaths audit and outbreak control were done. We recommend conducting measles outreach supplementary immunization</p>','<p>Measles, Outbreak, Investigation, Ebnat district, Ethiopia</p>','2','2','2','2','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Good attempt. Case definitions not stated. A better flow would have been to move from descriptive epidemiology to the analytical study.&nbsp;</p>','2023-10-03 10:13:00','2023-05-15 11:47:58',NULL,42),(167,'Afolabi, Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika','Not applicable','afoannade@gmail.com','ms','Aanuoluwapo','Afolabi','female','nigeria','afoannade@gmail.com','<p>Department of Community Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria</p>','other','Public Health Professional',NULL,'NA','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Ayo Adebowale    Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria           adehamilt2008@yahoo.com\r\n\r\nTosin Oni       Department of Demography and Social Statistics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria tosinooni@gmail.com    \r\n\r\nAkanni Akinyemi   Department of Centre for Research, Evaluation Resources and Development (CRERD), Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria   akakanni2@gmail.com','<p>Determinants of Abortion Intention in Marriage among Women in Ibadan Metropolis, South-West, Nigeria</p>','<p>A high birth rate has consistently been reported in Nigeria and some of these are either unintended or mistimed. Unfortunately, abortion which is the only form of pregnancy termination is yet to be legalized in Nigeria. Therefore, this study assessed prior and future Abortion Intention in Marriage (AIM) among women in Ibadan metropolis, South-West, Nigeria.</p>','<p>This community-based cross-sectional study focused on married women (n=739) aged 15-49 years selected using a 3-stage random sampling technique from three Local Government Areas (LGAs) out of the 11 LGAs in Ibadan. The outcome variables were prior, future, and overall AIM. An electronic-based interviewer-administered questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic characteristics, obstetric history, media access, autonomy, and AIM was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a logistic regression model (α0.05).</p>','<p>The mean age of the women and children born was 35.8±7.4 years and 2.8±1.3 respectively. The prevalence of marital abortion was 2.4%. Overall, 15.8% of women intended to abort in their current marriage, and 16.9% intended to abort in the future, while overall intention was recorded among 26.7% of women. The determinants of prior AIM were the desire for more children, media access, wealth status, and woman’s autonomy, and for future AIM, monthly income and family type. The predictors of overall AIM were family type, monthly income, media access, and husband’s education. Compared to high autonomy, the likelihood of prior AIM was higher among women with medium (aOR=3.58, 95%CI=1.97-6.54) and low autonomy (aOR=2.60, 95%CI=1.58-4.29). Polygamy (aOR=2.15, 95%CI=1.44-3.21), and income ≥₦30,000.00 (aOR=2.61, 95%CI=1.74-3.90) predisposed women to future AIM.</p>','<p>AIM remains prevalent among women in Ibadan. However, the severity varies across socioeconomic groups family types, media access, and income. Future AIM can be avoided if appropriate mechanisms are put in place to prevent unwanted pregnancies in metropolitan areas in Southwest Nigeria.</p>','<p>Abortion in marriage, Autonomy, Marital abortion intention, Unwanted pregnancy, Ibadan</p>','4','4','4','3','3','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Conclusion: The author must describe the suggested mechanism that must be put in place to prevent unwanted pregnancy</p>','2023-10-04 10:13:00','2023-05-24 08:19:09',NULL,63),(169,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Duguma','Wajira','male','ethiopia','mandegu16@gmail.com','<p>Bahirdar university</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Abebayehu Bitew','<p>Rota-Virus related Acute Watery Diarrhea Outbreak investigation and Associated factors among Children in Kurmuk district, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia,2021: An unmatched case-control study</p>','<p>Rotaviruses are the most common causes of sever diarrheal disease in young children throughout the world. The aim of this investigation was to identify risk factors associated with an outbreak. Rotaviruses are the most common causes of sever diarrheal disease in young children throughout the world. The aim of this investigation was to identify risk factors associated with an outbreak.</p>','<p>: We conducted unmatched case-control study from February 25, 2021 to April 14, 2021 in Kurmuk woreda. Stool samples were sent to National Polio and Measles laboratory at Ethiopian Public Health Institute confirmation of Rotavirus in cases. Structured questionnaire was developed to collect cases and controls. A total of 144 samples with 1:2 cases to controls were selected. Data were analyzed using Epi-Info and the results were interpreted using Adjusted Odds ratio, P value &lt;0.05 and 95% CI.</p>','<p>Confirmed Rotavirus outbreak was occurred in Kurmuk Woreda with AR of 14.9/1000 and CFR of 0.54%. In multivariate logistic regression, contact with cases (AOR: 4.45, 95% CI: 1.253-16.093, P: 0.021) and respondents who did not know about rotavirus {AOR; 5.6, 95% CI (1.359-19.802) P-value 0.016} were risk factors, whereas fully vaccination {AOR: 0.127, 95% CI (0.043-0.380), P: Value: 0.000}, having latrine {AOR: 0.180, 95% CI: (0.057-0.562), P-Value: 0.003}, and practicing hand washing at least three critical times {AOR: 0.324, CI: (0.106-0.987), P-Value: 0.047} were found to be protective factors.</p>','<p>Rotavirus outbreak was confirmed in the Kurmuk district and factors that increased the odds of Rotavirus infection in under-five children were contact with sick children and not having knowledge about the Rotavirus disease were risk factors. Therefore, enhancing awareness of mothers on child caring, mode of diarrheal disease transmission, good hygiene practices and how giving care for sick child with Rotavirus will prevent future similar outbreaks in the district.</p>','<p>: Rotavirus, Outbreak, Kurmuk, Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia</p>','1','1','1','2','3','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Good work.&nbsp;</p><p>The background has repetition. For an outbreak investigation, a descriptive analysis is crucial but it seems to have been omitted here.&nbsp;</p><p>What was your case? What was your control? How did you select cases and controls?&nbsp;</p>','2023-10-05 10:13:00','2023-05-15 11:52:02',NULL,42),(172,'Aanuoluwapo Afolabi','Not Applicable','afoannade@gmail.com','ms','Aanuoluwapo','Afolabi','female','nigeria','afoannade@gmail.com','<p>Department of Community Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria</p>','other','Public Health Professional',NULL,'advanced','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Ayo Adebowale      Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine,        University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria               adehamilt2008@yahoo.com','<p>Predictors of Abortion in Marital Union among Ghanaian Women of Reproductive Age: A Secondary Data Analysis</p>','<p>Pregnancy termination is frequently used to report the occurrence of abortion and miscarriages. Abortion in marriage remains a public health issue of important concern in Ghana. This study aimed to describe the predictors of abortion in marital union among Ghanaian women of reproductive age.</p>','<p>This cross-sectional study utilized 2014 Ghana demographic and health survey data. Ghana was divided into urban (n=216) and rural (n=211) settings using information available from the Ghanaian population commission. A stratified two-stage cluster sampling technique was used to select married women (n=1,828). The dependent variable was “abortion” in marriage, and was measured with the question: “Have you ever had a pregnancy termination in your marriage?” Independent variables included sociodemographic characteristics. Intermediate variables included the desired number of children, the number of children ever born, the desire for more children, knowledge of contraceptive measures, and the unmet need for family planning. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a logistic regression model (α=0.05).</p>','<p>The mean(±SD) age of the women was 33(±7.68) years Overall, 483 (30.4%) of women had experienced abortion in marriage. Women aged above ≥35 years had nearly two times higher odds of abortion (AOR=1.658, 95%CI=1.155-2.379, p=0.006) than those aged 15-24 years. The odds of abortion was twice higher among the women in the richest wealth quintile (AOR=2.294, 95%CI=1.329-3.959, p=0.003) compared with those in the poorest wealth quintile. The odds of abortion was higher among women whose period of first sex was not in union (AOR=1.467, 95%CI=1.145-1.880, p=0.002) compared to those whose period of first sex was in a union.</p>','<p>Abortion in marriage remains prevalent in Ghana. Although, variation existed among the subgroup of the population. Therefore, abortion reduction strategies that target early childbearing and improved contraceptive education will address the high abortion prevalence among Ghanaian women.</p>','<p>Abortion; Abortion in marriage; Pregnancy termination; Unintended pregnancy; Ghana</p>','3','4','4','4','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Background: The author should supplement the \'public health issue of importance\' statement with evidence.</p>','2023-10-06 10:13:00','2023-05-24 08:49:20',NULL,63),(173,'Marie Paule YEDE','University of Yaounde','riyayede@gmail.com','ms','Marie Paule','YEDE','female','cameroon','riyayede@gmail.com','<p>University of Yaounde</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Estella Achick Tembe, University of Yaounde, fokunangestella@yahoo.co.uk\r\n Bayaga Herve, University of Yaounde, hervenarcissebayaga@gmail.com\r\nNjinkio Nono Borgia, University of Yaounde, njinkiononoborgia@gmail.com\r\n Gonsu Kamga Hortense, University of Yaounde, hgonsu@gmail.com \r\nCharles Fokunang,  University of Yaounde, charlesfokunang@yahoo.co.uk','<p>EVALUATION OF ANTI-SALMONELLA ACTIVITY AND ACUTE TOXICITY OF AZADIRACHTA INDICA A. JUSS OIL SEEDS</p>','<p>Bacterial infection by Salmonella remains a real public health threat causing each year, more than 1.2 million deaths worldwide. Caused by Salmonella spp, treatment by antibiotic therapy is usually compromised due to the emergence of multi-resistant strains, supply chain problems and the high cost of drugs in less developed countries where the infection is usually endemic. Faced with these difficulties, these populations resort to medicinal plants and essential oils, whose anarchic use poses effectiveness and safety issues.