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(671, ' Ipyana F. Mwandelile  ', 'Resident Advisor ', 'fipyana@afenet.net', 'ms', 'Karolina M. ', 'Hamutenya', 'female', 'namibia', 'nonomwadina@gmail.com', 'Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program ', 'alumni', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '1. Dr. I.F. Mwandelile, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, fipyana@afenet.net \n2. Dianah .M. Ewaga, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, mewaga.15@gmail.com  \n3. Emmy-Else Ndevaetela, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, emmy-else.ndevaetela@mhss.gov.na ', 'Investigation of Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Case In Outjo District, Kunene Region, Namibia, November 2021', 'Viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of diseases that are caused by several distinct families of viruses. The incubation period for VHF is between two days and three weeks, it vary by disease. General symptoms common to all five families include fever, malaise, myalgia, headache, and skin rash. Fatality rates can range from 0.6% to 90% depending on the type of illness. On 17 November 2021 the Kunene regional surveillance officer was informed of a suspected VHF case from Outjo district by the district surveillance officer. This prompted an urgent investigation to find out more cases and identify contacts to control further spread of the disease.\n\n', 'A qualitative case study was carried out at farm Ekongo. The investigation team interviewed and screened all his contacts. Laboratory specimens taken at point of care (Outjo district hospital) were: HIV, COVID-19, Urea and Electrolytes (U&amp;amp;Es), Liver function test (LFT), Blood Differential test, Partial thromboplastin time (PTT), D-dimer, Fibrinogen and Hepatitis B screen.\n', ' The suspected case was 25 years old man who was working as a charcoal labourer at Ekongo hunting farm around Kamanjab village. He presented at the health facility with fever, body pains, and bleeding from multiple orifices. He is originally from Angola and had been employed at the farm for about 3 weeks. On the 19th November 2021 the result for all three VHF (Ebola, CCHF and Rift Valley Fever) came out negative. A total of 57 contacts were identified. On the 3rd December 2021 he was discharged home with the final diagnosis of Immune thrombocytopenia. \n\n\n', 'The suspected case was cleared of having a viral haemorrhagic fever condition and was discharged home. We recommended intensified surveillance at local health facilities and the community for early detection of disease threats like VHF. \n', 'Investigation, VHF, immune thrombocytopaenia, surveillance', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-05 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 228),
(672, 'Patrick DELY', 'Resident Advisor', 'pdely@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Jess Rijanirina', 'ANDRIANOROSOA', 'male', 'madagascar', 'rat3lah@gmail.com', 'Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program', 'alumni', '', '14/10/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Gazela Meva RAZAKARIVONY | Ministère de la Santé Publique Madagascar | gazela.meva@gmail.com\n\nBonodong Zongnukuu GURI | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | bguri@afenet.net\n\nPatrick DELY | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | pdely@afenet.net\n', 'Episode de toxi-infection alimentaire collective-Mampikony, Madagascar, février 2023', 'Le 06 février 2023, des cas de gastroentérite aiguë ont été admis au centre de santé de Mampikony 1, commune urbaine de Manpikony, après avoir mangé dans une gargote. Une investigation a été menée pour caractériser la flambée, identifier l’étiologie, les facteurs de risque et appliquer des mesures de contrôle et de prévention.', 'Une cohorte rétrospective a été menée, adoptant comme définition de cas : Toute personne présentant des manifestations neurologiques, après avoir mangé à la gargote de Mampikony 1, le 6 février 2023.On a révisé les registres médicaux, scruter l’environnement de la gargote, et appliquer un questionnaire semi-structuré à la population d’étude. Des données démographiques, cliniques et facteurs de risque associés ont été collectés sur une base Excel et analysées suivant des mesures statistiques appropriées.', 'Des cas investigués, (79 %, 11/14) était des femmes dont 64% provenait de la zone urbaine. L’âge médian était de 25 ans [17-54]. La durée d’incubation était en moyenne de 2 heures. Le vertige, la malaise et la nausée représentèrent les principaux symptômes évoqués, et le vomissement le principal signe. La mayonnaise fait maison représentait l’aliment associé à la maladie [OR= 8,3 à IC 95% = 1,4 à 8,6]. Aucun décès n’a été enregistré. Les conditions hygiéniques de la gargote étaient précaires, sol en terre battue, aliments crus et cuits mélangés, pas d’équipements de protection pour les serveurs, qui respectaient non plus les pratiques d’hygiène.', 'L’existence de la flambée confirmée à Mampikony 1 pourrait être attribuée à la consommation de la mayonnaise contaminée probablement par Bacillus cereus ou Staphylocoque aureus. Il a été recommandé de former les manipulateurs d’aliments sur les pratiques d’hygiène, la conservation des aliments, et de fermer temporaire la gargote. Les restes d’aliments et des prélèvements de spécimens, n’ont pas pu être effectués.', 'Toxi-infection alimentaire collective, Bacillus cereus, Staphylocoque aureus, Mampikony, Madagascar. ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-06 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 168),
(673, 'Agballa Mébiny-Essoh Tchalla Abalo', 'West Africa Field Epidemiology Training Program', 'tabalo@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Agballa Mébiny-Essoh', 'Tchalla Abalo', 'male', 'togo', 'tabalo@afenet.net', 'African Field Epidemiology Network, Regional Office for Central Africa and Indian Ocean', 'alumni', '', '17/07/2017', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Kevin Mujenyi, AFENET, Kampala - Uganda\nCletus Fumbi Mumeh, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Cameroon\nJean Paul Six Moke, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, DR congo \nErnest Njukang Nkem, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Cameroon\nSaleh Abdoulaye Seid, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Chad\nSamba Hamani, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Niger\nCharles Daniel Apollo, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, DR congo \nAba Franckline Asanji, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Cameroon\nConyanbyalgo Achille Zabré, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Chad\nAli Harouna Aboubacar, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Niger\nNicholas Ayebazibwe, AFENET Kampala - Uganda\nKazambou Ditu, AFENET Kampala - Uganda', 'Contribution of Community Health Workers to the poliomyelitis surveillance in insecurity settings in four sub-Saharan Africa countries: Cameroon, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo and Niger, August 2020 – July 2022', 'Insecurity is a threat for the poliomyelitis surveillance by public health system, however community-based surveillance could be a strengthening strategy. Community Health Workers (CHWs) were enrolled to conduct Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance in insecurity zones in four Sub-Saharan Africa countries since August 2020. The objective is to describe the CHWs’ contribution in AFP cases notification and investigation over the implementation period.', 'We conducted a cross sectional study that included all AFP cases reported by the 71 districts of the enhanced Community-Based Surveillance (CBS) of poliomyelitis in Africa project (Cameroon: 10, Chad: 18, DR-Congo: 35, Niger: 08) from August 2020 to July 2022. Data were extracted from the national surveillance databases and compiled for descriptive analysis. Studied variables were alerts and AFP cases reported, notification’s timelines and stool samples collected within 14 days after paralysis onset.', 'Over the period, 17%(2,769/16,382) of alerts emitted by CHWs were validated as AFP cases; Cameroon: 52%(196/379), Chad: 36%(338/929, DR-Congo: 78%(1,905/2430), Niger: 3%(330/12544). AFP cases CHWs notified represented 76%(149/196) in Cameroon, Chad: 95%(321/338), DR-Congo: 86%(1,645/1,905), Niger: 92%(302/330). Silent districts were 1/60 (Chad) in 2020 and 0/71 in 2022. AFP cases notified within seven days after paralysis onset were 38%(75/196) in Cameroon, Chad: 68%(231/338), DR-Congo: 86%(1,644/1,905), Niger: 70%(231/330). The stool samples collected within 14 days after paralysis onset was 83%(162/196) in Cameroon, Chad: 94%(317/338), DR-Congo: 95%(1,815/1,905), Niger: 94%(309/330). cVDPV outbreak was detected in each country. CHWs notified also alerts on Yellow Fever, Measles, Meningitis, neonatal tetanus, cholera and COVID-19.', 'Despite the low notification of alerts, CBS in insecurity settings contributed to the early notification of the majority of AFP cases, increased surveillance sensitivity, outbreaks detection and reporting of other Vaccine Preventable Diseases. It requires continuous staff capacity building and scaling up to achieve polio eradication and control of other diseases and public health events.', 'Community-Based Surveillance, Acute Flaccid Paralysis', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-07 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 249),
(674, 'Bola B. Lawal', 'Alumni', 'bola.lawal@ncdc.gov.ng', 'mr', 'Bola', 'Lawal', 'male', 'nigeria', 'bola.lawal@ncdc.gov.ng', 'Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)', 'alumni', '', '9/12/2019', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Eme  |  Ekeng  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  eme.ekeng@ncdc.gov.ng\nOladipo  |  Ogunbode  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  oladipo.ogunbode@ncdc.gov.ng\nAbdullahi  |  Kauranmata  |  Kano State Ministry of Health, Kano  |  aikauranmata@gmail.com\nIsmail  |  Abdulsalam  |  Lagos State Ministry of Health, Lagos  |  dradeshina@yahoo.com\nLois  |  Olajide  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  lois.olajide@ncdc.gov.ng\nBisola  |  Adebayo  |  Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos  |  bisola.adebayo@gmail.com\nHuda  |  Mustapha  |  Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano  |  hudamunir76@gmail.com\nZayyanatu  |  Nuru  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  zayyanatu.nuru@ncdc.gov.ng\nOlajumoke  |  Babatunde  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  olajumoke.babatunde@ncdc.gov.ng\nOyeladun  |  Okunromade  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  oyeladun.okunromade@ncdc.gov.ng\nIfedayo  |  Adetifa  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  ifedayo.adetifa@ncdc.gov.ng', 'Descriptive epidemiology and response to diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, 2022 – 2023 ', 'Diphtheria is an acute life-threatening vaccine preventable disease caused by the toxigenic Corynebacterium species. On 1st December 2022, Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention was notified of suspected diphtheria outbreaks in Kano and Lagos States. We investigated to confirm the outbreaks, describe the epidemiology, and institute control measures.', 'Using the WHO case definition for diphtheria, we reviewed surveillance data and conducted active case search in health facilities and communities across affected states. Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs were collected from suspected cases for laboratory confirmation using culture, PCR and Elek test. Antibiotics sensitivity test (AST) was done on culture isolates. Descriptive analysis was conducted to describe the outbreak in terms of person, place, and time. Final case classification was based on WHO diphtheria surveillance guidelines.', 'Toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae was isolated from samples tested. As of epi-week 11, 2023, a total of 1,064 suspected cases were reported across 21 states out of which 389 (36.6%) were confirmed cases. Kano State accounted for 377 (96.9%) of the confirmed cases. Of the confirmed cases reported, 305 (78.4%) were children 2-14 years old, 60 (15.4%) were fully vaccinated against diphtheria and 211 (54.2%) were female. A total of 62 deaths (case fatality rate: 15.9%) were recorded among confirmed cases. Of the 42 Toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae isolates subjected to AST, 40 (95.2%) were susceptible to erythromycin while none was susceptible to penicillin.', 'For the first time in over two decades, diphtheria outbreak was confirmed and responded to in Nigeria. Findings from the investigation suggests sub-optimal vaccination coverage for diphtheria as the main driver of the outbreak. We strengthened laboratory capacity for confirmation, improved access to diphtheria anti-toxin, conducted reactive vaccination and sensitized clinicians and community members. We recommended strengthening routine immunization, and formulation of diphtheria booster dose policies in Nigeria.', 'Diphtheria, Surveillance, Outbreak, Response', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-08 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 177),
(675, 'Otshudiandjeka Joseph', 'Resident Advisor', 'jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net', 'dr', 'OKie Kevin', 'Boris', 'male', 'ivory-coast', 'okieboris@gmail.com', 'Ivory Coast FETP', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Marie Tia / Zolou/ MOH DCPEV/ marytia87@yahoo.fr\nWilnique / Pierre/ AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/wpierre@afenet.net\nJoseph Otshudiandjeka/ AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net\nIssaka / Tiembre/ MOH FETP Ivory Coast/ itiembre@yahoo.fr\nVroh Joseph / Benie Bi/ MOH FETP Ivory Coast/ beniebi2018@hotmail.com', 'Evaluation du système de surveillance de la rougeole/rubéole dans les régions sanitaires d\'Abidjan 1,2 et Grands ponts en Côte d\'Ivoire de Janvier à novembre 2022 ', 'La rougeole/rubéole sont des maladies immuno-contrôlables très contagieuses. En Côte d’Ivoire, le système de surveillance a détecté 1496 cas positif de rougeole/rubéole, 75 flambées épidémiques, mais aucun décès en 2022. Notre revue de littérature n’a pas retrouvé d’étude sur l’évaluation du système de surveillance de la rougeole/rubéole dans les régions sanitaires d’Abidjan et Grands ponts. Afin de palier à cette insuffisance, une enquête a été menée pour évaluer le système de surveillance dans ces régions. ', 'Une étude descriptive a été menée sur la base du guide d’évaluation de l’OMS et du CDC. Simplicité, Acceptabilité, Sensibilité, Promptitude et Stabilité, ont été évaluées suivant un questionnaire administré aux acteurs ainsi qu’une revue documentaire des outils de surveillance.  Les mesures de fréquences ont été calculées, et les  attributs ont été jugés non satisfaisants (score &amp;lt;80%) et satisfaisants (score ≥ 80%). Les données ont été analysées sur Epi info 7.2®.', 'Au total, 51 personnes ont été interrogées dans 15 institutions. Simplicité: utilisation de la fiche de notification jugée simple par 80%. L’acceptabilité: 92% est satisfait du remplissage des outils de surveillance. La collecte et l’analyse des données se fait respectivement dans 98% et 92%. Sensibilité: taux de cas rejetés est 16/100 000 habitants (≥2/100000) et le taux de positivé est 14% (&amp;gt;10%). La promptitude: 100% des cas ont été notifiés et investigués. Tout cas suspect a été prélevé et acheminé au laboratoire dans les 72 heures. Stabilité: la grève des agents de la poste et l’absence de second opérateur avaient eu comme conséquence le non acheminement des prélèvements. Utilité: Dispositif utile pour d’autres ministères en dehors du MSHP-CMU dans 90% des cas.  ', 'Le système de surveillance de la rougeole/rubéole était acceptable, simple, sensible, prompte, utile, mais non stable. L’identification d’un second opérateur pourrait palier à cette instabilité et améliorer les performances du système.  ', 'Rougeole ; Rubéole ; Evaluation ; Surveillance, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-09 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 150),
(676, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Grace Adjoa ', 'Ocansey', 'female', 'ghana', 'graceadjoas@gmail.com', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'D. Dadzie | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | ddadzie8@gmail.com \nS. Shembla | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | drshembla@yahoo.co.uk \nB. Adzogble | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | badzogble@yahoo.com\nH. Ametorwodufia | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | franca.ameth@yahoo.com\nS. Baffoe | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | slavebaffoe@gmail.com\nG. Opoku-Asumadu |  Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | \nPeter Naab |  Cape Coast Teaching Hospital | peternaab@gmail.com\nC. Amemyaw | Cape Coast Teaching Hospital | amponsahameyaw@gmail.com\nP. Afful | Cape Coast Teaching Hospital | efuadelge@gmail.com\nCharles Lwanga Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | nooralwanga@gmail.com\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com', 'Schistosomiasis Outbreak Investigation in Essuekyir, Cape Coast Metropolis, Central Region, Ghana, 2023', 'Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease, affects 251 million people globally, with crippling consequences on health and socioeconomic activities.  On 4th January 2023, a 14-year-old boy was hospitalised for Schistosomiasis with 11 other cases within the community. We investigated the cluster to determine the magnitude, assess risk factors, and implement control measures.', 'An unmatched case-control study was conducted in Essuekyir, Ghana, from 11th to 17th January 2023. Hospital and community case searches were done. A suspected case was any resident with blood in urine or stool between 1st October 2022 and 13th February 2023. We obtained urine samples from suspected cases for microscopic evidence of Schistosoma ova and collected demographic, clinical and exposure information. We calculated attack rates and odds ratios at 95% confidence levels. We inspected the community for water, sanitation facilities, and made direct observations of residents’ contact with a river, which was hypothesized as a source of infection.', 'Of 118 suspected cases, 111 (94.1%) were confirmed. The mean age of cases was 12 years (± 5.4). Majority of cases, 77.5% (86/111) were male and 85.6% (95/111) were pupils. Household and community attack rates were 23.4% (84/359) and 5.8% (111/1912) respectively. Exposure to the river through swimming (aOR = 5.0, 95% CI: (1.7-14.5)), fishing (aOR = 2.1, 95% CI: (1.1-4.0)), and drawing water (aOR = 2.9, 95% CI: (1.4-6.4)) increased the odds of infection. Open defecation was practiced among 62.5% (125/200) of residents assessed. We observed 66 residents make contact with the river within an hour of observation.', 'Children and males were mainly affected. Exposure to a nearby river was the predominant risk factor. Cases were treated with praziquantel, and residents were educated to avoid nonessential contact with the river or wear protective boots. Triennial mass praziquantel administration by Ghana Health Service was recommended.', 'Schistosomiasis, outbreak, Essuekyir, Cape Coast, Ghana', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-10 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 31),
(677, 'Otshudiandjeka Joseph', 'Resident Advisor', 'jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net', 'mrs', 'ADON', 'Tana Pélagie', 'female', 'ivory-coast', 'pelaadon@gmail.com', 'Centre antipollution de la Cote d\'Ivoire', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'one-health-and-climate-change', ' Wognin séraphin, Centre anti-pollution de la Cote d\'Ivoire, seraphinwn@gmail.com, \nWilnique Pierre, AFENET, pwilnique@afenet.net\nOtshudiandjeka Joseph, AFENET, jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net\nTiembré Issaka, Institut national d\'hygiène publique, itiembre@yahoo.fr\nYapo O. Bernard, Centre anti-pollution de la Cote d\'Ivoire, yapoossey@yahoo.fr\nBenié Bi Vroh Joseph, Institut national d\'hygiène publique, beniebi2018@hotmail.com', 'Analyse des données de surveillance des urgences sanitaires d’origine environnementale notifiées au Centre Ivoirien antipollution, Côte d’Ivoire, 2018-2022', 'Une urgence sanitaire d’origine environnementale est toute situation subite qui menace la qualité des matrices environnementales et/ou la santé des populations. Depuis quelques années, Côte d’Ivoire (CIV) est confrontée à plusieurs urgences environnementales : le déversement des déchets toxiques issus du Probo koala en 2006 qui a occasionné 17 décès et plus de 100.000 personnes intoxiquées. Cette étude a été menée pour contribuer à la compréhension de la survenue des urgences sanitaires d’origine environnementale en CIV.', 'Une étude transversale descriptive a été réalisée sur la période Aout-Octobre 2022 portant sur les données des urgences environnementales notifiées au Centre Ivoirien Antipollution (CIAPOL) de 2018 à 2022. Echantillonage exhaustif et données collectées avec la fiche de notification des évènements d’origine environnemental (EOE). L’étude a concerné tout EOE pouvant avoir un impact sur la santé et le bien-être des populations : incendies, déversements chimiques, explosions, mortalités de poissons, changements de couleurs d’eau et la pollution atmosphérique. Analyse faite avec EPI info 7.', 'La qualité des données calculée à partir de la complétude et de la validité est de 96,4%. Sur 35 EOE notifiés durant la période de 2018 à 2022, neuf (09) ont concerné : les déversements chimiques et la pollution atmosphérique (25,71%). Aussi, sept cas d’incendies ont été notifiés (20%) et 6 cas de mortalités de poissons (17,14%). L’année 2019 a enregistré le plus d’évènements notifiés 15 (42,86%). Les régions présentant les proportions les plus élevées d’EOE sont les régions des Lagunes (38%) et de San Pedro avec des proportions (16%).', 'Les déversements chimiques et la pollution atmosphérique ont été les événements les plus fréquents au cours de la période d’étude. Une sensibilisation des industriels au respect de la réglementation environnementale en vigueur en CIV s’avère nécessaire pour préserver la qualité de l’environnement et la santé des populations.  ', 'Urgence environnementale, Pollution, CIAPOL, Côte d’Ivoire', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-11 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 150),
(678, 'Maame P. Amo-Addae', 'Resident Advisor', 'mamoaddae@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Trokon Teekonblah', ' Roberts', 'male', 'liberia', 'troberts2384@gmail.com', 'Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Program ', 'alumni', '', '13/03/2021', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Mamady Conde, St. Francis Hospital, Rivercess County, Liberia, t1mconde51@gmail.com\nHenry T. Momo, St. Francis Hospital, Rivercess County, Liberia, henrymomo1991@gmail.com\nWede Hemede Wilson Sesay, African Field Epidemiology Network Liberia, whwhimwil3@yahoo.com\nChukwuma D. Umeokonkwo, African Field Epidemiology Network Liberia, dchukwuma@afenet.net\nMaame Amo-Addae, African Field Epidemiology Network Liberia, mamoaddae@afenet.net', 'COVID-19 Outbreak in St. Francis Hospital, Rivercess County, Liberia, July 2020 to September 2021', 'Liberia announced her first confirmed case of COVID-19 on the 16th of March 2020. The outbreak affected all counties with Montserrado County the capital city being the epicentre. A suspected case of COVID-19 was reported at the St. Francis Hospital Rivercess county on July 5, 2020. We described the outbreak of COVID-19 at St. Francis Hospital', 'We conducted an outbreak investigation at St. Francis Hospital, the only referral hospital in Rivercess County that provides free healthcare services including treatment and care for COVID-19. We constructed a case definition, conducted an active case search, line listed and followed up with contacts and instituted case management and infection prevention and control system in the hospital. Demographic, epidemiological, and clinical information of the confirmed case and suspected cases were extracted from the COVID-19 line list for Rivercess County and analyzed.', 'There were two separate outbreaks of COVID-19 at the St. Francis Hospital between July 5, 2020, and September 1, 2021. The first outbreak (July 5 to September 1, 2020) had five confirmed cases with one death. Ten cases including one death were reported during the second outbreak (June - July 2021). None of the contacts tested positive for COVID-19 after follow-up. Females accounted for 47% (7/15). Most (80%, 12/15) of the cases had a recent travel history, 60% (9/15) were voluntarily tested and the case fatality rate was 13.3%. The mean age of 42 (±15.8) years. There was no spread of COVID-19 among the health workers.', 'Effective contact tracing, adherence to SOPs and IPC measures, adequate health education and promotion by facility management help to limit the spread among health workers and the community ', 'Rivercess County, COVID-19, Outbreak', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-12 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 38),
(679, 'Ana Sofia da Costa Pinheiro', 'Laboratory Project Coordinator', 'apinheiro@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Ana', 'Pinheiro', 'female', 'angola', 'apinheiro@afenet.net', 'African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola', 'other', 'Laboratory Project Coordinator', '', 'NA', 'public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives', 'Jandira | Gambôa | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | jgamboa@afenet.net\nEuzália | Tomé | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | etome@afenet.net\nReledria | Branco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | rbranco@afenet.net\nMadalena | Vasco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | minocencio@afenet.net\nDomingos | Delgado | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola |dagostinho@afenet.net\nDavis | Ashaba | African Field Epidemiology Network | dashaba@afenet.net\nBárbara | Pocongo | Instituto Nacional de Luta Contra a SIDA – Angola | pocongo1487@gmail.com\nYolanda | Cardoso | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Angola | yhs9@cdc.gov', 'Monitoring and improving turn-around time of HIV molecular testing in Angola ', 'AFENET, as CDC implementing partner, has been providing technical assistance to Angola Ministry of Health for the expansion of HIV Viral Load (VL) testing to monitor efficacy of HV antiretroviral treatment, and Early diagnosis of HIV (EID) in children born to HIV-positive mothers. \n\nWhile taking the first steps on point-of-care testing, the majority of tests are performed in high-throughput equipment at centralized laboratories, being the VL/EID samples collected in DBS cards at clinical sites &amp;amp; transported to referral laboratories by car. \n\nAFENET was pioneer to start monitoring the turn-around-time (TAT) of VL/EID results, in order to optimize the sample referral system which, leads to faster clinical actions such as treatment initiation or regimen switch. ', 'PEPFAR supported sites in Benguela, Huambo and Cunene provinces were trained and supervised in VL/EID sample collection &amp;amp; referral to Benguela Regional Laboratory. Samples and results information was inserted into logbooks at sites by laboratory technicians. AFENET Mentors made periodic reviews of logbooks and uploaded data into an online tool, to allow tracking of missing results and automatically calculated TAT between sample collection and results return at clinical sites. ', 'The regular TAT data monitoring allowed AFENET mentors to conduct targeted activities at clinical sites, sample transport system and testing laboratory in order to improve the referral system. \n\nBetween October 2021 and September 2022, results showed a reduction in the number of VL/EID results missing and the average TAT of results improved from 46 to 18 days in Benguela, 53 to 26 days in Huambo and 39 to 31 days in Cunene sites. ', 'This study constituted an innovative approach to perform M&amp;amp;E of VL/EID referral processes, allowing to identify gaps and provide quicker remediation actions.  The results showed an impact on TAT which ultimately improves the diagnosis &amp;amp; care of people living with HIV. ', 'HIV; Viral Load; Turn-around-time; Early Infant Diagnosis; M&amp;amp;E', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-13 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 7),
(680, 'Maurice Owiny', 'Scientific Writer', 'mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'mr', 'Vallerian', 'Karani', 'male', 'kenya', 'vallerian08@gmail.com', 'Kenya FELTP', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections', 'Fredrick  Odhiambo | KenyaFELTP | fodhiambo@feltp.or.ke\nR. Aiban. | Division of National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Health Programme, Ministry of Health Kenya\nG. Martin | Division of National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Health Programme, Ministry of Health Kenya\nJ. Marcomic | Kenya FELTP | \nRhoda Pola | Division of National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Health Programme, Ministry of Health Kenya\nMaurice  Owiny | Kenya FELTP | mowiny@feltp.or.ke \n', 'Temporal Trends of Leprosy disease and Associated Disability Surveillance system in Kenya,2011-2021', 'Leprosy is a chronic bacterial disease that mainly affects the nerves. If untreated, it may cause progressive and permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs, and eyes, leading to physical disability. Nationally, Kenya has maintained a global target of leprosy elimination. However, the disease is endemic in some Counties reporting 60% of all leprosy cases in the Country. We characterized the leprosy surveillance data to determine the temporal trends of the leprosy disease.', 'The study utilized retrospective secondary data extraction from the Tuberculosis and leprosy Surveillance system. The critical patient variables collected in the TIBU system for evaluation include sex (male/female), age in years, patient classification Multibacillary (MB) and paucibacillary (PB) type of patient, treatment outcome, and disability grading at diagnosis. The case-based data was downloaded as an excel file; the database was anonymized and analyses using descriptive statistics. The data set was anonymized and analyzed using Descriptive statistics. ', 'Of 1162 cases notified, 692 were males, and 470 were females. There were 733 new cases. Of all cases notified 71of children below 15 years were years of age. Generally, Kilifi and Kwale notified 302 and 232 of all the cases, Disability Grade 1 and II accounted for 261and 178), respectively, while 1019 of all the new cases reported were of MB-type leprosy. Most of the patients enrolled for treatment are released from Treatment 733. With a low mortality rate of at1.7% (20).', 'Kilifi and Kwale are high-risk Counties where targeted interventions like early diagnosis and active community case finding, contact tracing, and screening household contacts of children below 15 years.', 'Leprosy, Treatment Outcomes, Contact tracing, mycobacterium leprea, Kenya', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-14 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 47),
(681, 'Aracelli Acevedo', 'Laboratory Technical Coordinator for COVID-19', 'aacevedo@afenet.net', 'ms', 'Aracelli', 'Acevedo', 'female', 'angola', 'aacevedo@afenet.net', 'AFENET', 'resident', '', '', 'NA', 'public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives', 'Ana | Pinheiro | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | apinheiro@afenet.net\nJandira | Gambôa | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | jgamboa@afenet.net\nEuzália | Tomé | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | etome@afenet.net\nReledria | Branco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | rbranco@afenet.net\nMadalena | Vasco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | minocencio@afenet.net\nDomingos | Delgado | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | dagostinho@afenet.net\nDavis | Ashaba | African Field Epidemiology Network  | dashaba@afenet.net\nJoana | Morais | Instituto Nacional de Investigação em Saúde – Angola | joana.morais@inis.gov.ao\nJoana | Paixão | Instituto Nacional de Investigação em Saúde – Angola | paula.paixao@inis.gov.ao\nYolanda | Cardoso | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Angola | yhs9@cdc.gov', 'Assessment of quality laboratory testing for SARS-CoV-2 in key Angola laboratories by an external quality assurance program in 2021-2022', 'In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and growing number of COVID-19 testing laboratories in Angola, AFENET, with funding from CDC - International Task Force, enrolled various laboratories in an External Quality Assurance (EQA) program provided by SmartSpot Quality with the objective of assessing the quality of SARS-CoV-2 testing according to international guidelines. AFENET support included laboratory enrollment, panel acquisition and distribution, training and troubleshooting. ', 'From the Angola Ministry of Health’s list of authorized laboratories for SARS-CoV-2 testing, twelve laboratories were identified from which ten were enrolled in the EQA program. Twelve molecular testing platforms (Abbott m200, BGI and Bioer) and 5 GeneXpert were enrolled and assessed in the annual EQA programs of 2021 and 2022.  \n\nSmartSpot’s annual EQA program consisted of three submission cycles with four samples assessed in each cycle and laboratories across four Angola provinces were assessed. ', 'Throughout the 2021 program, there was an increase in platforms that met the approval criteria (&amp;gt;80%), with all 15 submissions receiving an approved score by the last cycle.  \n\nIn the 2022 program, there was a decline in results submission with 47% of non-submissions in Cycle 1 and 82% of non-submissions in Cycle 3. During Cycles 1 and 3, all submissions resulted in a 100% score, however, during Cycle 2, half of submissions received a concerning score of 75%. ', 'Results from 2021 suggest the quality of SARS-CoV-2 testing increased during 2021 and that the results obtained by these laboratories met the quality criteria established by international standards. \n\nCompared to the 2021 program, the 2022 program faced more challenges, with most laboratories having stock-outs of reagents and ceasing SARS-CoV-2 testing altogether, explaining the decline of submissions and testing quality. ', 'SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 testing, Angola, Laboratories, COVID-19 diagnostic testing', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-15 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 7),
(682, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Lethukuthula', 'Zondi', 'female', 'south-africa', 'lethukuthulazondi18@gmail.com', 'South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, a Division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa.', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Sizwe Khumalo | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | 14sipho@gmail.com\nNaume Tebeila | Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, a Division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa | naumet@nicd.ac.za\nMaria Mahlalela |Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | MariaMahl@mpuhealth.gov.za\nEuginia Mashabane | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | EuginiaM@mpuhealth.gov.za\nPetunia Bhiya | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | PertuniaB@mpuhealth.gov.za\nZithelo Zikalala | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa |ZitheloZ@mpuhealth.gov.za\nEphordia Thabane | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | drephzat@gmail.com \nHluphi Mpangane | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | HluphiM@mpuhealth.gov.za\nMandla Zwane | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | MandlaZw@mpuhealth.gov.za\nKhuliso Ravhuhali | South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, a Division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa. | khulisor@nicd.ac.za', 'Suspected Waterborne Illness Outbreak in Chief Albert Luthuli sub-district, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, December 2022 – February 2023', 'In January 2023, the Mpumalanga Communicable Disease Prevention and Control unit received an alert of an increase in gastroenteritis cases at Embhuleni Hospital. We investigated to identify the source and risk factors associated with admission due to gastroenteritis as well as recommend and institute control and preventive measures.  ', 'We conducted a cross-sectional study. A case was defined as anyone experiencing diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, fever, nausea or vomiting who presented at a health facility in the sub-district on 26 December 2022. We conducted a clinical records review, and collected stool and water samples. We performed multivariable logistic regression analysis with a reported 95% confidence interval and a p-value to identify factors associated with admission. ', 'A total of 549 cases were identified with 0.7% case fatality. Children &amp;lt;5 years accounted for 50 % of the cases. Sixty-seven (12%) cases resulted in hospital admissions. Thirty-seven stool samples were collected, and multiple pathogens were with 14 (38%) samples isolating more than one pathogen. Most detected pathogens are rotavirus (27%), shigella spp. (21%), norovirus GII (21%), norovirus GI (18%). Water sample results detected E. coli and coliform species. The quality of water treatment processes and water supply to the communities were affected by power outages. Factors associated with admission were &amp;lt;1 year (AOR: 6.89, CI:1.79- 26.60, p=0.005), 1-5 years (AOR:4.21, CI:1.07- 16.51, p=0.039), ≥65 years (AOR:7.86, CI:1.69- 36.39, p=0.008), residing in Armburg (AOR:16.75, CI:1.65-170.43, p=0.017) loose diarrhoea (AOR:6.74, CI:2.24- 20.51, p=0.001), nausea &amp;amp; vomiting (AOR:1.95, CI:1.03- 3.70, p=0.042), antibiotics administration (AOR:4.49 CI:1.82- 11.06, p=0.001). ', 'This outbreak highlights the importance of drinking water quality management during power outages. Chlorine dosing was increased at the purification plant and community members were educated on at-home water purification methods as public health responses. We recommend a standby generator in purification plants. ', 'diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, waterborne illness, outbreak, Mpumalanga Province  ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-16 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 98),
(683, 'Otshudiandjeka Joseph', 'Resident Advisor', 'jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Baudoin', 'Ese', 'male', 'ivory-coast', 'ngbessoese@gmail.com', 'FETP Ivory COast', 'resident', '', '', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Cynthia/Kouame/MOH DCPEV/kouamecynthia03@gmail.com\nWilnique/Pierre/AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/wpierre@afenet.net\nJoseph /Otshudiandjeka/AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net\nIssaka/Tiembre/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/itiembre@yahoo.fr\nVroh Joseph/Benie Bi/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/ beniebi2018@hotmail.com', 'Flambée de diarrhée au district sanitaire de Cocody-Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire, février 2023 ', '12 février 2023, le district sanitaire de Cocody-Bingerville a été alerté par la pharmacie Saints André et Marthe d’une demande élevée de personne de l’aire desservie fréquentant leur pharmacie pour des épisodes de diarrhées. Etant informé, le district sanitaire Cocody-Bingerville a constitué une équipe pour mener une investigation afin de trouver la source, identifier la cause  et proposer des mesures de préventions et de contrôle. ', 'Etude transversale à visée descriptive a été menée. Cas suspect est défini comme toute personne vivant dans la cité d’Adjamé-Bingerville, présentant plus de 3 dépositions diarrhéiques par jour au cours de la période du 10 au 14 février 2023. Cas confirmé : Isolement de germe sur les échantillons prélevés. Un questionnaire semi-structuré a été utilisé. Les variables sociodémographiques,  cliniques et facteurs de risques ont été en pris en compte. Des prélèvements de selles et d’eau de boisson ont été faits. Les données collectées ont été saisies et analysées sur Excel et Epi-Info 7.2. Les mesures de tendances et de fréquences ont été calculées. ', 'Au total 26 cas de diarrhées ont été identifiés, pour un taux d’attaque de 0,65% (26/4000) Aucun décès n’a été déclaré. L’âge médian est 16 ans (1-30). Le ratio homme/femme est de 1 :1. Autre signe présenté: douleur abdominale avec 61,5% (16/26). Les 26 cas ont fait des scelles de plus de 5 fois par jour, pour 3 jours. 76.9% (20/26) des cas, provenait de la localité Nouvelle-Gare. L’interrogatoire a révélé une suspicion de consommation d’eau courante présentant une coloration anormale. Les résultats des prélèvements  sont en cours.  \n\n', 'Contamination possible de l’eau potable. Adolescents plus affectés et habitent la localité de Nouvelle-Gare. Pas de différence entre les deux sexes et pas de décès. Adoption des mesures d’hygiènes et traitement de l’eau de boisson. Réalisation d’une étude supplémentaire dans cette communauté. ', 'Flambée, Diarrhée, Bingerville, Cote d’Ivoire ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-17 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 64),
(684, 'Ana Sofia da Costa Pinheiro', 'Laboratory Project Coordinator', 'apinheiro@afenet.net', 'ms', 'Euzália', 'Tomé', 'female', 'angola', 'etome@afenet.net', 'African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola', 'other', 'Laboratory Mentor', '', 'NA', 'public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives', 'Ana | Pinheiro | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | apinheiro@afenet.net\nJandira | Gambôa | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | jgamboa@afenet.net\nReledria | Branco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | rbranco@afenet.net\nMadalena | Vasco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | minocencio@afenet.net\nDomingos | Delgado | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola |dagostinho@afenet.net\nDavis | Ashaba | African Field Epidemiology Network | dashaba@afenet.net\nPaula | Paixão | Instituto de Investigação em Saúde - Angola | ppaixao40@gmail.com\nBárbara | Pocongo | Instituto Nacional de Luta Contra a SIDA – Angola | pocongo1487@gmail.com\nYolanda | Cardoso | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Angola | yhs9@cdc.gov', 'External Quality Assurance of HIV rapid testing in PEPFAR supported sites in Angola', 'In Angola, rapid diagnostic tests are the point of entry into the HIV care and treatment cascade and given the negative impacts of a false diagnosis it is important to ensure the testing quality. Since 2012, AFENET has provided technical assistance to Ministry of Health (MoH) Reference Laboratories to develop a national external quality assurance program (HIV-EQA) to assess and improve the quality of HIV rapid testing. ', 'The HIV-EQA program started with the enrolment and training of selected HIV testing points ranging from clinical and community in PEPFAR supported testing sites. Then it encompassed the preparation and distribution of Dry Tube Specimens panels (HIV-positive and negative samples) to the testing sites. After results submission the testing proficiency was evaluated, and reports issued to sites. AFENET mentors conducted support supervision to HIV testing sites scoring under 80% to provide training as needed to improve the quality of testing. \n\nIn the present study, we present a comparative analysis between the last two HIV-EQA assessments conducted in 2021 and 2022. ', 'Analysing the PEPFAR supported HIV testing points, which included MoH, military and community sites, the number of sites enrolled increased from 114 to 125 between 2021 and 2022 assessments. We also reported an increase in participation (109 to 123 sites) and increase in the number of sites achieving a passing score higher that 80% (95 to 113 sites). \n\nThe detailed analysis of proficiency testing scores also showed an important improvement between the two assessments: full proficiency (100% score) sites increased from 16% to 41% and the sites needing improvements (under 80%) decreased from 13% to 8%. ', 'The HIV-EQA program in Angola provided direct evidence of the quality of testing and promoted for remediation actions to ensure reliability of rapid testing results.  ', 'HIV; EQA; Rapid testing; DTS', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-18 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 7),