</p>','<p>Using the microdilution assay, the antibacterial activity of Azadirachta indica seed oil was evaluated on three Salmonella strains. Subsequently, an acute toxicity study of the extract was performed on Wistar rats by dosing the test groups with 2 ml/100kg of body weight, according to the slightly modified Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) guideline 420.</p>','<p>The extracted oil gave a yield of 18.6%. Two of the three identified bacterial strains were susceptible with diameters of 17mm for Salmonella typhi and 18,5mm for Salmonella paratyphi A. Their minimum inhibitory and bactericidal concentration were 37.5mg/ml and 150mg/ml respectively with a MBC/MIC ratio equals to 4; which demonstrates that, oil from the Azadirachta indica seeds used had anti-salmonella bacteriostatic properties. Acute toxicity analyses showed that the lethal dose 50 (LD 50) of this oil was greater than 2ml/100g.</p>','<p>Azadirachta indica seed oil possessed anti-Salmonella bacteriostatic activity on two strains. It was toxicologically safe at the dose of 2 ml/100g of body weight.</p>','<p>Azadirachta indica seed oil , anti-Salmonella activity , Acute toxicity</p>','3','3','3','3','3','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Background - objective missing</p><p>Methods- Experimental/Animal Model study</p>','2023-10-07 10:13:00','2023-05-09 09:46:53',NULL,17),(174,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mrs','Fikirte','Estifanose','female','ethiopia','fikirest@gmail.com','<p>Bahirdar university</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Anemaw Asrat','<p>Pertussis Outbreak investigation in Simada District South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia,2021: An unmatched case-control study</p>','<p>Globally, around 24.1 million pertussis cases and 160,700 deaths from pertussis were reported in children less than five years of age in 2014. The African region contributed the leading proportion with 7.8 million (33%) cases and 92,500 (58%) deaths. The aim of this investigation was done to verify the existence of an outbreak and to identify factors contributed for the occurrence of pertussis outbreak</p>','<p>We conducted unmatched community-based case control study with one to two ratios. The study participants were selected by simple random method using the line list. We used structured questionnaire to collect data from cases and controls. The data cleaning and filling was one on Epi infoVer.7.2. The collected data was analyzed by SPSS and presented in figure, table and graph. Variables in bivariable model at p-value ≤ 0.20 were entered to multivariable model; variables at p-value ≤ 0.05 were identified as significant risk factors.</p>','<p>A total of 43 cases were identified with an overall attack rate of 7.1 per 1000population. The median age of 4, ranged from 1 month to 14 years. The more affected groups were females. Lack of awareness on mode of transmission AOR (adjusted odds ratio): 2.529, (95% CL, 1.715.466), was associated with developing pertussis. Have-not knowledge for prevention and control of pertussis AOR: 2.593 (95 %, 1.224 -5.493) which means risk factor for the expansion of pertussis infection.</p>','<p>The factor that significantly contributes for the occurrence of pertussis outbreak was unknown of mode of transmission, the presence of affected persons in the house and haven’t knowledge of prevention and control measures. Strengthen of routine immunization services, surveillance and early treatment of infected patients to control the expansion of pertussis.</p>','<p>Pertussis, Outbreak, Simada, Northwest Ethiopia</p>','2','3','2','2','3','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The Abstract topic is good and of interesting concern, however the author has not clearly defined the risk factors for pertussis.the conclusions only point towards awareness, knowledge and behavioral practices of persons affected by pertussis,where as these may increase the spread their is clear primary factor that predisposes the community in context to pertussis .what is included are possible gaps in prevention and control. This abstract can be made better</p>','2023-10-08 10:13:00','2023-05-24 15:51:17',NULL,39),(175,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Teshome','Tefera','male','ethiopia','teshomet23@gmail.com','<p>Bahirdar university</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','Melkamu Bedimo','<p>Determinants of Podoconiosis among residents in Machakel District, East Gojam Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia 2022</p>','<p>About 4 million people are said to be affected by the disease worldwide and it is deemed a serious public health problem in at least 10 African countries. Eleven million Ethiopians (18% of the population) are at risk through exposure to the irritant soil and it is estimated that at least 1 million people are affected. Therefore, this study aimed to identify determinants of Podoconiosis in Machakel woreda, East Gojjam zone, Amhara, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022.</p>','<p>Unmatched case control study design was conducted at Machakel district from August 30 to September 30/ 2022. The sample size was calculated using Epi-info software 211 controls and 106 cases (317 study participants). Simple random sampling technique was used to select the cases using registration books of Machakel woreda health office as a sampling frame. Data were entered to Epi info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 22 for statistical analysis. Binary logistic regression was used to identify explanatory variables. Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of test was used for model fitness with p-value.</p>','<p>A total of 317 sample size and 312 study participants (104 cases and 208 controls) were included giving for a response rate of 98.42%. Bare foot (AOR, 5.83 [95% CI: 2.34-14.50]), female sex (AOR, 4.25 [95% CI: 2.22-8.14]), family history of podoconiosis (AOR 3.01(95% CI: 1.41-6.42) and age group 41-60 (AOR 5.05(95% CI: 2.35-10.83), and 61-80 AOR 15.74 95% CI: (5.56-44.55) were determinants of Podoconiosis.</p>','<p>Barefoot, sex, family history of podoconiosis and age group were determinants of Podoconiosis. District health office should encourage for at risk populations especially for older age and family history of Podoconiosis about shoe wearing practice in all their lives and do not expose their skin and feet.</p>','<p>: Determinants, Machakel, Podoconiosis</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The abstract covers an interesting topic, there is need for the author to further explain the unique lifestyle and practices that are assoviated with persons exhibiting the said determinants such barefoot, being female and being aged 40+. This will enhance the content of the abstract and making it a worthwhile discussion topic.</p><p>it would also be prudent to understand Machakel woreda in terms of geographical location,socioeconomic status and ways of life of the persons, i recommend that the author reviews again this content with an intention of describing what has been done before in areas affected by the disease and what remains the gap, and why this specific woreda provides a solution with the results that requires attention.</p>','2023-10-09 10:13:00','2023-05-24 16:07:43',NULL,39),(176,'Fatimata Niang','première ligne','niangtima@yahoo.fr','mrs','Fatimata','Niang','female','senegal','niangtima@yahoo.fr','<p>ministère de la santé et de l\'action sociale ; Région médicale de Matam</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Abdoulaye Badiane MCA district Pout aboufils@hotmail.com','<p>INVESTIGATION D’UN CAS DE DECES MATERNEL SURVENU A L’HOPITAL D’OUROSSOGUI DANS LA REGION MEDICALE DE MATAM (SENEGAL)</p>','<p>Au Sénégal, le nombre de décès de femmes liés à la grossesse est de 236 /100 000 Naissances Vivantes selon l’EDS (2017). Dans la région de Matam, la mortalité dans les structures de 266 / 100 000 Naissances Vivantes EDS en 2019 et 333 en 2020 selon les données de routine. L’objectif de cette étude est d’investiguer un cas de décès maternel survenu à l’hôpital d’Ourossogui le 18/09/2021</p>','<p>Une étude transversale descriptive a été menée. Les documents utilisées pour la collecte de données était le guide d’autopsie verbal, dossier patient , fiche de notification décès maternel. Les méthodes de collecte utilisées étaient les entretiens avec la famille et les prestataires qui avaient pris en charge la parturiente et la revue des dossiers et fiche de notification du décès.</p>','<p>Les facteurs contributifs liés à la survenue du décès maternel étaient : - Au niveau communautaire : non-respect du calendrier des consultations prénatales, l’absence de bilan prénatal et l’accouchement à domicile sans assistance pouvant aggraver le risque de saignement et d’infection - Au niveau du centre santé Ranérou : Insuffisance surveillance (absence de dossier et fiche de surveillance des constantes), le retard référence (Bilan demandé le matin et récupéré tardivement pour constat d’une anémie sévère) - Au niveau de l’hôpital de Ourossogui : Dès son admission, Absence de fiche de surveillance des constantes établie durant les 19 heures de temps passées à la maternité.</p>','<p>\'- Le défaut de la qualité de prise en charge au niveau des structures sanitaires était le facteur causal du décès maternel - Nous recommandons auprès des prestataires de soins de mettre en place des dossiers d’hospitalisation pour toute femme hospitalisée à la maternité, d’améliorer la qualité de la prise en charge des parturientes par une surveillance et examen clinique de façon régulière et de faire la référence précoce des urgences</p>','<p>Autopsie verbal audit décès</p>','3','3','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>un bon sujet , mais besoin d\'une bonne description de la methode , et le resultat.&nbsp;</p>','2023-05-18 10:13:00','2023-05-05 18:35:37',NULL,248),(177,'KOUADIO N\'GUESSAN MICHAEL','NONE','michaelnguessann@gmail.com','mr','N\'GUESSAN MICHAEL','KOUADIO','male','ivory-coast','michaelnguessann@gmail.com','<p>The Pan-African University Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences of Yaoundé_Cameroon</p>','other','PhD Candidate (Student)',NULL,'NA','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','none','<p>HEALTH EXPENDITURE, GOVERNANCE QUALITY AND POPULATION HEALTH OUTCOMES IN WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES.</p>','<p>In the ECOWAS, health systems are characterized by poor management and face many challenges (critical underfunding) that impact life expectancy, economic growth retardation, and maternal, and child mortalities (Akande-Sholabi et Adebisi, 2020). Despite the head of State\'s commitment through the Abuja Declaration (2001) , only a few countries have achieved this goal . However, the life expectancy is less than 60 years (52.3) compare to pacific regions (60.1) and European countries (83.3), infant and child mortality is more than 88 deaths per 1,000 live births (UNFPA, 2016), while the SDGs call for a maximum of 25 deaths of children aged 0-4 per 1,000 live births as a target to be achieved by 2030 (SDG 3.2). Therefore, it is necessary to promote governance quality to improve the population health outcomes in West African countries and achieve SDG_3 .</p>','<p>Objective and method: Our main objective is to evaluate through the Feasible Generalized Least Square Method the effect of the moderating role of governance quality on health expenditure on population health outcomes (infant, under-five, crude mortality, and life expectancy at birth) in West African Countries.</p>','<p>We are expecting that an improvement in the governance quality in the West African States will improve health expenditure and population health outcomes relationship.</p>','<p>In conclusion, carrying out this study implies for the governmental institutions within the ECOWAS an effective and efficient allocation of resources for healthcare providers. We invite governments to increase their allocated budgets for the health sector to achieve lower mortality rates and higher life expectancy, thereby catching up with developed economies.</p>','<p>Health Expenditure, Governance Quality, Health Outcomes, West African Countries</p>','2','1','1','1','4','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2023-10-10 10:13:00','2023-05-31 14:46:23',NULL,21),(180,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Abdul hakim','Ahemed','male','ethiopia','abdulhakim.ahmed76@gmail.com','<p>Haromaya University</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','zegeye Hailemariam   zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','<p>Diabetes Militias Surveillance data analysis Dire Dawa ,Ethiopia Diabetes Militias Surveillance data analysis Dire Dawa ,Ethiopia</p>','<p>The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic remains a global challenge. In spite of intensive global and national efforts for more than a year, the pandemic continues to spread. Therefore, this study aimed to identify factors associated with COVID-19 infection</p>','<p>Unmatched case control study with a case to control ratio of 1:2 was used. We defined a case as SARS-CoV-2 positive reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) or rapid antigen test (RAT). Those who tested negative in the same period were selected as controls. Cases and controls were selected randomly based on health service records. Participants were interviewed from October 22 to November 7, 2021, using structured questionnaires. Frequency, proportion and median were computed. Bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression were applied. Adjusted Odds ratio (AOR) with 95% CI were used. Variables with a p-value of &lt;0.05 were considered statistically significant.</p>','<p>Of the 41 selected cases, 51.2% were males, 36.6% were between 18 and 29 years old. The median age of cases was 32 (IQR=25-40). Among cases, mask use and physical distancing were (22% vs. 11.8%) compared to controls (78% vs. 88.2%). In multivariate binary logistic regression, age group 30-39 (AOR=3.49, 95% CI (1.12-10.9), P=0.03) and contact history with confirmed case (AOD=5.64, 95% CI (1.9-16.79), P=0.002) were associated with risk of COVID-19. On the other hand, mask use (AOR= 0.29, 95% CI (0.11-0.75), P=0.01), and maintaining physical distancing (AOR=0.25, 95% CI (0.7-0.89), P=0.03) were found to be protective.</p>','<p>Females suffered more from the disease than males (2977; 48.75%) and females (3129; 51.24%) over the course of the study. Conclusion: Diabetes prevalence has steadily increased over the last five years. Women have a higher diabetes burden than men, according to the findings. These findings indicate the importance of public health surveillance for NCDs, as well as the development of intervention policies.</p>','<p>COVID-19, factors, infection, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia</p>','1','2','2','1','2','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The abstract lacks a logical flow , the information seems to be mixed up from the Title to the contact in the results . Two issues i.e. NCDs and Covid 19 have been mixed. the abstract lacks total clarity</p>','2023-10-11 10:13:00','2023-05-24 15:22:28',NULL,39),(181,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Yohanes','Semalignnegusse','male','ethiopia','semuyohan@gmail.com','<p>Hawassa university</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Mesfin melese','<p>Drought Season Health and Nutrition Needs Assessment in Gamo, Wolaita, Kambata Tembaro and Halaba Zones, South Ethiopia,2022</p>','<p>Dry zones with a seasonal rainfall or else uncertain are particularly vulnerable to drought impacts. Droughts start to appear gradually, and their occurrence goes unnoticed until community is influenced by a continuing decrease in rainfall. Under nutrition is a health issue, particularly in the African Sahel and Ethiopia\'s lowlands, which have frequently been affected by drought. Estimated 800 million people worldwide are food insecure, and 2 billion suffer from micro nutrient deficiencies. This study describes the health needs of the affected communities in the four Zones.</p>','<p>The assessment was conducted in 4 zones of the region. Descriptive study design was applied to assess health problems of the zones along with their selected districts affected by the seasonal drought associated disaster. Standard checklists developed by the concerned national stakeholders were employed to collect the data. Numerical data were entered in Microsoft excel for further analysis and compute for descriptive statistics and presented in tables, graphs, and narrations.</p>','<p>In most cases of all the zones the delay of rain was for 1-2 months, and/or it was intermittent and scanty. This drought situation caused severe impact in the overall socioeconomic life and health of the population. Increased burden of acute malnutrition conditions and increased incidences of malaria have been typically reported to have occurred during the drought season. The assessment showed that there have been some basic weaknesses in cascading intervention efforts to facility levels.</p>','<p>In all the four zones, the rain did not come in the usual expected rain period as per the national or local previous trends and added with the residual impact of the previous drought season, the overall socioeconomic life and wellbeing of the communities residing in these areas is severely affected. All zones and districts reported malnutrition and malaria as the major health problem in the drought season. In all the four zones, the rain did not come in the usual expected rain period as per the national or local previous trends and added with the residual impact of the previous drought season, the overall socioeconomic life and wellbeing of the communities residing in these areas is severely affected. All zones and districts reported malnutrition and malaria as the major health problem in the drought season.</p>','<p>Health needs, disaster, drought, malaria, malnutrition</p>','3','3','1','2','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>In the results: There is no specific /standard measure of outcome of interest, no proportion, no percentage and no clear metric.The information generated from the results seems obvious and lacks a cutting edge from the the routine,</p><p>The topic suggests a needs assessment however the results are no in tandem,overall the article lacks cohesion. On a positive note the contents in the title raise an interesting public health security issue of Nutrition(Food security) and malaria during a drought season</p>','2023-10-12 10:13:00','2023-05-22 16:13:51',NULL,39),(182,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Ademe Doffa Corresponding author address, delhsaw@gmail.comAdeme Doffa Corresponding author address, delhsaw@gmail.com','Doffa','male','ethiopia','delhsaw@gmail.com','<p>Hawassa university</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Derese Legese','<p>Assessment Report of Flood Affected Keble of Dasenech district, South Omo Zone, SNNPRs Ethiopia, 2021/22</p>','<p>Floods are the most frequent and devastating type of natural disaster worldwide, accounting for 40% of all natural disasters, causing unprecedented deaths, diseases, and destruction of property and crops. Flooding has a greater impact in developing countries due to lack of sufficient disaster management structures and a lack of economic resources.</p>','<p>Descriptive cross -sectional study was conducted from December one to 20/2021;Through reviews and interviews with four offices from District health office, Agriculture office, Education office, Water&amp; energise office, a qualitative and quantitative approach was applied and the data were analysed using content analysis. Descriptive cross -sectional study was conducted from December one to 20/2021;Through reviews and interviews with four offices from District health office, Agriculture office, Education office, Water&amp; energise office, a qualitative and quantitative approach was applied and the data were analysed using content analysis.</p>','<p>It was found that flooding is a common problem in Dasenech district. The findings also indicate that the flood occurrence and magnitude has increased repeat during the last decade. The increase in floods was driven mainly by flash flooding such as from excessive or sudden release of water from Gibe 3 hydroelectric power dam. The reported main impacts of flooding on human health in Dasenech district were injuries, 62,793(84%) displaced popn and diseases such as malaria, diarrhea and sever acute malnutrition. Another notable consequence of flooding was crop destruction (95.975ha) damaging of infrastructure (one Health center, two human health post, two animal health post, one FTC training center, eight School, one hostel, five churches, two water treatment kit, one grained meal, one irrigation canal and Private organization[hotel ,shop-367] are filled by water</p>','<p>The study that was identified in the current flooding that release of water from Gibe 3 dam; The information transfer by different Medias but flood-related health impacts in Dasenche district were a lack of listen to the radio or television for information &amp; absence of risk assessment. Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood move immediately to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move. This study recommends gov-t new policy approaches that will increase the effectiveness of the current flood coping strategies to sustainably address the impact of flooding on human health</p>','<p>Flood disaster in Dasenech district, South omo zone, SNNPRS, Ethiopia, 2021</p>','2','3','3','2','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Introduction: The author failed to give substantial statistics about the impact of flooding in the introduction. More importantly, the objective of the study was not mentioned anywhere in the introduction.</p><p>Method: The type of data, how data was collected, and sources of data were not presented in the method.</p><p>Results: The results did not bring out what was presented in the conclusion. Not clear how the author arrived at the fact that flooding is common. It would have been interesting if the author informed us about the comparison of previous flood situations. How did the author arrive at the diseases identified among the flood victims, and what are the statistics? Was any hospital record review conducted to indicate how many were infected by the various diseases?</p><p>Conclusion: There was no objective indicated here and so the results did not also show anything from the results.&nbsp;</p>','2023-10-13 10:13:00','2023-05-07 10:05:15',NULL,74),(183,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Dagemawi','Abebe','male','ethiopia','dagimab99@gmail.com','<p>Haromaya University</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Daniel Teshome','<p>Evaluation of a Clinic-Based Hypertension Surveillance System in Dire Dawa, EthiopiaEvaluation of a Clinic-Based Hypertension Surveillance System in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia</p>','<p>Surveillance is defined as the ongoing, systematic gathering, analysis, and interpretation of health data necessary to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice, closely integrated with the timely dissemination of the information to those in charge of preventing and controlling disease and injury. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a clinic-based hypertension surveillance system evaluation in Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia.</p>','<p>A descriptive Cross-sectional study was conducted from December 15, 2021 to January 15, 2022 in Dire Dawa City administration. Purposively we selected four health centers and one hospital, we selected four health extension professionals randomly from each health center. Data collection was done by face to face interview of key informants using a checklist adapted from CDC guideline, observation and secondary data review was done. Data were cleaned, edited and entered in to a computer and analyzed using MS Excel 13 software. Descriptive measures and narrative summary were used to describe the surveillance system.</p>','<p>Hypertension treatment protocol, counselling manual, registers, intake form and follow up form were available in all visited health facilities. Hypertension case definition was not posted in all visited health facilities. The monthly report completeness and timeliness of hypertension data were 98% and 23%, respectively. In all health facilities hypertension data was not analyzed by person, place and time. In the study facilities, the overall screening rate, prevalence of raised blood pressure among screened individuals and enrollment rate of hypertensive patient to care were 7.3%, 10.8% and 40.1%, respectively. The blood pressure control rate 6 month prior to the reporting period was very high 94.6%. All attributes except acceptability, stability and sensitivity had limitation in its implementation.</p>','<p>The overall clinic based surveillance system evaluation functions and attributes performance was low. We recommended incorporating hypertension under surveillance system and that strict follow up of implementation of the core functions and attribute of the system</p>','<p>Clinic, evaluation, hypertension, system, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia</p>','1','2','3','2','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Introduction: Defining what surveillance is, says less about the most important things, which should rather be about introducing Hypertension and its epidemiology.</p><p>Method: How was the evaluation conducted and attributes measured? Desist from mentioning statistical software. Really questionable how this evaluation was conducted in just one month.</p><p>Results: The author presented proportions without their respective frequencies. What were the specific results/outputs from the attributes measured?</p><p>Conclusion: The basis for indicating that the attributes and performance were low was not justified in the results.</p>','2023-10-14 10:13:00','2023-05-07 10:14:03',NULL,74),(184,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Melaku','Girma','male','ethiopia','melakugirma2005@gmail.com','<p>Bahirdar university</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Zelalem Mehari \r\nzelalem2011@gmail.com','<p>Surveillance Data Analysis of Tuberculosis in Oromia zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia ,2022</p>','<p>TB is one of the top 10 causes of death globally and the leading cause from a single infectious agent, ranking above HIV/AIDS. Ethiopia is among the 30 high TB and TB/HIV burden countries globally with an estimated TB incidence rate of 140/100,000 populations. The purpose of this study is to describe Trends of Tuberculosis Case Detection Rate and treatment outcomes from 2017 to 2021 in Oromia zone, Amhara RegionTB is one of the top 10 causes of death globally and the leading cause from a single infectious agent, ranking above HIV/AIDS. Ethiopia is among the 30 high TB and TB/HIV burden countries globally with an estimated TB incidence rate of 140/100,000 populations. The purpose of this study is to describe Trends of Tuberculosis Case Detection Rate and treatment outcomes from 2017 to 2021 in Oromia zone, Amhara Region</p>','<p>Cross-sectional study design was conducted from June 20 to July 02,2022 to analyze five years Tuberculosis data. The sample size was new all forms of TB cases reported during 2017-2021. Data were collected from Oromia zone health department HMIS report and compiled and analyzed using Microsoft excel.</p>','<p>A total of 3,519 incident TB (all forms) cases were detected from 2009-2013 EFY consisting of new PTB+ 994(28%), new PTB- 1241 (35%), new EPTB 1,127(32%) and 157(4%) bacteriologically confirmed relapse cases. Average annual incidence rate was 122 per 100,000 population. Tuberculosis incidence rate was decreased by 13% from 2009 to 2013 EFY. Majority 3,171 (90%) and 2,067(59%) TB cases were age &gt; 15 years and males respectively. Case detection rate, cure rate and treatment success rate were 69%,90% and 95% respectively.</p>','<p>PTB- and EPTB were higher from all forms of new TB cases detected. Cure rate and treatment success rate were achieved as per the global target for 2020. Lower case detection rate was attained in the study period as compared with national performance. We recommend targeting on case detection, PTB-, EPTB, adults and males in TB control.</p>','<p>Tuberculosis, Oromia Zone, Amhara Region, 2022</p>','3','3','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Good work.</p><p>Only desist from stating the computer software and only indicated the statistical measures.</p><p>It would have been more interesting if the author presented or checked out the relationship of HIV among these TB patients.</p><p>The author should present the case detection and cure methods used by the system to arrive at those high rates.</p>','2023-10-15 10:13:00','2023-05-07 10:21:58',NULL,74),(185,'Angela Kisakye','Scientific Writer','akisakye@musph.ac.ug','mr','Benbella','Dextar','male','uganda','dektarb@gmail.com','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'18/03/2019','advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Don-Pierre Kaseya; Email address: don-pierrekaseya@hotmail.com \r\n\r\nMatt B. Nicholson: Email address: matt.nicko@yahoo.com \r\n\r\nJean-Claude Mabonga; Email address: jeanclaude.mabonga@outlook.com','<p>Depression and localized social-cultural influences and outcomes among postnatal adolescent girls and young women in Northern Uganda: A cross sectional study</p>','<p>The impact of mental health has been documented for infectious diseases such as SARS-CoV-19, and H1N1 pandemics with a focus on health workforce. However, there is a paucity of information about the long-term mental health impact of Ebola virus disease (EVD) on survivors and family members, who met the criteria of a traumatic disease event set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders version IV (DSM IV). Mental health has also been documented to trigger traumatic events among survivors. We described the prevalence and correlates of depression among adult EVD survivors in North Kivu province.</p>','<p>We conducted a cross-sectional study among 266 EVD survivors of the 2018–2020 and 2021 outbreaks in Beni and Katwa zones of North Kivu province. Focus group discussions were conducted with families of survivors. We employed the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) depression scores and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) scores to describe correlates and prevalence of depression and anxiety among survivors. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS v.23 while qualitative data were thematically analyzed.</p>','<p>The severity and prevalence of anxiety and depression varied across the two zones. Prevalence of depression was 48.8% in Katwa and 39.7% in Beni zones, . In Katwa zone, 20.7% (28/135) of study subjects met the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7 score ≥10), compared to 13.7% (18/131) in Beni zone. Survivors and their families experienced social ostracism and dejection, which exacerbated post-traumatic stress. Over 50% (156/266) of respondents reported minimal interest or pleasure in performing day-to-day chores following recovery. One-fifth of respondents reported ideation of self-harm or suicide often triggered by stigma.</p>','<p>Anxiety and depression were common even six months post-recovery and government response to EVD in both zones. Weaving psychosocial support and mental health-related interventions and services is a valuable undertaking in supporting EVD survivors.