(685, 'GABRIEL KOTEWAS', 'MEDICAL LABORATORY OFFICER', 'gkotewas01@gmail.com', 'mr', 'Gabriel', 'Kotewas', 'male', 'kenya', 'gkotewas01@gmail.com', 'Homa Bay County Department of Health', 'other', 'Health Professional', '', 'NA', 'public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control', 'C. Omolo - Homa Bay County Department of Health - calvo.omolo@gmail.com\nG. Oketch - Homa Bay County Department of Health - oketchgerald@gmail.com\nF. Onyango - LVCT Health Vukisha 95 - fonyango2@pedaids.org', 'Assessing infection prevention and control governance structures and financing options in Rachuonyo North sub county health facilities, Homa Bay County, Kenya ', 'INTRODUCTION: Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) is crucial to prevent hospital acquired infections and an integral part of safe, effective, high quality health service delivery. The success and effectiveness of such a program requires adequate financial resource mobilization and functional governance systems. We assessed the governance structures and health financing for IPC implementation in Rachuonyo North sub county, Homa Bay.', 'METHODS: This cross-sectional study was implemented between December 2022 and January 2023 in both public and faith-based health facilities in Rachuonyo North Sub County. A questionnaire was developed to collect data on demographics, IPC governance with focus on existence of IPC program and policy guidelines, and IPC health financing with focus on funding sources. We targeted IPC focal persons in 52 facilities. We described the data using frequencies and percentages.', 'RESULTS: Of the 52 facilities targeted, 47(90%) responded: 45 were government and 2 Faith-based facilities. Among respondents, 26(55%) were males and 26(55%) aged between 31-40 years. The cadre of IPC focal persons were: laboratory officers were 12(26%), clinical officers 10(21%), nursing officers 9(19%), others 16(34%). IPC programs existed in 41(87%) facilities, of which 43(91%) had IPC policy guidelines and 34(72%) had various IPC job aids. For financing, 25(53%) had IPC program in their annual work plan, 13(28%) had budgetary allocation for IPC, 26(55%) had donations and partner support as the main source of funding for IPC activities and 5(11%) relying on facility improvement fund (FIF), and 16(34%) had mixed sources of funding.', 'CONCLUSION: Most facilities had an IPC program and relied on budgetary allocation and partner support for funding. For sustainability of a robust IPC program, more facility driven finance resourcing through FIF will be of vital importance especially in this era of declining donor support.', 'Keywords: IPC, Governance, Financing.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-19 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 47);
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(686, 'Adel Hussein Elduma', 'Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program', 'ahussein@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Sorie ', 'Sorie Bundu Conteh', 'male', 'sierra-leone', 'sconte@afenet.net', 'Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program', 'other', '', '', 'NA', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Umaru Sesay   / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program  / sesayumaru4@gmail.com\nBridegt Magoba / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / bmagoba@afenet.net\nAdel Hussein Elduma  / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ahussein@afenet.net\nGebrekrestos Negash Gebru  / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ggebru@afenet.net', 'Assessment of the impact of district-level training on Data analysis and weekly surveillance bulletin, Sierra Leone, 2023', 'Timely data analysis and weekly surveillance bulletin production are major public health challenge in many low and middle-income countries, including Sierra Leone. In December 2022, the Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) trained district-level surveillance officers on data analysis and weekly surveillance bulletin production. This study aimed to determine the impact of training district surveillance officers on data analysis and weekly bulletin production.', 'This was an observational, mixed-method study, conducted from December 2022 to March 2023. We reviewed records from the  AFENET SharePoint database to determine the number of weekly bulletins produced. We conducted key informant interviews with 6 stakeholders within the Ministry of Health and Sanitation using a checklist to explore the level of information sharing and data analysis. We define a weekly surveillance bulletin as a document that provides weekly updates to health stakeholders on diseases, conditions, and events.', 'Nationally, a total of 84 weekly bulletins were produced. Bombali district accounted for the majority with 14% (12/84) followed by Karene and Kailahun districts with 12% (10/84) each. From the semi-structured key-informant interview, the majority of the stakeholders affirmed that the surveillance officers were analyzing surveillance data and disseminating findings. They further stated that surveillance data analyses posters on disease conditions were displayed at the districts and national surveillance offices, after the training. From the personal observation of the lead author, the training has impacted surveillance officers’ data analysis skills and weekly production of bulletins, as most of the districts are now reporting on time.  ', 'Production of the weekly surveillance bulletins and data analysis have improved across all districts. The trained district surveillance officers were conducting data analysis and sharing their findings with relevant stakeholders for action. We recommend regular supportive supervision, mentorship for district surveillance officers, and review of bulletin reports to enhance quality.', 'African Field Epidemiology Network, Observational study, data analysis, Sierra Leone', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-20 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 139),
(687, 'Festus-Helao Hakaala ', 'Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme-Frontline', 'festushakaala14@gmail.com', 'mr', 'Festus', 'Hakaala', 'male', 'namibia', 'festushakaala14@gmail.com', 'School of Nursing and Public Health, Department of Public Health, University of Namibia, Oshakati Campus and Namibian Defence Force Health Services', 'alumni', '', '9/9/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Lawrence N.Kazembe, lkazembe@unam.na, +264 81 809 3274\nHermine Iita, hiita@unam.na, +264 81 231 8751\nOlivia Nakwafila, onakwafila@unam.na, +264 81 429 3540 \n', 'Spatio-temporal analysis of COVID-19 in Namibia, March 2020-2022', 'Background: In Namibia, the COVID-19 outbreak was declared on 17 March 2020 and, impacted communities\' epidemiological and socio-economic livelihoods. As of March 2022, Namibia recorded a total of 157 664 cumulative COVID-19 confirmed cases and 4 019 deaths. Continentally, Namibia accounted for the tenth-highest cumulative attack rate 5 963 cases per 100 00 populations and 152 deaths per 100 000 populations. This study examined COVID-19 spatial and temporal patterns and contextual risk factors at district levels.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n', 'Methods: We conducted a retrospective review study of COVID-19 data from 34 districts in Namibia, March 2020 -2022. COVID-19 datasets were obtained from the Ministry of Health and Social Services\' national COVID-19-line list. Population Projections and shapefiles were obtained from National Statistics Agency. Monthly weather data were retrieved from the Southern African Centre for Climate Change Website. From these datasets, 19 variables were merged. Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis was computed using the GeoDa Software. At 95% CI and P ≤ of 0.05, spatial regression analysis was fitted to estimate COVID-19-associated risk factors.\n', 'Results: Out of 157 664 cases, Windhoek district recorded the highest spatial heterogeneity of 51 132 cases (32.4%). Walvis Bay district recorded the highest mean incidence rate of 47 cases per 1 000 populations and the highest relative risk (RR) of 4. Significant peaks were observed during cold months and months of highest population interactions. At 95 % CI, minimum air temperature (Coefficient: 8.00355; P=0.03758), population&amp;gt;35 years (Coefficient: -1.59434; P=0.00069), and Co-morbidities (Coefficient: 1.287212; P=0.00537) increases COVID-19 morbidity and mortality. ', 'Conclusions: COVID-19 spatial and temporal heterogeneity were associated with average minimum air temperature, months of high human mobility, and co-morbidities. This calls for the intensification of coordinated public health surveillance activities targeting high-risk population groups and districts. There is a need to further investigate spatiotemporal variations in various geographic and socio-economic statuses.', 'Keywords: COVID-19, Outbreak, Districts, Spatial-Temporal analysis', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-21 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 228),
(688, 'Maurice Owiny', 'Scientific Writer', 'mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'dr', 'Ian', 'Were', 'male', 'kenya', 'wereian12@gmail.com', 'Ministry of Health, Kenya', 'alumni', '', '30/10/2020', 'advanced', 'public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives', 'Robert Too | Moi University | rtookip2000@gmail.com&amp;gt;,\nJane Githuku | Kenya FELTP | janegithuku6@gmail.com', 'Monitoring Progress towards achieving UHC in Machakos County, Kenya', 'Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC) calls for all persons to receive health services without suffering financial hardship.  Kenya’s UHC model, needs monitoring through an objective summary measure that is currently non-existent. The objectives of this study were to assess the progress of UHC implementation between 2018 – 2020 through measuring the annual summary score of service coverage in Machakos County- Kenya for FY 2019/2020.', 'A household /facility based cross sectional descriptive study was conducted in Yatta, Mavoko/Athi River and Machakos Central sub-counties where 383 proportionately sampled household heads provided indicator data collected through questionnaires. By combining the WHO/WB framework for monitoring UHC, and invoking the Wagstaff et al proposals of actualizing the framework, service coverage(SC) was established through geometric means of indicators of essential service provision(weighted preventive/promotive and weighted, treatment score), whilst financial risk protection(FRP) established through geometric means(weighted score) of incidence of catastrophic healthcare spending and the population that was impoverished by out of pocket healthcare expenditure. A geometric mean of SC and FRP was then calculated to give the UHC index.', 'Overall, the UHC index was 41%. The weighted preventive/promotive score for the county was 44.50%, while the weighted treatment score was 11.92% giving the annual summary score for service coverage as 17%, well below the targeted 100%. Most households had little protection from catastrophic expenditure-(99.5%) and all respondents reported being impoverished after spending money seeking healthcare services (100%). Financial Risk Protection conferred was &amp;lt;1% as 99.76% lacked financial protection in health.', 'The County’s UHC index of 40.64% indicates existence of weaknesses in provision of preventive/promotive and treatment services. Adoption of the proposed UHC index as it simply scientifically quantifies service coverage and financial risk protection. Further, the government should increase investment towards amenities offered in preventive/promotive and treatment services to reduce the costs borne by the service seekers.', 'Universal Health Coverage, Indicators, Households, Kenya ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-22 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 47),
(689, 'Otshudiandjeka Joseph', 'Resident Advisor', 'jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Adoni ', 'Pacome', 'male', 'ivory-coast', 'pacomeadoni@gmail.com', 'FETP Ivory Caast', 'resident', '', '', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Gerard/Mangoua/MOH Healt District/mangouah@yahoo.fr\nWilnique/Pierre/AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/wpierre@afenet.net\nJoseph/Otshudiandjeka/AFEBET FETP Ivory Coast/jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net\nIssaka/Tiembre/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/itiembre@yahoo.fr\nVroh Joseph/Benie Bi/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/beniebi2018@hotmail.com', 'Investigation d’une flambée de Toxi-Infection Alimentaire Collective à Aniansué, District sanitaire d’Abengourou, Cote d’Ivoire, février 2023.', '13 février 2023, le Centre Hospitalier Régional d’Abengourou a informé le district sanitaire de l’admission de 5 personnes pour des signes et symptômes de TIAC après la consommation d’un repas familial. Une investigation a été réalisée pour identifier la source de cette flambée, déterminer la cause et mettre en place des mesures de prévention et de contrôle.', 'Une étude descriptive de cas a été menée. Un cas est défini comme toute personne vivant à Aniansué et ayant pris consommé la nourriture familial servie le 12 février 2023 et présentant deux des signes de gastroentérite. Cas confirmé : Isolement de germe sur les échantillons prélevés ou test toxicologique positif. Les variables sociodémographiques et cliniques ont été collectées. Echantillons de selles, de vomissement, de reste d’aliments ont été prélevés. Les analysées ont été faites sur Excel et Epi-Info 7.2, calculant les mesures de tendances centrales et de fréquences.', 'Six (06) ont pris ensemble le repas du soir, parmi eux cinq (05) ont été admis a l’hôpital, soit un taux d’attaque de 83,3% (5/5) .Les cinq personnes hospitalisées sont décédées soit un taux de létalité de 100% (5/5). L’âge médian est de 12 ans, avec un étendue (9-20) ans. Le sexe-ratio est de 1 homme pour 3 femmes. Suivant la nourriture consommée : Sauce graine+riz 0% de cas et Sauce graine+Cabato, 100% (5/5) de cas. La période d’incubation 6 à 24 heures. Les signes présentées étaient : vomissements 100% (5/5), diarrhée 67% (3/5), convulsion (33%) et douleurs abdominales (17%). Les résultats de laboratoire ne sont pas encore parvenus.  ', 'Létalité très élevée, les jeunes filles sont les plus affectés. Forte suspension sur le cabato comme aliment incriminé. Cause non encore trouvé. Respect des bonnes pratiques d’hygiène lors de la manipulation et de la préparation des aliments.', 'Investigation, flambée, TIAC, Aniansue, Cote d’Ivoire', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-23 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 64),
(690, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'ms', 'Thelma Teley ', 'Aphour', 'female', 'ghana', 'thelmaaphour@gmail.com', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'I. Baffoe-Nyarko | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | banyark@yahoo.co.uk \nJ. Asante | IQVIA/World Health Organization | jaykrobiaasante@gmail.com\nY.D Akuamoah-Danquah | Ablekuma North Municipal Health Directorate | yaakuamoah@gmail.com\nW. A. Oyiadjo | Ablekuma North Municipal Health Directorate | wilsonoyiadjo9@gmail.com\nC. L Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | nooralwanga@gmail.com\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme \n', 'Surveillance Data Analysis of Uncomplicated Malaria in Pregnancy in Ablekuma North, Ghana - 2022', 'Pregnant women remain vulnerable to malaria morbidity and mortality. In Ghana,16.8% of admissions among pregnant women and 3.4% of maternal deaths are attributed to malaria. We described the trend and distribution of malaria during pregnancy and malaria intervention coverages in the Ablekuma North Municipality to guide interventions.', 'We conducted a secondary data analysis. We obtained district-level data on uncomplicated malaria in pregnancy, as well as proportions of pregnant women receiving at least three doses of Intermittent preventive Therapy (IPT3) and long-lasting insecticide-treated net for the period 2017 to 2021. Frequencies and category-specific proportions were computed. We used choropleth maps to show the geographical distribution and performed CUSUM2 (C2) threshold analysis to determine temporal clusters.', 'A total of 463 were confirmed positive for malaria out of 841 pregnant women suspected between 2017 and 2021. The highest proportion (32%, (148/463) in 2018 and the lowest proportion (8.9%, 41/463) in 2017. About 74.3% (249/463) were aged 20-34 years. Darkuman sub-district recorded the most cases 91% (422/463). Malaria during pregnancy showed seasonal variation with temporal clusters detected in March 2018 and December 2018. The coverages for IPT3 (55%, 848/1542) and LLIN (93%, 1434/1542) were highest in 2021.', 'In Ablekuma North Municipality, malaria during pregnancy as well as uptake of malaria interventions is declining. Pregnant women aged 20-34 years or residing in Darkuman sub-district form the majority affected by malaria. Antenatal clinics were engaged and trained on measures to increase IPT3 and LLIN coverages to further reduce the disease burden.', 'Malaria, pregnancy, data analysis, Accra, Ghana', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-24 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 31),
(691, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Leigh', 'Johnston', 'female', 'south-africa', 'LeighJ@nicd.ac.za', 'South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, ', 'alumni', '', '31/12/2022', 'advanced', 'non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health', 'Patrick Piotie | University of Pretoria, School of Health Systems &amp;amp; Public Health, Pretoria, South Africa | patrick.ngassapiotie@up.ac.za\nInnocent Maposa | University of Witwatersrand, School of Public Health, Parktown, Johannesburg | innocent.maposa@wits.ac.za\nSandhya Singh | National Department of Health, Non-Communicable Disease Directorate, Pretoria | sandhya.singh@health.gov.za\nLazarus Kuonza | South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg | lazarusk@nicd.ac.za\nAlex de Voux | Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa | alex.devoux@uct.ac.za\n', 'Determinants of sub-optimal glycaemic control among patients enrolled in a medicine dispensing programme in Kwazulu-Natal: A longitudinal study, 2018-2021', 'In South Africa, by 2030, 50% of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, receiving treatment, must achieve optimal glycaemic control (HbA1c ≤7%). The Central Chronic Medicines Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) programme allows stable patients to collect their medication from community-based pick-up points. Information on glycaemic control for T2DM CCMDD-enrolled patients is scarce. We determined the proportion of T2DM CCMDD-enrolled patients with optimal glycaemic control at baseline and the rate and predictors of becoming sub-optimally controlled.', 'A longitudinal study, using HbA1c data from the National Health Laboratory Service for CCMDD-enrolled patients in eThekwini, South Africa from 2018–2021, was performed. We included patients optimally controlled at their baseline HbA1c, and having ≥1 repeat test available. We used Kaplan Meier analysis to assess survival rates and Cox regression to determine associations between time to sub-optimal control (HbA1c &amp;gt;7%) and several factors. Adjusted hazard rates (aHR), 95% confidence interval and p-values are reported.', 'Of 41 145 T2DM patients enrolled in the CCMDD, 7 960 (19%) had an available HbA1c result over the study period. A quarter of patients (2 147/7 960; 27%) were optimally controlled at their baseline HbA1c. Of those controlled at baseline, 697 (32%) patients had a repeat test available, with 35% (242/697) changing their status to sub-optimal control.  Patients prescribed dual therapy had a higher rate of sub-optimal glycaemic control (aHR: 1.51; 95% CI:1.17–1.97; p-value: 0.002) compared to those on monotherapy. HbA1c testing frequency in accordance with national guidelines (aHR: 0.43; 95% CI: 0.22–0.85; p-value: 0.014) was associated with lower hazard rates of sub-optimal glycaemic control. ', 'HbA1c monitoring, in-line with testing frequency guidelines, is needed to flag sub-optimally controlled patients who become ineligible for CCMDD enrollment. Patients receiving dual therapy may require special consideration. Addressing these shortfalls can assist in planning and implementation to achieve 2030 targets. \n\n', 'Type 2 diabetes; glycaemic control; CCMDD programme; SEMDSA guidelines.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-25 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 149),
(692, 'Djibril BARRY', 'Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire  de Terrain du Burkina', 'djibril.barry@bfeltp.com', 'dr', 'Estelle N', 'Sanou*', 'female', 'burkina', 'stelasanoo@gmail.com', 'Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire  de Terrain du Burkina', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'D. Barry : djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\nPK. Yanogo :   yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr \nH. Yoda : yodmano@yahoo.fr\nB W. Bicaba :  bicaba_brico@yahoo.fr \nN. Meda : nicolas.meda@ujkz.bf\n\n', 'Titre : Investigation d’une forte mortalité inhabituelle de poisson dans le fleuve Mouhoun, province des Bale, Burkina, 2023.', 'Introduction : la mortalité inhabituelle de poisson constitue un problème de santé publique. Le district sanitaire de Boromo a notifié des cas de mortalité de poissons dans les communes de Siby et de Boromo le 12 février 2023. Nous avons conduit une investigation avec une équipe One Health afin d’identifier les causes réelles de l’évènement, mesurer l’ampleur du phénomène, d’évaluer le risque sanitaire, instaurer des mesures de prévention et de contrôle.', 'Méthodes : Il s’agit d’une étude transversale analytique.  Nous avons effectué des entretiens, une revue documentaire et procédés à des enquêtes environnementales sur les populations humaine, animales traversées par le fleuve Mouhoun dans les communes de Siby, Boromo, Secaco, Baporo et Poura du 31 janvier au 17 février 2023. Nous avons analysé les données avec Microsoft Excel, Epi info 7.2.2.1 et calculé les fréquences et  mesures d’impact', 'Résultat : 515 kg de poissons morts toute espèce confondue à Boromo et Siby sont rapportés le 12 février. A secaco aucune mortalité de poisson constater. Pourra et Baporo ont enregistré 700 kg de poissons morts provenant de Boromo le 14 février. Aucun décès humain ni animal non aquatique n’a été rapporté. Sur les 51 personnes interrogées dans les 5 communes (les Techniciens, pécheurs, commerçants, riverains) aucune notion de consommation de poisson, ni d’eau n’a été retrouvé chez les humains, animaux et les plantes. Les odds ratio calculés pour la santé humaine, animale (autres que poisson), végétal sont tous &amp;lt;1. L’analyse de l’eau, la boue, des poissons dans 2 laboratoires ont relevées une pollution de l’eau par le cyanure', 'Conclusion : L’investigation a révélé la pollution de l’eau par le cyanure. Nous recommandons le renforcement de la collaboration one Health autour du fleuve Mouhoun et la sensibilisation de la population sur les effets de la pollution de l’eau par le cyanure', 'Mots-clés : Investigation, Mortalité, inhabituelle, poisson, Burkina,2023', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-26 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 105),
(693, 'Dr. Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru', 'Resident Advisor', 'ggebru@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Edward ', 'Ellie', 'male', 'sierra-leone', 'edwardellieeffort@gmail.com', 'Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone', 'alumni', '', '', 'intermediate', 'non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health', 'Amara Alhaji Sheriff                                                African Field Epidemiology Network                    amaraalhaji1970@gmail.com \nMunis J G Lebbie                                                    Ministry of Health and Sanitation                           munislebbie13@gmail.com \nAdel Hussein Elduma                                            African Field Epidemiology Network                       ahussein@afenet.net \nSolomon Sogbeh                                                 African Field Epidemiology Network                        solomonsogbeh@gmail.com\nUmaru Sesay                                                       Ministry of Health and Sanitation                         sesayumaru4@gmail.com \nAnna Jammeh                                                     African Field Epidemiology Network                        ajammeh@afenet.net \nGebrekrstos Negash Gebru                             African Field Epidemiology Network                          ggebru@afenet.net ', 'Needle-stick and sharps-related injuries among healthcare workers at Kingharman Road Hospital, Sierra Leone, 2023', 'Healthcare workers are at high risk of exposure to pathogen infection from needle-stick and sharp-related injuries. Limited information exists on the prevalence and associated factors of needle-stick and sharps-related injuries among healthcare workers in Sierra Leone. We aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with needle-stick and sharp-related injuries among healthcare workers.\n\n\n', 'We conducted a cross-sectional survey among healthcare workers, from 10 to 13 January 2023,  at Kingharman Road Hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone.  A structured pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data on needle-stick and sharp-related injuries from healthcare workers. Multiple logistic regression was used to report the adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and the 95% confidence interval (CI) to identify factors associated with needlestick and sharp-related injuries.\n', 'A total of 82 healthcare workers were interviewed, with a median age of 31 (range:25 -50 years). More than half of the respondents, 54% (44,) experienced sharps-related injuries, 82% (67/82) were needle-stick injuries, and 18% (15/82) were other sharps-related injuries. Of those who experienced sharps-related injuries, 77% (34/44) reported more than one injury, Fifty-two percent (23/44) of needlestick injuries occurred during recapping; and only 25% (11/44) took post-exposure prophylaxis. Although we did not observe statistical association, women were more likely to have exposed needle-stick and sharp injuries (aOR=1.4, CI: 0.44, 4.39). Health workers with more than 3 years of work were 3 times more likely to experience stick and sharp-related injuries (aOR=3.3, CI: 0.93, 11.66). Training in the use of safety devices reduced exposure to needle sticks and sharp injuries (aOR=0.4, CI: 0.11, 1.44).\n', 'The prevalence of needlestick injuries was high among healthcare workers. We have educated healthcare workers about the standard biosafety precautions. We recommend healthcare authorities intensify infection, prevention, and control measures in health facilities.\n', 'Healthcare workers, Needlestick and sharp injury, vaccination, Sierra Leone ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-27 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 139),
(695, 'MAVUNGU NGOMA PATRICK', 'Resident Advisor FETP RCA', 'pmavungu82@yahoo.fr', 'dr', 'Ngbéadégo', 'SOUKOUDOUPOU', 'male', 'central-african-rep', 'ngbeadegoa@gmail.com', 'Ministère de la santé et de population', 'alumni', '', '30/11/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '*Aubin NGBEADEGO1, A. BALEKOUZOU,2 CM PAMATIKA1, A VAKONDOKO1, S NZALAPAN3, T BEHOUNDE1, A MAZITCHi4, B ADAMA3, P TASSEMBEDO3, M SIMPORE5, F Balla FOULOU1,  F DOUNIA1, JM MOYEN1, P MAVUNGU6 \n\n1. Centre des Opérations d’Urgence de Santé Publique, Ministère de la Santé et de la Population, République centrafricaine (RCA). \n2. Coordination du Comité National de Lutte contre le SIDA, Bangui, RCA. \n3. Organisation Mondiale de la Santé, RCA. \n4. Institut Pasteur de Bangui, RCA. \n5. Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’Enfance. \n6. African Field Epidémiologie Network, Programme de Formation, RCA. pngoma@afenet.net \n', 'INVESTIGATION D’UN CAS DE PARALYSIE FLASQUE AIGUE CONFIRME CVDPV2 DANS LE DISTRICT SANITAIRE DE BANGUI 2, REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE, DECEMBRE 2022 *Aubin NGBEADEGO1, A. BALEKOUZOU,2 CM PAMATIKA1, A VAKONDOKO1, S NZALAPAN3, T BEHOUNDE1, A MAZITCHi4, B ADAMA3, P TASSEMBEDO3, M SIMPORE5, F Balla FOULOU1,  F DOUNIA1, JM MOYEN1, P MAVUNGU6   1. Centre des Opérations d’Urgence de Santé Publique, Ministère de la Santé et de la Population, République centrafricaine (RCA).  2. Coordination du Comité National de Lutte contre le SIDA, Bangui, RCA.  3. Organisation Mondiale de la Santé, RCA.  4. Institut Pasteur de Bangui, RCA.  5. Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’Enfance.  6. African Field Epidémiologie Network, Programme de Formation, RCA. *Aubin NGBEADEGO1, A. BALEKOUZOU,2 CM PAMATIKA1, A VAKONDOKO1, S NZALAPAN3, T BEHOUNDE1, A MAZITCHi4, B ADAMA3, P TASSEMBEDO3, M SIMPORE5, F Balla FOULOU1,  F DOUNIA1, JM MOYEN1, P MAVUNGU6   1. Centre des Opérations d’Urgence de Santé Publique, Ministère de la Santé et de la Population, République centrafricaine (RCA).  2. Coordination du Comité National de Lutte contre le SIDA, Bangui, RCA.  3. Organisation Mondiale de la Santé, RCA.  4. Institut Pasteur de Bangui, RCA.  5. Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’Enfance.  6. African Field Epidémiologie Network, Programme de Formation, RCA. ', 'Après confirmation du poliovirus dérivé de la souche vaccinale de type 2 circulant (cVDPV2) dans le District de Bangui 2, une investigation était menée afin de décrire le cas et d’évaluer la circulation du virus chez les contacts.', 'Une étude descriptive a été réalisée dans le District de Bangui 2 du 07 au 12 novembre 2022. Les formulaires d’investigation de cas de PFA, des contacts et de l’enquête de couverture vaccinale ont été utilisés. Les données collectées ont été saisies et analysées avec Epi Info 7. ', 'Il s’agit d’un garçon âgé de 14 mois qui a consulté au CHU Pédiatrique de Bangui pour une paralysie du membre inférieur gauche installée le 22 juillet 2022 sans notion de voyage. Il n’a reçu que deux doses de vaccin antipoliomyélitique oral (VPO) et aucune dose de vaccin antipoliomyélitique injectable (VPI). L’examen clinique a retrouvé une fièvre, un déficit moteur de la jambe gauche.  Deux échantillons de selles ont été prélevés les 27 et 28 juillet 2022 et acheminés à l’Institut Pasteur de Bangui. Le cVDPV2 a été confirmé le 26 septembre 2022 par l’Institut Pasteur de Paris avec 12 et 13 nucléotides de différences avec le virus vaccinal de type 2. Il est génétiquement lié à l’isolat environnemental isolé dans les eaux usées du site de Kokoro. Chez 32 contacts enquêtés, l’immunisation complète était de 62,5% pour le VPO et 72% pour le VPI. 35 échantillons de selles ont été collectés auprès de contacts et les Entérovirus non Polio ont été isolés dans 60% des cas.', 'La faible CV du District était à l’origine de la survenue de cVDPV2 responsable de paralysie à vie. Une campagne de vaccination des enfants de moins de cinq ans du District et le renforcement du PEV de routine s’avèrent nécessaire. ', 'Investigation, Paralysie Flasque Aigue,  cVDPV2, Bangui 2, Centrafrique. ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-28 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 62),
(696, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Adam ', 'Anas', 'male', 'ghana', 'adamanas@yahoo.com', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program ', 'alumni', '', '15/12/2022', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'S. Dapaa | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program  | samuel_dapaa@yahoo.com\nM. A. Odikro | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program  | odikrom@gmail.com\nJ. A. Frimpong | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program  | jfrimpong@afenet.net\nS. O. Sackey | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program  | sackey492003@yahoo.co.uk\nE. Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program  | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com', 'Typhoid fever surveillance data analysis in East Mamprusi District, 2022', 'Typhoid fever is among the leading causes of morbidity in Low-and-middle-income countries. In Ghana, typhoid fever is endemic with 209/100,000 cases being reported in 2019. The East Mamprusi district recorded increase in typhoid fever cases and outbreaks with case fatality rate of 3.06% in 2019 and 2021. We determined the prevalence of typhoid fever in the district and characterized cases by person, place, and time. ', 'We conducted a secondary data analysis of typhoid fever in East Mamprusi from January 2017 to December 2021. We abstracted data from the consulting room, admission and discharge registers. Variables extracted were sex, age, sub-district, laboratory result, and date seen at the health facility. Frequencies, proportions, rates, and median were generated. A spatial map of cases was generated using QGIS. Results were presented in tables and figures. ', 'A total of 9,503 suspected typhoid fever cases were detected of which 37.5% (3,564/9,503) were tested and 57.8% (2,060/3,564) were positive. Females were 69.5% (1,431/2,060). The median age of confirmed cases was 26 years (Range: 1–92 years). The overall prevalence was 264/100,000 population with 2020 recording the highest prevalence of 465/100,000 population. Persons 30–49 years had the highest age-group prevalence (1866/100,000 population). Gambaga recorded the highest sub-district prevalence  611/100,000 population. The highest monthly proportion of cases 15.3% (1,449/9,503) was recorded in August, peak of rainy season each year.', 'Typhoid fever cases were suspected all year round during the five years with fluctuating prevalence. Persons 30–49 years and females were most affected. Gambaga sub-district recorded the highest incidence. More cases were recorded during the peak of rainy season yearly. We shared our findings with the district health management team and recommended that active case search be intensified in facilities improve testing of all suspected typhoid fever cases. ', 'Typhoid fever, Data analysis, Outbreak, North East, Ghana', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-29 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 24),
(697, 'Maurice Owiny', 'Scientific Writer', 'mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'ms', 'Tabitha', 'Oketch', 'female', 'kenya', 'csl.tabby@gmail.com', 'Kenya FELTP', 'alumni', '', '29/10/2021', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Wycliffe Matini | Division of Disease Surveillance and Response Unit, Ministry of Health, Kenya\nFaith Mudachi | Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Ministry of Health, Kenya.\nBen Ngare | 1 Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Ministry of Health, Kenya.\n\n', 'Risk Assessment of Yellow Fever outbreak in six high-risk counties in Kenya, 2022', 'Yellow fever (YF) is an acute viral hemorrhagic infectious disease caused by the Yellow Fever virus. There has been a dramatic increase in disease incidence in the past 15 years. In Kenya, several outbreaks have been reported between 1992-1995 and imported cases in 2018. In 2022, Isiolo County reported 15 suspected cases of yellow fever-like illness and 6 cases have died. The Ministry of Health identified several counties neighboring Isiolo County to be at the highest risk of YF outbreak. ', 'Risk assessment was conducted in 6 counties bordering Isiolo through quantitative and qualitative methods. The county management team conveniently identified high-risk areas for risk assessment. the dependent variable was the areas reporting the presence of primates as well as any reported suspected cases of YF. ', 'A large proportion of respondents 87% (264/303) had suffered from malaria in the 6 months prior to the interview. 10% (29) of participants reported having had symptoms suggestive of YF in those 6 months; 12.87% (39) reported knowing someone who had had YF during that period. 100/303 (33%) reported working in forest area, 97(32%) reported cases of abortion among animals in the community. Respondents who interacted with monkeys were 106(35%), and 134(44.2%) stored water in open containers inside and outside their houses. Three counties had public health emergency operation centers (PHEOC). All counties have rapid response teams for responding to all disease outbreaks and other public health events but have not been trained on YF. There were no YF case definitions and case management guidelines. ', 'There is a high risk of YF outbreak in Kenya with suboptimal preparedness towards YF response in the 6 counties. There is low capacity among health care workers to detect and manage YF. The community knowledge on YF is low and there is presence of some myths and misconception.', 'Risk Assessment, Yellow Fever, outbreak, high-risk, Kenya', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-30 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 47),
(698, 'Otshudiandjeka Joseph', 'Resident Advisor', 'jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Toure', 'Badian Baba', 'male', 'ivory-coast', 'tourebadian@gmail.com', 'FETP Ivory COast', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Amani/Raphael/MOH /amaniraph@gmail.com\nSoro/Moussa/MOH/soromuss@outlook.fr\nWilnique/Pierre/AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/wpierre@afenet.net\nJoseph/Otshudiandjeka/AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net\nIssaka/Tiembre/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/itiembre@yahoo.fr\nVroh Joseph/Benie Bi/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/beniebi2018@hotmail.com', 'Profil épidémiologique de la méningite bactérienne, région sanitaire du Hambol, Côte d’Ivoire, 2019-2021.', 'La région du Hambol à connue des flambées épidémiques de méningite à méningocoque A en 2008 et de méningite à pneumocoque en 2016 avec en moyenne un taux d’attaque de 14 cas/ 100 000 habitants. Pour faire face à ces flambées, la Côte d’Ivoire s’est inscrite dans le programme de lutte contre la méningite avec l’introduction du MenAfriVac en 2014. Ainsi, pour apprécier les avancées de cette lutte, nous avons analysé les données de surveillance de la méningite bactérienne dans la région du Hambol sur une période de  trois ans. ', 'Une étude transversale descriptive a été menée en septembre 2022, portant sur les données de surveillance de la période de 2019 à 2021. Les données ont été obtenues à partir du système de gestion de l’information sanitaire du service de surveillance épidémiologique. Les analyses ont été faites sur Epi-Info 7.2, calculant des mesures de fréquences et de taux. ', 'Au total 52 cas suspects de méningite ont été notifiés sur la période. La létalité était de 6%. Environ 64% étaient de sexe masculin. L’âge médian était de 6 ans (0-49). Le groupe d’âge des 0-9 ans était majoritaire dans 42% des cas. En effet, 49 échantillons de liquide céphalo-rachidien ont été analysés avec 38% de positivité. Les germes isolés étaient le Streptococcus pneumoniae (46%) et Neisseria meningitidis A (15%). En 2019, le taux d’incidence était de 4 cas/100 000 habitants ; Ce taux était 2 cas/100 000 habitants en 2020 et de 5 cas/100 000 habitants en 2021. ', 'Méningite en baisse dans la région sanitaire du Hambol depuis l’introduction du MenAfrVac. Ainsi, le renforcement de la surveillance au cas par cas et l’amélioration de la couverture vaccinale de routine contre le méningocoque et le pneumocoque chez les enfants, permettra d’atteindre les objectifs d’élimination de la méningite dans la région.', 'Profil, Epidemiologique, méningite, Hambol, Côte d’Ivoire', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2024-12-31 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 64),
(699, 'Djibril BARRY', 'Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire  de Terrain du Burkina', 'djibril.barry@bfeltp.com', 'mrs', ' Bawolenca  Mariana', 'MENDES DIAS*', 'female', 'guinea-bissau', 'bawolenca@gamil.com', 'Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire  de Terrain du Burkina', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'N T N. Gomes : nullegomes@gmail.com \nD. Barry : djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\nPK. Yanogo :   yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr \nH. Yoda : yodmano@yahoo.fr \nN. Meda : nicolas.meda@ujkz.bf\n\n\n', 'Titre : Analyse des mesures de surveillance épidémiologique du VIH/SIDA en Guinée-Bissau, de 2014 à 2021.', 'Introduction : Le VIH/SIDA est un problème de santé publique en Guinée-Bissau. Malgré une prévalence en baisse ces dernières années, le nombre significatif de cas et les difficultés d\'accès aux médicaments antirétroviraux dans certaines régions du pays constituant 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.', 'Méthodes : Nous avons mené une étude descriptive en temps lieu et personne des cas de HIV/SIDA enregistrés dans la base DHIS2 sur la période du 1 er Janvier 2014 au 31 Décembre 2021. L\'analyse a été faite par Epi info 7.2.5.0® et Excel®2016. Nous avons calculé des proportions et des taux. Nos résultats ont été présentés sous forme de tableaux et graphiques.', 'Résultats : Au total, 20107 cas de VIH/SIDA confirmés sur les registres de 2014 à 2021 dont 13451 (66,9%) de sexe féminin, et 6653 (33,09%) de sexe masculin. L\'année 2015 a enregistré plus de cas (14.79%%). La tranche d\'âge 30-39 ans est la plus touchée avec 5757 (28,63%). Les mariés ont représenté 51,36% dont, 5042 (25,08%) étaient monogames. Les régions de SAB et Biombo, ont respectivement enregistré 11160 (55,50%) cas et 5050 (25,12%). ', 'Conclusion : Le VIH est endémique en Guinée-Bissau avec un accès limité au traitement ARV et la réalisation de la charge virale. Nous recommandons de doter toutes les régions en ARV et les équipements de labo.', 'Mots clés : VIH/SIDA, analyse, données, Guinée-Bissau, 2022.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-01 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 65),
(700, 'Tendo Rosette Nalugwa', 'HIV and Community Health Specialist', 'tendorossette2020@gmail.com', 'ms', 'Tendo Rosette', 'Nalugwa', 'female', 'uganda', 'tendorossette2020@gmail.com', 'Eastern Uganda, Kamuli District ', 'other', 'I am a public health professional based in Uganda with scientific work and research done from Rural Eastern Region. ', '', 'intermediate', 'hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections', 'Sam/ Kazibwe/ HOLD Uganda-M&amp;amp;E Specialist/ keizsamray@gmail.com\nSam/ Kazibwe/ HOLD Uganda-M&amp;amp;E Specialist/ keizsamray@gmail.com', 'Viral Load Suppression Coverage improvement in Rural Eastern Uganda, Kamuli District.', 'Viral Load Suppression is fundamental for PLHIV through treatment monitoring in order to reduce HIV transmission and HIV mortality. In line with the 95-95-95 treatment target, WHO recommends routine VL testing for PLHIV and 95% initiation on Intensive Adherence Counselling for Non Suppressed Clients to achieve VL Suppression.  Although many studies have evaluated factors associated with viral load suppression, few have assessed interventions adequate to improving Viral Load Suppression.', 'In 2022, we conducted a Quality Improvement Assessment among PLHIV in 7 priority sites in Eastern Rural Uganda. Sites were selected basing on a baseline threshold (1000&amp;gt;TX_Curr) per site. \n\nThe Six Sigma Methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) was used with the strategic objective to Improve VL Suppression Coverage from 63% to 95% for Non-suppressed Clients through continuous treatment monitoring interventions. \n\nInterventions included: • Home visits, telephone calls to improve on CD4 Tests, Viral Load Testing coverage and initiation on IAC. •Improved family based economic empowerment through the OVC Programme (CALHIV (0-17years). • Implemented the Modified CCLAD to improve adherence. • Improved data use through VL Line listing while triangulating primary data sources. \n', 'With a Combined total of a TX_Curr of 10500 Clients in 7 high volume sites within September 2022(PY2), 56HomeVisits, 2Health Education Sessions per Clinic, 85%OVC initiation and VL Line List Extraction per Outreach were done. Out of 1500 VL due, 1400 were bled. (93%bled) in comparison to 48% average VL Bleeding Aug 2022. Of the 1400 VLBled, 314(Non-Suppressed). Of 314(Non-suppressed), 100%(initiated IAC) and 95% suppressed after RepeatVL, in comparison to 63% suppression(August 2022). A 32% increase was achieved while measuring TX_PVLS.', 'The implementation of a package of interventions has contributed to an improved VL suppression among eligible patients. The package has expanded from seven to 75% of Eastern Region Sites(500&amp;gt; TX_Curr).', 'TX_Curr – Current People Living with HIV\nCCLAD- Community Client Led ART Delivery Model\nDSDM- Distributed Service Delivery Models\nPY2- Project Year Two\nTX_PVLS- Proportion of documented viral load results from adult and pediatric.\nIAC- Intensive Adherence Counselling.\n', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-02 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 85),
(701, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Andani ', 'Marumo', 'female', 'south-africa', 'AndaniM@nicd.ac.za', 'South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, ', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Maxwell Mabona | South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg | maxwellm@nicd.ac.za\nPoncho Bapela | Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | Ponchob@nicd.ac.za\nLiliwe Shuping | Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycoses, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | LiliweS@nicd.ac.za\nRuth Mogokotleng | Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycoses, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | RuthMo@nicd.ac.za\nSabelle Jallow | Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycoses, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | Sabellej@nicd.ac.za\nReshma Misra | KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Health, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | Reshma.Misra@kznhealth.gov.za\nHusna Ismail | Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycoses, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | husnai@nicd.ac.za\nNelesh Govender | Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycoses, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | Neleshg@nicd.ac.za\nOlga Perovic | Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycoses, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | olgap@nicd.ac.za\n', 'An investigation of an outbreak of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii infections in a neonatal intensive care unit at a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, August 2022', 'On 16 August 2022, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases was notified of five neonates infected with multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (MDR-AB) admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal Province. We report findings from the outbreak investigation. ', 'We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study. A case was any patient admitted to the NICU with A. baumannii cultured from blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) between 01 January and 16 August 2022. Diagnostic laboratory data from the NICU were analyzed. We assessed the clinical characteristics of the five neonates with reported infections and performed whole genome sequencing (WGS) to determine the genetic relatedness of the isolates. An observational assessment of the NICU was conducted on 18 August 2022 to investigate possible sources of MDR-AB transmission. ', 'We identified 16 culture-confirmed cases of A. baumannii with an apparent increase in August 2022. Of the five cases reported in the cluster, MDR-AB was cultured from CSF (n=3), blood culture (n=1) and endotracheal aspirate (n=1). The five cases had a median age of 21 days (interquartile range [IQR]:14–35 days), a median birth weight of 1170 grams (IQR:1000–1530 grams). All five cases had predisposing conditions, including low birthweight (n=4) and congenital pneumonia (n=1). The case-fatality ratio was 80% (4/5). The CSF specimens from three cases were bloodstained indicating possible contamination from blood. All five isolates were phenotypically resistant to tested antimicrobial agents including the carbapenems, but were susceptible to tigecycline and colistin. WGS analysis identified one major cluster of four closely-related isolates with sequence type (ST)-2. Exceeding bed occupancy, shortage of equipment, poor waste management and non-adherence to staffing norms were highlighted in the observational assessment. ', 'Our findings indicate either a common source or person-to-person transmission of MDR-AB, possibly driven by inadequate infection control measures.', 'Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, blood culture, cerebrospinal fluid, neonatal intensive care unit, whole genome sequencing. ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-03 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 149);