</p>','<p>Postnatal; depression; adolescent; mothers; social-cultural; Uganda</p>','3','2','2','2','1','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The title is not in alignment with the abstract. &nbsp;The objective was to describe the prevalence and correlates of depression among adult EVD survivors in North Kivu province. The authors used two instruments but only provided a cut-off for GAD. In the results section, the qualitative was significantly missed and the correlates of depression were not clearly stated. The 6-month post-recovery was mentioned at the conclusion, what is the relationship of this to the result? This was never stated prior to the conclusion. This \"Weaving psychosocial support and mental health-related interventions and services is a valuable undertaking in supporting EVD survivors\", was not stated as a recommendation.</p><p>The author may need to do corrections if accepted for poster presentation.</p>','2023-04-26 10:13:00','2023-05-17 16:18:58',NULL,253),(186,'Dr.zegeye Hailemariam Tessema','Ethiopian Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program','zegeyehailemariam@yahoo.com','mr','Bortolla','abdisa','male','ethiopia','bortolaabdisa21@gmail.com','<p>University of St.Paulos</p>','resident','2022',NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Aman Yesuf','<p>Respiratory Syncytial Virus outbreak investigation at Abobo District of Agnuwaa Zone, Gambella Region, Ethiopia, 2021: unmatched case-control study</p>','<p>: Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a worldwide leading cause of severe acute respiratory infections among less than 5 years children. In early 2021, Abobo district, in a Gambella region of Ethiopia received unusual number of cases with ARIs, later confirmed to be RSV. Hence, we investigated the cause of the outbreak and implement its preventive and control measures.</p>','<p>Descriptive and 1:2 unmatched case-control study was conducted at Abobo district from September 29–November 19,2021. To confirm cases, 98 nasopharyngeal samples were collected and 29 of them were tested positive by polymerase chain reaction. Cases were any person with onset of ARIs within past 10 days and have at least one of the following; cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or runny-nose. For case-control part, 62 cases were recruited by computer-generated simple random sampling and 124 controls were selected from neighbors of cases. We used structured questionnaire to collect socio-demographic and determinant factors data from mothers/caregivers. Multivariate logistic regression was fit to identify factors associated RSV infection at p-value of &lt;0.05.</p>','<p>Overall, 762(29 confirmed and 731 epidemiologically linked) cases were identified with 27/1,000 population attack rate (AR) and a case fatality rate (CFR) of, 1.26%. The highest AR (152/1000 population) and CFR (2.11%) were among 36-59 months children. Maternal smoking (AOR=5.6, 95%CI:2.0-15.5), having &gt;4 children in a compound (AOR=3.1, 95%CI:1.4-6.8), pond water source (AOR=6.9, 95%CI:2.5-19.1) and having comorbidities (AOR=6.3, 95%CI:1.6-24.4) were associated with RSV infection</p>','<p>The attack and fatality rate of the outbreak were high. Maternal smoking, overcrowding, presence of comorbidities and contact history and using pond water source were factors associated with this outbreak. We recommend, community health education on avoidance of maternal smoking, cleaning pond water before using, reducing overcrowding in the compound, and improving of preventive methods among those with comorbidities</p>','<p>: Respiratory syncytial virus, outbreak, Case-Control, Abobo district, Gambella, Ethiopia</p>','3','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Good work.</p><p>The author must expand on the various comorbidities measured in the study.</p><p>The author must indicate how maternal smoking increases the Odds of a child being positive for RSV. Does this give a clue of the children contracting the infection from the mothers?&nbsp;</p><p>It would be nice for the author to indicate the Ro for the outbreak, especially among households</p>','2023-10-16 10:13:00','2023-05-07 10:29:41',NULL,74),(187,'Denis Yelbeogo','Burkina Faso FETP','yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','dr','Bakary','Traore','male','burkina','Mrbakry@yahoo.fr','<p>Ministry of Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'3/12/2021','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Isabelle Marie Claire ZONGO / ministère de la sante/isabelle.zongo@yahoo.fr\r\nLendé TOUGRI /ministère de la sante/lendetougriu2@yahoo.fr\r\nBérenger Kabore/ AFENET/ berenger18@yahoo.fr\r\nHamadou Seogo/AFENET/ seogoph@gmail.com\r\nDenis Yelbeogo/AFENET/yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','<p>Evaluation des activités communautaires de prise en charge du paludisme au district sanitaire de Dédougou en 2020, Burkina Faso</p>','<p>Les agents de santé à base communautaire (ASBC) contribuent à la prise en charge du paludisme au Burkina Faso. Depuis le 9 mars 2020, le pays est touché par la COVID-19 qui a perturbé le système de santé. Une évaluation a été réalisée pour déterminer leurs activités de prise en charge du paludisme en 2020 dans le district sanitaire de Dédougou (DSD) et identifier les facteurs liés à la COVID-19 qui pourraient avoir perturbé ces activités.</p>','<p>Une étude transversale descriptive dans le DSD utilisant la méthode d’enquête ménage type Organisation mondiale de la santé avec 30 grappes et 210 bénéficiaires a permis de réaliser des interviews face à face du 17 au 22 août 2021 des membres de la communauté et des ASBC et des revues documentaires dans les formations sanitaires et chez les ASBC pour déterminer la connaissance de la COVID-19 par les ASBC et les activités menées. Les données recueillies ont été analysées avec Epi info 7.4.</p>','<p>L’enquête a touché 57 ASBC et 210 bénéficiaires. L’âge médian des ASBC était de 34 ans [20-55] et 92,98% avaient au moins le niveau primaire. Ils connaissent tous les mesures de prévention COVID et ses modes de transmission (91,23%). Ils ont mené des activités de lutte contre le paludisme en 2020 mais les activités de sensibilisation ont diminué (84,95%) au profit des visites à domicile (64,86%). Les mesures de restriction COVID (35,09%) et les ruptures de médicaments (12,28%) ont interrompu les activités en début de COVID-19. 70% des ASBC ne sont pas satisfaits des motivations financières accordées. Les bénéficiaires affirment à 88,82% avoir reçu en 2020 des médicaments palustres des ASBC</p>','<p>Les activités de prise en charge communautaires du paludisme se sont maintenues en 2020 malgré la COVID-19 mais pourraient être améliorées par la disponibilité des intrants.</p>','<p>Evaluation, paludisme, agents de santé à base communautaire, COVID-19, Dédougou.</p>','2','2','2','2','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2023-10-17 10:13:00','2023-05-27 21:13:03',NULL,33),(188,'Denis Yelbeogo','Burkina Faso FETP','yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','mr','Apiako','Koulomparé','male','burkina','koulompareapiako@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'9/12/2022','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Boureima Kouraogo/Ministère de la santé/ kouraogo_boureima@yahoo.fr\r\nMadi Nikiema/Ministere de la santé/Nikhermann2003@gmail.com\r\nBérenger Kabore/ AFENET/ berenger18@yahoo.fr\r\nDenis Yelbeogo/AFENET/yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr\r\nBernard Sawadogo/AFENET/ bernardsawadogo@gmail.com','<p>Profil épidémiologique de la rougeole de 2017-2021, région du Centre Sud, Burkina Faso</p>','<p>Le Burkina Faso a enregistré de 2017 à 2020, 8361 cas de rougeole avec 16 décès dont 108 cas dans la région du Centre Sud. La région abrite quatre districts sanitaires avec 160 formations sanitaires. Au regard de la récurrence de la rougeole, nous avons décrit le profil épidémiologique de la rougeole, qui sévit dans la région, de 2017 à 2021.</p>','<p>Nous avons réalisé une étude descriptive transversale en utilisant les données secondaires de la base de surveillance intégrée de la maladie et de la riposte (SMIR) du Centre- Sud de 2017 à 2021. Nous avons analysé les variables socio démographiques, cliniques et biologiques des données rougeoles enregistrées dans cette base. Les données ont été traitées sur épi info et nous avons calculé des proportions.</p>','<p>Nous avons noté 149 enregistrements dans la base de données et analysé 141. L’âge médian des patients était de 5 ans (03 mois et 60 ans) avec un sexe ratio H /F de 1,17. La majorité des patients (56,06%) sont des non vaccinés. Le pic des cas se situe entre épidémiologique numéro 7 et 17 (début février et fin avril) de chaque année. Les districts sanitaires de Saponé (48 / 141) et Kombissiri (40 / 141) ont enregistré plus de cas avec respectivement 04 flambés et 02 flambés de 2017 à 2021. Sur les soixante-sept (67) prélèvements analysés au laboratoire pour confirmation, 29 (20,57%) étaient positifs.</p>','<p>Les patients de la tranche d’âge de 1-5 ans sont les plus touchés et la majorité des malades était des non vaccinés. Le renforcement de la vaccination de routine est l’une des stratégies pour réduire la morbidité liée à la rougeole dans la région.</p>','<p>profil épidémiologique -rougeole- centre-sud -Burkina Faso</p>','2','2','2','1','3','0',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2023-10-18 10:13:00','2023-05-27 16:32:15',NULL,33),(189,'Denis Yelbeogo','Burkina Faso FETP','yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','mr','Janvier','Gaensooré','male','burkina','gansonrejanvier@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'3/12/2021','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Madi Nikiema/Ministere de la santé/Nikhermann2003@gmail.com\r\nBérenger Kabore/ AFENET/ berenger18@yahoo.fr\r\nDenis Yelbeogo/AFENET/yelbeogodenis@yahoo.fr','<p>Profil épidémiologique de la rougeole dans la Région du Nord de 2017 à 2020, Burkina Faso</p>','<p>La région du Nord enregistre chaque année des flambées de cas suspects de rougeole, de 2018 à 2020, 306 cas suspects de rougeole avec zéro décès ont été notifiés. Une base a été mise en place dans toutes les structures sanitaires mais des insuffisances persistent dans la saisie et la transmission des données ce retarde la prise de décision. Nous avons réalisé une analyse de la base régionale de 2018 à 2020 pour décrire le profil épidémiologique de la rougeole dans la région.</p>','<p>Nous avons réalisé une étude transversale descriptive par analyse des données secondaires contenues dans la base régionale de 2017 à 2020. Les bases des districts sanitaires ont été fusionnées et analysées à l’aide d’Epi Info 7. Les caractéristiques socio-démographiques, de temps, de lieu et de laboratoire ont été décrites. Nous avons calculé des proportions.