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(702, 'Zalwango Martha', 'GBV Community Health Specialist', 'zalwagomartha@gmail.com', 'ms', 'Martha', 'Zalwango', 'female', 'uganda', 'zalwagomartha@gmail.com', 'GBV Community Health Specialist/ Rural Eastern Uganda, Buyende District ', 'other', 'Public health professional based in Uganda with research done from Rural Parts of Eastern Region, Buyende District.', '', 'advanced', 'maternal-reproductive-and-child-health', 'Janat/Nakavubu/NIYETU-HOLD Uganda-GBV Specialist/  \nMary Immaculate/Atuhairwe HOLD Uganda-Community Health Specialist/ \nKeneth/Bamwangwiya/OVC Peace Corps-Health Educator/\n', 'Challenging social norms, attitudes and support behaviors against young women and adolescent girls leading to Gender Based Violence in Eastern Uganda, Buyende District through comprehensive SRHR approaches.', '75% of AGYW in Buyende District, Eastern Uganda experience GBV. Of these, 45% face early pregnancy and parenthood, 23% face difficulties accessing contraceptives, and 42% high rates of HIV and sexually transmitted infections due to GBV. Various economic and sociocultural factors restrict the delivery of SRHR information and services. This article analyzes the relevance of extending sexual reproductive health rights information and services to Adolescent Girls and Young Women through implementing comprehensive approaches with consideration to adolescent responsiveness and participation.', 'A cross-sectional study was carried out from 29th March 2022 to 4th April 2022 in sub-counties of Kagulu, Nkondo, Buyende TC, Buyende rural, and Kidera in Buyende District, Uganda. 10 AGBV dialogues were carried out in 5 sub counties and participatory questionnaires disseminated among AGYW, ages 18 to 30 years for 8 days. Snowball sampling method was used to recruit participants and Kobo Collect Version14.2 for statistical analysis.', 'Through Participatory Questionnaires of 266 participants, 203(76%) reported lack of access to information on SRHR. A quarter of participants reported that testing, treatment services of STIs were hard to reach and 27.2% could not obtain contraceptives. \n466 participants were reported in AGBV dialogues, 35%(163) were AGYW, Of these, 75%(122) faced GBV, 35% of 122 faced GBV due to negative social norms and 25%(31) misconceptions and myths. 40.4%faced SGBV leading to unwanted pregnancy(32.4%) and high prevalence of STIs. Communities were sensitized on: Dangers of GBV, interventions like educating children, engaging community leaders in conflicts, speaking against violent acts and reporting to authorities. Communities shared challenges limiting measures to challenge GBV acts such as: unresponsive leaders among others.\n', 'Access to SRHR information and services for AGYW in Uganda is still limited by negative social norms, attitudes and misconceptions hence continuous vulnerability to GBV adverse outcomes.', 'AGBV-    Anti Gender Based Violence\nAGYW-   Adolescent Girls and Young Women\nGBV-       Gender Based violence\nSRHR-     Sexual Reproductive Health Rights\nSTI-         Sexually Transmitted Infections\n', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-04 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 85),
(703, 'Mamadú Camará', 'National Coordinator of FETP Guinea-Bissau ', 'ducamara1@hotmail.com', 'mrs', 'Sabado', 'Gomes', 'female', 'guinea-bissau', 'sabadofernandes2@gmail.com', 'Ministry of Public Health - MINSAP/ National Public Health Laboratory ', 'alumni', '', '23/03/2023', 'intermediate', 'public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives', 'Clodé Bué | African Field Epidemiology Network – AFENET | clodedomingos@yahoo.com.br\nNivreanes Gomes | INational Institute of Public Health - INASA/Field Epidemiology Training Program - FETP | nullegomes@gmail.com\n', 'Evaluation of the malaria surveillance system in Guinea-Bissau, 2017-2021', 'Malaria remains a major public health problem worldwide, with an estimated 247 million cases and 619,000 deaths by 2021. The disease is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to evaluate the malaria surveillance system in Guinea-Bissau. ', 'This is an evaluative study of the malaria surveillance system, one of the components of the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), 2017-2021, based on the attributes data quality, simplicity, and its usefulness. The data source was the health information system (DHIS2). For data quality it was considered the complete filling and, for consistency the correct filling of the 76 variables of the database. For simplicity, 11 technicians from the 11 health regions were interviewed. To classify the attributes, it was used the criteria ≥ 80% for high data quality; &amp;lt; 80% for low quality; and for simplicity ≥ 70% for responses &amp;quot;simple&amp;quot; and if &amp;lt; 70% &amp;quot;complex&amp;quot;. Utility was assessed according to the achievement of the surveillance objectives - &amp;quot;reduce the malaria morbidity and mortality rate by at least 50% between 2015-2022&amp;quot; and, of other indicators monitored by the NMCP. ', 'The database evaluated between 2017-2021 contained 2,279,259 aggregated records. The average for data quality over the period was 97.2%, and for simplicity 72.7%. As for usefulness, the reduction rate was 3.3% and 24.2% for morbidity and mortality between 2015-2021. The system produced data on malaria incidence, intermittent preventive treatment coverage, and dropout rate of pregnant women. ', 'The system was rated with high data quality and considered “simple” by most respondents. Although it did not achieve its objectives, it proved useful providing data for monitoring epidemiological and operational indicators. It was recommended to disaggregate the data from the DHIS2 platform and to strengthen awareness and prevention actions on malaria to reduce morbidity and mortality in the country.', 'Key words: Malaria, evaluation, attributes, surveillance system, Guinea-Bissau.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-05 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 65),
(704, 'Dr. Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru', 'Resident Advisor', 'ggebru@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Jusu ', 'Musa', 'male', 'sierra-leone', 'jusumusa85@gmail.com', 'Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'maternal-reproductive-and-child-health', 'Umaru Sesay                                    Ministry of Health and Sanitation                           sesayumaru4@gmail.com\nGebrekrestos Negash Gebru       African Field Epidemiology Network                         ggebru@afenet.ne)', 'Why mothers die during maternal delivery? Secondary data analysis of maternal death data from Falaba District, Sierra Leone, 2018 to 2022 ', 'Globally, approximately 800 women die daily from pregnancy-related complications and childbirths. In 2019, Sierra Leone was ranked as one of the three countries out of 186, with the highest maternal mortality ratio at 717 per 100,000 live births. In Falaba district, there is a paucity of information on maternal mortality. Here, we reported the epidemiological trend, distribution, and causes of maternal deaths in the Falaba district. The findings could help the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health through the Reproductive Health unit to guide the interventions and reduce the high maternal mortality in the country.\n', 'We conducted a descriptive study using retrospective secondary data (from 2018 to 2022); extracted from the district maternal deaths surveillance review line list. We obtained variables including age (years), gravida, parity, number of Antennal Care (ANC) visits, place of delivery, and mode of delivery, among others. \n\n', 'A total of 51 maternal deaths were recorded, of which 53% (27) were farmers, and the median age was 27 years (range: 13 - 41 years).  For the period under study, the death rate decreased from 14 per 100,000 live births in 2018 to 7 per 100,000 live births in 2022. More than half of the deaths occurred in the community with 55% (28/51); 29% (15/51) did not attend ANC, and 71% (36/51) attending at least one ANC. Women with gravida three and above accounted for 35% (18/51) of deaths, followed by gravida one to two with 31% (16/51). The leading cause of death was Postpartum hemorrhage accounting for the highest number of deaths with 37% (19/51), followed by antepartum hemorrhage with 33% (17/51). \n', 'There was a significant decrease, by 50% in maternal mortality from 2018 to date. More than half of the total deaths were recorded at the community level. Postpartum hemorrhage was the leading cause of death. We recommend the Ministry of Health and Sanitation raise community awareness of the benefits of hospital delivery for pregnant mothers, implement bylaws prohibiting home delivery, and fine violators. Scaling up Falaba district\'s experience in reducing maternal mortality could help to reduce national maternal mortality.\n\n', 'Maternal Death, Postpartum Haemorrhage, Live births, Sierra Leone, Falaba District', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-06 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 139),
(705, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Samuel Adolf ', 'Bosoka', 'male', 'ghana', 'samuelbosoka@gmail.com', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'M. Gohoho | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | mawulikgohoho@gmail.com \nA. Isaiah | School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Science | iagorinya@gmail.com\nK.S. Djokoto | Volta Regional Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service | sdjokoto@yahoo.com\nP. Amuna | School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Science | pamuna@uhas.edu.gh\nMargaret Kweku | School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Science | margaretkweku069@gmail.com ', 'Timeliness of case detection, confirmation, and response to COVID-19 Infection and Associated Factors in Volta Region, Ghana', 'Timeliness in COVID-19 case detection, confirmation, and response are critical reducing secondary infection. Rate of secondary infection in Volta region, Ghana for 2021 was high (21%). We determined the timeliness of COVID-19 case detection, confirmation, and response in Volta Region, Ghana and factors associated with the spread of the infection.  ', 'We conducted a two-phase study involving secondary data to calculate timelines in detection, confirmation and response and a 1: 2 case control study to assess factors associated with the spread of COVID-19 from April-May, 2022. We reviewed data on COVID-19 primary cases and their close contacts from March 2020 to December 2021. We extracted 2,356 records with complete time-to-event data and assessed timeliness using the Kaplan-Meir estimator. Timely case detection, confirmation and isolation were defined based on the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response guidelines. For the case-control, we defined a case as a close contact of a COVID-19 primary case who tested positive and controls as close contacts who tested negative. We interviewed 119 cases and 236 controls. Conditional regression model were used to determine associated factors at p&amp;lt;0.05', 'Timely case detection rate and median delays were 42.3% and 5 days, respectively. About 65%(1531/2356) of cases were confirmed promptly with median delay (4 days). Also, 56%(1319/2356) of cases were isolated timely. Factors associated with contracting COVID-19 were; Facemask usage during exposure with index case [AOR=0.41 (95%CI; 0.18, 0.92)], and perceived benefits of preventive measures [AOR=0.32 (95%CI; 0.11, 0.97)]. ', 'COVID-19 case detection in the region was not timely. Facemask usage and perceived benefit of preventive measures are protective factors against COVID-19 infection. We shared the results with the regional surveillance officer and recommended that Health education on timely reporting to health facilities needs to be intensified. ', 'Timeliness, case detection, facemask, risk perception, COVID-19', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-07 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 24),
(706, 'Grace Funsani', 'FETP Coordinator', 'gracefunsani@yahoo.co.uk', 'mr', 'Amon', 'Dembo', 'male', 'malawi', 'amondembo@gmail.com', 'Kamuzu Central Hospital', 'alumni', '', '2/3/2023', 'frontline', 'maternal-reproductive-and-child-health', 'Thomas Lweya, Malawi Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Public Health Institute of Malawi, tlweya@gmail.com\nGrace Funsani, Malawi Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Public Health Institute of Malawi, gracefunsani@yahoo.co.uk', 'Assessment of Maternal Death Surveillance Data at Three Health Facilities in Malawi, January to December 2022', 'Globally 158.8/100000 women die every year due to complications arising from pregnancy and its management and other incidental causes. Malawi’s maternal mortality rate has been high with current statistic being at 439/100000 while sub-Saharan Africa is at 533/100000. In 2003, maternal death became a notifiable event, requiring audit and surveillance. We assessed maternal death surveillance data from three hospitals to determine the major causes of maternal deaths, and response activities following maternal deaths.', 'We extracted data from maternal deaths audit forms, delivery books, and facility monthly reports from Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH), Kabudula and Mitundu community hospitals (CH) in Lilongwe district for the period of January to December 2022. We calculated proportions of causes of MDs per facility. Response activities following MDs were also assessed.', 'A total of 123 maternal deaths were recorded in these facilities with 103 (83.7%) from KCH, 6 (4.9%) from Mitundu and 4 (3.3%) from Kabudula community hospitals. Out of the 103 MDs from KCH, 18 (17.5%) were referred from Mitundu and 12(11.7%) from Kabudula CHs. Overall, major cause of death was infection at 29% for KCH and other causes at 100% for both Mitundu and Kabudula. Death audits were not done at Mitundu and Kabudula community hospitals while at KCH, the audits were done but very late up to three months from the time the deaths occurred. KCH did not provide feedback to the referring facilities on patients’ outcome.', 'Infection was the major cause of maternal deaths. The surveillance system is not being fully complied with in the three selected facilities which may limit institution of measures to prevent more deaths. We recommend improvement of the maternal death surveillance system in all the hospitals. ', 'Maternal death, Maternal mortality, Surveillance, Malawi', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-08 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 151),
(707, 'Adel Hussein Elduma', 'Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program', 'ahussein@afenet.net', 'mrs', 'Musu ', 'Rachel Cole', 'female', 'sierra-leone', 'musucole67@yahoo.com', 'Ministry of Health and Sanitation', 'resident', '', '', 'frontline', 'maternal-reproductive-and-child-health', 'Binta  Bah   / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / bintamubah@gmail.com\nJoel  Mansaray / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / joel.mansaray@gmail.com\nPhilip Gevao  / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ppgevao34@gmail.com\nAdel Hussein Elduma / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ahussein@afenet.net\nGebrekrestos Negash Gebru / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ggebru@afenet.net', 'Delivery Outcome among Women who delivered In Reginal Hospitals, In Sierra Leone, 2021-2022: Secondary data analysis ', 'Childbirth, though a normal physiological process, has been associated with risks, which sometimes lead to loss of life. Even though delivery outcomes have improved in developed nations, it remains a challenge in developing countries. Sierra Leone mostly underperforms in pregnancy and childbirth indicators. This study aimed to determine the outcome of deliveries among women who delivered in the four regional hospitals in Sierra Leone. ', 'We conducted a descriptive secondary data analysis (from January 2021 to December 2022) using the maternal and perinatal deaths surveillance line list. We collected variables including the outcome of delivery, mode of delivery, birth weight, and neonatal and maternal death in four regional hospitals (Ola during children’s and Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH), Bo, Kenema, and Makeni).  ', 'A total of 31,809 babies were delivered during the 2 years period. Of the total babies delivered, 48.5% (15413) were in 2021. Among the four hospitals, PCMH had the highest number of deliveries with 49% (14,448/31,809) babies. A total of 1,987 stillbirths were recorded, of which 49.4% (981) were reported in 2021; 64% (1277) were macerated. The stillbirth rate was 62.5 per 1,000 births. Normal virginal delivery accounted for the majority with 63% (19,349/30,757) and caesarian section; with 34% (10,466/30757). Of the live births (29,822), 13% (3798) were pre-terms and 14.5% (4,314) were low birth. Neonatal deaths accounted for 3% (915/29,822); 90% (820) of these deaths were reported during the first week of life. A total of 344 maternal deaths were recorded; Bo regional hospital accounted for 40% (136). The maternal mortality ratio was 1154 per 100,000 livebirth.  ', 'Delivery outcomes remain poor in Sierra Leone, with high stillbirths, neonatal deaths, and maternal mortality. We recommended early detection and management of these preventable causes may reduce stillbirths and neonatal and maternal death', 'Stillbirth, Neonatal mortality, maternal mortality, Sierra Leone ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-09 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 139),
(708, 'Maurice Owiny', 'Scientific Writer', 'mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'ms', 'Freshia', 'Waithaka', 'female', 'kenya', 'freshiabuf@yahoo.com', 'Kenya FELTP', 'alumni', '', '28/10/2022', 'advanced', 'vaccine-preventable-diseases', 'Fredrick Ngeno | Ministry of Health, Kenya\nHillary Limo | Disease Disease Surveillance and Response, Ministry of Health, Kenya | kimelilimo@gamil.com\nWickliffe Mattini | Disease Disease Surveillance and Response, Ministry of Health, Kenya\nFredrick Odhiambo | Kenya FELTP | fodhiambo@feltp.or.ke\nMaurice Owiny | Kenya FELTP | mowiny@eltp.or,ke ', 'An Outbreak of cVDPV2 in a Refugee camp, Dadaab Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya, November 2021', 'Circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Virus 2 (cVDPV2) are rare. Circulating viruses mutated from the weakened virus in Oral Polio Vaccine, which can only emerge in under-immunized populations. Using the AFP lay case definition, a community health volunteer picked the case of a paralyzed child in October 2021, and as per WHO guidelines this was considered as an outbreak. We investigated to describe the epidemiology of the outbreak and identify the risk factors.', 'Using the World Health Organization\'s standard polio outbreak investigation checklist, we conducted a descriptive study. We defined a case as a any person with poliovirus isolation in the stool. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. ', 'A 17-month-old female was found positive for poliovirus type two, which was genetically linked to an environmental sample from Garissa County and had been in circulation for seven years. She had paralysis on the right upper and lower limbs, The contact sample was taken from three children and found to be negative. Children aged under-five years who arrived in the refugee camp from August through October 2021 were 51, of whom  49/51 (96.1%) had not received 1st dose of Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV). Three facilities in the camps had less than 80% OPV3 and IPV coverage, while  7/61 (11.5%) families had no sanitation facilities and practised open defecation.', 'The outbreak was caused by the importation of poliovirus by an unvaccinated child from Somalia, though she moved back to her country, Kenya remains at risk of poliovirus outbreaks due to importation. We recommended strengthening polio cross-border surveillance systems by utilizing the existing structures and ensuring high vaccination coverage.', 'Vaccination Coverage, Poliomyelitis,  Paralysis, Kenya, Somalia, Refugee Camps, World Health Organization', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-10 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 47),
(710, 'Mpho Sikhosana', 'SAFETP alumnus', 'lsikhosana@gmail.com', 'dr', 'Mpho', 'Sikhosana', 'female', 'south-africa', 'lsikhosana@gmail.com', 'South African National Health Laboratory Services', 'alumni', '', '31/12/2018', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '1. Lucille Blumberg; National Institute for Communicable Diseases, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South \nAfrica; lucilleb@nicd.ac.za\n2. Richard Welch; National Institute for Communicable Diseases, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South \nAfrica; RichardW@nicd.ac.za\n3. Joy Ebonwu; National Institute for Communicable Diseases, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South \nAfrica; joye@nicd.ac.za\n4. Alfred Musekiwa; School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria; alfred.musekiwa@up.ac.za\n5. Zinhle Makatini; National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South \nAfrica; zinhle.makatini@nhls.ac.za\n6. Waasila Jassat; National Institute for Communicable Diseases, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South \nAfrica; WaasilaJ@nicd.ac.za', 'Association between SARS-COV-2 gene cycle threshold values and clinical outcomes of hospitalized cases in Gauteng Province, South Africa, 2020-2022', 'There has been an interest in using SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR cycle threshold (Ct) values to predict disease progression. This study assessed the association between outcomes of hospitalized COVID-19 cases and Ct-values of SARS-CoV-2-specific gene targets.', 'Clinical data of hospitalized COVID-19 cases from Gauteng Province from April 2020-July 2022 were obtained from the national surveillance system, DATCOV, and linked to laboratory data from the National Health Laboratory Service data repository. The study period was divided into pandemic waves: Asp614Gly/wave1(7 June to 22 Aug 2020); beta/wave2(15 Nov 2020 to 6 Feb 2021); delta/wave3(9 May to 18 Sept 2021) and omicron/wave4(21 Nov 2021 to 22 Jan 2022).  Only Ct values of SARS-CoV-2 specific genes were used in the analysis: ORF gene(Roche), N2 gene(GeneXpert) and RdRp gene(Abbott). Ct values were categorized as low (30).', 'There were 1205 recorded cases: 836 (69.4%) during wave1, 122 (10.1%) during wave2, 21 (1.7%) during wave3, and 11 (0.9%) during wave4. The cases’ median age (interquartile range [IQR]) was 49 years (36-63 years), and 662 (54.9%) were female. There were 296 (24.6%) deaths recorded: 241 (81.4%) in wave1, 27 (9.1%) in wave2, 6 (2%) in wave3, and 2 (0.7%) in wave4 (p30 remained less (adjusted Odds Ratio 0.3;95% CI 0.2-0.5) compared to cases with Ct&amp;lt;20. ', 'Although the odds of COVID19-related death was reduced in cases with high Ct values, Ct values were not comparable across different testing platforms, thus precluding the comparison of SARS-CoV-2 results.', 'COVID-19; RT-PCR; cycle threshold; clinical utility', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-11 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 149),
(711, 'Meameno Twafinanda Nghinamwaami', 'NamFELTP Resisdent, Cohort 9', 'tangienghinamwaami@gmail.com', 'ms', 'Meameno Twafindana ', 'Nghinamwaami', 'female', 'namibia', 'tangienghinamwaa@gmail.com', 'Namibia Field Epidemiology/Laboratory Training (NamFELTP)', 'resident', 'N/A', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Emmy-Else Ndevaetela |Namibia Field Epidemiology/Laboratory Training Program (NamFELTP) | Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services', 'Analysis of a Surge of Mumps Suspected cases in Okahao District, Omusati region, Namibia, January - February 2023', 'Background: Mumps is slightly neglected compared to other infectious diseases. Mumps is a vaccine-preventable disease, causes inflammation of salivary glands and may cause life-threatening complications (encephalitis, deafness and orchitis). Its vaccine is not included in Namibia state Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and no published vaccination data in private health sector. Globally, 234,082 cases were reported. Africa, including Namibia, has major share of these cases. Okahao district had been reporting a peak of mumps cases from January 2023. We analysed mumps surveillance data to provide evidence for mumps infections and initiate interventions.', 'Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional data review was conducted for mumps records reported from 1st January-28th February 2023 and field investigations in Okahao district. We retrieved records from Integrated Disease Surveillance Report and used a line-list with variables: age, sex, epidemiological weeks, vaccination status. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS and presented in tables and graphs.', 'Results: A total of 67 cases were recorded with mean age 3.04 years (SD ± 0.96).  Most cases were among age group of 6-10 years. Index case was a learner hence, 55 cases (82%) were learners.  Majority (65.7%) of cases were reported from 1 clinic and none are vaccinated. Of 67 suspected cases, 12 samples were laboratory analysed for presence of mumps immunoglobulin. Out of 12 tested, 6 (50%) were laboratory confirmed, whist 6 (50%) had pending results. Most 4 (67%) of confirmed cases were from 1 school.', 'Conclusion: Findings confirmed ongoing spread of mumps mostly among leaners. Health education was given to pupils, teachers and parents. The district was encouraged to strengthen sensitization to health facilities and community. We recommended the region to strengthen mumps surveillance for sufficient data-evidence to support the need for introduction of mumps vaccine in EPI and proposed Ministry of Health to incorporate Measles-Mumps-Rubella in EPI to prevent outbreaks.', 'Keywords: Mumps; pupils; immunization; Namibia', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-12 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 228),
(712, 'John Kennedy Munene', 'FELTP Alumni-Intermediate Course', 'kennedymmuriithi@gmail.com', 'mr', 'John Kennedy', 'Munene', 'male', 'kenya', 'kennedymmuriithi@gmail.com', 'County Government of Nyeri, Department of Health Services', 'alumni', '', '9/11/2018', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Nelson Muriu, Nyeri County Government, Department of Health Services.\nnelmuriu2011@gmail.com', 'Evaluating Characteristics and comorbidities among Covid-19 patients admitted at Mt Kenya hospital Covid-19 isolation center, Nyeri County between 2020-2022.', 'The SARS-CoV-2 is highly contagious novel coronavirus disease that spread globally in a short period of time and was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. By April 30, 2021, more than 150 million confirmed cases, and 3.17 million deaths had been reported globally. As at March 2023 Nyeri reported 6,205 cases and 347 deaths. This study sought to describe the socio-demographic characteristics of patients admitted with Covid-19 disease as well as the leading comorbidities among patients admitted with Covid-19 disease.', 'A descriptive retrospective study was conducted in Mt Kenya hospital, Nyeri from among inpatients with Covid-19 infection. Purposive sampling of 702 inpatients was done where variables on residence, sex, age, and comorbidities were extracted from hospital inpatient files using a standardized data collection tool. Data was cleaned and analyzed using Ms. Excel software.', 'Nyeri central Subcounty was leading in number of patients admitted at 34.2% (239). Majority of those admitted were males at 53%(373). The median age of patients admitted was 59 years. As for co-morbidities, 34.8% (244) had hypertension,22.6% (159) had diabetes,4.7% (33) had HIV,3.0 % (21) had asthma while 1.7% (12) had tuberculosis. Seventeen percent (120) of those admitted died while 14% (100) were referred.', 'Majority of those admitted with Covid-19 infection had co-existing co-morbidities with diabetes and hypertension being the leading co-morbidities which calls for targeted preventive interventions. ', 'Covid-19, comorbidities, Isolation Centre, Nyeri.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-13 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 48),
(714, 'Mbouna Ndiaye', 'Senegal FETP', 'mbounandiaye@hotmail.fr', 'dr', 'Amady', 'BA', 'male', 'senegal', 'bamady1@yahoo.fr', 'Ministère de la santé et de l’action sociale ', 'resident', '', '20/01/2023', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Jerlie.L. Roka, CDC Sénégal, myu3@cdc.gov\nMbouna. Ndiaye, FETP Sénégal?  mbounandiaye@hotmail.fr \nMamadou Sarifou BA, FETP Sénégal, sarifouba10@yahoo.fr\nBoly Diop, Ministère de la santé et de l’action sociale, diopboly@yahoo.fr ', 'Facteurs associés à la survenue des épidémies de rougeole dans le district sanitaire de Keur Massr (Sénégal) en 2022', 'La rougeole demeure encore un problème de santé publique (5épidémies entre 2018 et 202. L’objectif de cette étude était d’identifier les facteurs associés à la survenue des épidémies de rougeole dans le district.', 'Nous avons réalisé une étude transversale à visée analytique. Elle portait sur un échantillon de 300 enfants, âgés de 9 à 59 mois, vivant dans le district durant la période du 19 au 21 novembre 2022.  L’échantillonnage était en grappes au niveau de 30 quartiers.\nLes données ont été collectées à domicile à l’aide d’un questionnaire lors d’un entretien individuel après consentement éclairé des mères et gardiennes d’enfants. Les données ont été saisies et analysées avec le logiciel EPI INFO version 7. 2. 5. 0\n', 'L’âge moyen des enfants était de 25 ±13 mois avec des proportions de 14,67%(n=44) chez les moins de 12mois, 33,67% (n=101) chez les 12-23mois et 51,66% (n=155) chez les plus de 23 mois, le sexe ratio M/F était de 1,08. Leurs mères avaient une moyenne d’âge de 29± 6,7 ans, majoritairement mariées à 97,7%(n= 293), Pauci pares à 44,67% (n= 134 et instruites à 66,33% (n= 199).\nToutes les mères qui connaissaient les jours de vaccination ont respectées leur rendez-vous et leurs enfants sont à jour selon l’âge.\nLa couverture vaccinale dans l’échantillon était de 92,33% pour le RR et 80,33% des enfants étaient à jour selon le calendrier vaccinal. Les facteurs liés à la non vaccination des enfants étaient le niveau de connaissance de la mère sur les maladies cibles du PEV (P= 0,0322) sans oublier le déplacement du tuteur ou de la gardienne de l’enfant.\n', 'La non vaccination contre la rougeole exposant à la maladie est liée au manque de connaissance de la mère sur les maladies cibles du PEV ainsi que les déplacements des tuteurs ou gardiennes d’enfants lors des rendez-vous. Un accent particulier devra être mis sur la recherche systématique des irréguliers associée à une sensibilisation à tous les niveaux en impliquant les acteurs communautaires.   ', 'facteurs associés, épidémie, rougeole, Keur Massar', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-14 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 247),
(715, 'Ononigwe Pius', 'Nigeria FETP (Advanced)', 'splendidpius@yahoo.com', 'dr', 'Pius', 'Ononigwe', 'male', 'nigeria', 'splendidpius@yahoo.com', 'Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention', 'alumni', '', '1/5/2019', 'advanced', 'public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives', 'Gregrey /  Oko-Oboh / University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State Nigeria / okoobohgregrey@gmail.com\nUwa / Okhuarobo / Edo State Ministry of Health, Edo State Nigeria / uwathegreat@yahoo.com\nFaith / Ireye /World Health Organisation, Edo State Nigeria office / faith_ireye@yahoo.com\nDaniel / Onowugbeda / World Health Organisation, Edo State Nigeria office / tufdan@gmail.com\nShakir / Balogun / African Field Epidemiology Network, Abuja Nigeria / msbalogun@afenetng.ng', 'Estimation and application of excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic as an indicator for improving COVID-19 response in Benin City, Edo State Nigeria, April 2021.', 'Background: The first case of COVID-19 was reported in Edo State on 23rd March 2020. With poor diagnostic capacity, many cases would likely go undetected as well as deaths. Excess mortality is a more comprehensive measure of the total impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on deaths than the confirmed COVID-19 deaths which do not include COVID-19 deaths that were not captured due to limited testing and under reporting including reported deaths from other causes that are attributable to COVID-19.  We estimated excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Benin City from 2017 to 2020.', 'Method: We reviewed mortuary registers in Benin-city from 2017 to 2020. A list of all mortuaries in Benin-city operating for at least a year was obtained from the Department of Medical Services, Edo State Ministry of Health. We captured other mortuaries not listed through snowball sampling technique. A 1-paged form was used to extract data from the mortuaries and define excess mortality. We analyzed the data and determined excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2017 to 2020 by establishing a baseline level for expected mortality and compared it with observed mortality. We computed the uncertainties in our estimate at the 95% confidence level.', 'Results: Overall excess mortality was 10.6% in 2020 and was highest in the first 6 months. COVID-19 deaths accounted for 2.2% of reported deaths for 2020. In 2020, an absolute marginal increase in deaths was reported compared with 2017 to 2019. However, the excess mortality and reported deaths for 2020 were not significantly different from what was expected. ', 'Conclusion: This study has demonstrated that the full impact of the pandemic is more than was reported from COVID-19 deaths alone. Strengthening death registers in Edo State is necessary for effective monitoring and response to COVID-19 pandemic and future ones. ', 'Key words: Excess mortality, Observed death, Expected death, COVID-19, Benin City.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-15 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 143),
(716, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Chenoa', 'Sankar', 'female', 'south-africa', 'ChenoaS@nicd.ac.za', 'South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, ', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'vaccine-preventable-diseases', 'Keabetswe Kodi | South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg | KeabetsweK@nicd.ac.za \nKerrigan McCarthy | Centre for Vaccines and Immunology, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa | KerriganM@nicd.ac.za \nTumiso Malatji | University of Limpopo School of Medicine, Polokwane, South Africa | tumimalatji79@gmail.com\nTembeka Semenya | Limpopo Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Polokwane, South Africa | tembekas@yahoo.com\nFreda Ngobeni | 6Limpopo Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Polokwane, South Africa | fredangobeni@yahoo.com\nComfort Mthombeni | Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa | mthombenitc@yahoo.com\nMosoma Mmatjatji | Limpopo Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Polokwane, South Africa | tjatjimosoma@gmail.com\nUnarine Makungo | Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa | UnarineM@nicd.ac.za', 'Identification of barriers to access and uptake of childhood immunization during measles outbreak, Greater Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, 2022', 'Low vaccination coverage rates are often the primary reason for measles outbreaks. In epidemiological week 40, a measles outbreak was declared in Greater Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province. The study aimed to identify barriers to access and uptake of childhood immunization. ', 'A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted employing qualitative and quantitative methodologies. A structured questionnaire was used to interview parents/caregivers on barriers to immunisation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with two nurses and one pharmacist at each of the two identified health facilities and mobile clinics, and with two community healthcare workers (CHW) in each of the four municipalities. Quantitative and qualitative analyses of data were conducted.', 'The majority of children had received measles-containing vaccine 1 (97%, 87/90). Overall, 44% (39/89) of children were not up-to-date with their vaccines. The most common reason cited by parents/caregivers for missing vaccinations was vaccine stock-outs (84%, 31/39). Of the challenges experienced by parents/caregivers, 66% (59/90) fell into three categories: 1) perceived general lack of understanding of vaccine importance among caregivers, (23%, 21/90); 2) distance to clinics (23%, 21/90), and 3) vaccine stock-outs (19%, 17/90). Regarding pharmacist, nurse, and CHW interviews, the 42 respondents reported frequent vaccine stock-outs, inadequate transport for immunization campaigns, and cancellation of mobile clinic visits due to frequent vehicle withdrawal. Qualitative analysis of interviews with all the participants revealed that inconsistent delivery of health services had fostered a level of distrust of the health system. ', 'The likelihood of vaccination is determined by a complex interaction between factors operating at different levels. This study revealed that context-specific factors were responsible for the sub-optimal access and uptake of immunizations. The study exposed the need for further investigation into the causes of the reported vaccine stock-outs and revealed a need for greater accountability from various facets of the health system. ', 'Measles, measles vaccine, caregivers, immunization', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-16 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 149),
(717, 'Maurice Owiny', 'Scientific Writer', 'mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'mr', 'Gerald', 'Gakuo', 'male', 'kenya', 'geraldgacomo@yahoo.com', 'Kenya FELTP', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'one-health-and-climate-change', 'Fredrick Odhiambo | Kenya Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | fodhiambo@felto.or.ke ', 'Drug Sensitivity Patterns for Antimicrobial Resistant Isolates at Nyeri County Referral Hospital, Kenya', 'Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging global health security threat to both human and animal health. Surveillance is identified as one of the key pillars to fighting this threat. This is conducted by monitoring antibiotic-resistant bacteria through culture to guide in treatment regimen to be administered. Effective antimicrobial drugs are a prerequisite for both preventive and curative measures, protecting patients from potentially fatal diseases. Systematic misuse and overuse of these drugs in human medicine and food production have put every nation at risk. There is thus a need for performing antibiotic sensitivity tests to guide which treatment to be offered. ', 'A retrospective review of AMR data was conducted. Data were abstracted from the Laboratory information system at NCRH Laboratory from January 2020 to December 2022. Data were exported in MS Excel, cleaned, and analyzed using STATA.', 'We abstracted 617 records of AMR surveillance data; females were 375 (60.78%). 155 (25.12%) culture results had significant growth. Of 155 positive cultures, Pus isolates were 68 (43.9%), blood 45 (29%), and stool 1(0.65%). The predominant organism isolated was S. aureus with 53 (34.2%), E.coli 25 (16.1%), and Citrobacter spp 1(0.65%). Resistance of Ampicillin was noted in E. coli and Klebsiella pneumonia. Ceftazidime resistance was noted with Acinetobacter species, Citrobacter species, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Ceftriaxone and Cefuroxime resistance were noted with K.Pneumonia and P.mirabilis. Co-trimoxazole resistance was detected with E.coli and K.Pneumonia. Gentamicin resistance was noted with Acinetobacter species, P.mirabilis and P.aeruginosa. Organisms such as E.coli, K. pneumoniae, P.mirabilis, and Pseudomonas species showed resistance to Cefepime by exhibiting intermediate zones.  ', 'AMR is increasing to drugs known to be susceptible to certain microbial agents. There is thus a need to adhere to transcription regimens before exposing patients to more advanced drug regimens. ', 'Antimicrobial resistance, drugs, culture, regimen, treatment, Kenya', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-17 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 48),
(718, 'Mamadú Camará', 'National Coordinator of FETP Guinea-Bissau', 'ducamara1@hotmail.com', 'dr', 'Gizelo', 'Mendonça', 'male', 'guinea-bissau', 'gizelo.mendonca@inasa.gw', 'National Institute of Public Health - INASA/Field Epidemiology Training Program - FETP', 'alumni', '', '23/03/2023', 'intermediate', 'vaccine-preventable-diseases', 'Mouhammed Hamed – MINSAP and FETP | email: ouldhamed7@gmail.com\nJéssica Cunha – Ministry of Environment and Biodiversity and FETP | email: zicadacunha24@gmail.com\nAugusto Lama – MINSAP and FETP | email: nalamaaugusto@hotmail.com\nBenvindo Sá – INASA/FETP and MINSAP | email: benvassa@gmail.com\nCarla Sá – INASA and FETP | email: carla.sa@inasa.gw\nIancuba Dahaba – INASA and FETP | email: iancuba.dahaba@inasa.gw\nMalam Camará – INASA and FETP | email: malam.camara@inasa.gw\nMamadu Camará – INASA and FETP | email: mamadu.camara@inasa.gw\nMorto Mané – LNSP and FETP | email: mortomane@yahoo.com.br\nSábado Gomes – LNSP and FETP | email: sabadofernandes2@gmail.com\nSidónia Vieira – INASA and FETP | email: sidonia.vieira@inasa.gw\nTamagnene Silva – Plan International and FETP | email: tamagnene.dasilva@plan-international.org\nTelma Monteiro – MINSAP and FETP | email: telmaangelinagomessamonteiro@gmail.com\nVanira Almada – MINSAP and FETP | email: vaniraelisa@gmail.com\nVenâncio Sanca – MINSAP and FETP | email: venasanca1@gmail.com\nVitor Inhane – MINSAP and FETP | email: vitorinhane@hotmail.com\nElizabeth Santos – REDISSE | email: elizabethdaviddossantos@gmail.com\nIsaquel Silva – INASA and FETP | email: isabarsila.16@gmail.com\nAlberto Papique – MINSAP and FETP | email: papique75@gmail.com\nDalanda Dafé – INASA and FETP | email: dalanda.dafe@inasa.gw\nDomingos Clodé – AFENET | email: clodedomingos@yahoo.com.br\nMarcelino Nanque – LNSP and FETP | email: sr.marcel86@gmail.com\nMarta Dantas – AFENET | email: martahelena.dantas@gmail.com\nVitorino Aiogalé – MINSAP and FETP | email: victorinomartinhoaiogale@gmail.com\nDeise Santos – AFENET | email: deiseaps@gmail.com\nNivreanes Gomes – INASA and FETP | email: nivreanes.gomes@inasa.gw\n', 'Covid-19 vaccination coverage survey in population 18 years and older, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, January 2023', 'After three years of pandemic, covid-19 still poses a serious problem to global public health. Despite vaccine availability, several countries face difficulties in reaching the 70% coverage target, including Guinea-Bissau. The objectives of this study were to estimate vaccination coverage for covid-19 in the population aged 18 and older in Bissau, January/2023 and to analyze factors associated with vaccination.', 'A cross-sectional, household survey type study was conducted. The sampling was by cluster 30x7, in each of the 30 clusters seven people would be interviewed, totaling 210. The selection of Bissau, the country\'s capital, was by convenience. The selection of clusters, blocks, households, and individuals to be interviewed was by simple random drawing. A vaccinated individual was defined as an eligible individual who provided proof, through a vaccination card or certificate, of at least one dose of the covid-19 vaccine. Simple and relative frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion, prevalence ratio (PR), 95% confidence intervals (95%CI), and design effect (DE) were calculated.', 'A total of 209 persons were interviewed, median age 34 (18-71) years; 59.3% (124/209) female; 50% (104/209) married, 50.7% (106/209) Christians. Vaccination coverage was 49% (102/209). In bivariate analysis, married people [PR=1.5; (95%CI:1.12-2.01); DE=1.001] and having comorbidity [PR=1.37; (95%CI:1.04-1.81); DE=1.001] had higher probability  to be vaccinated.', 'Covid-19 vaccination coverage was below the target. The probability of being married and getting vaccinated was an unusual finding, probably due to the influence of one of the members of the couple. As for those with comorbidity, public health authorities and the media prioritized and emphasized the importance of vaccinating this group of people. It was recommended to intensify communication actions for the entire eligible population as well as vaccination actions against covid-19 until the goal was reached.', 'Covid-19, vaccination coverage, cluster, Guinea Bissau.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-18 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 130),