</p>','<p>Au total 254 cas suspects de rougeole ont été analysés. Parmi eux, 54,3% (138/254) étaient âgés de 5 ans et plus. Le sexe masculin représentait 52,0%. Les personnes non vaccinées représentaient 80,3% (204/254) des cas. Sur 218 prélèvements effectués, 46,8% (102) des résultats IgM de la rougeole n’ont pas été renseignés dans la base. Les résultats du laboratoire se sont révélés positifs dans 57,2 % (71/124) des cas ayant fait l’objet de prélèvement. Aucun décès n’a été enregistré. L’incidence des cas confirmés de la rougeole en 2020 était de 18,6 pour un million d’habitants contre 5,0 pour un million d’habitants en 2019. Les districts de Thiou et de Gourcy ont enregistré les plus fortes incidences soit 71,6 et 64,4 /1000000 habitants.</p>','<p>L’incidence des cas confirmés de rougeole a connu sa plus forte progression en 2020.Nous recommandons la réalisation de campagnes de vaccination de rattrapage dans les formations sanitaires à faible performance et la mise à jour des bases par les gestionnaires de données.</p>','<p>Rougeole, base SIMR, Région du Nord, Burkina Faso</p>','2','3','2','1','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2023-10-19 10:13:00','2023-05-27 16:29:20',NULL,33),(190,'Maurice Owiny','Scientific Writer','mowiny@feltp.or.ke','dr','Faith','Mudachi','female','kenya','fmudachi@gmail.com','<p>Kenya Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'31/10/2020','advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Ahmed Abade, Kenya FELTP, aabade@feltp.or.ke\r\nMaurice Owiny, Kenya FELTP, mowiny@feltp.or.ke\r\nEric Osoro, Washington State University, Kenya, eric.osoro@wsu.edu','<p>Factors associated with hypertension among Persons Living with HIV in Mombasa County, Kenya</p>','<p>The incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among persons living with HIV (PLHIV) has been on the increase with the prevalence of hypertension among PLHIV estimated at 24% globally and 18.9% in some parts of Kenya in 2021. Factors favorable for hypertension among PLHIV in Kenya are generally unknown. We sought to identify the factors associated with hypertension among PLHIV in Mombasa, Kenya.</p>','<p>We conducted a cross-sectional study among adult patients on HIV follow-up at Comprehensive Care Clinics (CCC) in Mombasa County from December 2021 – February 2022. We collected data using a questionnaire. Hypertensive participants were patients with a documented history of two or more blood pressure readings of &gt;140/90mmHg within one year. Frequencies and proportions were calculated for categorical variables and measures of central tendency and dispersion for continuous variables. We calculated Prevalence Ratio (P.R), and Adjusted Prevalence Ratio (A.P.R) to identify factors associated with hypertension.</p>','<p>We enrolled 235 participants; Their mean age was 42.8 (±10.7) years, (167/235 (71%)) were female and, the age group 35–44 years was 35%. The prevalence of hypertension among PLHIV in Mombasa County was 25%. Factors associated with hypertension were age ≥45 years (P.R: 2.07, 95%CI: 1.14–3.77), Body-Mass-Index (BMI) 25–29.9 (P.R: 3.05, 95%CI: 1.52–6.11), BMI&gt;30 (P.R: 4.8, 95%CI: 2.1–10.87), tenofovir based regimens (P.R: 0.28, 95%CI: 0.12–0.63), and opportunistic infections (P.R: 0.14, 95%CI: 0.02–1.09). On multivariable analysis, factors independently associated with hypertension were BMI 25–29.9 (A.P.R: 2.41, 95%CI: 1.30–4.42), BMI&gt;30 (A.P.R: 3.37 95%CI: 1.69–6.73) and use of a tenofovir-based regimen (A.P.R: 0.32, 95%CI: 0.17–0.60).</p>','<p>The prevalence of hypertension among PLHIV in Mombasa was higher than the national level. BMI greater than 25 was a risk factor while tenofovir-based regimens were protective. Management of hypertension in PLHIV with high BMI should be on a tenofovir-based regimen.</p>','<p>Hypertension, HIV, Prevalence, Body-Mass-Index, Kenya</p>','4','4','4','4','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2023-10-20 10:13:00','2023-05-31 14:54:43',NULL,21),(191,'NDAKALA NESTOR','FORMER -CHAD AFENET RESIDENT','drnestndakala@gmail.com','mr','Adoum','Mbodou','male','chad','mbodou_adoum@yahoo.fr','<p>FETP</p>','alumni',NULL,'12/5/2022','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Nestor NDAKALA/Former AFENET RESIDENT ADVISOR-CHAD/drnestndakala@gmail.com','<p>Investigation de la flambée du Paludisme chez les enfants de moins 5ans dans le District de Bol, Tchad, 2022.</p>','<p>Le Paludisme demeure la première cause de consultation et d’hospitalisation dans toutes les formations sanitaires. Lors de l’analyse des données hebdomadaires de la Semaine 1 – Semaine 13 , 2022 l’hôpital de Bol a enregistré 6 décès dus au paludisme grave chez les enfants de moins de 5 ans et que le district de Bol avait la plus forte notification de cas de paludisme avec une moyenne de 150 cas par semaine. C’est suite à cette situation, qu’une investigation sur la flambé a été réalisée</p>','<p>cette étude transversale à visée descriptive, a concerné un échantillon composé de 30 cas de paludisme d’enfants de moins de cinq (5) ans et leurs mères, Les données ont été recueillies à l’aide d’un guide d’entretien individuel semi-structuré, d’un questionnaire a et d’une liste de vérification puis analysé dans Excel 2016</p>','<p>la tranche d’âge de 12 -59mois (93 %) était la plus affectée. L’’âge médian était de 15 mois avec l’étendu de 9-59 mois. Le sexe masculin (83,33%) était plus touché ; La fièvre et vomissement représentaient respectivement (100%), (90%) et la convulsion représentait 27%. Chez les mères, 87% ne sont pas instruites, 95% ne maitrisent pas l’utilisation des moustiquaires imprégnées à longue durée d\'action(MILDA), 43% des mères d\'enfants pensent que le paludisme est transmis par la sorcellerie.</p>','<p>A l’issue de cette investigation, une utilisation irrégulière et un mauvais entretien des MILDA, une insuffisance dans la planification, une faible collaboration et insuffisance d\'organisation des acteurs est à la base de l\'incidence du Paludisme dans le district de Bol.</p>','<p>Tchad, Palu, Bol, 2022</p>','4','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>cadre d\'étude non spécifié,&nbsp;</p><p>Quid de la définition des cas et du laboratoire?</p><p>Était réellement une investigation ? Pas de structuration des informations en terme de T, L et P</p><p>Conclusion non directement en lien avec les résultats</p>','2023-10-21 10:13:00','2023-05-31 15:25:38',NULL,15),(192,'NDAKALA GYAMBA Nestor','Former -Chad AFENET Resident Advisor','drnestndakala@gmail.com','mr','Mahamat','Akouya Torna','male','chad','akouyamahamatt@gmail.com','<p>FETP</p>','alumni',NULL,'12/2/2023','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Nestor NDAKALA/AFENET/drnestndakala@gmail.com','<p>Investigation d’une flambée de rougeole dans le district sanitaire de N’Ndjamena-Est, Tchad. Du 10 au 25 janvier de l’année 2023.</p>','<p>La vaccination est le seul moyen efficace de lutte. Cependant, malgré les bonnes couvertures vaccinales contre la rougeole au District sanitaire de N’Djamena Est qui a évolué depuis 2019 de 79% à 126% en 2022, le district continue à notifier des cas de la rougeole.\"</p>','<p>Il s\'agissait d\' une étude descriptive réalisé dans le district sanitaire de N’Djamena Est. L’échantillonnage a été de convenance et a concerné 48 cas suspects de la rougeole., la collecte des données a été réalisées à travers fiches d’investigation des cas suspects de rougeole et du registre des malades (des cas suspects). Les informations recherchées portaient sur les données démographiques et les données épidémiologiques. L’analyse de données s’est faite en utilisant le logiciel Excel 2016.</p>','<p>Au total, 48 enfants ont été investigués, 68,75% des cas notifiés résident en milieu semi-urbain, dans les quartiers périphériques de Ndjamena. 62,50% sont de sexe masculin soit un ratio homme/femme de 1,6. 52,08% des enfants investigués n’ont jamais été vaccinés contre la rougeole. La tranche d’âge la plus touchée est celle comprise entre 1 à 5 ans représentant 56,25% des cas suivie de celle de 0 à 11 mois avec 33,33%. L’âge médian est de 21 mois, l’étendu est de 17 jours à 11 ans. L’âge modal était de 36 mois</p>','<p>L’investigation des cas de rougeole dans le district sanitaire de Ndjamena-Est à travers cette étude montre que les enfants dans présentent une fébrilité. Le système de vaccination du district est mis en cause car plus et pourtant la couverture vaccinale administrative en 2022 était de 126 %. Le système de vaccination doit être renforcé dans les FOSA du district. Les communautés vivant en milieu semi-urbain sont les plus vulnérables à l’épidémie de rougeole.</p>','<p>Tchad, Rougeole, N’Djamena Est,2023</p>','3','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Quid définition des cas,&nbsp;</p><p>Quid confirmation du Laboratoire?</p><p>Tenir compte de la formulation</p>','2023-10-22 10:13:00','2023-05-31 17:02:43',NULL,15),(193,'Girma Mideksa','EFETP','girmamdks@gmail.com','mr','Girma Mideksa','Samrawit Solomon','male','ethiopia','girmamdks@gmail.com','<p>Field Epidemiologist</p>','resident',NULL,'25/03/2023','advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Dr. Samrawit Solomon, SPHMMC, Public health department dean, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Email Address-samrawit.solomon@sphmmc.edu.et','<p>Level of Adherence to Lifestyle Modifications and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients Attending Outpatient Department At Bishoftu General Hospital, Oromia Region, Ethiopia,2022</p>','<p>Background: Hypertension is a major public health problem affecting over one billion people worldwide. Many people live unhealthy lifestyles, which are regularly undetected and poorly controlled for hypertension. To address this issue, adherence to lifestyle modification approaches is regularly overlooked as the cornerstone of hypertension prevention and control.</p>','<p>A hospital-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 301 hypertensive patients between January and March 2022. A systematic random sampling technique was used. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews with participants using a structured questionnaire by trained data collectors. Data were entered into Epi-info 7.2.1.0 and exported to SPSS version 26 software for further analysis. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and identified predictors of the outcome using a bivariable and multivariable logistic regression model (adjusted odds ratio with p-value &lt;0.05 and 95% CI).