(719, 'Akinbowale Saheed Olalekan', 'Graduate ', 'akinbowalesaheed@gmail.com', 'dr', 'Saheed', 'Akinbowale', 'male', 'nigeria', 'akinbowalesaheed@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program', 'alumni', '', '27/03/2023', 'advanced', 'vaccine-preventable-diseases', 'Magbagbeola / Dairo / University of Ibadan, Nigeria/ drdairo@yahoo.com', 'COVID-19 risk perception, prevention practices and vaccine uptake among hair stylists in Abeokuta metropolis, Ogun state, Nigeria ', 'Multiple waves of COVID-19 infection and over 760 million confirmed cases have been reported world-wide despite several public health interventions including vaccination campaigns. Continuous community spread and emergence of new strains of the virus  pose significant public health threat. Despite the efficacy of vaccines, only 65.1% of the global population were fully vaccinated. Hair stylists can serve as COVID-19 infection source and propagate the spread of Covid-19 through human-to-human transmission. ', 'A cross-sectional descriptive study using a multi-stage sampling technique to select 376 respondents. Observational checklist and an interviewer-assisted questionnaire with open-ended and close-ended questions was used. Descriptive, inferential statistics and Chi-square test with level of significance set at 5% and Odds ratio at 95% confidence interval was used. Data was analyzed using EPI-info version 7.0 software. ', 'More than half (51.9%) were females, mean age was 32.7±12.0 years, 55.1% were married and 77.4% had completed secondary level of education. About 75% think they are not likely to contract COVID-19 infection, 24.7% were observed using facemask, 64.1% had hand-washing facilities/hand-sanitizer, 57.4% of workspace had inadequate ventilation, 64.9% reported they received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Of the 132 unvaccinated respondents, 61.3% are willing to be vaccinated. \nIncreasing age of respondent, getting adequate information on COVID-19 vaccine, and level of trust in public health agencies were found to be predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake.', 'COVID-19 risk perception of respondents was poor, prevention practices was moderate, proportion of those vaccinated with at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine is higher than the general population but proportion of respondents fully vaccinated is lower than the general population. More sensitization and outreach session to the informal work sector will help increase vaccine uptake in Ogun state.', 'COVID-19, Vaccine uptake, Risk perception, Preventive practices', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-19 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 143);
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(720, 'Dianah M Ewaga', 'Mentor', 'mewaga.15@gmail.com', 'mrs', 'Carenn', 'Shekudja', 'female', 'namibia', 'carennshekudja@gmail.com', 'Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia FELTP', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'S. Gebhard | Ministry of Health and Social Services\nJ. Malapi | Ministry of Health and Social Services\nG. Peelo |Ministry of Health and Social Services', 'Clusters of mumps cases in schools in Omaruru District, Erongo Region Namibia, February 2023', 'Mumps is a neglected tropical disease, that is not under surveillance in Namibia.  It does not make part of routine immunization scheduled of children. Omaruru District reported mumps cases since August 2022, after an index case was identified through active case search.  From the 27 January 2023 an increase in the cases were reported from schools. We investigated this upsurge of cases to identify the burden of the disease, apply control measure and interrupt transmission. ', 'We conducted active case search at Five schools.  Samples were collected to confirm the diagnosis. A line list was used to collect demographic data, clinical data, risk factors, and vaccination status during screening. Learner were interviewed to assess the knowledge about the disease.  We define a mumps case as any person with unilateral or bilateral swelling parotoid salivary gland. We analysed the data using Microsoft excel. We calculated frequencies and proportions and presented finding in charts and graphs. An Environmental assessment was also conducted. ', 'A total of 113 mumps cases were recorded from August 2022 to February 2023.  Out of 101 cases reported in 2023, 98 (87%) cases were from schools. Okongue school account for 29(34%) cases, Pahee school 32(39%) cases, Walfrieden school 22(27%) cases. The 67(59%) were male, mean age 8 years, ranging 6 to 14 years. All cases had lymphadenopathy, with 30% ear pain, 58% sore throat and 11% headaches. Four blood samples tested positive for IGM, Accounting for 100% positivity rate. None of the cases were vaccinated. The 61% of learner did not have knowledge on the disease.', 'The mumps outbreak in Omaruru District predominantly affects schools. Symptomatic cases were treated and isolation applied. Health education was conducted. Overcrowding in hostels Is identified as challenge in implement control measures. We recommend the Ministry of health to introduce Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccines (MMR). We further recommend printing and distribution of IEC materials by national level to enhance knowledge on the disease.', 'Mumps, Namibia, Measles, Rubella Vaccine, Disease Outbreaks, Schools, Vaccination, Rubella, Lymphadenopathy, Immunoglobulin M, Immunization', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-20 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 228),
(721, 'Patrick DELY', 'Resident Advisor', 'pdely@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Laza Harison Joshua ', 'RANDRIANIMANANA', 'male', 'madagascar', 'lazakely2@gmail.com', 'Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program', 'alumni', '', '14/10/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Rado RANDRIAMIARANA | Direction de la Veille Sanitaire de la Surveillance Epidémiologique et Riposte Antananarivo Madagascar| randriamiarana_rado@yahoo.fr\n\nMino Fredirico Julien | Service de District de la Santé Publique Morombe Madagascar | tovonirinamino@gmail.com\n\n Bonodong Zongnukuu GURI | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | bguri@afenet.net\n\nPatrick DELY | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | pdely@afenet.net', 'Investigation d’un épisode d’intoxication par consommation d’animaux marins, Morombe, région Atsimo Andrefana Madagascar, septembre 2022', 'La calicagère bleue est un poisson consommé au quotidien dans le district de Morombe. Le 5 septembre 20222, 16 cas de gastro-entérites aiguë ont été rapporté à Morombe, à la suite d’ingestion de la calicagère bleue dans les Fokontany de Tsihake et Tsinjorano. Une investigation a été ouvert pour caractériser l’épidémie et formuler des recommandations pour prévenir de futures épidémies.', 'Une étude cohorte rétrospective a été menée.  Des données démographiques, cliniques et épidémiologiques des membres des deux familles victimes ont été collectées à partir d’un questionnaire standardisé préalablement testé, et d’un entretient non structuré avec les médecins traitant. Un cas a été défini comme : toute personne ayant présenté au moins deux des symptômes ou signes suivants : vertiges, nausées, vomissement, et/ou des diarrhées dans les Fokontany de Tsihake et Tsinjorano, commune urbaine de Morombe, entre le 05 au 06 Septembre 2022. ', 'Nous avons identifié 17 cas [taux d\'attaque global : 63 %, (17/27)], l’âge médian a été de 22 ans [4mois ; 49 ans]. Les sujets de (25-44 ans) ont été les plus touchés avec une prédominance féminine de 88,2%. Les deux familles ont consumé du riz et du poisson calicagère préparé avec les organes internes inclus (foie toxique). Les manifestations cliniques principales étaient : les vertiges (15 : 88.2%), nausées (15 : 88.2%), douleurs abdominales (10 : 58.8%), vomissements (7 : 41.2%) et autres (3 :17.1%). La période d’incubation était entre 2 à 17 heures après consommation. Aucun cas n\'est survenu après le 6 septembre 2022, et aucun décès n’a été enregistré. ', 'Il s’agit d’une intoxication par consommation d’animaux marins (ICAM), le poisson calicagère, pourrait être la cause. La population a été sensibilisée sur les précautions à prendre durant la préparation du poisson en enlevant toujours le foie.', 'Investigation, ICAM, Calicagère bleue, Morombe, Madagascar\n', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-21 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 168),
(722, 'Busola Balogun', 'Resident', 'oobalogun1@gmail.com', 'dr', 'Busola', 'Balogun', 'female', 'nigeria', 'oobalogun1@gmail.com', 'NFELTP', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '\nOlufunmilayo Fawole\nDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria\nfawoleo@ymail.com', 'Perception and acceptability of COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers in a selected tertiary Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State', 'The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the global population and efforts to mitigate its spread have been substantial. The development and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines have been critical components of these efforts. Vaccination is considered one of the most effective ways to mitigate the spread of the virus and protect healthcare workers (HCWs). HCWs are an important source of information and influence vaccine uptake among the general public. As trusted professionals, their attitudes and behaviors toward vaccination can impact their patients\' decisions to get vaccinated or not.\nThis study aimed to assess the awareness of the COVID-19 vaccine, perceived risk of contracting COVID-19 infection, intention to accept the COVID-19 vaccine, and perception of COVID-19 vaccines among healthcare workers in University College Hospital, (UCH) Ibadan. ', 'The cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary health facility (University College Hospital, Ibadan). A mixed methods approach was used comprising both qualitative and quantitative methods. For the qualitative, a key informant guide (KII) was used to collect information from twelve HCWs. On the other hand, a structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 305 HCWs for the quantitative phase. Purposive and multistage sampling methods were used for the qualitative and quantitative phases respectively.\nThe IDIs were transcribed, translated, and analyzed using the thematic approach. Data were entered and analyzed with the SPSS version 25 software package. Univariate analysis was performed to compute percentages, means, and standard deviations, while the Chi-square test was used to test associations between categorical variables during bivariate analysis. Multivariate logistic regression was also conducted. \n', 'Almost all the HCWs were aware of COVID-19 vaccines (98.7%). Intention to accept the COVID-19 vaccine was high (83. 3%). The reasons for vaccine acceptance were to protect against infection (74.8%), vaccines have been proven to be effective (58.0%) vaccines are safe (46.6%), and vaccines have no side effects (7.9%). Reasons for vaccine hesitancy included vaccine-related concerns such as side effects, concerns about efficacy, rush in the production of the vaccines, and perception/myths. Vaccine acceptability was associated with ethnicity and perception of the COVID-19 vaccine. Yoruba’s were 2.6 times more likely to accept the vaccines [OR 2.6 (95% CI (1.04-6.71)]. Also, respondents who had a poor perception were 0.9 times less likely to accept the vaccines [OR 0.9 (95% CI (0.03-0.20)]. Some HCWs expressed concerns about the content of the vaccine, speed in vaccine development, availability of the vaccines, side effects, and distrust in the government.', 'Healthcare workers represent an important group that is at high risk of contracting COVID-19 infection and also important influencers of health behaviors that could promote vaccine uptake among the general populace. Hence, it was important to target this group to assess their intention to accept the COVID-19 vaccine and their perception of the vaccine which will help in achieving better vaccine coverage.', 'COVID-19 vaccine, Acceptability, Healthcare workers', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-22 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 143),
(723, 'Djibril BARRY', 'Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire  de Terrain du Burkina', 'djibril.barry@bfeltp.com', 'dr', 'Moussa', 'Ahamadou*', 'male', 'niger', 'dmousame@gmail.com', 'Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire  de Terrain du Burkina', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'I.Alkassoum : Ibrahim_alkassoum@yahoo.fr\nD. Barry : djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\nPK. Yanogo :   yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr \nH. Yoda : yodmano@yahoo.fr \nN. Meda : nicolas.meda@ujkz.bf\n\n\n', 'Titre : Evaluation du Système de Surveillance de la Fièvre Jaune à Niamey, Niger 2022', 'Introduction : La fièvre jaune (FJ) est une maladie infectieuse hémorragique grave due au virus au virus Amaril , transmis à l’Homme par des moustiques infectés. Les populations urbaines vivant dans des zones à forte concentration et où la couverture vaccinale est faible sont les plus exposées. Le Niger fait partie des pays à haut risque d’épidémie de FJ. C’est une maladie à déclaration obligatoire surveillée au « cas par cas ». Niamey est la plus grande ville du Niger, avec une couverture vaccinale VAA en 2021 de 88.8%, L’objectif était d’évaluer le système de surveillance de la FJ dans cette région.', 'Méthodes :Nous avons conduit une etude transversale descriptive e. Les grilles d’évaluation des performances de surveillance de la FJ de l’OMS et de CDC ont  été utilisées pour apprécier les attributs (simplicité, acceptabilité, réactivité, sensibilité et représentativité) et  l’utilié. Un score d’appréciation a permis de juger les attributs : mauvais (&amp;lt;50%), peu (≥50%&amp;lt;75%) et bon (≥75%≥100%). Nous avons calculé des proportions avec Excel® 2013', 'Résultats :  Le système de surveillance de la FJ est fidèlement mis en œuvre dans la région de Niamey, il est performant (4 objectifs atteints sur 5 étudiés). Le système a été trouvé simple , acceptable et sensible Il est aussi représentatif de tous les districts sanitaires (100%) et toutes les catégories de population de la région. Cependant il est peu réactif avec seulement 33.33% des prélèvements transmis des DS au laboratoire dans un délai de 3 jours.', 'Conclusion : Les activités de  système de surveillance de la FJ sont menées selon le plan d’action strategique.Nous recommandons une bonne collaboration  pour réduire le retard dans la transmission des échantillons des DS vers le laboratoire national de référence', 'Mots clefs : Evaluation, Fievre jaune, Niger, 2023', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-23 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 155),
(724, 'ALBASSA KODO', 'FETP Intermédiaire', 'albassak@yahoo.fr', 'mr', 'KODO', 'ALBASSA ', 'male', 'burkina', 'albassak@yahoo.fr', 'Direction régionale de la santé et de l\'hygiène publique du Centre- Nord, Kaya, Burkina Faso', 'alumni', '', '', 'intermediate', 'maternal-reproductive-and-child-health', 'Moumouni BANDE, Direction régionale de la santé et de l\'hygiène publique  du Centre- Nord, Kaya, Burkina Faso, moumounibande@gmail.com\n', 'Revue des décès maternels survenus dans les établissements de santé, Région du Centre Nord, Burkina Faso, janvier 2022', 'La mortalité maternelle reste toujours élevée au Burkina Faso en dépit de nombreuses interventions. (Rapport de mortalité maternelle 330 pour 100 000 naissances vivantes, Enquête démographique et de santé, 2015). Cette situation est encore plus alarmante dans les régions à défi sécuritaire comme la région du Centre-Nord. (70 décès maternels pour 100 000 parturientes en 2021 selon l’annuaire statistique du ministère de la santé.)\nAu regard de cette situation, nous avons conduit une revue des décès maternels en institution de soins pour mieux comprendre et proposer des mesures correctives pour réduire les décès maternels. \n', 'Il s’agissait d’une étude descriptive transversale allant du 26 décembre 2021 au 25 décembre 2022 portant sur toutes les femmes enceintes décédées pendant la grossesse, le travail ou les suites de couches admises dans les établissements de santé de la région du Centre- Nord. Une revue documentaire et un entretien avec le personnel de soins ont été réalisées. La qualité de soins a été appréciée grâce aux normes et protocoles de la santé de la reproduction. Les données ont été analysées à l’aide du logiciel Epi Info 7.', 'Au total 30 dossiers de décès maternels ont été retrouvés et audités. Les patientes évacuées des zones à défi sécuritaire représentaient 53,3% des décès. L’âge médian des femmes décédées était de 30 ans (17- 45 ans).  Les hémorragies du post partum constituaient 47% des causes directes de décès maternels.  Dans l’administration des soins, 40% des patients ont bénéficié d’un traitement adéquat et 63,3% des décès maternels étaient évitables.', 'Cette revue des décès maternels a permis de décrire les caractéristiques des patientes, d’apprécier la qualité des soins offerts et la nécessité d’appliquer les protocoles et normes de soins. Elle a également permis de proposer des mesures correctives pour réduire les décès maternels dans la région.', 'Décès maternels, établissements de santé', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-24 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 105),
(725, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Amara Stevens', 'Ngegbai', 'male', 'ghana', 'DRNAS88@gmail.com', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, University of Ghana  ', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'K.A. Adjei-Manu | Municipal Health Directorate, Sunyani | kwakuaam@yahoo.com\nD.M. Kangbai | Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone | desmakay@yahoo.com\nC. Nuolabong | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, University of Ghana  | culbertnuolabong@yahoo.com\nC.L Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, University of Ghana  | nooralwanga@gmail.com\nErnest Kenu | | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, University of Ghana  | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com', 'Five-year analysis of maternal deaths data, Bono Region, Ghana 2022', 'The maternal death rate in Ghana was 308/100,000 live births in 2017. There is a need to consistently analyse maternal death data specific to Ghana, to aid in informed decision making, in order for the country to achieve the UN’s SDG target of fewer than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. We conducted this study to assess the distribution of maternal deaths and analyse the factors associated with maternal deaths in the Bono region.', 'A secondary data analysis was done. Maternal death data reported in the region from 2017 to 2021, were extracted from the District Health Information Management System and the Reproductive Health line list, as classified as Direct-obstetric or Indirect-non-obstetric deaths. We determined death distributions by age and districts. Inferential statistics were done, with odds ratios generated at 95% CI . Findings were presented in tables and charts.', 'There were 270 maternal deaths, with 50% (135/270) being Direct-Obstetric. The Median age of deaths was 30 years (IQR: 25-36 years). contributed A total of 73.3% (99/135) of all deaths were from Sunyani Municipal, Berekum, and Wenchi. Most deaths occurred in hospitals, 73.3% (198/270). Haemorrhages 50.4% (68/135) was found to be the commonest type of maternal deaths. A woman’s parity had a positive association with direct There were increased odds of Direct-Obstetric deaths among mothers with parity of 3-5 (aOR = 1.13, 95% CI : 0.54-2.35) and mothers with parity of &amp;gt;5 (aOR=1.39, 95% CI: 0.57-3.43).  There was an increased odds of Direct-Obstetric deaths among mothers that had been admitted for less than 24 hours (aOR=2.61, 95% CI: 1.41-4.79). ', 'Most of the maternal deaths were Direct-Obstetric deaths. Maternal deaths were associated with parity and occurred within 24 hours of admission. Mothers were sensitized on the importance of promptly reporting observed pregnancy complications.', 'Maternal Death, Surveillance Data Analysis, Direct-Obstetric, Indirect-Obstetric', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-25 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 24),
(727, 'Adel Hussein Elduma', 'Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program', 'ahussein@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Yusuf ', 'Ajack Ibrahim', 'male', 'sierra-leone', 'yibrahim@afenet.net', 'Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program', 'other', 'Senior data manager ', '', 'NA', 'public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives', 'Haurace Nyandemoh  / Ministry of Health &amp;amp; Sanitation- Sierra Leone / hnyandemoh1985@yahoo.com \nAndrew Sitati Bwisa   / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / andrew@afenet.net\nBridget Magoba         /  Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program  / bmagoba@afenet.net\nAdel Hussein Elduma /  Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program /  ahussein@afenet.net\nGebrekrstos Negash Gebru / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program/  ggebru@afenet.net\n\n', 'Roll out of the COVID-19 District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) Immunization module as a sustainable data backlog strategy in Sierra Leone, 2022', 'Sierra Leone Government is implementing COVID-19 vaccination as one of the strategies for reducing the rapid spread of the disease. However, data backlog remains a major challenge. AFENET supported the decentralization of the COVID-19 DHIS2 data module from the district level to the Peripheral Health Unit (PHU) facility as a sustainable way of data backlog reduction. We aimed to roll out the DHIS2 data model to enhance COVID-19 vaccination at the health facility level', 'We trained Periphery Public Unit (PHU) facility healthcare workers, who were involved in COVID-19 vaccination, on the DHIS2 data management. The training was focused on data entry,  manipulation and navigation of the module, cleaning, and basic analysis. healthcare workers were also, trained to conduct data quality assessments. District DHIS2 unique login credentials were created for new facilities. DHIS2 applications were downloaded and activated on the health facility reporting tablets. Health facility staff were provided with 2 months’ data bundles to enable data transmission to the DHIS2 platform.', 'A total of 1007 (70) PHU staff and 43 District Health Management Team members trained on direct COVID-19 data entry, cleaning, and Analysis at the source. After the training practical session, a total of 300,000 records were cleaned and entered into the DHIS2 platform. The data quality increased coverage from 47% to 56%. Errors in were reduced by 60% as the health facility team was able to correct them through access to data sources. ', 'Building PHU staff capacity to capture immunization data at the facility after vaccination is a sustainable way of addressing the data backlog. We recommend that the Ministry of Health and  Sanitation ensure that PHU staff provided resources to maintain the operation of the DHIS2 platform.', 'COVID-19, Data Backlog, DHIS2, AFENET, Sierra Leone, ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-26 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 139),
(729, 'MAVUNGU NGOMA PATRICK', 'Resident Advisor FETP RCA', 'pmavungu82@yahoo.fr', 'dr', 'Noëlla C', 'PACKO', 'female', 'central-african-rep', 'christellepacko90@gmail.com', 'Ministère de la santé et de la population, ', 'alumni', '', '30/11/2022', 'frontline', 'hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections', '1 H. Honisse, 1   D. Ebereyo, 1J. Kossingou, 1N. Mokokpa, 2A. Balekouzou,   3R. Mbailao, 4P. Mavungu.\n1 : Staff administratif du centre national de reference des infections sexuellement transmissible et de la thérapie antirétrovirale, RCA \n2 : Mentor, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA\n3 : Directeur de programme, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA\n4 : Conseiller Résident, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA\n', 'PROFIL EPIDEMIOLOGIQUE DES INFECTIONS OPPORTUNISTES LIEES AUX VIH TRAITEES AU CENTRE NATIONAL DE REFERENCE DES INFECTIONS SEXUELLEMENT TRANSMISSIBLE ET DE LA THERAPIE ANTI RETRO –VIRALE, RCA 2020- 2022', 'le VIH demeure un problème de santé publique de portée mondiale. En République Centrafricaine (RCA) le VIH sévit en mode d’épidémie généralisée et les personnes en situations de prise en charge tardive, résistance et ou de rupture aux traitements Antirétroviraux (ARV) développent des plus d’infections opportunistes (IO). Décrire ces infections ces IO va ainsi permettre d’améliorer la surveillance du VIH.', 'Une étude descriptive transversale a été réalisée. Les nouveaux patients VIH positif ajoutés à la file active de 2020 à 2022, constituait notre population d’étude. Les données étaient collectées à partir des fiches de rapport, dossier des patients, et registres de consultation du Centre national de référence des infections sexuellement transmissible et de la thérapie anti retro –virale (CNRISTARV). Les proportions, âge médian [étendue], taux de létalité, taux d’abandon, ont été calculées pour les variables sociodémographiques et cliniques à l’aide du logiciel Epi Info 7.2.', 'Sur 5236 patients suspects dépistés, 890 (17%) sont nouveaux cas VIH positifs. A la fin du 4e Trimestre 2022, le total des cas VIH en file active était de 3735 dont 2592 (69%) sont de sexe féminin et l’âge médian était de 40 [10 – 61] ans. Sur le total des cas en file active, 683 (18%) ont été diagnostiqués positif à la tuberculose, dont 234 (34%) mis sous traitement ; 702 (19%) avaient développé les candidoses, 19 (0,5%) le kaposi et 130 (3%) les diarrhées. Sur la file active, le taux d’abandon aux ARV était de 29% (1081 patients) et le taux d’abondant aux antituberculeux de 3% (7 patients). Le nombre de décès liés au VIH était 57 (létalité de 1,5%) et ce lié à la tuberculose de 7 (1%).', 'la tuberculose reste l’IO la plus fréquente. Améliorer l’adhésion aux traitementx réduirait la fréquence des IO.', 'Infection opportuniste, VIH, Tuberculose, Kaposi, Diarrhée, Centrafrique.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-27 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 62),
(730, 'MERCY LODENDWA', 'COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICER', 'mlodendwa@gmail.com', 'mr', 'MERCY', 'LODENDWA', 'female', 'kenya', 'mlodendwa@gmail.com', 'DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VIHIGA COUNTY', 'other', 'Health Professional', '', 'NA', 'vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds', 'GIBSON ABERU - VIHIGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - aberugib@gmail.com', 'Use of community dialogue in malaria control social behavior change intervention among women of Mambai community unit, Vihiga County, Kenya', 'Background: Community dialogues bring together key members of a locality to discuss the issues that concern them and devise solutions to the problems raised.  Mambai Community Unit (C.U) was experiencing high incidents of malaria especially to children under the age of five. The community employed the use of dialogue between April and September 2022 to get solution to their problems. ', 'Methods: In April 2022, the Community Health Officer began community dialogue sessions targeting women to promote health-seeking behaviors; Importance of proper use of Long Lasting Insecticide treated Nets (LLIN), Prompt referral of suspected malaria cases and the use of health products and health services in Mambai C.U. The dialogues also focused on the cause of the community’s high incidence of malaria, such as misuse of LLINs, stagnant water, and bushes around the houses. Follow ups were done to check on the outcome.', 'Results: By September, 13 community dialogue sessions were held, reaching out to a total of 2691 people and 1551 households. Women were 73%(n=1,979) and men 27%(n=712) . Follow ups visits showed reduction in misuse of LLINs from197 to 11 households who were found to be still using the net for fencing. Malaria cases reduced from 24% reported in quarter 2 of 2022 to 10% in quarter 3 after the intervention. Net use in households increased to 98%(n=1520) from 57%(n=884) after being demonstrated to on how to modify rectangular net to circular for ease of tying in the local houses. ', 'Conclusion: Community dialogues have proven to be an effective way to reach large numbers of community members. The benefits of the sessions lie not only with the expansive reach of the dialogues, but also in their generation of referrals to health services and also a powerful tool in community social behavior change towards a health intervention. ', 'Community,Dialogue, Malaria, Control, Behavior, Change', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-28 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 48),
(731, 'Hamet Abderahmane Ba', 'Programme Mauritanie FETP', 'hametba18@gmail.com', 'dr', 'Hamet Abderahmane', 'Ba', 'male', 'mauritania', 'hametba18@gmail.com', 'Programme de formation Mauritanie FETP, Ministere de la santé', 'alumni', '', '15/03/2022', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Nacerdine Haylaji, Consultant OMS, nasser.dine.haylaji@undp.org\nHamadou P Seogo, AFENET, hseogo@afenet.net\nDjibril Barry, Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, djibilirou@yahoo.fr\nPauline K Yanogo, Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr\nNicolas Meda,  Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, nicolasmeda@gmail.com\n', 'Investigation d’un Cas de Manifestations Adverses Post Immunisation Graves à Teyarett, Nouakchott Nord, Septembre 2021', 'Comme tout vaccin, ceux contre la COVID-19 peuvent provoquer des effets indésirables appelés Manifestations Adverses Post Immunisation (MAPI). Le 08 septembre 2021, l’hôpital Cheikh Zayed de Nouakchott notifie une suspicion de cas de MAPI à la direction régionale de la santé . Nous avons mené une investigation pour confirmer la MAPI, décrire le cas, rechercher d’autres cas supplémentaire et ainsi que la prise en charge.', 'Il s’agissait d’une étude descriptive de cas faite le 09 Septembre 2021 dans la Moughataa de Teyarett. Les MAPI étaient définis comme tout incident médical indésirable secondaire à la vaccination Covid-19. Nous avons réalisé une recherche active de cas. Des examens complémentaires ont été faits. Nous avons décrit le cas en termes de personne, lieu, temps.', 'Il s’agissait d’un patient âgé de 51 ans, fumeur (26 paquets année) ayant reçu une dose du vaccin Janssen (lot : 1822802) administrée le 27 Août 2021chez une personne en bonne santé. Il avait développé une paraplégie d’installation rapide 6 jours après sa vaccination. Le test covid-19 était négatif et l’examen neurologique avait mis en évidence le syndrome de Guillain Barré probablement post vaccinal, suite au TDM normal et à l’IRM indiquant l’absence d’anomalie ou de signe de compression médullaire, , Glycémie = 1,8 et 2,11g/l, GB =13.103mm3, Hémoglobine = 14g/dl). Traitement reçu : LAROXYL, VITAMINE B et NUCLEO CMP, PREDNI, CURAM, METFORMINE et kinésithérapie. Le malade est paraplégique à jour. Aucun autre cas n’a été retrouvé à la recherche active.', 'Cette investigation nous a permis de confirmer un cas de MAPI grave dont la cause probable serait le vaccin Janssen et de poser la nécessité de demander le statut vaccinal Covid-19 lors des consultations médicales pour une mise en œuvre effective de la pharmacovigilance.', 'Vaccination anti Covid-19, Manifestations Adverses Post Immunisation (MAPI), Investigation, Nouakchott, Mauritanie', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-29 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 157),
(732, 'Patrick DELY', 'Resident Advisor', 'pdely@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Ramamonjisoa', 'RAZAFIMAHALEO', 'male', 'madagascar', 'mamonjyvanoh@gmail.com', 'Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program', 'alumni', '', '14/10/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Dany Bakoly RANOARITIANA | Ministère de la Santé Publique de Madagascar | rdanytia2@gmail.com\n\nBonodong Zongnukuu GURI | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | bguri@afenet.net\n\nPatrick DELY | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | pdely@afenet.net', 'Performance des Formations Sanitaires en Surveillance, Morafenobe, Région Melaky, Madagascar, 2022', 'Pour des actions efficaces et appropriées en santé publique, une surveillance solide au premier échelon (local/district) est primordiale. L’analyse des indicateurs de surveillance peuvent contribuer à améliorer la qualité  de cette surveillance. Il est donc important d’évaluer périodiquement la performance de Formation sanitaire (FS) du niveau de base, d\'où la nécessité de cette étude, dont l’objectif consiste à évaluer la complétude et promptitude dans le rapportage des (FS) déclarantes à Morafenobe. ', 'Des rapports de surveillance hebdomadaire de 15 FS, incluant un centre hospitalier ont été  extraits du canevas de compilation du district, harmonisé avec les données SMS des FS pour les 52semaines épidémiologiques (SE) de 2022. Nous avons calculé la promptitude et complétude par FS et SE, en qualifiant les proportions ≥ 80% bonnes et &amp;lt; 80% mauvaises/faibles selon la DVSSER de Madagascar. Les données collectées sont analysées et résumées de manière descriptive.', 'De la SE1 à SE26, 2/15 FS étaient dysfonctionnels. (40%, 6/15) des FS présentaient une promptitude ≥ 80% ; (46,66%, 7/15) entre 50% et 80% et (13,33%, 2/15) une promptitude &amp;lt; 50%. Pour les résultats par SE, nous avons constaté qu’aucune semaine n’avait une promptitude ≥ 80% durant cette période. Au SE27, les deux FS non fonctionnels ayant été doté de personnels, ont atteint 48,07% de promptitude et les 13 autres FS ≥ 80% de la SE28 à SE52. Concernant la complétude pour l’année, elle variait entre 50% et 100% avec ≥ 80% dans (73,33%, 11/15) FS. La tendance par SE montre une complétude de 100% de SE28  à SE52.', 'De SE28 à la SE52, la promptitude annuelle était faible, la complétude bonne de  SE1 à la SE52, particulierement  de la SE 28 a la SE 52.. Cette amélioration est due en grande partie à la formation en FETP Frontline', ': surveillance épidémiologique, promptitude, complétude, amélioration', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-30 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 168),
(733, 'Akinbowale Saheed Olalekan', 'NFELTP Graduate ', 'akinbowalesaheed@gmail.com', 'dr', 'Saheed', 'Akinbowale', 'male', 'nigeria', 'akinbowalesaheed@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program', 'alumni', '', '27/03/2023', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Yusuf/ Hakeem/ Ogun State Ministry of Health / abiolafamily@yahoo.com', 'Measles in Ogun State; a five-year review of case based surveillance data, 2016-2020', 'Measles is a highly contagious viral disease with outbreaks reported in many countries. Despite the high infectivity, it is a vaccine preventable disease. States in Nigeria have reported improvement in routine immunization but continue to report outbreaks that strain thinned out resources. We described the trend of measles cases in Ogun state from 2016-2020 to evaluate present status and guide future interventions.', 'We retrieved and analyzed line-list of measles cases in Ogun State for a 5-year period, 2016-2020. Data was retrieved in excel spreadsheet from the Epidemiology unit of Ogun State Ministry of Health. We cleaned and validated the data before summarizing using proportions and frequencies. Microsoft excel 2016 was used for data cleaning while Epi-info7 was used for descriptive analysis.', 'A total of 2078 measles cases were reported from 2016-2020 with a peak of 611 in 2017 and a sustained decrease to 297 in 2020. Proportion of U-5 measles cases declined steadily from 66% in 2016 to 46% in 2019 but returned to 66% in 2020. Similarly, measles cases in people &amp;gt;5years increased from 2016-2019. Every LGA reported a least 1 case annually for the 5-year period. Distribution of measles cases in both gender was ratio 1:1. Measles cases peaked around March, specifically in 2017, 2019 and 2020. Most of the cases from 2016-2020 have had at least one valid dose of measles vaccine; 98%, 99%, 99%, 73% and 98% respectively.', 'There is a sustained decline in measles cases in Ogun State although outbreak is still a major public health concern in all LGAs. Older age groups (&amp;gt;5years) are becoming more vulnerable to infection. There is need to intensify routine immunization activities including measles-2 doses and conduct supplementary immunization activities to increase the herd immunity in Ogun State.', 'Measles, Ogun State, surveillance, Trend', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-01-31 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 143),
(735, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Hashim', 'Bala', 'male', 'nigeria', 'hashimbala@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, Nigeria', 'alumni', '', '31/03/2022', 'advanced', 'vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds', 'Rahab Charles Amaza | Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | rahab.amaza@ncdc.gov.ng\nShekarau Emmanuel | National Malaria Elimination Programme | saintsheka@yahoo.co.uk\nYakubu Muhammed Yakubu | Nigeria FELTP | ybmohammed@yahoo.com\nOlajide Owolodun | Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | jidecoy@yahoo.com\nFirdausi Abubakar | Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto\nMohammed Abba Bello | Kebbi State Ministry of Health, Birnin Kebbi\n\n', 'Malaria transmission in Kebbi State, North-western, Nigeria – 2019', 'Malaria remains a public health concern globally, with an estimated 247 million malaria cases occurring in 2021 in 84 malaria-endemic countries including Nigeria. Nigeria alone contributes 27% to malaria cases and 31% of malaria deaths. Northern Nigeria has a higher malaria mortality rate than other regions. Kebbi is one of the States in Nigeria with a defined malaria season. We aimed to describe the transmission pattern and seasonal distribution of malaria in Kebbi State, in terms of time, person, and place.', 'We conducted a cross-sectional study, using a multistage sampling technique to select 4 secondary health facilities (three general hospitals and one specialist hospital), and 15 Primary Health Centres from the three senatorial zones in the State. We collected 1,566 blood samples from patients at the outpatient clinics between January and December 2019. We tested samples using RDT. We analyzed data by calculating the frequencies and proportions of positive malaria cases.', 'About 31.4% (95%CI: 29.1-33.7) of total samples, tested positive for malaria. The highest prevalence was recorded in August (61.2%), and Lowest was in March (8.8%). More males (36.3%) tested positive than females (27.7%). The age-group 0-5 years had the highest prevalence, (48.7%), the least was among 31-40 years (9.01%). The highest prevalence was seen in Kebbi South (34.5%), and the least from the Kebbi North senatorial district (33.2%).', 'There was a defined malaria pattern, where over 60% of cases recorded were between July and October. This is pattern is similar to findings from other Sahelian states in the country. As a result, interventions such as Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) have been deployed in Kebbi State, since 2020. Because of SMC, about 60-70% of malaria prevalence, has been averted among under-fives, since 2020, when SMC was launched in the State.', 'Malaria, Transmission, Kebbi, Northwest, Nigeria', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-01 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 142),
(736, 'Mamadú Camará', 'National Coordinator of FETP Guinea-Bissau', 'ducamara1@hotmail.com', 'mr', 'Mouhammed ', 'Hamed', 'male', 'guinea-bissau', 'ouldhamed7@gmail.com', 'Ministry of Public Health', 'alumni', '', '23/03/2023', 'intermediate', 'vaccine-preventable-diseases', 'Gizelo Mendonça, INASA/FETP, e-mail: giarmen6@gmail.com \nJessica Cunha, Ministry of Environment and Biodiversity and INASA/FETP, e-mail: zicadacunha24@gmail.com  \nAugusto Lama, MINSAP – FETP-INASA, e-mail: nalamaaugusto@hotmail.com \nBenvindo Sá, MINSAP and FETP-INASA, e-mail: benvassa@gmail.com \nCarla Sá, INASA-FETP, e-mail: carlamaria2904@gmail.com \nIacuba Dahaba, INASA-FETP, e-mail: iancubadahaba@gmail.com  \nMalam Camará, INASA-FETP, e-mail: camaramalamba@gmail.com   \nMamadu. Camará, INASA-FETP e-mail: ducamara1@hotmail.com \nMorto Mané, LNSP/MINSAP and FETP-INASA, e-mail: mortomane@yahoo.com.br \nSábado Gomes, LNSP/MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: sabadofernandes2@gmail.com\nSidónia Vieira, FETP-INASA, e-mail: sidovieira40@gmail.com \nTamagnene Silva, Plan International and FETP-INASA, e-mail: tamagnene.dasilva@plan-international.org  \nTelma Monteiro, MINSAP and FETP-INASA, e-mail: telmaangelinagomessamonteiro@gmail.com Vanira Almada,  MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: vaniraelisa@gmail.com \nVenâncio Sanca, MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: venasanca1@gmail.com\nVitor Inhane, MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: vitorinhane@hotmail.com  \nElizabeth Santos, REDISSE, e-mail: elizabethdaviddossantos@gmail.com \nIsaquel Silva, INASA and FETP, e-mail: isabarsila.16@gmail.com   \nAlberto Papique, MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: papique75@gmail.com    \nDalanda Dafé, INASA/FETP e-mail: da-code@hotmail.com \n Domingos Clodé, AFENET, e-mail: clodedomingos@yahoo.com.br\nMarcelino Nanque, LNSP/MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: sr.marcel86@gmail.com \nMarta Dantas, AFENET and CDC, e-mail: martahelena.dantas@gmail.com  \nVitorino Aiogalé, MINSAP and FETP/INASA e-mail: victorinomartinhoaiogale@gmail.com\nDeise Santos, AFENET, e-mail:deiseaps@gmail.com\nNivreanes Gomes, INASA-FETP, e-mail: nullegomes@gmail.com\n', 'Study of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice about the covid-19 vaccine in the population aged 18 and over. Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, January 2023', 'Covid-19 still represents a serious global public health problem, and the low vaccination coverage has been worrying health authorities and professionals. In Guinea-Bissau, covid-19 vaccination coverage has not reached the target of 70%. The objective of this study was to analyze the knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP), about the covid-19 vaccine in Bissau, January 2023. ', 'A cross-sectional, household survey study was conducted. The sampling was by conglomerate 30/7, with sample size of 210 individuals aged ≥18 years, selected by simple random drawing. Adequate knowledge was defined as the individual who correctly answered at least 3 of 5 questions; adequate attitude, correctly answered 3 of 4 questions and adequate practice, to prove vaccination through vaccination card or certificate, with at least one dose of vaccine against covid-19. ', 'A total of 209 individuals were interviewed with a median age of 34 (18-71) years, 59% female, 92% attended school, 50% married and 51% of the Christian religion. Regarding knowledge, 99% heard about the vaccine against covid-19, 94% knew a vaccination station, 92% thought the vaccine was safe, 88.5% believed that the vaccine prevents the disease. Regarding attitude 87% showed favorable attitude towards vaccination. Regarding practice, 49% of respondents proved to have been vaccinated against covid-19. Bivariate analyses showed association between adequate knowledge and attitude [RP=3.13; (95%CI 1.3-7.51); ED=1.002], and adequate attitude with practice [RP=2.47; (95%CI 1.58-3.59); ED=1.001]. There was no relationship between knowledge and adequate practice [RP=1.19 (95%CI 0.66-2.16); ED=1.001]. ', 'Those with adequate knowledge were more likely to have adequate attitude and those with adequate attitude were more likely to have adequate practice. However, having knowledge did not influence the practice of vaccination. It was recommended to intensify the information about the importance of the practice of vaccination to avoid covid-19.', 'KAP, Vaccination, Covid-19, Guinea-Bissau', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-02 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 130),
(737, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Abdul Gafaru ', 'Mohammed', 'male', 'ghana', 'mohammedabdulgafaru46@gmail.com', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra', 'alumni', '', '16/12/2021', 'advanced', 'vaccine-preventable-diseases', 'Harriet Bonful | Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, University of Ghana, Legon | haefua@gmail.com \nGeorgia Ghartey | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | gharteyg@yahoo.com \nAlice Adams | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | alicesaladams@gmail.com \nCharles Lwanga Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | nooralwanga@gmail.com\nDelia Bandoh | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | deliabandoh@gmail.com\nDonne Kofi Ameme | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | amemedonne@yahoo.com \nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | ernest_kenu@yahoo.com', 'Factors associated with the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in the adult population, Asante Akim South, North and Central Municipality, Ashanti Region, Ghana, 2023', 'The effectiveness of a vaccination program depends on optimal vaccine uptake, even for high-efficacy vaccines. Despite the full-scale implementation of COVID-19 vaccination exercise in the three Asante Akim municipalities, less than 50% of the adult population have received the vaccines. In an attempt to increase coverage, it is important to understand the various factors that affect the uptake. This study assessed the factors associated with the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in the adult population of the Asante Akim municipalities of the Ashanti Region.', 'We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study among 344 randomly sampled adults in the three Asante Akim municipalities to assess the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination. The study was conducted from January – March 2023. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information on the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines and participant characteristics. The proportion of vaccine uptake was estimated and a logistic regression model used to determine the factors (sociodemographic and community-level factors) that influence the uptake of the vaccine at a 5% significance level', 'Out of the 344 adults, 75.0% (258) were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The average age of participants was 32.7 years (SD=10.2). Being married (aOR=2.6, 95%CI:1.04-6.53), history of COVID-19 (aOR=3.4, 95%CI:1.18-9.78), having an underlying condition (aOR=3.5, 95%CI:1.60-7.89), previous contact with a COVID-19 patient (aOR=3.8, 95%CI:2.12–7.08), being aware of the ongoing vaccination campaign (aOR=4.2, 95%CI:2.51–7.06), having a vaccinated relative (aOR=2.9, 95%CI:1.40–6.04) and positive community belief of vaccine safety (aOR=8.0, 95%CI:4.32–14.97) were associated with increased odds of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.', 'More than 70% of the adults studied were vaccinated. The study revealed multiple predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake. The research team collaborated with the municipal health directorate to organize COVID-19 vaccination awareness outreach in the area. We recommend the EPI develop measures to demystify the negative community perceptions.', 'COVID-19, SAR-CoV-2, Vaccination, Asante Akim, Immunization, Ghana', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-03 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 3);
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(738, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'mr', 'Brian ', 'Brummer', 'male', 'south-africa', 'BrianB@nicd.ac.za', 'South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, ', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Joy Ebonwu | Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | jodimegwu@yahoo.com \nMotshabi Modise | Division of Public Health, Surveillance and Response, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa | mothabim@nicd.ac.za \nNelly Mabotsa | Free State Department of Health, Bophelo House, Bloemfontein, South Africa | nelly.mabotsa@gmail.com\nAkhona Tshangela | Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | akhonat@africa-union.org\nHetani Mdose | South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa | hetanim@nicd.ac.za\nRamasedi Mokoena | Community Health, Faculty of Health Science, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa | mokoenars1@ufs.ac.za', 'SARS-CoV-2 post-mortem testing of out-of-hospital natural deaths - Mangaung metropolitan area, Free State Province, South Africa - August 2020 to August 2022', 'Accurate and timely reporting of deaths due to COVID-19 infection is critical to ongoing public health surveillance and response. Excess mortality reports by the South African Medical Research Council suggest underreporting of COVID-19-related deaths, as routine COVID-19 death surveillance utilizes mainly data on hospitalised patients. SARS-CoV-2 post-mortem testing (PMT) for persons who died of natural causes out-of-hospital was implemented in South Africa and rapid mortality surveillance was optimised at selected districts in the Free State Province (FSP), South Africa. We describe the testing, and positivity rate of PMT in the Mangaung metropolitan area, FSP, from 01 August 2020 to 31 August 2022.', 'We compiled a repository of out-of-hospital, natural deaths using both public and private mortuary registers in the Mangaung metropolitan area. The repository was linked to the cumulative COVID-19 laboratory test data and case line list, with outcomes recorded in the Go.data outbreak management system and harmonised with the case line list. Descriptive statistics were used to report the PMTs conducted and COVID-19-associated deaths. ', 'During the analysis period, a total of 5 150 out-of-hospital natural deaths were recorded, and 56% (2 885/5 150) had SARS-CoV-2 PMT conducted. Private funeral parlours performed 26% (744/2 885) of the PMTs. The positivity rate was 20% (574/2885) with 56% (325/575) female predominance). Within the review period, 2 797 COVID-19-related deaths were reported with 65% (1 818/2 797) of hospital deaths, 20% (574/2 797) of community deaths PMT and 15% (405/2 797) of community deaths ante-mortem tested. ', 'The number of reported COVID-19-related deaths was enhanced by implementing SARS-CoV-2 post-mortem testing of out-of-hospital natural deaths and linking mortuary registers with COVID-19 laboratory test data and case line lists. Harmonising COVID-19 data collection tools and linkage with death registers is recommended to improve reporting of COVID-19-related deaths.', 'SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, Testing, Outbreaks', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-04 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 163),
(739, 'Dikirani Chadza', 'FETP - Frontline ', 'dchadza@gmail.com', 'mr', 'Dikirani', 'Chadza', 'male', 'malawi', 'dchadza@gmail.com', 'Ministry of Health - Mwanza District Hospital', 'alumni', '', '10/2/2023', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Daniel Mapemba - Public Health Institute of Malawi - daniel.mapemba@health.gov.mw   or  dmapemba@gmail.com \nGrace Funsani - Public Health Institute of Malawi -  gracefunsani@yahoo.co.uk', 'Exploration of Causes Contributing to Low Covid-19 Vaccine Coverage at Mwanza District Hospital from March 2021 – December 2022', 'As of 31st December 2022 Malawi had registered 88,214 confirmed cases of Covid-19, with 2685 total deaths. In addition, 33% of the population were vaccinated against Covid-19. Covid-19 vaccines have proved to reduce disease severity and death from Covid-19. The World Health Organization recommends Covid-19 vaccination coverage of 70% of the population.  However, by December 2022, Mwanza district hospital had reached 32.8% Covid-19 vaccination coverage and 13.1% fully immunized against a national set target of 50% of the population. We explored the causes for low vaccination uptake at Mwanza district hospital.', 'We conducted a focus group discussion (FGD) with primary vaccinators and their supervisors at Mwanza district hospital to explore the factors for low vaccine uptake, and establish the critical cause using the Fish bone diagram. An action plan was developed to address the factors that were identified during the problem analysis', 'Periodic vaccine stock outs, cold chain problems, high staff workload, inadequate knowledge on COVID-19, and poor attitudes and practices of some health care workers affected provision of the vaccine to the community. On the other hand, the target population’s beliefs and misconceptions about Covid-19 vaccine and distance to vaccination sites hindered the communities’ access to vaccine. Moreover, inadequate supervision by the district’s administration was the critical cause to low Covid-19 uptake. ', 'Several factors affected low vaccine uptake. Although most factors were staff-related, the critical cause identified to have influenced the low uptake of Covid-19 vaccine uptake was inadequate supervision from the district management team.\nInadequate supervision was critical cause of low Covid-19 vaccine coverage in Mwanza district. The district’s administration should plan and conduct regular supervision to vaccinators. ', 'Humans\nCovid-19 vaccines\nVaccination coverage\nFocus Groups\nWorkload\nMalawi', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-05 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 151),
(740, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Shahadu Shembla ', 'Sayibu', 'male', 'ghana', 'drshembla@yahoo.co.uk', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Accra.', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'B.B. Kaburi | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Accra | kbbenduri@gmail.com\nR. Wodah-Seme | Upper West Regional Health Directorate, Wa | rasbebe2001@yahoo.com\nC.L. Noora  | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Accra | cnoora@afenet.net\nA.G. Mohammed | Tamale Metropolitan Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service, Tamale | mohammedabdulgafaru46@gmail.com\nF. Ganya | Tamale Metropolitan Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service, Tamale |   genyefrancis77@yahoo.com\nM. Fuseini|Tamale Metropolitan Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service, Tamale | mutawakil14@yahoo.com\nE. Kenu  | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Accra | ernest_kenu@yahoo.com', 'Surveillance data analysis of under-5-year malaria cases amidst malaria Control interventions in the Tamale Metropolis, 2017 – 2021', 'Tamale Metropolis recorded an increase in malaria cases despite introduction of Long-lasting insecticidal-nets (LLIN) and seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in 2016 and 2019 respectively. We describe the distribution and analyzed trends of malaria cases, amidst SMC and LLIN coverage among children under-5-years-old to guide malaria control efforts. ', 'We extracted data from District Health Information Management System II at the Tamale Metropolis from 2017 to 2021. Variables extracted included number of Under-5-year-old (U-5yr) malaria cases (complicated, uncomplicated, suspected, confirmed, and treated without testing), number of LLIN distributed to U-5yr and number of SMC doses distributed. We computed percentages, constructed CUSUM thresholds to compare and analyze trends, and drew geo-spatial maps. SMC and LLIN distribution coverages were estimated adding data from population and housing census 2010 and 2021 to obtain percentages of children with access to an LLIN in a household; and of children under-5-years who received SMC per cycle during transmission season. We compared findings with set WHO targets. ', 'Total malaria cases were 50,538. Children 1-4 years old accounted for 74.59% (37697/50538). Test-positivity rates were 14.56% (2515/17272) in 2017, increasing to 76.18% (6453/8471) in 2021. Presumptively treated cases were 79.28% (13694/17272) in 2017, decreasing to 10.33% (875/8471) in 2021. Trends showed total malaria cases from 2,300 in January 2017 to 800 mid-period, rising to 1000 from July 2020. Median LLIN coverage was 21.92%, while median SMC coverage for at least one cycle was 103.28%.', 'Malaria cases declined till 2020 and increased afterwards. SMC coverage was good. Though test-positivity rates increased and presumptive treatments decreased none met the WHO target. LLIN coverage was poor, suggestive why malaria cases are beginning to rise. Findings informed facilitation of health workers discussion forum on adherence to the WHO’s test, treat and track strategy and boosting of LLIN coverage for the district.  ', 'Malaria, Surveillance, Data Analysis, Tamale', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-06 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 3),
(741, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'mrs', 'Wudi', 'Tanko', 'female', 'nigeria', 'natashatanko@yahoo.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds', 'Shekarau | Emmanuel | Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | saintsheka@yahoo.co.uk\nHashim | Bala | Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | hashimbala@gmail.com\nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network | msbalogun@afenet.net', 'Trends in Malaria reports from the Malaria Parasite Sentinel Surveillance in Nigeria, January 2017- May 2018', 'Malaria is a parasitic disease endemic in developing countries. In 2020, about 95% of malaria deaths globally were in 31 countries where Nigeria accounts for 23%. The Malaria Parasite Sentinel Surveillance was established by the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) across the country to monitor the clinical, laboratory and follow-up data from individuals diagnosed with malaria and being managed with antimalarial medicines. It also generates data to detect resistance signals and measure the impact of malaria interventions. We evaluated the system to determine if it is meeting its objectives.', 'We retrieved the MS Excel spreadsheet from the Case Management Branch of the NMEP and conducted a descriptive analysis of the surveillance data from 38 sites out of the 41 sites in the country between 2017 and 2018. We summarized the test positivity rates by RDT and microscopy (day 0), and the (Day 3) reports by using proportions and frequencies.', 'A total of 116,940 cases of malaria were reported from 38 sites out of the 41 centres in the country between January 2017 and May 2018. The average reporting rate was 68% and 63% in 2017 and 2018 respectively. Only 50% of the sites reported timely. The malaria positivity rate from RDTs and microscopy in 2017 was 35% and 34% respectively while the malaria positivity rate from RDTs and microscopy in 2018 was 40% and 49% respectively. Day 3 positivity rate in 2017 was 0% while Day 3 reports for 2018 was 14.27%.', 'There is consistency in malaria cases being reported in Nigeria. The low turnout for Day 3 could mean that we are missing the actual resistance signals. The non-completion of antimalarial medicines, as well as the poor return of clients, likely led to low reporting for day 3.  We recommend Government funding for the provision of incentives for patients to return for Day 3 diagnosis.', 'Malaria, MPSS, Positivity Rate, Nigeria', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-07 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 142),
(742, 'Mamadú Camará', 'National Coordinator of FETP Guinea-Bissau', 'ducamara1@hotmail.com', 'dr', 'Benvindo', 'Sá', 'male', 'guinea-bissau', 'benvassa@gmail.com', 'Ministry of Public Health and FETP/INASA', 'alumni', '', '23/03/2023', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Dalanda Dafé | National Institute of Public Health – INASA and Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)/INASA | Da-code@hotmail.com\nVictor Inhane | Ministry of Public Health – MINSAP and Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)/INASA | vitorinhane@hotmail.com\nNivreanes Gomes | National Institute of Public Health – INASA and Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)/INASA | nullegomes@gmail.com\n', 'Investigation of death due to human rabies, in the Contuboel Sector, Bafatá Region, Guinea-Bissau, January 2023', 'Rabies causes up to 60,000 deaths per year in more than 150 countries worldwide. Dogs are responsible for about 99% of the aggressions that generate deaths. This viral zoonosis transmitted by the saliva of infected animals has an average incubation period of 45 days, varying from days to year. Vaccination of domestic animals and people at risk with a pre- or post-exposure schedule can prevent the disease. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of death from human rabies in the Contuboel Sector, January/2023.', 'A descriptive study was carried out, from 9 to 14/01/2023, whose population was exposed people. Exposed were residents or visitors of Contuboel, within a radius of 5km2 from the residence of the infected dog from 08/20/2023 and/or had contact with the dog\'s saliva or secretions/excretions of the individual who died. The data sources were clinical documents of death and interviews through a semi-structured questionnaire. Absolute and relative frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion were analyzed. ', 'A total of 22 people were identified as exposed. The median age was 34.9 (25 to 45) years, 11 (58%) were male, 7 (37%) suffered aggression by the dog and 12 (63%) were exposed to the secretions/excretions of the patient who died four months after the aggression. The offending dog died at three months old and was not vaccinated. The canine vaccine was not available in sufficient quantity to vaccinate the dogs in the locality. ', 'The occurrence of human death mobilized the population. Many of those exposed sought to get vaccinated after the beginning of this investigation and are being monitored by local epidemiological surveillance. It was recommended to monitor the complete vaccination of the exposed, perform canine blockade vaccination in the environmental area and mass vaccination for dogs of the health Region.', 'Death, rabies, Health Region, rabies vaccine, Guinea-Bissau.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-08 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 130),
(743, 'Dianah M. Ewaga', 'Mentor', 'mewaga.15@gmail.com', 'ms', 'Petrina', 'Shilongo', 'female', 'namibia', 'pettyshilongo@gmail.com', 'Ministry of Health and Social Services,  Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Frontline Tier', 'alumni', '', '8/9/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'A. Naobeb | Ministry of Health and Social Services,  Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Frontline Tier | kandabertus@gmail.com \n\n', 'Schistosomiasis Outbreak Investigation at Alfeus Mpasi Haiyambo Primary School, Mupini Village in August 2022', 'The Kavango Regions, in north-eastern Namibia are classified as high schistosomiasis endemic areas. On 15 August 2022, the District Primary Health Office received reports of suspected schistosomiasis at Alfeus Mpasi Haiyambo Primary school in Mupini village. An investigating team was assembled to confirm the outbreak, describe the outbreak and determine the source. ', 'A retrospective cohort study was conducted. Interviews were conducted to identify learners who have been passing bloody urines. We collected urine samples from learners in each grade using random sampling and for microscopic analysis. An environmental analysis was conducted, and water samples were from sites along the river. A case of Schistosomiasis was defined as any learner with blood-stained urine and laboratory confirmed microscopic Schistosoma ova in the urine at Mupini Village, June – August 2022. We computed descriptive statistical analysis, proportions and averages. ', 'A total of 270 cases out of 552 learners (attack rate, 49%, median age = 8 years) were identified at the school. Out of urine 26 samples collected, 19(73.1%) tested positive for the Schistosoma ova.  Further assessments found that river activities increased during fishing season, June to October, and children spend more time swimming and playing along the river banks. No pathogens were isolated from sampled river water. ', 'The Schistosomiasis outbreak was confirmed. Although children were likely exposed to the parasite during their time spent along the river banks, the source of the outbreak was not identified. The water analysis results may have been affected by inaccurate sampling methods.  Health education was provided to the learners and parents at the school. Praziquantel drug was administered to all affected learners. Further investigation and mass treatment of the entire community was recommended. ', 'Praziquantel, rivers, retrospective studies, Namibia, Schistosomiasis, Schistosoma, schools, parents', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-09 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 228),
(744, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Olawale', 'Animasaun', 'male', 'nigeria', 'Prof_walexanny@yahoo.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '29/03/2023', 'advanced', 'public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control', 'Aderemi | Kehinde | University of Ibadan| aokehinde@yahoo.com\nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network | msbalogun@afenet.net\nOlufunmilola | Fawole | University of Ibadan | fawoleo@ymail.com\n', 'Molecular Epidemiology of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae among Patients with Wound Infections in Ibadan, Nigeria', 'Wound infections caused by Enterobacteriaceae pathogens constitute a major health problem worldwide resulting in debilitating outcomes. This is made worse by the menace of antimicrobial resistance. In Nigeria, antimicrobial resistance has been phenotypically established but few molecular studies have elucidated the molecular mechanism. We assessed the aetiology, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and determinants of wound infections in Ibadan, Nigeria. ', 'We conducted a hospital-based cross-sectional study involving isolation of pathogenic bacteria from the 221 swabs and biopsies collected from patients with infected wounds enrolled by systematic sampling. We used the Kirby-Bauer method to determine antimicrobial susceptibility. We screened multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains for the presence of resistance genes using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). We collected data on the determinants of wound infection using a questionnaire. We used the chi-square test to determine differences in recovery rate and determinants at P&amp;lt; 0.05.', 'Bacterial pathogens were recovered in 79.2% (n=175) of wound specimens. Klebsiella species was the most abundant Enterobacteriaceae pathogen isolated (47.3%) followed by Escherichia coli (32.4 %) and Proteus mirabilis (20.3%). There were significant differences in isolation of pathogens with respect to age, wound type, and co-existing morbidity (P&amp;lt;0.05). Most isolates were sensitive to Levofloxacin (70%), Ocefix (60%) and Colistin (50%) and resistant to Ampiclox (95%), Cefixime (85%), and Imipenem (80%). Resistance genes detected: qnrB (84.2%), KPC (57.9%), aacIb (52.6%), OXA-48 (36.8%), qnrC (10.5%), mcr-2 (10.5%), qepA (5.3%), and mcr-1 (5.3%). ', 'We found a high prevalence of wound infection with MDR bacteria. Co-existing morbidity increased the risk of wound infection. Our finding further underlines the spread of resistance genes in Nigeria which has implications for patients’ treatment and high potential for international spread. There is a need to strengthen surveillance, infection prevention, and control measures and call for greater collaboration among relevant stakeholders to stem the spread of MDR bacteria.', 'Wound infection, antibiotic susceptibility, co-morbidity, Enterobacteriaceae, resistant genes ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-10 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 142),
(745, 'Delia Bandoh', 'scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Amos Ziema', 'Sorengmen', 'male', 'ghana', 'ziemaamos@gmail.com', 'Department of Public Health, Ho Teaching Hospital, Volta Region, Ho, Ghana', 'other', 'Mphil applied epidemiology', '', 'NA', 'vaccine-preventable-diseases', 'F.B. Zotor | Department of Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana | fbzotor@uhas.edu.gh \nF. Agbozo | Department of Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana | faagbozo@uhas.edu.gh ', 'Enablers of age-appropriate vitamin A supplementation uptake among children aged 6-59 months in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Upper West Region, Ghana - 2022 ', 'Periodic vitamin A supplementation (VAS) uptake among children under-five years reduces mortality associated with diarrhoea, measles, and respiratory infections. Yet in Ghana, the national target of at least 80% coverage remained distant. We determined age- appropriate uptake and enablers of VAS among children aged 6-59 months in the Nadowli-Kaleo district for evidence-informed policymaking. ', 'An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted among 502 children aged 6-59 months and mother pairs. We used a multistage sampling approach to select sub-districts, communities, households, and participants. Sociodemographic and supplementation data was extracted from maternal and child health record books and mothers interviewed with semi-structured questionnaires. Proportion of age-appropriate VAS uptake was determined by children taking the required VA supplements per age schedules. Data analysed using logistic regression at 95% confidence interval (CI) produced predicted probabilities and odds ratios of age-appropriate VAS uptake. ', 'Appropriate VAS uptake per age schedules was 62.4% among the children. Predicted probabilities (Pr) of age with appropriate VAS uptake significantly decreased among older children, 6-11 months (Pr=0.95, 95%CI: 0.90-0.99), 12-23 months (Pr=0.76, 95%CI:0.69-0.84), 24-35 months (Pr=0.59, 95%CI: 0.50-0.68), 36-47 months (Pr=0.42, 95%CI:0.33-0.52), 48-59 months (Pr=0.30, 95%CI:0.19-0.40) accordingly. Reduced age of children (AOR=8.06, 95%CI: 3.96-16.43), Caregiver\'s level of education; senior high school education (AOR=0.30, 95%CI:0.13-0.69), tertiary education (AOR=3.25, 95%CI:1.06-10.01) and good knowledge on VAS schedules (AOR=4.65, 95%CI:1.4-15.1) were associated with increased odds of VAS uptake. ', 'Uptake of VAS among the children was sub-optimal and declined as they aged. We found younger children, tertiary level educated, and good knowledge of mothers enabling age- appropriate VAS uptake. We sensitized health professionals to continuously educate mothers of children under five years to observe VAS. ', 'Vitamin A, Supplementation, Uptake, Enablers, Deficiency, Ghana. ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-11 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 3),
(746, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Muhammad Shakir', 'Balogun', 'male', 'nigeria', 'onuhast123@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Golden | Owonda | Department of Public Health and Disease Control Rivers State, Nigeria | goldenowhonda@yahoo.com\nWali | Aaron | Department of Community Medicine Rivers State Ministry of Health, Port Harcourt Nigeria | aaronihuoma@yahoo.com\nChidinma | Eze-Emiri | School of Public Health, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State | chidinma-chidinma_eze-emiri@uniport.edu.ng\nElizabeth | Adedire | African Field Epidemiology Network | eadedire@afenet.net\nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network | msbalogun@afenet.net\n', 'The Risk Perception of Mpox Disease Transmission Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Rivers State, Nigeria', 'The current global changing dynamics of Mpox resulted in the emergence of cases mostly among men who have sex with men (MSM).  Among cases with sexual orientation reported, 85.5% have identified as gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. This proportion has consistently been above 75%, highlighting that most of the transmission continues to occur in this community. In Nigeria, MSM is conservatively estimated to be 1% of the population; however, there are evident demographic transitions with about 56,000 MSM in Rivers State. We, therefore, assessed the risk perception and psychosocial characteristics of the MSM community.', 'We conducted this cross-sectional study among MSM in Rivers State. We administered a pretested questionnaire to 498 respondents with consideration of a non-response rate of 10% using a targeted sampling method. The data were summarized using frequencies and cross-tabulations for descriptive statistics.', 'The mean age of the respondents was 30 ± 7.7 (12-71). Twenty-three (4.6%) of the total respondents identified as females. About 344 (69.1%) were urban dwellers.  Two hundred and forty-six respondents (49.4%) CI (0.4501, 0.5379) perceived Mpox disease as a serious event while 129 (25.9%, 95% CI: 22.1-29.8) and 123 (24.7%, 95% CI: 20.9-28.5) perceived it to be very serious and not serious respectively. About 270 (54.2%, 95% CI: 49.8, 58.6) respondents thought it unlikely for them to contract Mpox disease, while 183 (36.7%, 95% CI: 32.5-40.9) thought it was likely. Generally, Mpox was perceived as a low-risk event by the respondents 445 (89.4%, 95% CI: 86.7-92.1) There was no significant difference between educational levels and risk perception (χ_(2(6))1.855a	 0.933) ', 'The low perception of risk for contracting Mpox among MSM found in this study highlights the danger of disease spread among these groups because if a person does not perceive an illness as risky or posing severe risk, there may be no motivation to act or take preventive actions. Therefore, there should be effective risk communication to this key population.', 'Mpox, perception, MSM', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-12 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 142),
(747, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Abiodun', 'Kolapo', 'male', 'nigeria', 'abkolapo@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '28/03/2023', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Olufunmilayo | Fawole | University of Ibadan | fawoleo@ymail.com\nJoshua Akinyemi | University of Ibadan | odunjoshua@yahoo.com\nDavid | Dairo | University of Ibadan | drdairo@yahoo.com', 'Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among eligible residents of Ilorin metropolis: a community-based cluster survey ', 'At least 70% of the eligible population in Nigeria must be vaccinated for the country to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19. Suboptimal vaccine acceptance could delay the timely achievement of this objective. We investigated to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 acceptance, the factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, and the current levels of vaccination readiness among residents of Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria.', 'Adopting a community-based cluster design, we collected data from a representative sample of 861 respondents in 30 enumeration areas of Ilorin metropolis selected proportionally to their estimated population. We used a questionnaire adapted from the 7C vaccination readiness scale. We reported descriptive statistics using frequency and percentages for categorical variables; mean and standard deviations for continuous variables. We used the chi-square test to evaluate associations between dependent and independent variables and conducted multivariate logistic regression to predict acceptance of a COVID-19 vaccine at a P-value of &amp;lt; 0.05.', 'COVID-19 acceptance was 61% (n = 524). Of these, 339 (67.3%) had been completely vaccinated. Seventy-eight percent (n = 395) willingly decided to get vaccinated. The most common reason for incomplete vaccination was non-availability of vaccine (32%). Level of readiness to be vaccinated was 60% (Mean score: 38 ± 8.6). Only about 20% of the unvaccinated respondents were willing to be vaccinated. Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine was associated with higher levels of confidence (aOR: 0.78, 95% CI: 0.72-0.85) and collective responsibility (aOR: 0.73, 95% CI: 0.60-0.85); low levels of complacency (aOR: 1.43, 95% CI: 1.26-1.61) and calculation (aOR: 0.88, 95% CI: 0.80-0.96).', 'The prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance was sub-optimal. We recommend that interventions targeted towards optimising acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine should focus more on improving confidence in the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness, sponsoring programmes that address community benefits of the vaccine, countering misinformation, and making vaccines readily available and accessible.', 'COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination readiness, vaccine acceptance, 7C Vaccination readiness scale', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-13 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 142),
(748, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Peter', 'Oluyide', 'male', 'nigeria', 'oluyidepeter@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '28/03/2023', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Magbagbeola | Dairo | drdairo@yahoo.com\nO. O. Oluyide | oluyidebusayo@gmail.com\nF. F Oyinlola | Funbek1@yahoo.com\nA.F Fagbamigbe\nOluwaseun | Omoyele | Oluwaseun.omoyele@uniosun.edu.ng', 'A qualitative analysis of factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among selected college of health sciences and technology students in the Southwestern part of Nigeria, December 2022.', 'The outbreak of COVID-19 posed significant threats to international health. Students in tertiary institutions are generally susceptible to the virus. Vaccines remain one of the key public health strategies for the prevention and control of infections. However, the success of the COVID-19 vaccination program will depend on people’s attitudes toward the vaccine. We, therefore, explored the factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among selected students of the college of health sciences and technology in Ijero-Ekiti, Southwestern part of Nigeria. ', 'We employed a qualitative research design in this study. Three main sessions of Focus Group Discussions (FGD) of purposively selected 8 students who had not taken the COVID-19 vaccine were conducted. The FGDs were audio-recorded and transcribed into readable transcripts. The transcripts were read and re-read to gain familiarity with and insight into the data as well as identify emerging codes and categories. From a deductive position, a codebook was developed with cues from the research questions and analyzed using NVivo software. ', 'Five main themes emerged from our analysis: vaccine calculation, confidence, complacency, convenience, and collective responsibility for vaccine determinants. We found that the students had vaccine hesitancy because of the vaccine calculation as explored by misinformation and myths as regards the COVID-19 vaccine. Another germane determinant of vaccine hesitancy was vaccine confidence: we found that trust in the safety, effectiveness, the system that produces the vaccine, and in the policymakers affected the vaccine uptake. Also, vaccine convenience was another determinant as the factors explored availability, accessibility, and introduction of fees can cause vaccine hesitancy.', 'Vaccines should be made readily available, and accessible with no cost attached. Also, information, education, and communication strategies should be adequately employed by policymakers to counter the effects of misinformation and myth.', 'COVID-19, Vaccine hesitancy, Vaccine convenience, Vaccine calculation, Vaccine confidence	', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-14 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 142),
(749, 'Delia Bandoh ', 'scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Wisdom K. ', 'Klenyuie', 'male', 'ghana', 'wklenyuie@yahoo.com', 'Volta Regional Health Directorate, Ho, Ghana', 'alumni', '', '', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Ignatius Aklikpe | Volta Regional Health Directorate, Ho, Ghana | ignakin@gmail.com\nSenanu K. Djokoto | Volta Regional Health Directorate, Ho, Ghana | sdjokoto@yahoo.com\nDora Dadzie | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | ddadzie8@gmail.com\nDonne Ameme | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | amemedonne@yahoo.com\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | ernest_kenu@yahoo.com\n', 'Cholera in the era of COVID-19-Pandemic: A Positive Trend in Volta Region, Ghana, 2023', 'Cholera remains a public health threat in Ghana with over 20,000 cases and 243 deaths recorded in the most recent countrywide cholera outbreak in 2014. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Volta region was noted for its consistent reporting of suspected and confirmed cases. We noticed that there was decline in zero reporting of these cases when Covid-19 was confirmed in the region. We evaluated the cholera trends in Volta Region, prior to, and during the Covid-19 Pandemic to understand the trends in cholera in relation to COVID-19.', 'A descriptive cross-sectional secondary data analysis was conducted. We abstracted six (6) years suspected and confirmed cholera data from monthly OPD morbidity returns and monthly IDSR summary reports. We did some observations in the region during the Covid-19 period. Data was analyzed monthly to determine the trend of cholera cases and observations reported via text', 'We found that from 2017-2018, 2,456 cholera cases were suspected with 2 confirmed cases in 2018. For the period of 2019-2022, there were no suspected and confirmed cholera cases reported. We observed adherence to Covid-19 protocols; hand washing, use of hand sanitizers and intensification of health education at the community level. It was also observed that clients washed their hands before services are provided in the communities.', 'The decrease in cholera cases in the region may be attributed to the adherence to Covid-19 protocols, regular hand washing, use of hand sanitizers and intensification of health education. We recommended to the region to enforce the continuous use of COCID-19 protocols ie; hand washing, sanitizers and education in communities through the health promotion unit.', 'COVID-19, OPD, Morbidity, IDSR, Pandemic', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-15 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 3),
(750, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'patavevor@yahoo.com', 'mr', 'Patrick M', 'Avevor', 'male', 'ghana', 'patavevor@yahoo.com', 'World Health Organization Country Office for Ghana', 'alumni', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'S. Dapaa | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | samuel_dapaa@yahoo.com\nM. A Odikro | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | odikrom@gmail.com\nJ. A Frimpong | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | asamoah.frimpong@gmail.com\nS. Sackey | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | sackey492003@yahoo.co.uk\nE Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com', 'Trends and performance of measles case-based surveillance, Volta Region-Ghana, 2022: A surveillance data analysis', 'Measles is a highly contagious vaccine-preventable disease. In 2020, measles caused about 60,700 deaths globally, with almost half of the mortalities reported in sub-Saharan Africa. Measles eradication efforts have focused on vaccination and surveillance initiatives. Assessment of measles surveillance systems is key to achieving milestones towards measles eradication. We described trends and assessed the performance of measles case-based surveillance in the Volta Region of Ghana.', 'A secondary data analysis of measles case-based data for the Volta Region from 2018 to 2022 was conducted. Line list of cases was obtained from the Volta Regional Health Directorate. Age, sex, district of residence, vaccination status and variables related to disease detection and reporting were extracted. Descriptive statistics was performed by calculating frequencies, proportion and rates using Microsoft Excel and maps generated ', 'A total of 618 suspected measles cases were recorded between 2018 to 2021, comprising 43.1% (266/618) females and 60.8% (375/618) children under five years, with no definite seasonality. Ho Municipality reported the highest number of suspected cases 13.2% (82/618), while Akatsi North District suspected the highest per population (31.4/100,000). Half of the cases reported to health facilities within three days of disease onset 50% (309/618) with 89.7% (547/610) of specimen collected within three days of facility visit. Among 381 cases with known vaccination status, 91% (346/381) had received at least one dose of measles-containing vaccine (MCV).', 'Measles was suspected in more males than females with almost two-thirds of cases being children under five years. Measles was suspected in almost all districts each year with weak timeliness of reporting to health facilities. Measles case-based surveillance needs to be strengthened with improved completeness for effective decision making to improve measles control strategies. Strategies for early reporting need to be implemented.', 'Measles, Case-based surveillance, Volta Region, Ghana', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-16 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 3),
(752, 'Amanuel Solomon', 'Field Epidemiology Resident', 'amanuelsolomon87@gmail.com', 'mr', 'Amanuel', 'Solomon', 'male', 'ethiopia', 'amanuelsolomon87@gmail.comF', 'Field Epidemiology Resident', 'resident', '', '', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Haile woldemihret Mekelle university hailewele29@gmail.com ', 'Paederus dermatitis(Nairobi fly )outbreak investigation in momona IDP Mekelle, Tigray,Ethiopia-  October 2021.', 'Paederus dermatitis is an irritant contact dermatitis caused by crushing insects of the genus Paederus, whichreleases a vesicant toxin called pederin. On Sep 28, 2021, the district health office received a report of cases with erythema,itching, and burning after contact with the Paederusinsect. In response, we investigated the outbreak intending to describe,confirm, and identify the risk factors associated with the region’s first reported outbreak', 'The investigation was conducted in Momona IDP, Mekelle town of Tigray region, Ethiopia. A community-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from Sep 30 to Oct 12, 2021. One  hundred twenty-six (42 cases and 84controls) study participants were involved in the study. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used for the data collection, and multiple logistic regression was applied to determine the independent risk factors.', 'According  to  our  investigation  a  total  of  42  cases  with  no  death suspected Paederus Dermitities were identified. Among  the  total  cases  26 (61.9%)  of  them  were  females.  The  age  of  the  case  patients  ranged  from  1  month  to  81  years  with median age of 26 years. Multivariate analysis showed that the presence ofoutdoor light (AOR=5.1; 95% CI (2.5, 10.9), presence of rotten leaves (AOR=6.4; 95% CI (2.9, 15.7)), sleeping on the floor(AOR=6.1; 95% CI (2.5, 15.7)), wearing protective clothing (AOR=0.2; 95% CI (0.1, 0.4)), and use of insect repellant(AOR=0.1; 95% CI (0.0, 0.4)) were significantly associated with Paederus dermatitis outbreak.', 'In an outbreak of Paederus dermatitis, diagnosis of blistering beetle dermatitis should be kept in mind. Timely diagnosis, epidemiological investigation and insecticide spraying brings down the incidence of new cases. Creating awareness of the condition among the local population and instructing them regarding the control measures. The measure should include reducing the outdoor light and removing excess decomposing plants and foliage from the accommodation site.', 'Paederus Dermatitis, Nairobi fly, rove beetle.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-17 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 81),
(753, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Benjamin Kwasi ', 'Amoako', 'male', 'ghana', 'bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh', 'Ghana Health Service, Municipal Health Directorate, Assin Foso', 'alumni', '', '30/04/2018', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'William Amosah | Ghana Health Service, Municipal Health Directorate, Assin Foso | bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh\nGeorge Owusu | Ghana Health Service, Municipal Health Directorate, Assin Foso | bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh\nVivian Frimpomaa | Ghana Health Service, Municipal Health Directorate, Assin Foso | bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh\nDonne Ameme | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | dameme@afenet.net\nAkosua Agyeiwaa Owusu-Sarpong | Ghana Health Service, Regional Health Directorate, Central Region | bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh\nGodfred Sarpong | Ghana Health Service, Regional Health Directorate, Central Region | bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh', 'Influenza Outbreak (H3N2-AH3), Obiri Yeboah SHS (OYESS) - Assin Foso Municipal, Ghana, May 2022', 'Influenza is caused by influenza viruses A, B, C, &amp;amp; D and typically characterized by seasonal epidemics and sporadic pandemics. H1N1 and H3N2, subtypes of Influenza A virus are responsible for seasonal influenza in humans. Globally, over 3 million cases and &amp;gt;290,000 deaths occur yearly. On 27th April, 2022, four OYESS students reported at Assin Foso Polyclinic with Influenza-like illness (ILI) signs &amp;amp; symptoms. Oro/Nasopharyngeal swabs specimens for ILI were picked for RT-PCR testing at Noguchi, Accra. We conducted investigation to establish existence of an outbreak, ascertain the magnitude, characterize the distribution, and measures to prevent further spread.', 'The investigation was initiated on 27th April, 2022. Additional cases were searched using ILI case definition and an influenza case was defined as any OYESS student presenting with fever, headache, cough, or sore throat from 10th March – 23rd May, 2022. We conducted contact tracing, follow-ups, and assessment of dormitories. Variables of interest were age, sex, dormitory of residence, date of onset, and specimen results. Descriptive analysis of data were performed and presented in tables and charts.', 'A total of 89 cases were identified of which 71% (63/89) were females and no fatality was recorded. The median age (IQR) was 17 years (14 - 51 years) and all cases were student borders that resided OYESS campus. Dormitories observed were congested with normal ventilation. Influenza virus type A was isolated from 16% (14/89) of Oro/Nasopharyngeal specimens collected. Most students became infected within the first 12 days of May 2022 and the outbreak could be described as intermittent.', 'A common intermittent source outbreak caused by Influenza type A (H3N2 -AH3) occurred in OYESS from 10th March to 26th May, 2022 with more females affected. Risk communication, clinician sensitization, improved case management, and contact tracing &amp;amp; follow-ups helped in the outbreak control.', 'Influenza, outbreak response, OYESS, cough, headache', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-18 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 3),