</p>','<p>The study included 301 respondents with a 100% response rate.158 (52.5%) were females and the median age was 57 (±12.4 SD) years. The overall adherence in this study was only 26.9%.The study found that the patients aged older than 55 years (AOR= 2.81; 95% CI: 1.35-5.84), formal education (AOR: 0.52; 95% CI: 0.28 - 0.96), the patients who had hypertension with 5 to 10 years diagnosis time (AOR = 2.33: 95% CI: 1.01–5.37), co-morbidity (AOR=2.06; 95% CI: 1.21,3.49) and good knowledge about healthy lifestyle (AOR:0.42; 95% CI: 0.24-0,74) have an independently associated with adherence to lifestyle modifications.</p>','<p>The Level of adherence to recommended lifestyle modification among hypertensive patients was low in this study. Of the variables studied, age, educational level, duration of hypertension, co-morbidity, and knowledge about healthy lifestyles were independent predictors of adherence to lifestyle modifications.</p>','<p>Adherence, lifestyle modification, Hypertension.</p>','3','2','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Results: The study failed to measure various lifestyles which point to hypertension. &nbsp;The wrong/unassociated factors were measured in this study.</p>','2023-10-23 10:13:00','2023-05-07 10:34:50',NULL,74),(194,'Girma Mideksa','EFETP','girmamdks@gmail.com','mr','Girma','Mideksa','male','ethiopia','girmamdks@gmail.com','<p>Field Epidemio;ogy</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Mr.Takele Gezahegn, SPHMMC, Instructor, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Email Address-  takele.gez44@gmail.com&amp;gt;','<p>Malaria Outbreak investigation in Siraro District, West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia,2022</p>','<p>In Ethiopia, malaria is highly seasonal in many communities but may have nearly unstable in other areas with epidemic-prone transmission patterns and serious public health emergencies that have a major impact on health and the economy.</p>','<p>A Community based unmatched case-control study with a 1:1case to control ratio was conducted in the Siraro District from 16 June 2022 to 03 August 2022. Seventy-four randomly selected cases and controls participated in this study. We reviewed the previous five year’s malaria data to establish a threshold level. Both descriptive and analytical statistical procedures were performed. The data were entered using Epi -Info version 7.2.4.0 software and analyzed by using SPSS version 25. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify independent factors associated with malaria infection.</p>','<p>Plasmodium Falciparum accounts for about 81.4%. Age group ≥ 5 years were the most affected with an attack rate (AR) of 2.04/1000. Multivariable analysis revealed the place of stay during night adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 5.62, 95% CI= 1.016–31.069, a person with malaria in the house with AOR 15.74,95% CI= 3.029-81.865, presence of stagnant water near to house AOR of 25.60, 95% CI= 4.696-139.649 and a person who does not hear about malaria prevention on insecticide-treated bed nets utilization adjusted Odds Ratios (AOR) of 0.14,95% CI: 0.076, 1.061 were the main associated risk factors for the occurrence of the outbreak.</p>','<p>The main risk factor for the outbreak were people with malaria in the house, stagnant water to collect rainwater, and plants with temporary water pools and it was positive for Anopheles larvae. We recommended identifying potential vector breeding sites and environmental management through community participation.</p>','<p>Investigation Outbreak, Malaria, Case-Control</p>','2','3','3','3','2','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Do not find the study interesting for a country where Malaria is in 50% of the population. A study as attached measured additional factors which were not measured in this study.</p><p>https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-2039211/v1/da398971-a4aa-4d14-9e00-01085682d53f.pdf?c=1662991756.</p><p>With the high prevalence of malaria, a larger sample size would have helped with this study, as the CI were significantly wide.</p>','2023-10-24 10:13:00','2023-05-07 10:46:21',NULL,74),(195,'Girma Mideksa','EFETP','girmamdks@gmail.com','mr','Girma','Mideksa','male','ethiopia','girmamdks@gmail.com','<p>Field Epidemio;ogy</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Mr.Takele Gezahegn, SPHMMC, Instructor, Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Email Address- takele.gez44@gmail.com','<p>Surveillance System Evaluation on Malaria in Akaki District, SZOSF, Oromia, 2021</p>','<p>Public health surveillance is an ongoing systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data regarding a health-related event for use in public health action and to improve community health. The goal of public health surveillance is to improve community health and decrease morbidity and mortality.</p>','<p>We conducted a facility-based cross-sectional study of surveillance system evaluation in Akaki District in selected health facilities.</p>','<p>About 45,067 (51%) of populations lived in a malarious area. The ITN coverage of the District was 10651(92%) households and the Health service coverage of the District was 100% for Health centers and Health posts and no primary hospital for the district. The majority of reported malaria species during the study period were Plasmodium vivax which accounted for 56.5% of the total malaria cases. The slide positivity rate of malaria in the Akaki District was 26.2%. The report completeness and timeliness were 85% and 78% respectively.</p>','<p>The main gaps identified during system evaluation were weak supportive supervision, poor feedback, lack of budget allocation for PHEM activities, logistics, training, resources gaps, water, electric supply, and poor data management. The surveillance system of the district was useful, simple, flexible, and sensitive but, not stable, complete, timely, and representative, to detect outbreaks and early response. Hence, District Health Office should give attention to PHEM activities such as preparing an Emergency plan with budget, resource mobilization, capacity building, supportive supervision, and feedback, strengthened reporting system, and proper data management.</p>','<p>surveillance System Evaluation (Malaria), Akaki, Oromia</p>','1','2','2','2','3','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Poor work.</p><p>None of the attributes indicated in the results were measured or indicated in the results. Method did not give any detail of what was done in the evaluation process, what were measured and how analysis were performed.&nbsp;</p><p>Our epidemiologists should move away from defining what surveillance is in their introductions.</p>','2023-10-25 10:13:00','2023-05-07 10:50:45',NULL,74),(196,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','dr','Patience','Mwine','female','uganda','pmwine@musph.ac.ug','<p>Uganda National Institute of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/01/2023','advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Benon Kwesiga; UNIPH; benon.kwesiga@uniph.go.ug\r\nRichard Migisha; UNIPH; rmigisha@uniph.go.ug\r\nSteven Kabwama; MakSPH; skabwama@musph.ac.ug\r\nJuliet Cheptoris; MoH; julietcheptoris@gmail.com \r\nPeter Mudiope; MoH; pmudiope@gmail.com\r\nDaniel Kadobera; dkadobera@uniph.go.ug\r\nLilian Bulage; UNIPH; lbulage@uniph.go.ug\r\nAlex R. Ario; UNIPH; riolexus@musph.ac.ug\r\nLisa Mills; US CDC; ioj7@cdc.gov\r\nJulie R. Harris; US CDC; ggt5@cdc.gov \r\nHerbert Kiyingi; US CDC; inx1@cdc.gov','<p>HIV Test Positivity and Testing for Recent Infections among Adolescent Girls and Young Women Aged 10-24 years in Uganda, 2017 - 2021</p>','<p>New HIV infections continue among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Uganda despite HIV prevention programs. Rapid testing for recent infections (RTRI) using a commercially-available test can identify areas potentially needing interventions; the addition of viral load testing to RTRI-positive patient samples improves the specificity. We describe results of HIV test positivity and rapid testing for recent infections (RTRI) among AGYW from 2017–2021 to inform targeted planning for additional interventions among AGYW.</p>','<p>We analyzed routine HIV testing program data from 2017–2021 for AGYW (aged 10-24 years) reported through the Health Management Information System and RTRI data from the 600 clinical sites that test for HIV recency in Uganda from November 2019–November 2021. Recent infections were defined by positive results using ASANTE rapid kit. We evaluated trends in the positivity rate at the national and district levels and analyzed trends using logistic regression. We calculated the proportion of RTRI-recent HIV infections and identified geographic clusters of recent infections (≥5 RTRI-recent infections in a sub-county within 12 months) among AGYW newly diagnosed with HIV.</p>','<p>Of 8,532,992 HIV tests among AGYW 10-24 years, 168,633 (2.0%) were positive. AGYW aged 20-24 had the highest positivity rate (2.6%, 95% CI 2.5-2.6). There was a 5% (OR=0.95, 95% CI 0.94-0.95) reduction in HIV positivity among AGYW 10-24 years from 2.0% in 2017 to 1.7% in 2021. The HIV positivity rate decreased in most districts but remained &gt;3% in the Western Ugandan districts of Mbarara, Sheema, Rwampara, and Kalangala. Among 2,672 newly diagnosed AGYW 15-24 years who received recency testing, 359 (14%) were RTRT-recent. Clusters of recent infections were observed in specific sub-counties in Western Uganda and the central divisions of Kampala Metropolitan.</p>','<p>The HIV positivity rate among AGYW declined during 2017-2021, but specific Western Ugandan districts had comparatively elevated rates. Nearly one in seven HIV infections assessed by RTRI among AGYW aged 15-24 years were recent, with clusters of recent HIV infections in some sub-counties. The Ministry of Health could strengthen targeted HIV prevention among AGYW in the most affected districts. Subsequent viral load testing of the persons testing positive by RTRI could provide additional evidence of recent infections.</p>','<p>AGYW, HIV testing, HIV positivity rate</p>','4','3','2','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The point estimation (OR), and interval estimation (CI) seem not consistent. The results of logistic regression are not presented in the result section.