(754, 'Delia Bandoh ', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Shahadu Shembla ', 'Sayibu', 'male', 'ghana', 'drshembla@yahoo.co.uk', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'B.B. Kaburi | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program | kbbenduri@gmail.com\nR. Wodah-Seme | Upper West Regional Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service Wa |  rasbebe2001@yahoo.com\nB. Abdul-Rahman  | Bole District Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service, Bole | braimahabdurahmans1991@gmail.com\nE. Antoh | Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, University of Ghana School of Public Health | \nC. Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program | cnoora@afenet.net\nC. Kubio | Savannah Regional Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service, Damongo | chryskubio@yahoo.com\nE. Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Program |', 'Performance of meningitis surveillance system in the years of case surge in Bole District, 2017-2021', 'The Bole District runs the integrated surveillance system for disease reporting and recorded 42 meningitis cases in 2017. We determined if the meningitis surveillance system was: useful; meeting its objectives for early detection, response, and prevention; and performance with regards its attributes from 2017 to 2021.', 'Using the updated CDC guidelines on Surveillance System Evaluation (2009) we extracted data from the District Health Management Information Systems II, line lists and facility records. We conducted key informant interviews using guides. Timeliness, positive predictive value and data quality were estimated from extracted data. Data obtained to assess sensitivity, usefulness, acceptability, stability and flexibility were through interviews and reviews, and were quantified using either likert scales at collection or percentages after collection.  We generated frequencies, tables and charts used for descriptive summary statistics.', 'We interviewed 26 health workers of different cadres. There were 143 reported cases of meningitis with cumulative incidences from 11/100,000population in 2017 to 1/100,000 in 2021. Average case fatality rate was 29.5%. Average timeliness was above 90%. Positive predictive value averaged 24.9%. Data quality was below 50%, with discrepancies between District and Region. The system promptly detected all cases, treated and controlled meningitis, and grossly met 80% (4/5) of its objectives. It used data to transform service delivery, picked all suspected cases, integrated with other systems, and most stakeholders accepted and would maintain it. It picked cases of all demographics, location and times of the year. All participants thought case definition was simple, 88.5% (23/26) having good to excellent knowledge of it.', 'The system was useful, sensitive, flexible, stable, simple, acceptable, representative, timely and met most of its objectives. However, positive predictive value was low and data quality poor. We facilitated data quality improvements using data validation approaches for the district.  ', 'meningitis, meningococcal, pneumococcal, surveillance, system, evaluation', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-19 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 16);
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(755, 'Delia Bandoh', 'scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Isaac ', 'Baffoe-Nyarko', 'male', 'ghana', 'banyark@yahoo.co.uk', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Shahadu Shembla Sayibu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | drshembla@yahoo.co.uk, \nSeth Baffoe | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | slavebaffoe@gmail.com, \nThelma Teley Aphour | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | thelmaaphour@gmail.com, \nCharles Lwanga Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | nooralwanga@gmail.com, \nDonne Ameme | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | amemedonne@yahoo.com, \nGodfred Sarpong | Ghana Health Service, Regional Health Directorate, Central| kobbymed@yahoo.com,\nBenjamin Amoako | Ghana Health Service, District Health Directorate, Assin Foso| bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh, \nPaulete Brown | Ghana Health Service, District Health Directorate, Assin North | lettiegh@yahoo.com, \nWilliams Amosah | willis850@yahoo.com | Ghana Health Service, District Health Directorate, Assin Foso\nNii Ankrah Sarpong | yawcidy25@gmail.com | Ghana Health Service, District Health Directorate, Assin North\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | ernest_kenu@yahoo.com\n', 'Suspected Lassa Fever Outbreak Investigation at Assin Foso District, Central Region', 'Lassa Fever, a haemorrhagic zoonotic illness, caused by the Lassa virus is spread by rats and mice. The disease is endemic in some West African countries. Ghana reported the first case in 2011. In February 2023, Assin Foso District of Central Region reported an outbreak of Lassa Fever. We investigated the outbreak to determine its magnitude, source and recommend intervention measures.', 'The investigation was conducted from 1st to 7th March 2023. We engaged stakeholders, reviewed records, and searched for cases using the Lassa Fever standardised case definition. We conducted contact tracing and environmental assessment for risk factors including collecting oral, anal and blood samples from mice for RT-PCR testing. Lassa fever awareness among the community and health workers was assessed. Data were analysed as frequencies and proportions and presented in tables, charts, and maps.', 'The index case, a 25-year-old female, a resident of Paalemu Community, Assin Foso, had symptoms onset on 21/03/2023. She sought for health from a religious centre and a traditionalist. Patient was referred to the health facility when symptoms did not resolve (CFR=100%). We identified 96 contacts for follow-up. Mean and standard deviation of age of contacts were 30.0yrs and +14 respectively. Up to 54.2% (52/96) of the contacts were health workers. About 36.5%(35/96) of the contacts had direct physical contact with the case. Awareness was 98.5%(67/68) and 77.9%(398/511) among health workers and community members respectively. We reviewed 21,888 records from six health facilities. The residence, a farming community, had inadequate sanitation. Samples from rodents tested negative for Lassa fever. ', 'The outbreak did not spread to other communities. Increased travel and presence of rodents are possible risk factors identified. The source of the outbreak could not be ascertained. There is high awareness on Lassa fever among health workers and communities. Deratting of markets and other rodent infested communities are recommended', 'Lassa fever, Outbreak, Investigation, zoonotic, ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-20 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 16),
(756, 'Delia Bandoh', 'scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mrs', 'Doris', 'Edu-Quansah', 'female', 'ghana', 'dorisduke23@gmail.com', '1Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP), School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Anthony Baffour Appiah | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP)| anthonybaffourappiah@yahoo.com\nGeorge Akowuah | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP)| \nPaul Dsane-Aidoo | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP)| dsaneaidoo@gmail.com\nG. Burgess Gbeele | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP)| gburgessg55@gmail.com\nSarja Jarjusey | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP)|  jarjuseysarja@gmail.com\nCharles Lwanga Noora  | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP)| nooralwanga@gmail.com\nDonne Ameme |  Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP)| amemedonne@yahoo.com\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP)| Ernest_kenu@ yahoo.com', 'Outbreak of Influenza (H3N2) in two senior high schools in the Eastern Region, Ghana, 2022 ', 'H3N2, a highly contagious influenza virus, spreads quickly in enclosed communities. On 11th May 2022, students from two Senior High Schools in Eastern Region reported to their schools’ infirmary with symptoms of chest pain, fever, sore throat, headache, and cough. We investigated the outbreak to determine the cause, identified associated factors and implemented preventive measures.', 'We employed a cross-sectional study design. Teachers, health workers and students from the two schools were interviewed, and cases records reviewed. A case was defined as any person with fever (&amp;gt;38), and either cough or sore throat from 1st May-10th June 2022 from the schools. We actively searched for cases and collected nasopharyngeal samples of some suspected cases for testing. A line-list was developed with sociodemographic, laboratory and risk factor variables. We conducted descriptive analysis and estimated attack rates.', 'Out of 4,061 students from the two schools, 167 suspected cases were identified (Overall AR=41.%). Only 56% (94/167) were sampled, of which 32%(30/94) were H3N2 positive. School-specific attack rates were 5% (75/1536) for school A, and 4% (92/2525) in school B.  Mean age of confirmed cases in both schools was 16+2 years.  Form 1 students constituted the highest positivity in both schools 90% (27/30). The index case was from school B, who was a 17-year-old male without travel history. Dormitories were congested and with poor ventilation. Suspected cases in both schools were quarantined for seven days and treated according to standard guidelines. A piggery was found in school A. There was only one functional hand washing facility in school A. ', 'The cause of the outbreak was H3N2. Overcrowding and poor ventilation in dormitories were associated factors. Effective quarantine of all suspected cases and prompt case management helped control the outbreak in both schools. We recommended decongestion of dormitories and the provision of hand washing facilities.', 'Influenza, H3N2, Outbreak, School, Investigation', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-21 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 16),
(757, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Zakariyau', 'Umar', 'male', 'nigeria', 'umarzakariyau54@yahoo.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '15/07/2020', 'advanced', 'non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health', 'Junaidu | Kabir | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | junabir@gmail.com\nLawal  Amadu | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | lawalkuki@gmail.com\nB.V. | Maikai | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | beatt18@yahoo.com', 'Determination of Dioxin Level in Cattle Hide Processed Using Different Fuel Sources for Human Consumption in Sokoto Central Abattoir, Sokoto, Nigeria', 'Using trashed of tires to singe hide has been a practice in Nigeria for several years. It exposes meat or hides to hazardous chemical substances such as heavy metals, polyaromatic hydrocarbon, dioxins and furans. We, therefore, analyzed cattle hides singed using trashed tires at the Sokoto Abattoir to determine their baseline concentration of dioxin and the contribution of processing methods to dioxin content in hide.', 'In a quasi-experimental study, we sampled 160 cattle hides using systematic random sampling. Eighty hides were subjected to processing using hot water (control) while the remaining 80 were divided into three groups and processed using either tires, plastics or firewood as a fuel source (test). Dioxin level in hide samples was determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).', 'The mean concentration of dioxin in cattle hide processed using hot water (control group) was 0.68ppt, and the concentrations for the other groups were 25.6ppt, 2.69 ppt, and 8.33 ppt for cattle hide processed using tires, plastics, and firewood as a fuel source respectively. The mean difference in concentration was statistically significant for hide processed using tires at p0.05 (0.278 &amp;amp; 0.301). ', 'Cattle hide singed using tires has high dioxin content, compared to hide processed using other \nmethods and is potentially toxic to humans, animals and the environment. Governments, public health practitioners, and relevant stakeholders should work in synergy to discourage the practice of processing cowhide using trashed tires and polythene bags. \n', 'dioxin, singed cattle hides, carcinogenicity, ELISA', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-22 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 142),
(758, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'mr', 'Lavhelesani', 'Negondeni', 'male', 'south-africa', 'LavhelesaniN@nicd.ac.za', 'South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, ', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Lucia Sakoane | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | LSakoane@nwpg.gov.za\nKebafilwe Mokubetsi | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | KMokubetsi@nwpg.gov.za\nMotlalepula Dlamini | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | Msibanda@nwpg.gov.za\nErica Du Plessis | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | Eduplessis@nwpg.gov.za\nMampe Ramaroka | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | mnkomo615@gmail.com\nUzo Nwachukwu | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | Uzmedics@yahoo.com\nMpho Keothaile | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | kkeothaile@nwpg.gov.za\nMaggie Tuludi | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | Mtuludi@nwpg.gov.za \nJoan Lesetedi | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | klesetedi@nwpg.gov.za\nBoitumelo Lempe | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | blempe@nwpg.gov.za\nJunade Steenkamp | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | sjunade@ymail.com\nGrace Tsele | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | gtsele@nwpg.gov.za\nMagogodi Seema | North-West Province Department of Health, Strategic Health Chief Directorate, Mahikeng, South Africa | mseema@nwpg.gov.za\nHetani Mdose | South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg | HetaniM@nicd.ac.za\nLazarus Kuonza | South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg | lazarusk@nicd.ac.za\nWellington Maruma | Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response, National Institute of Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa | wellingtonm@nicd.ac.za', 'Measles outbreak investigation during a vaccination campaign: Experiences from the North-West Province, South Africa, December 2022 - March 2023', 'Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease caused by the measles virus and can even cause death. On December 2, 2022, the measles outbreak was declared in the North-West Province. Investigations were initiated to describe the extent of the outbreak and implement appropriate public health actions to reduce transmission and develop recommendations to prevent a future measles outbreak. ', 'A cross-sectional study design was used where epidemiological investigations and active surveillance were conducted. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the epidemiology of laboratory-confirmed cases and vaccination status for cases detected between 2 December 2022 - 17 March 2023. We also describe vaccination coverage trends against set targets by age category for the measles vaccination campaign that began on December 12, 2023. The epidemic curve was used to illustrate the outbreak\'s progression and to monitor the impact of the vaccination campaign and other control measures. ', 'Children aged between 0-4 and 5-9 years accounted for 28.4% (59/208) and 43.3 % (90/208) respectively. The majority (85.1%; 177/208) of the cases were from Ngaka Modiri Molema District, with Mahikeng Sub-district accounting for most of the cases (93.8%; 166/177). Of the total cases, only 8.7% (18/208) were fully vaccinated against measles. The outbreak peaked in December 2022 and surveillance activities are continuing. As of March 17, 2023, 816, 354 measles doses were administered, with the majority (67.4%; 550, 273/816, 354) administered to children aged 5 -15 years.', 'Immunization provides the best protection against vaccine-preventable diseases; hence it is essential to ensure that the 95% measles vaccination coverage target is reached and monitored to reduce the risk of future outbreaks. It is also crucial that educational institutions routinely review Road to Health Booklets (RTHBs) to identify missed vaccination opportunities.', 'Measles outbreak, North-West Province, South Africa, measles vaccination ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-23 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 163),
(759, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Muftau', 'Oyewo', 'male', 'nigeria', 'muftaudr@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Ahmad | Almustapha |  Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universite de Tours, Val de Loire, France | Ai.almustapha42@gmail.com \nSalman | Olugbon | Department of Veterinary Services, Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ilorin, Nigeria | drolugbon2007@yahoo.com \nOluwatosin | Fakayode | Department of Public Health, Kwara State Ministry of Health, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria | Tosintolufakayode@gmail.com \nOladayo | Awoyale | Department of Public Health, Kwara State Ministry of Health, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria | Oladayoawoyale@gmail.com \nItunuoluwa | Bakinde | Department of Public Health, Kwara State Ministry of Health, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria | Itunugold85@gmail.com \nAbimbola | Adefila | Department of Public Health, Kwara State Ministry of Health, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria | Adefilaifeoluwa01@gmail.com \nBashirat | Olanipekun | Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Nigeria | Olanipekunhayorbollah@yahoo.com        \nIbrahim | Almustapha | Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria | almustaphaibrahim03@gmail.com\nEmmanuel | Awosanya | Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria | Emmanuelsunday27@yahoo.com \n', 'A web-based survey of public knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions towards COVID-19 preventive measures in Kwara State, Nigeria', 'The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a serious public health crisis. Public knowledge and adherence to the COVID-19 prevention and control measures could influence the COVID-19 disease burden. We, therefore, assessed the knowledge, attitude, and perception of residents of Kwara State toward COVID-19 preventive measures.', 'We conducted a web-based cross-sectional survey of 800 residents of Kwara State between September and October 2022 using a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire to determine their knowledge, attitude, and perceptions towards COVID-19 preventive measures. Snowball sampling technique was used to get respondents for the study. We analyzed data using descriptive statistics, graded respondents on a numeric scoring system, and conducted multivariable logistic regression analysis to test for association between sociodemographic variables and good knowledge of COVID-19.', 'The mean knowledge score was 8.2±1.5 while the mean attitude and perception score was 5.92±1.41. Most of the 800 respondents (88%) had satisfactory knowledge, attitude, and perception (86.5%), were willing to be screened for COVID-19 (84%), and isolated if tested positive (84.8%). Participants perceived COVID-19 as dangerous (95%), but 59.2% of them believed that the daily COVID-19 cases were fabricated.. Older respondents (30-49 years) were more likely to have better knowledge (AOR: 1.51; 95%CI: 1.06, 3.42) of preventive measures than others. Respondents with a postgraduate degree were more likely to be knowledgeable (AOR: 1.54; 95%CI: 1.04-3.70) and have satisfactory attitude and perception (AOR: 2.82; 95%CI: 1.29-6.14) about COVID-19 preventive measures than others. ', 'The public knowledge of COVID-19 preventive measures was significantly influenced by age, marital status, and level of education. Our findings also suggest that respondents were knowledgeable and had satisfactory attitudes toward the COVID-19 preventive measures. However, there is a need to improve the perception of the citizenry which is necessary to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Social media engagements and interpersonal dialogue have been used to improve the perception of the residents. ', 'COVID-19, preventive practices, Kwara, Nigeria.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-24 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 183),
(760, 'Khuliso Ravhuhali', 'Intermediate Coordinator', 'khulisor@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Nompumelelo', 'Mkhatshwa', 'female', 'south-africa', 'AnnahMk@mpuhealth.gov.za', 'Mbombela Sub-District, Mpumalanga Department of Health', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Keabetswe Kodi, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, KeabetsweK@nicd.ac.za\nMasingita Makamu, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, MasingitaM@nicd.ac.za\nKhuliso Ravhuhali, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Khulisor@nicd.ac.za', 'Pertussis Outbreak Investigation in Mbombela Sub-District, Mpumalanga Province – February 2023', 'Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable respiratory disease caused by Bordetella pertussis or Bordetella parapertussis. Globally there were an estimated 24.1 million cases and 160,700 deaths in children under five years with most in Africa. On 23 January 2023, sub-district officials investigated a pertussis outbreak in the Mbombela subdistrict to determine the magnitude, and cause of the outbreak and implement control measures.', 'A descriptive study was conducted between 24 January and 28 February 2023. A case was defined as any person with a cough lasting at least 2 weeks, presenting with either paroxysm or inspiratory whooping. We conducted a door-to-door active case search, reviewed medical records, assessed vaccination status, and completed case investigation forms. Samples were collected and serological laboratory testing was done. Descriptive analysis was done using MS Excel.', 'A total of 7 cases were identified during the outbreak period. Of these figures, 5 were females. The age of the cases ranged from 1 month to 11 years with a mean age of 2.8 years. Of the total cases, five cases were aged 0–3 years. The overall attack rate of the disease was 1.5 per 100 000 persons. Four cases were partially vaccinated. Three of the partially vaccinated cases were hospitalized with no fatalities. Case treatment and prophylaxis (family members and high-risk contacts) with antibiotics were given. Mass health education at school and during door-to-door active case searches was conducted.', 'This was a laboratory-confirmed pertussis outbreak, which may have occurred primarily due to low DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB (diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis-injectable polio-Haemophilus influenza b-Hepatitis B vaccine) vaccination coverage. The outbreak primarily affected children aged under 3 years. We recommend vaccination activities in the sub-district and awareness in the community to limit disease transmission.', 'Pertussis, Outbreak, Mbombela', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-25 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 163),
(761, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Rixongile', 'Malomane', 'female', 'south-africa', 'RixongileM@nicd.ac.za', 'South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'vaccine-preventable-diseases', 'Tsakani Mnisi | Limpopo Department of Health, Special Health Programs, Mopani District, Giyani, South Africa | tjtsakani@gmail.com\nJack Manamela | Centre for Vaccines and Immunology, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg, a division of National Health Laboratory Services South Africa | jackm@nicd.ac.za \nT.E. Ramutshila | South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | emeldar@nicd.ac.za\nGenevie Ntshoe | Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa  | genevien@nicd.ac.za\nThembeka Semenya | Limpopo Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Polokwane, South Africa | tembekas@yahoo.com\nFreda Ngobeni | Limpopo Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Polokwane, South Africa | fredangobeni@yahoo.com\nTumiso Malatji | Limpopo Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Polokwane, South Africa | tumimalatji79@gmail.com\nU.B. Makugo | Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa | UnarineM@nicd.ac.za', 'Epidemiology of Confirmed Measles Cases and preliminary review of surveillance and response activities, October – December 2022.', 'Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease, and to minimise the risk of transmission the recommended vaccine coverage target is 95%. The national measles coverage in the past five years was 80%, while Mopani District had an average measles vaccine coverage of 89%. We aimed to describe the epidemiology of measles cases and to review the surveillance and response activities during the measles outbreak period. ', 'We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study. Measles suspected case was defined as a person with rash, fever, and or any of the following symptoms: cough, conjunctivitis, and a runny nose; or any person who the clinical suspicion of measles infection in Mopani District from13 October to 31 December 2022. The case investigation form was used to collect demographic and clinical data on cases in healthcare facilities. Blood samples were collected, and a measles IgM test was performed. Measles surveillance data and public health interventions implemented during the outbreak period were reviewed. Microsoft Excel was used for data management and analysis, and descriptive statistics were used to summarise data.', 'Two hundred and eight suspected measles cases were identified, and 22% (45) were measles IgM positive. Twenty-five (65%) of the measles cases were males. The overall attack rate (AR) was 4/100 000 population, 48% of measles infections were 5-9 years old with an AR of 13/100 000 population. Thirty-four (76%) measles cases had unknown measles vaccination status, seven (16%) were unvaccinated, and four (8%) received two measles doses. A measles vaccination campaign was implemented targeting children 6-59 months old in Mopani District, and the vaccination campaign coverage was 69%.', 'The low measles vaccine coverage might be the cause of sporadic outbreaks observed. To interrupt measles transmission, strategies to improve measles vaccination should be strengthened. Further studies are required to investigate factors associated with low vaccine coverage in the district. ', 'Measles, outbreaks, vaccine coverage, surveillance', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-26 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 163),
(762, 'Khuliso Ravhuhali', 'Intermediate Coordinator', 'khulisor@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Ntombizodwa', 'Madalane', 'female', 'south-africa', 'NtombizodwaMad@mpuhealth.gov.za', 'Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Department of Health', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds', 'Nqobile Ngoma, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Nqobilen@nicd.ac.za\nKhuliso Ravhuhali, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Khulisor@nicd.ac.za', 'Evaluation of Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia) Surveillance System at Ehlanzeni district, Mpumalanga province, 2020-2022', 'Schistosomiasis, a neglected parasitic infection caused by trematode worms affects approximately 240 million people globally. In South Africa, more than 4 million people are estimated to be infected with schistosomiasis. South Africa has included schistosomiasis on its revitalised national Notifiable Medical Conditions (NMC) surveillance platform since July 2017. Schistosomiasis is a category 2 NMC- which means all healthcare workers (HCWs) are required to notify cases through paper-based or electronic case notification forms (CNF) within 7 days of diagnosis. The objective of the study was to describe and evaluate the schistosomiasis surveillance system in the Ehlanzeni district.', 'We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study and administered a structured questionnaire to involved public healthcare workers (HCWs) in 3 health facilities. We reviewed 20 notification forms for data quality assessment. Using the updated CDC guidelines for evaluating surveillance systems we assessed usefulness, knowledge, data quality, acceptability, and simplicity. Microsoft Excel was used to calculate frequencies, means, and proportions. ', 'A total of 22 public HCWs participated in the survey,18 (82%) were females and 4 (18%) were males. All participants had knowledge of the Schistosomiasis case definition and the notification processes. None of the respondents used Schistosomiasis data at their level. Approximately 82% found the system simple and were willing to continue participating in the system. HWCs trained in Schistosomiasis surveillance were 32%. Twenty notification forms were reviewed and of these, 13 forms were notified in the NMCSS. Out of the 20 notification forms only 8 (40%) were fully completed and 12 (60%) were partially completed.', 'The strongest component of the schistosomiasis surveillance system in the Ehlanzeni district was simplicity and acceptability. Usefulness and data quality were the weaker attributes of the system. We recommend training healthcare workers on the use of Schistosomiasis surveillance data in the district.', 'Schistosomiasis, Evaluation, Ehlanzeni District', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-27 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 163),
(763, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Benson', 'Omaiye', 'male', 'nigeria', 'happibensono@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control', 'Aishat | Usman | African Field Epidemiology Network | ausman@afenet.net\nIstifanus | Nkene | Nasarawa State University\nHenry | Egbu | Federal Medical Centre, Keffi\nCelestine | Ameh | African Field Epidemiology Network | cameh@afenet.net\nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network | msbalogun@afenet.net\nPatrick | Nguku | African Field Epidemiology Network | pnguku@afenet.net', 'Molecular Characterization and Resistance Pattern of Carbapenemase-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae from Clinical Specimens at Federal Medical Centre, Keffi-Nasarawa State, Nigeria 2023', 'The emergence of transmissible plasmid-mediated carbapenem resistance genes among Enterobacteriaceae as carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae (CKP) is now a global public health issue. Control and appropriate interventions for antimicrobial resistance depend on effective surveillance and knowledge of the patterns of resistance. We determined the resistance profile and molecular types of the genes responsible for carbapenem resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae from clinical samples of patients at the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State.\n', 'We conducted a hospital-based cross-sectional study between September 2022 and February 2023. We collected 239 clinical samples from which we isolated and identified K. pneumoniae using standard microbiological methods. We conducted the antimicrobial susceptibility testing for phenotypic detection of carbapenemase production in the isolates using a disc diffusion method. We detected the carbapenemase resistance genes blaKPC and blaOXA in using the polymerase chain reaction.', 'K. pneumoniae was isolated from 45 samples (18.8%). The highest rate of isolation was in urine [37 (24.8%)] and lowest in sputum [8 (13.3%)]. Resistance to antimicrobial agents: amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, cefuroxime, and nalidixic acid (100%); sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (91.1%) and ciprofloxacin (88.9%), ofloxacin (47.2%) and imipenem (19.4%). Multi-drug resistance rate was high (85.7%) while pan-drug resistance was 17%. Five of the 8 (62.5%) imipenem-resistant K. pneumoniae isolates were found to be carbapenemases-producing. Carbapenemase resistance genes detected included blaOXA gene [5 (100%)], blaOXA and blaKPC [4 (80%)].  ', 'blaKPC and blaOXA were prevalent among species of K. pneumoniae in Nasarawa State. Most of the imipenem-resistant isolates were carbapenemase producers and the predominate carbapenemase resistance gene detected was blaOXA. Information generated from this study will be used to intensify AMR surveillance, patient management and risk communication for carbapenem resistance. We recommend the establishment of guidelines for the screening of KPCs. Strict compliance to antibiotic stewardship and enforcement of infection control practices should also be strengthened in all our health centers. ', 'Klebsiella pneumoniae, carbapenemase, Imipenem, gene, blaKPC', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-02-28 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 183),
(764, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Adamu', 'Ali', 'male', 'nigeria', 'dadali2014@yahoo.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '15/05/2022', 'advanced', 'vaccine-preventable-diseases', 'Muhammed | Ibrahim | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria | firstmsibrahim@yahoo.com\nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network, Nigeria | msbalogun@afenet.net\nElizabeth | Adedire | African Field Epidemiology Network, Nigeria | aededire@afenet.net\nHauwa | Lawan | University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Nigeria | drhaml@yahoo.com', 'Prevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among women attending Antenatal Clinic in tertiary health facilities; Adamawa State, Nigeria August 2022-Febuary 2023', 'Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a vaccine-preventable disease transmitted through infected blood, semen, and other body fluids. About 100 million persons in the WHO African region have chronic HBV infection, and all countries in the region have an intermediate or high prevalence of chronic HBV infection. According to the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria is one of the HBV-endemic countries with a national prevalence of 11%. We determined the prevalence and predictors of hepatitis B infection among women attending antenatal clinics in tertiary health facilities in Adamawa State.', 'We conducted a cross-sectional descriptive study among 352 consenting pregnant women attending antenatal care at the Federal Medical Center and Adamawa State Specialist Hospital in Yola. We collected socio-demographic and obstetrics history data from the pregnant women using a semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. We scored the knowledge questions with a maximum score of 32 points and a minimum of zero.  A knowledge score of &amp;lt;50% was regarded as poor knowledge while a score of 50-69.9% was regarded as fair and a score of ≥70% was regarded as good knowledge. We collected blood samples and tested for HBV using Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) rapid diagnostic test kits. We analyzed data using proportions, odds ratios (OR), and confidence intervals (CI), with the P-value at ≤ 0.05. ', 'The mean age of the respondents was 26.9 years. Fourteen (3.98%) were HBsAg positive. Only 71 (20.2%) had good knowledge of viral hepatitis infection. Being employed (AOR3.7, 95%CI: 1.1-12.7) was the only predictor of the infection. ', 'The prevalence of HBV among pregnant women in Adamawa is low. In a background of poor knowledge of viral hepatitis. We recommend enhanced awareness on HBV among pregnant women especially among those who are employed. Targeted screening for HBV should be conducted for all pregnant women as part of the routine ANC investigations. ', 'Hepatitis B virus infection, pregnant women, risk factors, Adamawa State', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-01 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 183),
(765, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Azuka', 'Adeke', 'male', 'nigeria', 'azukaadeke@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '15/03/2022', 'advanced', 'public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives', 'Muhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network, Nigeria | msbalogun@afenet.net', 'Attitude and practices of informal health care providers towards febrile patients presenting at drug shops in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, 2021', 'Ebonyi State is one of the high-burden states with Lassa fever in Nigeria. Informal primary care providers such as patent medicine vendors are preferentially sought for healthcare rather than at health facilities, as there is easier access and lower cost. The patent medicine vendors own drug shops where they dispense medications for common illnesses. We therefore assessed the attitude and practices of patent medicine vendors towards febrile patients presenting to them.', 'We conducted a cross-sectional study using an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire among 197 patent medicine vendors selected using multi-stage sampling in four local government areas of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. We calculated means, medians, frequencies, and proportions. ', 'Mean age was 33.1±9.4 years. Majority (102, 52%) were female, had completed secondary education (140, 71%), and were trained through apprenticeship (166, 84%). Median years of practice as patent medicine vendor was 5 years (range=1-42). In attending to febrile patients, 98 (50%, 95% CI: 43%-57%) reported they always checked their temperature, and 83 (42%, 95% CI=35%-49%) always wore hand gloves before touching them. Only 73 (37%, 95% CI: 30%-44%) perceived they had an adequate index of suspicion of Lassa fever. When Lassa fever was suspected in febrile patients, 21 (11%, 95% CI: 7%-16%) patent medicine vendors would treat them against malaria, 20 (10%, 95% CI: 6%-15%) against typhoid fever, 41 (21%, 95% CI: 15%-27%) would inform the state surveillance unit, and 135 (69%, 95% CI: 62%-75%) would refer patients to the Lassa fever treatment center.', 'Some patent medicine vendors still have poor attitude and practices toward febrile patients. However, the study participants were sensitized about Lassa fever. More patent medicine vendors need to be trained on Lassa fever as they are commonly the first healthcare contacts when people are sick.  ', 'Lassa fever, Febrile, Patent medicine vendors, Nigeria', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-02 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 183),
(766, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Naledi', 'Mapitja', 'female', 'south-africa', 'naledima@nicd.ac.za', 'South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg,', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Nchucheko Makhubele | South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, a division of the National Health Laboratory Services Johannesburg, South Africa | NchuchekoM@nicd.ac.za \nTebogo Matjokotja | Gauteng Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Johannesburg, South Africa | Tebogo.Matjokotja@gauteng.gov.za\nPhuti Sekwadi | Centre for Enteric Diseases (CED) of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | PhutiS@nicd.ac.za\nHellen Kgatla | South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, a division of the National Health Laboratory Services Johannesburg, South Africa | HellenK@nicd.ac.za\nLinda Erasmus | Centre for Enteric Diseases (CED) of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | LindaE@nicd.ac.za\nJuno Thomas |Centre for Enteric Diseases (CED) of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | JunoT@nicd.ac.za', 'Foodborne disease outbreak investigation at a community hall in Soweto, Gauteng Province, South Africa, October 2022', 'Foodborne disease (FBD) outbreaks are of public health concern in low-income countries, affecting 92 million people and leading to 137 000 deaths annually. On 12 October 2022 a suspected FBD outbreak affecting residents sheltered in a community hall in Soweto, Gauteng Province, following the destruction of their homes in a fire, was notified. We investigated to confirm the outbreak and determine the magnitude and the cause.', 'A retrospective cohort study was conducted using standardised FBD outbreak questionnaires to interview people who were available at the time of interview and resided/ate at the hall between 10-12 October 2022. Rectal swabs were collected to test for enteric pathogens on multiplex PCR. Univariate analysis and a multivariable model were used to determine the meals associated with illness.', 'Approximately 70 people resided and/or consumed food at the hall. Twenty-two people were interviewed and 18/22(82%) reported gastrointestinal illness. The median age for cases was 22 years (range 0-44 years) and 12/18(67%) were female. Common symptoms included diarrhoea 15/18(84%), abdominal cramps 9/18(50%) and nausea 4/18(22%). Twenty-two rectal swabs were collected and all tested negative for enteric pathogens. Toxins were not tested. The supper served on 11 October 2022 showed the highest risk of illness (aOR=15; 95%CI:1.14-198.04; p0.1). There were no refrigerators in the hall, and meals were not all consumed immediately after preparation. Food samples were not available for testing.\n', 'This FBD outbreak was likely due to contamination of food with toxin-producing bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, with short incubation periods (8-16 hours). Unsafe storage of cooked rice has been associated with growth of toxin-producing bacteria. Food safety practices including proper preparation and storage of cooked food must be prioritized in mass catering settings.', 'foodborne, outbreak, food-poisoning, diarrhoea', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-03 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 160),
(767, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Adesoji', 'Odukoya', 'male', 'nigeria', 'adesojiodukoya@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'resident', '', '15/03/2023', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Magbagbeola | Dairo | University of Ibadan, Nigeria | drdairo@yahoo.com\nOlukemi | Olugbade | Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria |                                                                                                                       titilope_nc@yahoo.com\nCelestine | Ameh | African Field Epidemiology Network | cameh@afenet.net\nSufiyan | Babale | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria | sufiyanmb@yahoo.com\nOlumide | Oje-Adetule | Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | olumide.ojeadetule@yahoo.com\nOlayinka | Ilesanmi | African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention | \nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network, Nigeria | msbalogun@afenet.net', 'Magnitude, Trends, and Seasonal Variations of Road Traffic Accidents in Ogun State, Nigeria: A Three-Year Review – 2017-2019', 'Globally, road traffic accidents (RTAs) are ranked among the eight leading causes of death. By 2030, RTAs are projected to be among the top five causes of morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide.  We assessed the magnitude, trend, common causes and predicted variations of RTAs in Ogun State, Nigeria.', 'We reviewed RTAs data from 2017-2019 based on data that was obtained from the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps Ogun State Road Traffic Command. Variables analyzed included gender, location of the RTA cases, time of the year; and associated traffic violations/offenses. We analyzed data using frequencies and proportions while the additive decomposition model was used in the predictions of the variations in the patterns of RTA occurrences over time. ', 'A total of 4,611 RTA events comprising of 3,533 injured cases, 625 deaths, and 453 unhurt/not-hospitalized cases were reported. The case fatality rate (CFR) in the three years under review was 13.6%; with Ado-Odo/Ota an urban LGA having the highest (18.7%) and Ogun Waterside a rural LGA the lowest (4.0%).  More males were injured (66.1%) and died (72.5%). The commonest causes of the RTAs were speeding (29.4%) and the use of mobile phones (26.4%). The highest number of RTAs occurred in December (10.4%) while June had the lowest (6.5%). Decomposition model revealed an increase of 4.96 percentage points in the variation rate of RTAs every quarter.', 'Road traffic accidents in Ogun State are largely due to preventable human habits such as speeding and the use of mobile phones. The pattern of increase in RTAs in the state is likely to continue to the next decade unless efforts are directed at enhancing drivers’ adoption of preventive behaviours. Strict enforcement of road safety legislation for speeding, fines for use of the mobile phone when driving, and health education to all road users on the importance of using seat belts are recommended.  Monitoring of road usage and sensitization of road users during periods of festivities and the onset of rains should be prioritized by the Road Safety Agencies. ', 'Speeding, Mobile phone usage, Traffic Offences, variations, Ogun State', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2023-05-03 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 27),
(768, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'mrs', 'Aisha', 'Abubakar', 'female', 'nigeria', 'aisha.abba@ncdc.gov.ng', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '10/2/2022', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Celestine Ameh | African Field Epidemiology Network, Nigeria | cameh@afenet.net, \nAisha | Sadauki | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | ahsadauki@gmail.com \nArhyel| Malwgi | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | arhyel.malgwi@ncdc.gov.ng, \nAishat | Usman | African Field Epidemiology Network, Nigeria | ausman@afenet.net, \nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network, Nigeria| msbalogun@afenet.net, \nOladipo | Ogunbode | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | oladipo.ogunbode@ncdc.gov.ng, \nChinwe | Ochu | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention |chinwe.ochu@ ncdc.gov.ng', 'Evaluation of Adamawa State Measles Surveillance System, 2017-2020', 'Globally, measles remains the fifth leading cause of under-five child mortality.  Nigeria was one of the top 5 countries with the largest number of reported measles cases in 2017. Despite the wide spread of measles outbreak in Adamawa State in the past years, an evaluation of measles surveillance systems has not been conducted. Therefore, we evaluated the performance of measles surveillance systems and key attributes in Adamawa state, Northeast Nigeria.', 'We used CDC’s 2001 Updated Guidelines for Evaluating Public Health Surveillance Systems. We purposively interviewed 25 key informants. We also analyzed the Adamawa State measles surveillance data from 2017- 2020 to assess usefulness, representativeness, and data quality/completeness and calculate the Non-Measles-Febrile- Rash-Illness rate (NMFRI)', 'The structure of surveillance data flow was from the community to the respective upper level. The structure and operational process was found to be simple (100%) and flexible (71%). The system was found to be useful as it was able to detect outbreaks and trends of cases over time, representative as cases were captured cases from all LGAs but unstable due to lack of sustainable funding and ownership by the Adamawa State Government as the system is mostly donor-driven and has been interrupted due to inadequate funds. From 2017-2020, only 60% of cases investigated had complete laboratory data and results and the NMFRI rate was less than WHO target of 2 per 100,000. ', 'The system was found to be unstable due to inadequate funding, we also found data quality to be poor. We recommend that the Adamawa State Government should have a dedicated budget for measles surveillance activities and other priority diseases for stability and sustainability. A re-training for data clerks on data management was also recommended.', 'Measles, Surveillance, Evaluation, Adamawa', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-04 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 183);
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(769, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Adeola', 'Odunkanmi', 'male', 'nigeria', 'odukanmi2@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '15/04/2023', 'advanced', 'non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health', 'O | Popoola | University of Ibadan | drpopee@gmail.com\nA |Degun | University of Ibadan | deguna@yahoo.com\nBabatunde | Gbadebo | University of Ibadan | tundegbadebo2005@yahoo.com\nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network | msbalogun@afenet.net\nOlufunmilayo | Fawole | University of Ibadan | fawoleo@ymail.com\n', 'Quality of management for adult hypertensives attending rural and urban primary health centers in Oyo State, Nigeria: A comparative study.', 'The role of primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in the management of hypertension is important. Rural-urban differentials underlie many health attributes and health outcome that favors urban. We, therefore, compared possible variations in the quality of management of hypertension between the rural and urban PHCs in Oyo State. ', 'We conducted a comparative cross-sectional study involving 460 healthcare workers, 460 patients, and 100 PHCs coordinators chosen through multi-stage sampling from 10 local government areas (LGAs) of Oyo State. We surveyed the presence of treatment equipment, adequacy of the number of healthcare workers (HCWs), and the perception of patients about the quality of care received. We collected data from heads of facilities, patients, and HCWs using three study tools deployed electronically. Categorical data were summarized as proportions, and some were subjected to chi-square and student independent t-tests. P-values &amp;lt;0.05 were considered significant. ', 'More training was conducted for HCWs in the rural 24 (10.4) compared to the urban 17 (7.4%) PHCs.  430 patients (95.7%) agreed to get clear instructions from the HCWs without rural-urban dichotomies. 55.2% of the patients demonstrated good knowledge of hypertension, and 31.1% of these are urban patients. Chi-square analysis confirmed a significant difference in patient counseling and education on lifestyle modifications was higher in the rural PHC, (P-value=0.04). Urban HCWs (49.5%) correctly responded to expected blood pressure values for well-controlled hypertension without comorbidity. Blood pressure (mmHg) measured in the rural PHCs (SBP=151.27±12.04; DBP=96.37±9.12) was insignificant compared to the urban (SBP=149.92±16.30; DBP=95.16±7.12). Generally, PHCs showed poor community engagement (2.0%) to care for hypertension.', 'Training and retraining of HCWs in both strata of PHCs should be reinforced to promote quality care of patients while treatment devices relevant to the management of hypertension are made available. Facility heads were counseled on the importance of community engagements and education in patient management.', 'Hypertension, Management, Quality, Primary Health Centers, Rural, Urban', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-05 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 53),
(770, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Elihu', 'Adabara', 'male', 'nigeria', 'elieelihu@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '15/03/2021', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Aisha | Sadauki | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | ahsadauki@gmail.com\nAishat | Usman | African Field Epidemiology Network | ausman@afenet.net\nHenry | Nweke | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(henry.nweke@ncdc.gov.ng) \nOladipo | Ogunbode Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | oladipo.ogunbode@ncdc.gov.ng\nPatrick Gimba | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | drpatrickgimba@gmail.com\nMuntari | Hassan | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | muntari.hassan@ncdc.gov.ng \nAbiodun | Eguenu | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | abiodun.egwuenu@ncdc.gov.ng\nYakubu | Abdullahi | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | yakubu.abdullahi@ncdc.gov.ng \nOkeoma | Erojikwe | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | okeomaa@gmail.com\nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network, Nigeria | msbalogun@afenet.net\n', 'Cholera Outbreak investigation in Niger State Nigeria – An unmatched case control study', 'Cholera outbreak is seasonal in Nigeria with a case fatality rate of 5.5% in 2020 and 3.2% in 2021. An outbreak of cholera was confirmed in Niger state amid insecurity. We investigated to describe the outbreak, determine its source and risk factors, and institute control measures.\n', 'We compared cases from the communities and the facilities using unmatched controls (1:2). Cases were patients with acute watery diarrhea, with or without vomiting while controls were persons without history of acute watery diarrhea. We interviewed our study participants using structured questionnaire to collect demographic and cholera risk factors data. We described the outbreak over time, and then tested our hypotheses using unconditional logistic regression at p&amp;lt;0.05.', 'We identified 67 cases (Mean age 31.4±SD16.1) and recruited 134 controls (Mean age 36.5±SD13.9). Stool, salad and water samples yielded isolates of Vibrio cholerae O1 of serological subtype Ogawa. Children accounted for a large proportion of the population. Storing water in an open-mouthed container (AOR: 2.93; 95% CI: 1.42-6.08) and consumption of salad (AOR: 2.28 95% CI: 1.00-5.19) were independently associated with cholera.  ', 'Our findings demonstrated cholera foodborne transmission via the consumption of salad and its waterborne transmission via the consumption of contaminated water. Washing hands with soap after visiting the latrine was protective. We recommended the cooking of vegetables and proper treatment and storage of water.  ', 'Cholera, Outbreak Investigation, Niger State, Nigeria', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-06 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 53),
(771, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Nchucheko', 'Makhubele', 'female', 'south-africa', 'NchuchekoM@nicd.ac.za', 'South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Tebogo Matjokotja | Gauteng Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Johannesburg, South Africa | Tebogo.Matjokotja@gauteng.gov.za \nMzimasi Neti | Gauteng Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Johannesburg, South Africa | mzineti@gmail.com \nNqobile Ngoma | South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg | NqobileN@nicd.ac.za \nNtsieni Ramalwa-Sekhwama | World Health Organisation, Gauteng Province, South Africa | ramalwasekhwaman@who.int \nPhuti Sekwadi | Centre for Enteric Diseases; National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of National Health Laboratory Services; Johannesburg, South Africa | phutis@nicd.ac.za \nJuno Thomas | Centre for Enteric Diseases; National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of National Health Laboratory Services; Johannesburg, South Africa | junot@nicd.ac.za \nLinda Erasmus | Centre for Enteric Diseases; National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of National Health Laboratory Services; Johannesburg, South Africa | lindae@nicd.ac.za \nRefilwe Mokgetle | Gauteng Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Johannesburg, South Africa | Refilwe.Mokgetle@gauteng.gov.za ', 'Cholera outbreak investigation, Gauteng Province, South Africa, 2023: Re-emerging public health problem', 'On 1 February 2023, the Gauteng Department of Health was notified of the first imported suspected cholera case from a hospital in Johannesburg. This follows ongoing outbreaks in neighbouring African countries. Cholera is not endemic in South Africa and the last outbreak was in 2007/8. We investigated to confirm the existence of an outbreak, identify cases and institute prevention and control measures. ', 'We conducted a cross-sectional study in two districts in the Gauteng Province. We defined a case as confirmed when toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1 or O139 was isolated from patients presenting with watery diarrhoea using a polymerase chain reaction and/or stool culture test. A structured in-person interview was conducted to gather demographic and clinical characteristics. Stool and rectal samples were collected for laboratory testing and serotyping. Water samples were taken for laboratory analysis. We used descriptive statistics to summarise the data.', 'A total of 10 cases tested positive for toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1 serotype Ogawa. Sixty percent (6/10) of cases were females, with median age was 38 years (range: 10–50). Two (20%) of the cases were imported from Malawi, one case was a primary contact of the two imported cases. Overall case fatality ratio of 10% (1/10), with 70% of cases acquired infection locally. Domestic drinking water was confirmed safe for drinking in affected areas. ', 'Toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1 serotype Ogawa is the current cause of the outbreak affecting all cases, the source is still unknown. All cases were treated, advised to isolate and practice safe hygiene. Health education is continuing in affected communities as there is a growing number of local transmissions. The investigation is ongoing and surveillance is continuing.', 'Vibrio cholerae, diarrhoea, Gauteng Province, outbreak ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-07 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 160),
(773, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Tshifhiwa', 'Mafara', 'female', 'south-africa', 'tshifhiwa.mafara@gmail.com', 'Gauteng Department of Health, Johannesburg Health District, Johannesburg, South Africa', 'alumni', '', '14/10/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Emelda Ramutshila | South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of National Health Laboratory Services; Johannesburg, South Africa | emeldar@nicd.ac.za \nTebogo Matjokotja | Gauteng Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Johannesburg, South Africa | Tebogo.Matjokotja@gauteng.gov.za \nRefilwe Mokgetle | Gauteng Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Johannesburg, South Africa | Refilwe.Mokgetle@gauteng.gov.za \nHellen Kgatla | South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, National Institute for Communicable Diseases a division of National Health Laboratory Services; Johannesburg, South Africa | hellenk@nicd.ac.za', 'Analysis of the agricultural or stock remedy poisoning surveillance data, Johannesburg Health District, Gauteng Province, 2022', 'Individuals get exposed to agricultural or stock remedy poisoning in both the domestic and industrial domains. In South Africa, agricultural or stock remedy poisoning is a category 2 notifiable medical condition (NMC). We aimed to describe the agricultural or stock remedy poisoning cases and conduct a data quality audit of the surveillance data.', 'We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study of agricultural or stock remedy poisoning cases reported in the Johannesburg Health District (JHD). We randomly selected three healthcare facilities to conduct a data quality audit (DQA) using a worksheet to identify data quality gaps and conducted a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis. Microsoft Excel was used for data management and analysis, and descriptive statistics such as frequencies were used to summarise data. ', 'A total of 77 cases were analyzed. Sixty percent (46/77) of cases were males, the median age was 25 years (range 2–64), and a case fatality rate of 2.6%.  Ninety-nine percent of cases were hospitalised for treatment, and the most common presenting symptoms were diarrhoea, vomiting and pinpoint pupils. The surveillance database did not document education and occupation history. The JHD has 41 reporting healthcare facilities required to report agricultural or stock remedy poisoning cases including zero reporting. DQA findings showed 80% of healthcare facilities were not reporting cases, and eight healthcare facilities reported cases with &amp;gt;80% reporting within stipulated timelines. SWOT analysis showed the availability of electronic NMC tools in some facilities, making the notification and capturing of cases easier.  ', 'The magnitude of cases reported among males of productive age. Limited information on education and occupation made it difficult to further analyse intentions or circumstances around poisoning. There is a need to strengthen surveillance of agricultural or stock remedy poisoning and to investigate risk factors among younger age groups.  ', 'agricultural/stock remedy, poisoning, surveillance, occupation', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-08 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 160),
(774, 'Emelda Ramutshila', 'Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP', 'Emeldar@nicd.ac.za', 'ms', 'Mmakopa', 'Mohlala', 'female', 'south-africa', 'kupza91@gmail.com', 'City of Tshwane Health Department, Health Programmes, Pretoria, South Africa ', 'alumni', '', '14/10/2022', 'frontline', 'vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds', 'Emelda Ramutshila | South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, National Institute of Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | emeldar@nicd.ac.za \nTebogo Matjokotja | Gauteng Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Johannesburg, South Africa | Tebogo.Matjokotja@gauteng.gov.za \nRefilwe Mokgetle | Gauteng Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Johannesburg, South Africa |Refilwe.Mokgetle@gauteng.gov.za  \nHellen Kgatla | South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, National Institute of Communicable Diseases a division of the National Health Laboratory Services, Johannesburg, South Africa | hellenk@nicd.ac.za ', 'Analysis of Schistosomiasis cases, Tshwane District–Gauteng Province, South Africa, January–July 2022.', 'Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease with estimated 250 million people requiring preventive treatment. People are exposed to schistosomiasis during agricultural, domestic, occupational and recreational activities in infested water. The prevalence of Schistosomiasis in children in some endemic areas is up to 95%, however, it is not prevalent in Gauteng Province. We described the epidemiology of schistosomiasis cases and conducted a data quality audit on schistosomiasis surveillance data in Tshwane District.', 'We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study using secondary data from the Notifiable Medical Conditions surveillance system from January–July 2022. A confirmed case was defined as a person with schistosome eggs reported in urine or faeces, or on histopathology from biopsy samples; or ≥4-fold rise in titre of serological test over 2 weeks; or repeatedly positive antigen test in Tshwane District. Microsoft Excel was used to analyse data, and descriptive statistics were used to summarise data. ', 'A total of 78 cases were reported, and males accounted for 53% of the cases. The median age was 28.5 years (range 0‒74), and more than half (52.6%, 41/78) of the cases were aged 15‒34 years. More of the cases (21.8%, 17/78) occurred in April and 41% (32) of the cases resided in Sub-district 4, a predominantly urban area. A case fatality rate of 8.1% (6/78) was observed. Variables with high proportions of missing data were travel history (97.4%, 76/78) patient outcomes (87.2%, 68/78) and treatment issued (23.1%, 18/78). Information on occupation and exposure history to recreational activities was not collected.', 'An increase in Schistosomiasis cases was observed in Tshwane District, however, the source was not established due to limited information collected. Revisions of data collection tools and further studies are required to determine the risk factors. ', 'Schistosomiasis, Tshwane District, Surveillance, neglected tropical diseases', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-09 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 160),
(775, 'Yassa   Daniel Ndjakani', 'FETP - COI', 'yndjakani@gmail.com', 'dr', 'Yassa', 'Antso Hasina1', 'male', 'madagascar', 'harena.rasamoelina@coi-ioc.org', 'FETP-COI', 'alumni', '', '22/06/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '*, Andriambahiny Bodonarivo Olivia1, 2, Vololoniaina Manuela Christophère1,2, Andriamialivelo Sylvia2,3, Arimisa Rivo2,4, Rakotonarivo Jean Martin2, Raoilison Jeremie5, Ye Maurice6, Rakotoarivony Marie Clémence2,3, Randriatsarafara Fidiniaina7,Harena Rasamoelina        Yassa D.Ndjakani   ,Nestor    Ndakala            \n\nFETP COI', '  INVESTIGATIONS DE CAS DE PALUDISME DANS LE DISTRICT D’AMBOHIDRATRIMO, REGION ANALAMANGA, MADAGASCAR 2022', 'Le service de district de santé publique d’Ambohidratrimo est considéré comme une zone vers l’élimination du paludisme (incidence inférieure à 1‰ habitants). A la 12e semaine épidémiologique 2022, un dépassement du seuil d’alerte a été observé motivant ainsi une investigation. L’objectif de cette enquête a été d’investiguer les cas de paludisme notifiés par les formations sanitaires du district Ambohidratrimo.', 'Les définitions  des cas de paludisme  ont été utilisées avec établissement d’une liste linéaire concernant les caractéristiques socio-démographiques, cliniques et thérapeutiques des patients. Les registres de consultation externe des 3 centres de santé de base (CSB) visités ont servis de base pour l’investigation pour la période de Semaine1 à Semaine18. Des recherches actives en communauté des cas de la même localité que les cas positifs observés ont été effectuées. ', 'Au total, 279 cas de paludisme ont été enregistrés, répartis dans les 3 CSB du district et avec 12,2% de cas hors secteur. L’âge médian a été de 18 ans (min-max [0 – 86 ans]). Le taux d’attaque globale a été de 10,5‰ avec une létalité à 0%. Une notion de déplacement fréquent de la population vers les districts   d’Ankazobe et de Maevatanana a été rapportée. Une augmentation des cas autochtones a été observée à partir de Semaine11. ', 'Des cas de paludisme hors secteurs et/ou importés pourraient être la source des infections qui sont entretenues avec la présence de conditions favorables au développement de la maladie. Une insuffisance en intrants de santé associée à des interventions limitées et un retard de rapportage de données de surveillance sur le paludisme favoriseraient cette explosion. Le renforcement de la surveillance des cas, la conduite d’une investigation avancée et des actions de ripostes promptes et efficaces sont des conditions nécessaires pour aller vers l’élimination géographique du paludisme.', 'Paludisme ; Surveillance Intégrée des Maladies et Riposte ; Investigation ; Riposte ; Madagascar', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-10 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 168),
(776, 'Maurice Owiny', 'Scientific Writer', 'mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'mr', 'Nassoro', 'Mwanyalu', 'male', 'kenya', 'namwanyalu@gmail.com', 'Kenya FELTP', 'alumni', '', '28/10/2022', 'advanced', 'hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections', 'Maurice Owiny, Kenya FELTP, mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'Mortalities and associated risk factors among HIV-positive Opioid-dependent clients enrolled in Medically Assisted Therapy(MAT) program in Mombasa-Kenya.', 'High-risk drug use behaviours are a significant contributor to HIV epidemics worldwide. Evidence on MAT has shown a positive impact on quality of life and low mortality rates among methadone clients. There is limited data on the impact of MAT among HIV clients accessing MAT services in Mombasa. We assessed mortality rates and associated risk factors among MAT clients in the Kisauni MAT clinic. ', 'We reviewed records for opioid-dependent clients enrolled in Kisauni MAT clinic, Mombasa county, between 2015–2021. Clients with HIV-positive tests at baseline were eligible. Using the Epi info version 7.3, Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed. All factors with a P-value≤0.05, their Odds Ratio(OR), and 95% Confidence Intervals(CI) were considered statistically significant. ', 'A total of 158 opioid-dependent clients were HIV positive during enrolment; the mean age was 36 years SD±7.5, 34/158, 34/74 had used heroin for ≤5 years, and Males were the majority at 63.9%(101/158). Half 51.9%(82/158) of the HIV-positive clients had a history of injecting drugs. HIV/HCV coinfection was 21.5%(34/158), and HIV/Hept B at 1.5%(23/158). Of those who died, 42.9%(9/21) were HIV-related deaths, 28.8%(5/21) were an overdose, and 14.2%(3/21) were killed by mob justice. History of incarceration before MAT was a predictor of mortality Odds Ratio 3.7( CI 1.5,9.9) P-Value 0.003.', 'We recommend integrating Harm Reduction services with the Prisons departments to identify clients eligible for MAT early in their HIV infection.', ' Methadon,  HIV Infections,  Prisons,  Heroin,  Epidemics', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-11 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 48),
(777, 'Maurice Owiny', 'Scientific Writer', 'mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'mr', 'Collins', 'Angute', 'male', 'kenya', 'angutecollins@gmail.com', 'Kenya FELTP', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds', 'Grace Rabut | Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP), Kenya; rabutgrace@gmail.com\nMike Muganda | Kakamega County Department of Health.\nEmmanuel Okunga | Division of Disease Surveillance and Response (DDSR), Ministry of Health Kenya | okungae2012@gmail.com\nFredrick Ouma | Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP), Kenya\nElvis Oyugi | Division of National Malaria Program (DNMP), Ministry of Health, Kenya;\nFredrick Odhiambo| Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP), Kenya\nMaurice Owiny |  Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (FELTP), Kenya\n\n\n', ' Investigation of a Suspected Malaria Outbreak at a High school in Kakamega County, Kenya, May - June 2022', 'A suspected Malaria outbreak at a Girls’ High School in Kakamega County, was reported on 24th May 2022 by local media. Preliminary reports indicated that 28 students presented with a history of fever and diarrhea while 9 had confirmed malaria-positive results. We assessed the risk factors associated with the outbreak at the school.', 'A retrospective cohort study design was used. Cohort, were students who presented with history of fever, headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain at the time of outbreak. We generated a line list from the school’s sickbay register from 15th May to 7th June 2022. Structured questionnaires were administered to the cohort. We also conducted a desk review of data from the Kenya Health Information System (KHIS) to ascertain the county’s malaria situation. We collected demographic variables (dormitories, classes), and clinical findings (signs and symptoms). Water samples were collected by Kakamega Water and Sewerage Company (KACWASCO) for bacteriological culture. Data obtained were cleaned, analyzed using Epi Info, and presented in proportions.', 'Desk reviews revealed a decline in positive malaria cases from 87,051 to 37,075 (-43%, C.I 42.26, 42.92). A total of 525 cases were line-listed. Form three students contributed an attack rate of 53% (C.I 48.86, 57.39). Dormitories attack rates: DormI 37% (C.I 25.79, 49.59), DormII  25% (C.I 17.87, 33.32), DormIII  24% (18, 30.58). The form three streams’ attack rates: South 63% (C.I 46.86, 76.39) West 61% (C.I 45.53, 74.92) East 59% (C.I 46.48, 71.27) North 58% (C.I 44.89, 70.64). The commonest symptoms were headache 77% (C.I 70.19, 82.61), fever 55% (C.I 46.78, 63.91), and diarrhea 53% (44.4, 62). The water samples analysis report from KACWASCO revealed E. coli contamination.', 'The bacterially contaminated water could have led to the febrile illness outbreak in the school. The school management and KACWASCO should ensure that students take treated quality water. ', 'Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, E. coli, Fever, Contaminated water                                                   ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2023-05-06 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 13),
(778, 'Maurice Owiny', 'Scientific Writer', 'mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'mr', 'David', 'Gitau', 'male', 'kenya', 'gitaudavid47@yahoo.com', 'Muranga County Department of Health, Kenya', 'resident', '', '', 'frontline', 'hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections', 'Maria Nunga | Kenya FELTP | mnunga@feltp.or.ke\nMaurice Owiny | Kenya FELTP | mowiny@feltp.or.ke\nCaren Ndeta | Kenya FELTP | cndeta@feltp.or.ke', 'Characterization of new HIV positive cases in Maragua Sub County Hospital, Murang’a County, Kenya- A cross sectional retrospective study.', 'About 20,663 people were estimated to be living with HIV in Murang’a County in 2021. Even though remarkable progress has been made in the county towards achieving the UNAIDs 95/95/95 strategy, the county has only managed to identify 85% of all its people living with HIV. In order to bridge the identification gap and achieve both the national and county goal of HIV epidemic control by 2030, new strategies need to be employed in order to identify and link the remaining 10% (2,882) to care and treatment. We described the social-demographic characteristics of HIV cases in Maragua Sub County Hospital in 2021.', 'Using pre-tested developed structured data collection tool, a cross sectional retrospective review of all HIV positive cases identified in the facility in 2021 and recorded in the HIV testing &amp;amp; linkage register was reviewed and analyzed using the Microsoft excel tool. Data variables collected included: age, gender, marital status, testing point, TB status, sero-concordance among couples, whether 1st time testers and linkage status', 'A total of 119 adults tested HIV positive in 2021; age distribution: 24% (23-34 years), 40% (35-46 years), 24%(47-58 years), 11%(59-70 years) and 1% (71-82 years); gender: 59% females and 41% males; marital status: 23%-divorced, 66%-married monogamous, 3%-married polygamous and 8%-widowed; testing point: 75%-outpatient department, 6%-inpatient department, 6%-antenatal clinic, 6%-CCC, 5%-home based, 2%-VCT and 1%-mobile outreach; TB status: 71%-no TB signs, 29%-presumed TB; sero concordance among couples: 86%-sero concordant, 14%-sero discordant; 1st time testers-54%, ever tested for HIV-46%; linkage: 82%-linked, 18%-not linked.', 'HIV positive cases were high among the female gender, married couples and in individuals aged between 35-46 years who present themselves in the outpatient department. More than half were 1st time testers, in order to bridge the identification gap, there is a need to scale up targeted testing among this population.', 'HIV, Gender, TB, Strategy, Kenya', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-12 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 48),
(779, 'Maurice Owiny', 'Scientific Writer', 'mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'mr', 'Nassoro', 'Mwanyalu', 'male', 'kenya', 'namwanyalu@gmail.com', 'Kenya FELTP', 'alumni', '', '28/10/2022', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Maurice Owiny | Kenya FELTP | mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'Who is taking methadone in Mombasa, Kenya? a Records Review, 2015–2022', 'Little is known about the characteristics of clients assessing the Opioid Substitution Therapy(OST) program in Mombasa. Methadone is a harm reduction strategy targeting opioid-dependent clients to stop risky sexual behaviour and reduce HIV transmission and criminality. We aimed to describe social demographic and clinical characteristics for OST entrants in Mombasa, 2015–2022.', 'We performed a records review in three outpatient health public facilities offering MAT services to opioid-dependent clients in Mombasa County enrolled between 2015–2021. We collected variables at baseline and treatment outcomes as of December 2021. Descriptive analysis was conducted using Epi info version 7.3.', 'A total of 1767 clients were enrolled between 2015–2022. The mean age was 37 years SD±12.7, Majority were male at 88.1%(1557/1767). Only 29%(513/1767) were married at enrolment, 69.4%(1227/1767) were unemployed, 56%(989/1767) had primary level of education and 33.1%(585/1767) were people who inject drugs. The period of drug use before MAT ranged from 3–26 years (median 7), and 2.7%(48/1767) were enrolled while in prison. HIV prevalence at baseline was at 10.9%(193/1767), Hepatitis B at 3.7%(66/1767), Hepatitis C at 6.8%(118/1767). Almost half of the HIV-positive clients were injectors at 48.7%(94/193), and 1.6%(3/193) had defaulted to methadone and ART. On treatment outcomes, 3%(53/1767) were successfully weaned off and 3.7%(66/1767) had died. ', 'There was a high prevalence of HIV among people who inject drugs. We recommend improvement of treatment adherence for HIV-positive clients.', 'HIV, Opioid, Kenya, Hepatitis,  Prison,  Methadone', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-13 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 96),
(780, 'Maurice Owiny', 'Scientific Writer', 'mowiny@feltp.or.ke', 'mr', 'Michael', 'Wangari', 'male', 'kenya', 'mwangari90@gmail.com', 'County Department of Health, Nyandarua County, Kenya', 'alumni', '', '', 'frontline', 'public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control', 'Michael Ruitururi1| JM Kariuki County Referral Hospital, Nyandarua County | ruitururimichael@gmail.com\nEmma Wanjenga | JM Kariuki County Referral Hospital, Nyandarua County | wanjengaemmy@gmail.com\nBeatrice Mugure | JM Kariuki County Referral Hospital, Nyandarua County | bmmugure08@gmail.com\n\n\n\n', 'Catheterization Practice for In-Patients at a County Referral Hospital, Nyandarua County, Kenya', 'Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) is an important aspect in dealing with Healthcare Associated Infections. Sometimes people with catheter-associated urinary tract infections do not have symptoms of infection. Aseptic technique is an important aspect in curbing CAUTI, while also, indication of catheter plays an important role in preventing CAUTI. We determined the indications for catheterization, catheter care and outcome of the catheterized patients.', 'A survey was done between 14th November to 18th November 2022, involving desk review where quantitative and clinical data were collected from all patients who were catheterized. Patient files were assessed whether it was documented for indication of catheterization, date of insertion, documented input output charts, duration of catheter and whether the doctor/physician had prescribed. Urine samples for culture and sensitivity were obtained. Descriptive analysis was done.', 'A total of 13 patients were assessed: mean age was 62 years; all had an indwelling catheter. Only 39% had a medical indication for catheterization: urinary retention, strict input output monitoring and immobilization, while 62% had catheters for convenience of health care worker. Only 7.7% had symptoms for urinary tract infections. There was no documentation on the date of insertion; 20% had the date of prescription, while only 15% were prescribed by doctor or physician and 85% nurses. Culture results had significant bacterial growth: 59% of the specimen had Escherichia coli, 8% staphylococcus spp., while 31% had no growth. Erythromycin had the highest resistance rates at 64% while levofloxacin had the lowest resistance rates. Gentamycin had the highest high sensitivity rates at 28% of the samples tested.', 'E-coli was the leading cause of CAUTI in catheterized patients. Majority of patient’s catheters were for nurse’s convenience. We recommended medical education on catheter care to be conducted to unify the practice. ', 'Catherization, Urinary Tract Infections, E. coli, Erythromycin, Kenya', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-14 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 96),
(781, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Hyacinth', 'Egbuna', 'male', 'nigeria', 'egbuhyacinth@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '15/02/2022', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'AU | Okeji | Imo State Ministry of Health, Owerri, Nigeria | auchidi@yahoo.com\nLeonard | Ihedioha | Imo State Ministry of Health, Owerri, Nigeria | lendocare@gmail.com', 'Descriptive Epidemiology of Monkeypox in Imo State: Outbreak Investigation and Response – 2022, Southeastern Nigeria', 'Mpox is a zoonotic disease caused by Mpox virus, which is a member of the Orthopoxvirus family and can cause a severe illness that may mimic smallpox and or chickenpox in humans. In Imo State, the first case was recorded in 2018 with death and the 2022 outbreak started on 6th January 2022 with an increasing number of cases. We investigated the magnitude of Mpox outbreak in the state.', 'We searched for cases across the 27 local government areas (LGAs) in the state using the adopted standard case definition for Mpox as person with acute illness with fever &amp;gt;38.3 °C, intense headache, lymphadenopathy, back pain, and rashes progressing all over the body including soles of feet and palm of the hands. We collected sociodemographic and clinical data and generated a line list. We collected swabs and blood samples for laboratory confirmation using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). We calculated rates and proportions.', 'From January to November 2022, 133 suspected cases were identified and investigated; with the highest proportion aged 0-5 years (32.3%), male (54.9%), rural residence 62.4%, family members as contacts 49.2% and Isu LGA (16.2%) as highest recorded cases. There were 37 laboratory-confirmed cases including the index case and 1 death with a case fatality rate of 2.7%. All 37 cases experienced fever, rashes on the face, rashes on the palm of the hand, rashes on the soles of the feet, pustules.', 'We enhanced surveillance during the response to drive active case search which led to the identification of more cases. There is a need to heighten the level of awareness of the disease and its risk factors for high level of index suspicion in order to promote early diagnosis and case management. We recommend the introduction of vaccination against Mpox viral infection in Nigeria most especially among under-5 children.', 'Mpox, Outbreak, Mpox Virus, Response, Rashes, Fever', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-15 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 53),
(782, 'Muhammad Shakir Balogun', 'Resident Advisor', 'msbalogun@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Hyacinth', 'Egbuna', 'male', 'nigeria', 'egbuhyacinth@gmail.com', 'Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '15/02/2022', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Malgwi | Arhyel | Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention | arhyel.malgwi@ncdc.gov.ng\nE.T | Oparaocha | Federal University of Technology Owerri | evangeltochi@yahoo.com', 'Tuberculosis treatment outcome among tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus co-infected patients in Imo State, South-east, Nigeria: A retrospective study', 'Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious health threat to people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). TB is the most common opportunistic infection among people living with HIV(PLHIV); treatment management is complicated, and TB is a major cause of death in most HIV deaths. We, therefore, assessed tuberculosis treatment outcomes among HIV-infected TB patients in Imo State, South-Eastern, Nigeria', 'We retrieved the records of 707 TB/HIV patients who registered in Imo State TB treatment centres from January 2019 to December 2020 centres. The data which was stored in an MS Excel sheet after validation was extracted and cleaned. We analyzed the data by calculating TB treatment outcome proportions and disaggregating them by age and sex.', 'In the 1542 records reviewed, 707 TB patients (396 male and 311 female) were found to be positive for HIV. The treatment success rate of the HIV-infected TB patients after completion of the drug regimen was 61.4%. Out of this, 44.6% were cured, 16.8% completed treatment, 11.2% were lost to follow-up, 1.1% had treatment failure, 2.1% transferred out and 24.2% died. 38.6% of patients with TB-HIV had unsuccessful TB treatment outcomes.', 'It is important to ensure that TB/HIV patients receive Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) course and continuous TB treatment of &amp;gt;6 months. It is crucial to strengthen DOTS, especially among high-risk groups, in healthcare settings. Strict follow-up by healthcare providers is needed for patients with TB-HIV to gain treatment adherence and for better rates of successful TB treatment.', 'Treatment, Tuberculosis, DOTS, Outcome, TB/HIV, Co-infection', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-16 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 53),
(784, 'Bernsah D. Lawong*', 'Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria Nigeria', 'lawongd@yahoo.com', 'prof', 'Bernsah Damian', 'Lawong', 'male', 'nigeria', 'lawongd@yahoo.com', 'Department of Economics, Ahmadu Bello University Business School, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nigeria', 'other', 'Faculty Member and facilitator in NFELTP Programme (in Preventive Effectiveness Course - Economics Evaluation in Health for Nigeria, since the inception of the NFELTP programme in Nigeria', '', 'advanced', 'vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds', 'Bernsah Damian Lawong*\nDepartment of Economics\nAhmadu Bello University Business School\nAhmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nigeria\nEmail: lawongd@yahoo.com\nPhone: +2348065694285\n\nDiltokka. Gideon Kevin\nDistance Learning Center\nAhmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nigeria\nkdgi456@gmail.com\n', 'Impact of Neglected Tropical Diseases Expenditure on Onchocerciasis Treatment Outcomes in Nigeria, 2000-2021', 'Background: \nDespite the existence of counterpart funding from government to finance the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) programme in Nigeria, the inadequacy of these funds over the years have made NTD programme in Nigeria donor-driven. Although onchocerciasis has been eliminated in few states in Nigeria, the risk of reinfection is likely as the environment is still unfriendly and other states are still under treatment. Therefore, we examined the impact of NTD expenditures on onchocerciasis treatment outcomes.\n', 'Methods: \nWe adapted the Human Capital Model and Health Production Function approach which posits that health expenditure is introduced as one of the inputs into healthcare ‘production. We collected secondary data from Global Health Expenditure database, Global Health Observatory database of World Health Organization and Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical database from 2000-2021. Missing data was forecasted using the three-year period average method. The variables used are cases treated for onchocerciasis, expenditures on NTDs and control variables. To ensure accurate results, stochastic properties of the data were tested using Augmented Dickey Fuller Test while the model was estimated using Least Square method.\n', 'Results: \nNTD domestic expenditure increased reported cases of onchocerciasis by 1.8% (P-value=0.88), while external expenditure on NTD reduced it by 17.5% (P-value=0.02), domestics private expenditure reduced it by 131.1% (P-value=0.05). Government expenditure reduced reported cases by 88% (P-value=0.064) and exchange rate increases it by 2.1% (P-value=0.044).\n', 'Conclusion: \nExternal expenditure and domestic private expenditure on NTD programme should be promoted as they reduced onchocerciasis cases, while much work needs to be done on government counterpart domestic expenditure as it was not significant. Funding is important to NTDs programme especially during Mass Drug Administration and therefore the programme would need to consider these finding to improve coverage.\n', 'Key words: \nNeglected Tropical Diseases (NTD), onchocerciasis, health expenditure, control variables, period averaging and Least Square Regression\n', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-17 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 53),
(785, 'Warren Malambo', 'Zambia FETP Public Health Specialist', 'ykh1@cdc.gov', 'dr', 'Jonathan', 'Chama', 'male', 'zambia', 'mpunduj@gmail.com', '1. Zambia Field Epidemiology Training Program; 2. National Leprosy and TB Program', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections', 'Amos | Haamukale | Zambia Field Epidemiology Training Program; Zambia National Public Health Institute | hamukalea@yahoo.com\nAngel | Mubanga | National Leprosy and TB Program | mubangaangel17@yahoo.com\nClara | Kasapo | National Leprosy and TB Program | clarakasapo@yahoo.co.uk\nRahab | Chimzizi  | National Leprosy and TB Program | rchimzizi@gmail.com\nGraham | Samungole | National Leprosy and TB Program | graham.samungole@gmail.com\nJudith | Mzyece | National Leprosy and TB Program | judithmzyece@gmail.com\nNyambe | Sinyange | Zambia Field Epidemiology Training Program; Zambia National Public Health Institute | nsinyange@gmail.com\nDabwiso | Banda | Zambia Field Epidemiology Training Program; Zambia National Public Health Institute | bandadb3@gmail.com', 'An Analysis of Childhood Tuberculosis Notifications and Treatment Outcomes Incident Rates in Zambia, 2016-2021', 'Zambia is among the 30 high Tuberculosis burden countries and childhood TB is of concern because it is often difficult to diagnose. The burden of childhood TB is not well understood in Zambia, and there is limited information on trends. We aimed to estimate the incident rates ratio (IRR) of childhood TB notification and treatment outcomes in Zambia.', 'We conducted an analysis of childhood TB notification and treatment outcomes from 2016 through 2021 and 2018 to 2021 respectively. Data were from the Zambia national TB and leprosy program surveillance system. We fitted Poisson regression models to investigate counts of childhood TB notifications and treatment outcomes adjusting for sex, age, type of TB, site of TB and year. IRR were considered statistically significant at p&amp;lt;0.05.', 'From 2016 to 2021, 15,507 notifications of childhood TB were recorded. There was nearly a twofold increase in IRR of childhood TB notifications each year from 2018-2020 and a threefold increase in 2021 (IRR: 1.79; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.70-1.89). TB notifications clinically diagnosed via pulmonary had the highest increase (IRR: 2.45; 95% CI: 2.35-2.55) while relapse notifications bacteriologically confirmed or clinically diagnosed via extrapulmonary and pulmonary declined overall. The median treatment success proportion for childhood TB from 2018-2021 was 92.9% (interquartile range [IQR]: 84.9-100%). Yearly IRR of treatment success proportion stayed within the IQR (p&amp;gt;0.05). Treatment success proportion by type of TB: pulmonary bacteriologically confirmed (IRR: 1.09; 95% CI: 0.95-1.09) and pulmonary clinically diagnosed (IRR: 0.99; 95% CI: 0.94-1.05) had non-significant changes during the period.', 'The incident rate of childhood TB notifications in Zambia increased while treatment success proportions consistently performed above WHO thresholds. The study highlights the importance of continued analysis of childhood TB notifications to identify declines in treatment outcomes which may likely be beneficial to the Zambia TB program.', 'Childhood tuberculosis, incident rate ratio, treatment success proportions, Zambia', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-18 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 125),