</p>','2023-10-26 10:13:00','2023-05-13 21:26:10',NULL,91),(197,'Alex Riolexus Ario','Program Director','riolexus@uniph.go.ug','dr','Patience','Mwine','female','uganda','pmwine@musph.ac.ug','<p>Uganda National Institute of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/01/2023','advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Benon Kwesiga; UNIPH; benon.kwesiga@uniph.go.ug\r\nRichard Migisha; UNIPH; rmigisha@uniph.go.ug\r\nJuliet Cheptoris; MoH; julietcheptoris@gmail.com\r\nDaniel Kadobera; UNIPH; dkadobera@uniph.go.ug\r\nLilian Bulage; UNIPH; lbulage@uniph.go.ug\r\nGordon P. Tugume; EGPAF\r\nGerald Pande; MoH; gpande@musph.ac.ug \r\nHebert Kadama; MoH; kadamah@gmail.com \r\nAlex R. Ario; UNIPH; riolexus@uniph.go.ug\r\nLisa A. Mills; US CDC; ioj7@cdc.gov\r\nJulie R. Harris; US CDC; ggt5@cdc.gov','<p>Improving Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Screening and Initiation among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Selected Health Facilities, Western Uganda; January-June 2022</p>','<p>Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces risk of HIV acquisition among high-risk persons, including adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) 2021 data from four PEPFAR-supported PrEP sites in Western Uganda facilities showed poor screening for and uptake of PrEP among eligible AGYW. We conducted a quality improvement (QI) project to improve PrEP screening and uptake among AGYW at these sites during January-June 2022.</p>','<p>We analyzed PrEP and HIV testing data from HIV testing registers and DHIS2 from October-December 2021 at the four sites to determine baseline numbers of AGYW aged 15-24 years who tested HIV negative, were screened, eligible for, and initiated on PrEP. Screening rate was the proportion of HIV-negative AGYW screened for PrEP eligibility; uptake was the proportion of PrEP-eligible AGYW started on PrEP. Our QI team conducted focus group discussions with healthcare workers (HCW) and AGYW peers to identify and develop interventions for root causes of poor PrEP uptake, and measured changes in screening and eligibility rates.</p>','<p>Heavy HCW workload, poor documentation, HCW perception that PrEP was only for female sex workers (FSW), overly direct wording of screening questions, dislike of and stigma about daily PrEP pills, and discomfort discussing sexual activity were identified as contributors to low PrEP uptake. In January 2022, we trained two AGYW in each facility on PrEP eligibility and screening, benefits, and side effects. They became site-level PrEP peer educators mobilizing AGYW to undergo screening. In addition, we trained HCW at the facilities on PrEP guidelines, revised the screening tool to make it age-appropriate for AGYW, and provided screening logs and guidelines to HCW. Pre-intervention (October-December 2021), 157 (13%) of 1,195 AGYW testing HIV-negative were screened for PrEP eligibility. Of these, 155 (99%) were FSW, and 48 (31%) were PrEP-eligible; 36 (75%) initiated. Post-intervention (January-June 2022), 1,106 (28%) of 3,914 AGYW testing HIV-negative were screened. Of these, 516 (47%) were FSW and 488 (44%) were PrEP-eligible; 434 (89%) initiated.</p>','<p>The interventions resulted in moderately improved PrEP screening and initiation among eligible AGYW. Expanding this approach to other PrEP sites with similar profiles could have a similar impact.</p>','<p>HIV, adolescent girls, young women, pre-exposure prophylaxis</p>','2','3','4','3','3','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-10-27 10:13:00','2023-05-13 22:12:12',NULL,91),(198,'NDAKALA GYAMBA Nestor','Former -Chad AFENET Resident Advisor','drnestndakala@gmail.com','mr','Albert','FOGOZIA','male','chad','albertfogozia@gmail.com','<p>FETP</p>','alumni',NULL,'14/02/2023','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','NESTOR NDAKALA/AFENET/drnestndakala@gmail.com\r\nDISSIAS  FITTOUIN/MoH-CHAD/dissias@yahoo.fr','<p>Investigation des cas d’envenimation par morsures des serpents dans le district sanitaire de Bessao, Tchad, 2022</p>','<p>Au Tchad, la situation des morsures de serpents reste encore mal connu car aucune étude n’a jusque-là été faite malgré que la fréquence des cas de morsures évolue de manière croissante dans nos communautés. Les morsures des serpents sont très fréquentes dans le district sanitaire de Bessao. L’objectif de celle-ci est d’augmenter les connaissances sur les cas de morsures de serpents dans le District de Bessao</p>','<p>L\'étude a porté sur 26 cas de morsures de serpents observés dans 3 zones de responsabilités du district de Bessao. Les protocoles d’étude clinique, épidémiologique et thérapeutique standardisés ont été appliqués à chaque patient. Ces données collectées ont été organisées, traitées et analysées avec le logiciel Excel 2016.</p>','<p>La tranche d’âge la plus touchée par les morsures est celle comprise entre 31- 40 (38%) avec une prédominance féminine (58%) et la plupart des personnes mordues sont des agriculteurs (42%). L’âge médian est de 29 ans avec un minima de 11 ans et un maxima de 50 Les morsures sont l’apanage des vipéridés, des élapidés et d’autres serpents, la symptomatologie dominante après morsure était faite de douleur (65%), de saignement (19%) Les complications hémorragiques étaient très fréquentes (38%), neurologiques (15%), les tuméfactions (34%). Les morsures ont lieu dans la plupart des cas au moment des travaux champêtres (73%) et chez les personnes portant les souliers ouverts (65%). Des cas de décès n’ont pas été enregistrés dans la communauté. La majorité des patients étaient guéris avec des séquelles (65%) comme les névralgies et les cicatrices indélibiles</p>','<p>Les envenimations par morsures de serpents sont fréquentes dans notre District Sanitaire et interpellent la communauté à adopter des comportements appropries pour s’en protéger. L’approvisionnement des formations sanitaires en vaccins anti venins et tous les intrants accessoires est primordiale.</p>','<p>Tchad, Morsures serpents, 2022</p>','3','3','4','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Pas de données chiffrées pour soutenir la gravité du problème</p>','2023-10-28 10:13:00','2023-05-31 17:11:45',NULL,15),(199,'NDAKALA GYAMBA Nestor','Former -Chad AFENET Resident Advisor','drnestndakala@gmail.com','mr','LAZARE','NDJOUNOUMBI','male','chad','ndjounoumbilazare@gmail.com','<p>FETP</p>','alumni',NULL,'12/5/2022','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Nestor NDAKALA/AFENET/drnestndakala@gmail.com\r\nBabikir Nafissa Djamila/babikirnafissadjamila@yahoo.fr','<p>Investigation des cas suspects de la fièvre jaune de janvier 2020 à décembre 2021 dans le district sanitaire de Bokoro, Tchad,2022</p>','<p>La fièvre jaune (FJ) est une fièvre hémorragique virale à mortalité élevée, endémo- épidémique en zones intertropicales d’Afrique et d’Amérique latine. Le virus de la fièvre jaune (virus amaril) est transmis par la piqûre de certaines espèces de moustiques du genre Aedes. Le district sanitaire de Bokoro notifie régulièrement des cas suspects avec un risque de survenue de l’épidémie de la fièvre jaune. C’est ce qui nous a motivé à choisir ce thème. Cette étude vise à déterminer la fréquence, décrire la situation épidémiologique et identifier les facteurs possibles à la survenue de l’infection de FJ dans ce district</p>','<p>Il s’agissait d’une étude transversale descriptive à visée rétrospective, de janvier 2020 à décembre 2021 ayant ciblé un échantillon de 7 cas. Les données ont été saisies et analysées à l’aide du logiciel Microsoft Excel. Les résultats ont été présentés sous forme des tableaux et figures.</p>','<p>Sept (7) cas suspects de FJ notifiés, 71% de sexe masculin avec un sexe ratio de 2.5 en faveur des hommes. L’âge moyen était de 22 ans. Seulement 18% des personnes enquêtées étaient vaccinées contre la FJ ; 82,1% n’ont pas effectué de voyage vers les zones endémo-épidémiques et 82,2% ne connaissent pas la fièvre jaune. Au moins 1 gite larvaire a été trouvé chez 100% des cas.</p>','<p>L’apparition des cas suspects de la FJ dans le district sanitaire de Bokoro était due à la faible proportion des personnes vaccinées. Les adultes étaient plus concernés. La présence des gites larvaires était observée dans tous les ménages enquêtés contribuant à l’exposition de la population aux vecteurs. Nous suggérons une étude plus approfondie qui fournira des informations plus détaillées à ce sujet.</p>','<p>Tchad, Fièvre jaune, district sanitaire Bokoro,2022</p>','2','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Pas de données chiffrées pour soutenir la gravité du problème,</p><p>Methodes non directement en lien avec le titre,</p><p>Quid labo?</p>','2023-10-29 10:13:00','2023-06-01 20:55:22',NULL,15),(200,'NDAKALA GYAMBA Nestor','Former -Chad AFENET Resident Advisor','drnestndakala@gmail.com','mr','Marius','MADJISSEM','male','chad','mariusmadjissem@gmail.com','<p>FETP</p>','alumni',NULL,'12/5/2022','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Nestor NDAKALA/AFENET/drnestndakala@gmail.com\r\nBabikir Nafissa Djamila/MoH-CHAD/babikirnafissadjamila@yahoo.fr','<p>Investigation sur la mortinatalité à l’hôpital de district de Ngouri/lac Tchad, 2022</p>','<p>La mortinatalité est la mort du fœtus pendant la grossesse, suivie ou non de rétention fœtale et pendant l’accouchement. Près de deux (2) millions d’enfants naissent mort-nés chaque année. ¾ de cas ont eu lieu en Afrique Subsaharienne ou en Asie du Sud. Il n’y avait pas eu de travaux consacrés à ce problème préoccupant dans le District Sanitaire de Ngouri d’où le choix de ce thème en visant à Contribuer à la Prise en charge de la mortinatalité dans le service de gynéco- obstétrique de l’Hôpital du Distrait de Ngouri.</p>','<p>Il s’agissait d’une étude rétrospective et descriptive, allant du janvier 2020 à décembre 2021. Concernant les parturientes ayant accouché du fœtus mort in utéro pendant la période d’étude. Le recueil des données a été fait sur la lecture des documents (dossiers médicaux, registre d’accouchement, partogramme), la consignation des informations sur la fiche d’enquête, la saisie et l’analyse sur le logiciel SPSS (version 18</p>','<p>cette étude a permis de retrouver 131 mort-nés sur 563 naissances soit une prévalence de 23,27%. Tranche d’âge la plus représentée chez les parturientes était celle de 25-36 ans (38,2%), ménagères (73,3%), non scolarisées (99,3%), référées et évacuées (65,6%), âge gestationnel 28-36 Semaine d’Aménorrhée (58%) ; des primigestes et des nullipares (44%). L’absence de Consultation Prénatale (44,3%) ; déclanchement du travail au Misoprostol (56,5%).</p>','<p>Les facteurs possibles d’exposition associés à l’accouchement de mort-né étaient : l’âge inferieur à 18ans, le niveau d’instruction, les antécédents d’hypertension artérielle et de fausse couche, le mode d’admission, l’absence de Consultation Prénatale, l’anémie, les tentatives d’accouchement à domicile. Le paludisme, l’éclampsie, le travail prolongé, la rupture utérine ont été les causes les plus retrouvées. Un décès par sepsis grave a été enregistré.</p>','<p>Tchad, Mortinalité, Ngouri, 2022</p>','4','3','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Ne pas mettre de chiffres en début de phrase,</p><p>Conclusion assimilables aux résultats,</p><p>Aucune recommendation formulée</p>','2023-10-30 10:13:00','2023-06-01 21:18:54',NULL,15),