(786, 'Abba Shehu Bala', 'Alumni', 'shehubal@gmail.com', 'dr', 'Abba ', 'Shehu Bala', 'male', 'nigeria', 'shehubal@gmail.com', 'African Field Epidemiology Training Program, Abuja, Nigeria', 'alumni', '', '27/02/2017', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Tijjani Hussaini   Incident Manager ( Covid -19) Kano State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Kano, Nigeria. tjhussaini@gmail.com\nAdam Attahiru                     Africa Field Epidemiology Network, Abuja , Nigeria                                           aattahiru@afenet.net                             \nMuktar Gadanya                 Community Medicine Department, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria   gadanya@gmail.com\nDayyabu                                        Lafiya Project, Kano, Nigeria                                                                             dayyabumy@gmail.com\nBasheer Lawan                            Kano State Ministry for Health, Kano, Nigeria                                                 basheerlawan@yahoo.comd\nSabitu Shuaibu                            State Agency for Control of Aids, Kano, Nigeria.                                          syshuaibu03@gmail.com\nMuhammad Shakir Balogun     Africa Field Epidemiology Network, Abuja , Nigeria                                      msbalogun@afenet.net\nNdadilnasiya Endie Waziri         Africa Field Epidemiology Network, Abuja , Nigeria                                   ewaziri@afenet.net\nPatrick Nguku                              Africa Field Epidemiology Network, Abuja , Nigeria                                   pnguku@afenet.net\nAbdulrezaq Garba Habib    Department of Medicine , Infectious disease unit, Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria abdulrazaq_habib@yahoo.co.uk', 'Verbal Autopsy as a tool of assessing mortality in a setting with poor vital statistics record during pandemic in Kano State Nigeria (2nd April – 2nd May 2020)', 'On February 27, 2020, Nigeria became one of the countries with COVID-19 infection following the importation of a case from Italy. Kano State recorded its first case on 11th April 2020. Before COVID-19 testing became widely available, a series of mass “mysterious deaths” were reported across the state which were rumored to be attributed to COVID-19 leading to panic and confusion and paralysis of the healthcare system. In a background of poor vital statistics, we sought to determine the cause of the mass &quot;mysterious deaths&quot; in using verbal autopsy (VA).', 'We conducted a retrospective study where verbal autopsies were conducted by administering a structured questionnaire to healthcare givers of all the deceased in all households with reported deaths between April 2 and May 2, 2020, and the Delphi method using two systems criteria was used to develop the algorithm for the cause of deaths and quantitative analysis was done.', 'A total of 1,774 deaths were recorded out of which 170 cases of death were discarded, out of the 1,604 deaths 17 deaths where due to non-medical causes median age 17 yrs. (range 1 – 65yrs) [males 17; fem 0 or infant], 1587 where due to medical conditions out of which median age 70yrs (range 0 – 99yrs) [male 953; fem 634] with COVID-19 potentially contributing to about 15.9% (255) of the deaths (95% CI: 14.1-17.8', 'Some deaths may also be related to the disruption of medical care and socio-economic activities due to the fear of contracting COVID-19 during epidemics. Verbal autopsy cannot confirm a diagnosis that requires laboratory testing; so, the cases of COVID-19 were at best only probable. We recommended making covid-19 testing more widely available for confirmation and strengthening of vital registration, particularly as it relates to mortality. ', 'Verbal Autopsy, CoVID-19 Pandemic, mysterious deaths ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2023-05-16 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 27);
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(787, 'Gildo Okure', 'Resident Advisor', 'gokure@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Joseph', 'Lasu', 'male', 'south-sudan', 'josh2013.lasu@gmail.com', '1Public Health Emergency Operations Center, Ministry of Health, South Sudan', 'other', 'Director for EP&amp;amp;R, South Sudan Ministry of Health', '', 'NA', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'S. S. Chol2, W. Mwanje3, G. Okure3, D. Kargbo3, J.P.A Rumunu1 \n1Public Health Emergency Operations Center, Ministry of Health, South Sudan\n2State Ministry of Health, Upper Nile State, South Sudan\n 3African Field Epidemiology Network, Field Epidemiology Training Program, South Sudan\n', 'Cholera outbreak investigation in Malakal County, Upper Nile State, South Sudan, February-March 2023', 'Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development.  On February 22, 2023, South Sudan Ministry of Health was alerted of a suspected cholera outbreak in Malakal County after two patients with acute watery diarrhoea (AWD) tested positive for Vibrio cholerae using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs).  We conducted further investigations to confirm the outbreak, characterize and identify risk factors to inform control and prevention measures.  ', 'We conducted active case search in health facilities and communities, interviewed and line-listed case-patients, filled case investigation forms and collected stool samples for RDTs. We sent RDT positive stool samples to National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) for confirmation using culture or polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A suspected cholera case was any resident of Malakal presenting with or dying from AWD from February 1, 2023. A confirmed case was a suspected case with Vibrio Cholerae 01 or 0139 infection confirmed by culture or PCR. We analysed preliminary outbreak data by computing frequencies, proportions, attack rates (AR) and case-fatality rate (CFR), and plotting epidemic curve.  ', 'Results are preliminary since investigations are still going on. Two out of 9 stool samples sent to NPHL were PCR-positive for Vibrio cholerae. As of March 27th, 2023, a total 511 case-patients were identified, most of whom 54% (275) were males and two died (CFR=0.4%). The median age was 1 (range: &amp;lt;1-75) years. Most case-patients 61% (311) were 1-4 years old. Of the two affected payams (sub-counties), Malakal Town had the highest AR (140/10,0000 persons). Cholera vaccination status was unknown for 505 (99%) case-patients. The epidemic curve showed that cases are increasing. ', 'Cholera outbreak was confirmed in Malakal affecting mostly children under five years, half of whom are less than one year.  Investigations and response including oral cholera vaccination are still ongoing.', 'Outbreak, Vibrio Cholerae, Oral Cholera Vaccination, Malakal County, South Sudan', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-19 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 160),
(788, 'Angela Kisakye ', 'Scientific Writer ', 'akisakye@musph.ac.ug', 'ms', 'Angela ', 'Kisakye ', 'female', 'uganda', 'akisakye@musph.ac.ug', 'Makerere University School of Public Health ', 'alumni', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives', 'Suzanne Kiwanuka; Makerere University School of Public Health, skiwanuka@musph.ac.ug\nMartha Akulume ;  Makerere University School of Public Health, makulume2musph.ac.ug', '	Using High Impact Communication Strategies to increase blood donation awareness among secondary school students in Uganda', 'Blood stock outs are a frequent occurrence in Uganda. Unfortunately for the patients, it is a matter of life and death if they cannot access the much-needed blood. Research shows that knowledge about blood donation remains low in the populace (Checkley et al., 2019). Moreover the inadequate funding of UBTS continues to undermine efforts to generate adequate supplies because it lacks resources for public sensitization.\nBlood is needed for pregnant women, sicklers, cancer patients, surgical procedures and road traffic accidents. Approximately 55.8% transfusions go to female patients and 33.2% to children under five years (Checkley et al., 2019). In the past Uganda has relied on international partners and the corporate sector to boost its supply but this support still falls short of set targets. Moreover donated blood can only be kept for 35 days and plateletes last 5 days. Uganda blood transfusion services must therefore replenish its stock frequently. More Ugandans need to become regular blood donors. Many UBTS blood donation drives are conducted in secondary schools. However, not much has been done in raising awareness about blood donation in schools. We  developed and tested high impact communication strategies to increase awareness about blood donation among secondary school students in Uganda inorder to increase knowledge and awareness of blood donation so as to increase the willingness and intention to donate blood among secondary school students.', 'This study employed a quasi-experimental study. We conducted a single group before and after study. First, we conducted a baseline survey so as to assess the students’ awareness, knowledge and practices about blood donation. We then shared IEC materials (videos, fact sheets) on the different aspects of blood donation with the students and thereafter conducted an endline survey to assess the change in students’ awareness, knowledge and practices about blood donation.\nThe study was conducted in four schools in Eastern Uganda (i.e. two schools in Jinja and two schools in Mayuge districts). The two study districts were purposively selected i.e. Jinja to represent an urban district and Mayuge to represent a rural district. We worked with the district education officers to purposively select two secondary schools within in each district. By the time we conducted the baseline survey, only S.3, S.4, S.5 and S.6 students were present at the school. We included only S.3 and S.4 students for the baseline survey. By the time of we conducted the endline, the students had been promoted to the next class and therefore we included S.5 and S.6 students in the endline so as to maintain the same study population.\nFor both the baseline and endline survey, census sampling was used to recruit the students. At each schools, we called for an assembly were we informed the students about the study. All the interested students were given self-administered questionnaires. Consent forms were attached to questionnaire.', 'We created blood donation clubs in the schools. The members of the blood donation clubs acted as champions to create blood donation awareness among other students in the school. We also created branded IEC materials, i.e. blogs, fact sheets and videos which were provided to the blood donation champions. These materials were used to create awareness regarding blood donation in the schools. We created a webpage on the Makerere University website to act as repository for all the study materials.\nThe proportion of students who donated blood reduced from 23.4% in the baseline to 20.8% in the endline but this was not significant. Most respondents (77.19%, n=88) mentioned that they had donated from the school donation camps while others mentioned that they had donated from hospitals (22.81%, n=26), blood donation centers (14.04%, n=16) and regional blood banks (0.53%, n=12) at endline.\nThe overall, the proportion of student who were knowledgeable about blood increased significantly from 28.3% at the baseline to 42.9% during the endline survey. The proportion of students with knowledge about blood donation significantly increased in the schools located in the urban area.\nRegarding the knowledge of the various aspects of blood donation, the proportion of students who were knowledgeable about the eligibility criteria for blood donation increased from 28.8% at baseline to 48.3% at the endline, those who were knowledgeable about the benefits of blood donation increased from 32.2% in the baseline to 41.3% in the endline and those who were knowledgeable about the potential beneficiaries of donated blood increased from 33% to 42.9%. All the chi square tests for the knowledge on the different aspect of blood donation were significant.\nThe factors that were associated with blood donation include; current class [PR=1.37 (1.05, 1.79), p-value = 0.019) and access to internet [PR=1.61 (1.61, 2.24), p-value = 0.004).', 'Since our study showed that the high impact communication strategies improve knowledge on blood donation, Uganda Blood Transfusion Services should consider scaling up this intervention to other school by sharing IEC materials aimed at creating awareness about the benefits and eligibility regarding blood donation among secondary school students who happen to be the main blood donors.', 'Blood donation awareness; Uganda ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-20 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 85),
(789, 'Angela Kisakye ', 'Scientific Writer ', 'akisakye@musph.ac.ug', 'mr', 'Enock ', 'Kukiriza ', 'male', 'uganda', 'ekukiriza@gmail.com', 'Makerere University School of Public Health ', 'alumni', '', '18/04/2022', 'advanced', 'non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health', 'Roy Mayega; Makerere University School of Public Health; rmayega@musph.ac.ug\nCissie Namand; Makerere University School of Public Health; snamanda@musph.ac.ug', 'Prevalence and Factors Associated With Non-Adherence To Diabetes Treatment Among Adult Patients In Care at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital', 'Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a serious and a rapidly growing public health burden that affects millions of people. It is estimated that 27-37% of diabetes patients that are receiving care at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) experience diabetes complication like Neuropathy, retinopathy, diabetes foot and ulcers (ref-clinic records), and this could be attributed to non-adherence to drugs. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with non-adherence to diabetes treatment among adult patients in care at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, in order to inform interventions aimed at addressing this problem.      ', 'A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital among 297 adult patients in care. These were selected by systematic, purposive and convenience sampling methods. Quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection and analysis were employed. Data analysis was done using a statistical software package (SPSS-16).  Prevalence Ratios (PRs) were used to report the association between non-adherence to diabetes treatment and the independent factors.', 'More than half (51.2%) of diabetes adult patients in care were non-adhering to diabetes treatment. Non-adherence was 0.3 times higher in male patients compared to females [APR 0.32, 95%CI (0.08–0.55), P=0.008]:  Patients diagnosed with type two diabetes were 0.15 times less likely to be non-adhering compared to those diagnosed with type one diabetes [APR -.15, 95%CI (-.38–0.08), P=0.004]. Patients who don’t find difficulties in consulting healthcare providers were 0.26 times less likely to be non-adhering compared to those who find difficulty in consulting healthcare providers [APR -.26, 95%CI (-.48– -.04), P=0.022]. the likelihood of non-adhering to treatment was 0.45 high among Patients who wait for the drug availability at the hospital compared to those who endeavor to buy their own drugs in times of shortage[APR 0.45, 95%CI (0.06–0.82), P=0.023]. Non adherence to treatment was also associated with patients’ long waiting time in the hospital were [APR 0.25, 95%CI (-.47– 0.40),', 'Non-adherence to diabetes treatment existed among adult patients in care at JRRH. Increasing on the number of healthcare professionals at the health facility will not only reduce on the patients’ overload and long waiting time, but also encourages them to maintain their appointments, and therefore be able to adhere to diabetes treatment.     ', 'Diabetes; Treatment; non adherence; Uganda ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-21 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 85),
(790, 'Benedict MuekeMuma', 'Public Health Officer/Epidemiologist', 'benedictmuma@gmail.com', 'mr', 'Benedict', 'Muma', 'male', 'kenya', 'benedictmuma@gmail.com', 'Department of Health Services- Makueni County', 'other', '', '', 'frontline', 'one-health-and-climate-change', 'Justus Osero, Kenyatta University, OSERO.JUSTUS@ku.ac.ke', 'RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREVALENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN KIBWEZI WEST SUB-COUNTY, MAKUENI COUNTY.', 'Helicobacter pylori are gram-negative pathogens that live in the digestive tract and are linked to intestinal ulcers, stomach ulcers, chronic gastritis, stomach cancer, and various extra-gastric problems. Close to half of the world\'s populace is afflicted. The principal focus of the investigation sought to establish the extent of Helicobacter pylori infection in Kibwezi West Sub-County and the socioeconomic parameters that drive it.', 'The study\'s analytic cross-sectional architecture utilized purposeful selection, cluster selection, and simple random sampling strategies. Participants ranged from 18 to 70 years old, and their stool samples\n(344) were analyzed using the concept of immunochromatography in vitro to determine the antigens of Helicobacter pylori in the stool. At p≤0.05, Chi2 tests were conducted between independent and dependent variables.\n', 'A number of 344 residents of Kibwezi West Sub-County were surveyed, with a response rate of 100% (344). The majority of those sampled were aged below 58 years (90.1%, n=310), married (81%, n=280), female (75%, n=259), and practicing Christians (84%, n=288). The Helicobacter pylori test results indicated 32% (n=109) tested positive, with 68% (n=225) returning negative results. The statistical significance of education level (p=0.024), source of drinking water (p=0.001), and diabetic status (p=0.010) was confirmed.', 'Helicobacter pylori prevalence is lower than reported in most Kenyan studies, including the Kenya health information system for Kibwezi West Sub County in 2020. Infection with Helicobacter pylori was strongly linked to education, drinking water sources, and diabetes. This study proposes several intervention strategies, including screening asymptomatic and healthy individuals for H. pylori for early detection and treatment, collecting water samples from all public water sources, and testing for H. pylori infection and community members to adhere to environmental hygiene and sanitation rules.', 'Prevalence, Helicobacter pylori', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-22 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 96),
(795, 'Angela Kisakye', 'Scientific Writer', 'akisakye@musph.ac.ug', 'ms', 'JULIET', 'ECII', 'female', 'uganda', 'julieteciifaith@gmail.com', 'Makerere University School of Public Health', 'other', '', '17/02/2023', 'advanced', 'communication-and-technological-innovations-for-public-health', 'Christine Nalwadda, Makerere University School of Public Health, cnalwadda@musph.ac.ug', 'AWARENESS AND ACCEPTABILITY OF HUMAN BREAST MILK DONATION AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG MOTHERS IN KAMPALA DISTRICT', 'Breast milk provides the optimal nutritional needs for growing infants, yet only 66% of the children less than six months receive breast milk which is below the 70% WHO target. Additionally, infant mortality rate is estimated at 33.8 per 1000 live births. Despite research indicating that breast milk can significantly reduce infant morbidity and mortality, it has not been practiced due to various challenges like preterm birth where mothers are not able to produce breast milk immediately.  The act of donating breast milk, provides an opportunity for optimal health to infants who unfortunately have no access to breast milk. However, there is a knowledge gap on the awareness and acceptability of breast milk donation and its associated factors among mothers in Kampala District.\nThe objective was to determine awareness and acceptability of human breast milk donation and its associated factors among mothers in Kampala District.', 'A cross-sectional study was   conducted among 230 women of reproductive age (15-49 years) who had ever given birth residing in the Makindye Division and 7 in depth interview was conducted among mothers who had ever donated breast milk at Nsambya Hospital.  Study participants were selected through simple random sampling. The data was analysed using STATA 14.0 version.', 'Out of the 230 participants interviewed 64% were aware of HBMD and 24% accepted to donate breast milk.  The factors that were associated with HBMD were religion and attitude. ', 'The level of awareness was moderately high, and acceptability of HBMD was very low among mother in Kampala. Religion and attitude were the only factors associated with HBMD. Therefore, Ministry of health should focus on designing programs to create awareness and beliefs associated with religion and attitude among mothers and the community at large.', 'HUMAN BREAST MILK DONATION AMONG MOTHERS IN KAMPALA DISTRICT', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-23 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 85),
(796, 'Angela Kisakye', 'Scientific Writer', 'akisakye@musph.ac.ug', 'ms', 'Annet', 'Namusisi Mary', 'female', 'uganda', 'ann4christ21@gmail.com', 'Makerere University School of Public Health', 'alumni', '', '', 'advanced', 'maternal-reproductive-and-child-health', 'Peter Waiswa Makerere University, School of Public Health, pwaiswa@musph.ac.ug', 'Understanding newborn care practices by mothers in Mukono district- Central Uganda, 2022', 'Neonatal mortality is persistently high in Uganda stagnating at 27-29 deaths/1000live births. A high neonatal morbidity emanating from inadequate newborn care was responsible for half of the neonatal deaths in central Uganda. We therefore aimed to understand newborn care practices of mothers in Mukono district, in order to guide Mukono district Health office and Ministry of health (MoH) when developing interventions geared at reducing neonatal mortality in the district.', 'We carried-out a cross-sectional study in 6 health facilities in Mukono district, namely; Mukono general hospital, Goma HCIII, Kojja HCIV, Seeta-Nazigo HCIII, Kasawo HCIII and Nakifuma HCIII. A mother was defined as a woman in her prenatal period or having delivered six months prior to the interview. We interviewed 348 mothers on newborn care using Interviewer administered questionnaires. Descriptive analysis was used to determine maternal knowledge level of newborn care and their practices. Using STATA v.14.0, Prevalence ratios at multivariate analysis were used to determine factors associated with knowledge and practice of newborn care among mothers.', 'Over all, 348 mothers were enrolled in the research study, with a mean age of 25 years. A majority were married (91.1%), 90.8%, 71.7% and 65.8% attended PNC, ANC and resided in rural areas respectively. Of the 348 mothers, only 22.1% had good knowledge about newborn care while 19.2% practiced good newborn care. Seventeen percent, 63.5%, 33.9%, and 7.2% did not practice good thermal care, cord care, neonatal feeding and eye care practices, respectively. At multivariate analysis, maternal age, residence and marital status were factors associated with newborn care among mothers.', 'Newborn care among mothers in Mukono district was sub-optimal. Therefore, Mukono district health office and MoH need to intensify neonatal health education during ANC and PNC to all age groups especially young mothers.', 'Newborn care practices by mothers in Mukono district,Uganda', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-24 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 85),
(797, 'Angela Kisakye', 'Scientific Writer', 'akisakye@musph.ac.ug', 'ms', 'Carla', 'Aciro', 'female', 'uganda', 'achirocarla@gmail.com', 'Makerere University School of Public Health', 'alumni', '', '17/02/2023', 'advanced', 'hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections', 'Fredrick Makumbi, Makerere University, School of Public Health, fmakumbi@musph.ac.ug\nSarah Nabukeera, Makerere University, School of Public Health, snabukeera@musph.ac.ug', 'Social and health system barriers to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) adherence among adolescents 10-19 years in Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models in Tororo District, Eastern Uganda.', 'Adherence to ART among young people aged 10-19 years remains low in Uganda.  Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models were introduced to reduce burdens on the already strained health systems and promote community-based approaches in promoting HIV treatment. This study assessed adherence levels, associated factors and explored social and health systems barriers to ART adherence among adolescents in DSD models in Tororo District.', 'It was a mixed methods study employing quantitative and qualitative approaches. Review of 313 participants files were selected using systematic random sampling, 30 in-depth interviews with adolescents, 15 key informant interviews with health workers in selected health facilities. Modified poisson regression was used for bivariate, multivariate analysis and thematic content analysis for Qualitative data.', 'Overall, good adherence (≥95%) for all the five DSD models in the selected health facilites in Tororo District was optimal at 88.5%(CI 84.4-91.6),  good adherence was universal (100%) for the three models Fast Track Drug Refill (FTDR), Community Drug Distribution Point (CDDP) and Community Client-Led ART Distribution. Poor adherence was found at 11.5%(CI 8.4-15.6) in Facility Based Individual Management (FBIM) and Facility Based Group Management (FBG). There was an association between adherence to ART and age, facility location, health status, ART regimen, and availability of treatment assistant. Adherence was significantly lower among participants aged 15-17 years cPR:0.94(0.85-0.98) and those on ABC/3TC/DTG treatment cPR: 0.81(0.67-0.97).\nBarriers included; stigma, discrimination, transport costs  and distance to the facility. The health system barriers  included; limited follow-up from the facility, long waiting hours, healthworker knowledge and training\n', 'Optimal adherence levels were found to be high in less intensive DSD models and low in client-dense models of FBG and FBIM. The social and health system barriers mentioned can be addressed and modified in enhancing better adherence levels among adolescents in the affected models at both health facility and community level. ', 'Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) adherence among adolescents in Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) models in Eastern Uganda', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-25 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 37),
(798, 'Angela Kisakye', 'Scientific Writer', 'akisakye@musph.ac.ug', 'ms', 'Samantha', 'Asiima', 'female', 'uganda', 'asiimasama@yahoo.com', 'Makerere University School of Public Health', 'alumni', '', '17/02/2023', 'advanced', 'non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health', 'Fred Nuwaha, Makerere University school of Public Health, fnuwaha@musph.ac.ug\nDoreen Tuhebwe, Makerere University School of Public Health, dtuhebwe@musph.ac.ug', 'Psychosocial well-being of adolescents during Covid-19 lockdowns in Kahoora Division of Hoima District', 'In Uganda, thousands of adolescents were forced to stay home during the COVID-19 lockdowns. However, it is not known how their psycho-social well-being was affected by the lockdown. The present study assessed the psycho-social wellbeing of adolescents during COVID-19 lockdowns in Kahoora division of Hoima district.', 'In a cross sectional survey, 571 adolescents responded to an interviewer administered questionnaire adapted from the modified kids screen health questionnaire for children and young people. PSW was assessed by combining scores regarding feelings, physical activity, and general mood during the two lockdowns. To identify factors influencing PSW, those with higher scores (above the mean were compared with those below the mean on demographic characteristics, social economic situation, circumstances surrounding family and home life, relationship with friends as well as on coping strategies using bivariable and multivariable modified poison regression analysis. ', 'Of the 571 adolescents that participated in the study, 355(62.2%) were female and the mean age was 15.96 years (SD=2.19).  Of these, 46.6% (266/571), 95% CI: [42.5%-50.7%] of the respondents were psychosocially well during either or all of the COVID 19 lockdowns in Uganda. Older age adolescents residing in the central ward, and having a child during lock down were negative predictors of PSW. Whereas spiritual support from family members, favorable environment, having parents staying together during the lock down, spending time with friends and having time for oneself were positive predictors of psychosocial wellbeing. The coping strategies included speaking out their grievances, reporting any form of abuse done to them to any person who could help, getting what to do to avoid boredom at home, and learning to control their emotions during lockdown.', 'The prevalence of PSW was low during the COVID-19 lockdowns hence showing need for policies formulated to support adolescents in future situations like COVID-19 lockdowns.', 'Psycho-social well-being of adolescents during Covid-19 lock downs', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-26 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 37),
(799, 'Angela Kisakye', 'Scientific Writer', 'akisakye@musph.ac.ug', 'ms', 'Agnes', 'Kisakye', 'female', 'uganda', 'aggiemavis38@gmail.com', 'Makerere University School of Public Health', 'alumni', '', '17/02/2023', 'advanced', 'non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health', 'Adoke Yeka, Makerere University School of Public Health, yadoke@musph.ac.ug', 'Factors associated with delay in seeking treatment for acute bleeding among haemophiliacs at hemophilia treatment centers in Uganda', 'Haemophilia is associated with a high tendency of acute bleeding episodes which can lead to severe morbidity and mortality in the absence of prompt care. Patients often delay seeking care leading to adverse outcomes. \nThis study set out to determine the extent and factors associated with delays in seeking treatment for acute bleeding among haemophiliacs receiving treatment at five treatment centres. \n', 'The study was conducted in five haemophilia treatment centres across Uganda using a cross-sectional study design. A total of 224 haemophilia cases with acute bleeding episodes seeking care at the treatment centres were consecutively sampled. The health workers were purposively selected and data were collected using Key Informant Interviews. The quantitative data were analysed using STATA version 16 while qualitative data were manually analyzed using the inductive thematic analysis to generate codes, categories, sub-themes and themes. Multivariate modified Poisson regression analysis was used to determine factors associated with delay to seeking treatment at HTC.', 'Time taken following an acute bleeding symptom to the HTC ranged between 1 and 65 hours with a median of 9 hours. Patients were more likely to delay seeking treatment for acute bleeding episodes if they used public means of transport to the HTC (aPR 1.39; 95% CI 1.22-1.59). Patients who took immediate other actions on recognition of a sign of an acute bleeding episode were less likely to delay seeking for treatment at the HTC (aPR 0.75; 95% CI 0.66-0.84).', 'There was substantially a long period of delay (9 hours) to seek treatment among patients seeking treatment at the respective HTCs compared to the recommended time of 2 hours. There is a need for targeted intervention to promote early seeking of treatment, with special attention to patients who live in rural areas and those with crippling physical disabilities.', 'Haemophilia, acute bleeding, delay, Haemophilia Treatment Centres', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-27 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 37),
(800, 'Angela Kisakye', 'Scientific Writer', 'akisakye@musph.ac.ug', 'mr', 'Henry', 'Kiiza', 'male', 'uganda', 'heniskyza@gmail.com', 'Makerere University School of Public Health', 'alumni', '', '17/02/2023', 'advanced', 'maternal-reproductive-and-child-health', 'Gertrude Namazzi, Makerere University, School of Public Health, gnamazzi@musph.ac.ug', 'Factors Associated with Depression Symptoms among pregnant Adolescent Girls and Young Women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda', 'Depression symptoms are a prevalent mental health problem that occurs during pregnancy, affecting about one in four women worldwide. It is a public health concern, yet often undiagnosed and untreated. Persistent physical and psychosocial stress during pregnancy negatively impacts pregnancy outcomes and childhood development. \nObjectives: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression symptoms among pregnant adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) attending antenatal clinics. \n', 'A cross-sectional study was conducted at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Kampala antenatal clinics for a period of two months. Quantitative study approaches were employed among pregnant women aged 15 – 24 years. PHQ-9 questionnaire was used to measure depression symptoms; a score of ≥8 indicated depression symptoms. A total of 366 participants, were selected using Systematic random sampling. Multivariate modified Poisson regression analysis was used to determine associated factors at p-value &amp;lt; 0.05.', 'The prevalence of depression symptoms was 19.1% and factors associated include; gravidity ≥ 3 (PrR 1.9, 95% CI [1.19-3.32]), low partner support (PrR 2.2, 95% CI [1.27-3.98]), Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) (PrR 2.8, 95% CI [1.55-4.93]) and having suffered from subjective COVID-19 symptoms (PrR 2.3, 95% CI [1.37-3.89]). The prevalence rate of depression symptoms was lower among pregnant AGYW house-wives and those self-employed compared to those in formal employment (PrR 0.5, 95% CI [0.26-0.87]) and (PrR 0.4, 95% CI [0.21-0.80]) respectively. ', 'Depression symptoms are common among pregnant AGYW attending antenatal clinics; and being self-employed or a house wife was found to be protective. The factors that were significantly associated with depression symptoms among pregnant AGYW included; being pregnant for the third or more times, Low partner support, experiencing IPV and history of subjective symptoms of COVID-19.', 'Depression Symptoms among pregnant Adolescent Girls and Young Women', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-28 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 37),
(801, 'Delia A B Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'ms', 'Jennifer ', 'Nai-Dowetin', 'female', 'ghana', 'naidowetin@gmail.com', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '15/12/2022', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'G. Akowuah| Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | cirjorge@gmail.com  \nS Sackey | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme |sackey492003@yahoo.co.uk\nM Odikro | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | odikrom@gmail.com\nE Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com', 'Descriptive Epidemiology of COVID-19 - Ayawaso West Municipal, Greater Accra, 2022', 'As of February 2022, over 56,900 cases resulting in 1,400 deaths had been confirmed in Ghana. Due to the novelty of COVID-19, little is known about the epidemiology of the disease in the Ghanaian context. With increasing morbidity and mortality, it is important to conduct a study to determine the distribution of disease in the population. We therefore established the incidence and distribution of COVID-19 in Ayawaso West Municipality in the Greater Accra Region to inform policy direction.', 'We performed a secondary analysis using COVID-19 surveillance data obtained from the district line list from March 2020 – November 2021. We used Microsoft Excel 365 in data cleaning and analysis. The age, sex, geographical, monthly distributions, occupation, outcome of lab results, and outcome of infection of cases were expressed as frequencies, proportions and rates using Epi info 7.', 'A total of 8,502 cases were recorded from the year 2020 to 2021. The incidence rate over the period was 1129 cases per 10,000 population with a case fatality rate of 0.53% (45/8,502). The incidence for the year 2020 was 812.4 cases per 10,000 population. Higher proportion 57.3% (2,252/3,931) of cases were among age group 25 to 44 years. The majority of cases were recorded among males 59.7% (4,667/8,502). Trends revealed high incidence of cases in the 1st and 2nd quarters of the year with peaks following festive seasons. More than two-thirds (76.8%) of cases were inhabitants of the Ayawaso West Municipality.', 'Cases recorded were mostly among  age group between 25-44 and among the males. The trend of cases tends to increase after festive occasions. About one-third of cases were residents of other districts.  It is recommended that continuous adherence to COVID-19 protocols, active contact tracing and mandatory vaccination should be strictly enforced as this can help control the pandemic.', 'Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, epidemiology, Ayawaso West, Ghana', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-29 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 16),
(802, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'prof', 'Margaret ', 'Lartey', 'female', 'ghana', 'mlartey@ug.edu.gh', 'University of Ghana Medical School', 'other', '', '', 'NA', 'hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections', 'V Ganu | Korle Bu Teaching Hospital | vincentjganu@gmail.com \nK Torpey | University of Ghana, School of Public Health | ktorpey@hotmail.com\nS Ayisi Addo | National AIDS/STI Control Programme | saddo@nacpghana.org\nJ Nai-Dowetin | University of Ghana, School of Public Health | jaidowetin@yahoo.com \nE Kenu | University of Ghana, School of Public Health | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com', 'C-Reactive Protein Levels in Patients Initiating Dolutegravir Based Antiretroviral Regimen in Ghana', 'C-reactive protein (CRP) is an important indicator of inflammatory conditions and increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The association between CRP and HIV is still uncertain. This study describes the longitudinal evaluation of plasma CRP in patients initiated on dolutegravir (DTG) based antiretroviral regimen. ', 'A prospective multi-center observational cohort study was conducted among PLHIV in Ghana from August 2020 to September 2022. We recruited newly diagnosed and known HIV-positive patients being initiated on DTG based regimen and followed each up for 18-months. Normal CRP levels was defined as less than 0.3mg/dl. Person-time and incidence rate (IR) were estimated using “stptime” function in STATA. Cox proportional hazard model with robust standard error was employed.', 'Out of 2700 patients recruited, 73.4% were female. Participants mean age was 46.5 ± 11.8 years. Estimated total person-months of DTG exposure was 28152 with overall incidence rate (IR) of high CRP levels being 23.7 (95% CI: 21.9-25.5) per 1000 person-months. CRP levels IR at 3, 6 &amp;amp; 12 months were 171.4 (95% CI: 150.1-195.8), 117.9 (95% CI: 107-130) and 66.1 (95% CI: 60.9-71.8) per 1000 person-months respectively. \nThe IR of CRP among males 23.2 (95% CI: 20.0 – 26.9) per 1000 person-months was similar to that of females 23.8 (95% CI: 21.8 – 26.0) per 1000 person-months. The IR of CRP among ART naive patients 34.8 (95% CI: 26.7 – 45.3) was higher compared to that among those previously on ART 23.0 (95% CI: 21.2-24.9). Presence of comorbid conditions was associated with 2.35 (95% CI: 1.1-1.3) times higher risk of developing high CRP levels. \n', 'The cumulative incidence of increased CRP levels was 23.7 (95% CI: 21.9-25.5) per 1000 person-months. Patients who were ART naïve or had co-morbid condition were at higher risk of high CRP levels increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease. ', 'C-Reactive Protein, Dolutegravir, Antiretroviral Regimen, Cardiovascular disease', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-30 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 16),
(803, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mrs', 'Carlota Martinho ', 'Sá', 'female', 'ghana', 'cileyde@yahoo.com', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '15/12/2022', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Alberto Luís Papiqui | GuineaBissau Field Epidemiology Training Program\nPaul Henry Dsane-Aidoo | Ghana Field Epidemiology &amp;amp; Laboratory Training Program | dsaneaidoo@gmail.com \nSamuel O. Sackey | Ghana Field Epidemiology &amp;amp; Laboratory Training Program | sackey492003@yahoo.co.uk ', 'Investigation of Measles Deaths, Dandum Sanitary Area, Gabu Region-Guinea Bissau, 2022', 'On March 17 2022, there were media reports of multiple deaths of unknown cause among children in the Dandrum Sanitary Area (DSA). Affected children were reported to have had a febrile and rash. The National Institute of Health (INASA/CESC) was notified. We investigated the incident to identify the cause to implement control measures. ', 'A cross-sectional design was used within affected villages in DSA. We interviewed guardians of deceased, health staff, reviewed clinical notes of reported deaths, and interviewed. A suspected case was defined as any child with either fever, cough, coryza and conjunctivitis, with maculopapular rash in DSA from March 04-19 2022. We searched for suspected cases in the community, took their blood samples for testing, and generated a line-list of socio-demographic variables, symptoms, laboratory results and measles vaccination status.  We conducted descriptive analysis and estimated proportions.', 'Forty-six suspected measles cases were identified in four villages in DSA, of which 58.7% (27/46) were females. Median age was 14 months (range=11-54). Overall case fatality rate (CFR) was 33% (4/46). Sex-specific CFR was 22.2% (6/27) for females. Place-specific CFR was highest in Misside Busra 50% (2/4). Test positivity rate was 65% (26/40). Mortalities occurred between March 16th and 19th 2022 before outbreak investigation commenced. Only 8.7% (4/46) of affected children had received measles vaccination. Rash, fever and cough were symptoms reported among all suspected cases.', 'Measles was the cause of the unknown deaths in the DSA. There was low vaccination uptake among affected children. We conducted measles mop-up vaccination for children under 5 years in the community and educated community members on measles.  ', 'Measles, vaccination,  Guinea-Bissau', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-03-31 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 56),
(804, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mr', 'BISMARK KWASI ', 'DARTEY', 'male', 'ghana', 'bisdart@gmail.com', 'Ghana Health Service', 'alumni', '', '', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Alex Peprah | Catholic University College of Ghana, Fiapre /Sunyani | akpeprah@yahoo.co.uk\nRobert Kwaku Bio | Ghana Health Service | robertkwakubio@gmail.com\nKofi Amo-Kodieh | Ghana Health Service | dramokodieh@gmail.com\nPriscilia Nortey | University of Ghana SPH, Legon | panortey@gmail.com\n', 'Trend analysis of meningitis cases and respiratory tract infections in Jaman North District, Bono Region, Ghana, 2020', 'Since the 2016 meningitis outbreak in Jama North District, Ghana, the district records cases annually. Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) on the other hand remains one of the top-ten OPD attendances since 2015. The district observed increase in RTIs signs and symptoms such as fever, headache, cough and sneezing around meningitis periods. An analysis was conducted to assess the trends of the two diseases and any possible links.', 'A descriptive study using secondary data from meningitis and RTI from 2016 to 2019 was conducted. Data compilation sheets were developed and used to retrieve data from case-based forms, line list, patient folders and DHIMS2 software for the period. Descriptive statistics and chi-square were used to analyze the data and associations were considered significant at a level of 5%. Data was presented in graphs and tables.', 'From 2016 to 2019, there were 956,463 OPD attendants. Out of this, 16.6% (159,159/956,463) RTI cases and 0.05% (457/956463) meningitis cases were recorded. The highest number of meningitis cases were seen in the first quarters 93.2% (426/ 457) whiles the highest number of RTIs cases 22.6% (35,945/159159) were recorded in the fourth quarters throughout the five years. The study also identified significant association between RTI and Meningitis cases with a p-value of 0.002 ', 'A high number of RTIs were recorded in the fourth quarters throughout the five-years prior to increasing meningitis cases in the first quarters. This finding could suggest that, increase in RTIs is linked to outbreaks of meningitis. Findings informed intensification of surveillance on meningitis whenever RTI cases increase in the district. ', 'meningitis, respiratory tract infection (RTI), surveillance ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-01 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 56),
(805, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Issac', 'Baffoe-Nyarko', 'male', 'ghana', 'banyark@yahoo.co.uk', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program', 'resident', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'C. Tamal | World Health Organisation| tamalc@who.int\nC.L. Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program| nooralwanga@gmail.com\nD. Ameme | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | amemedonne@yahoo.com\nE. Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | c.appiah282@gmail.com \nP.C. Appiah | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | ernest_kenu@yahoo.com\nS. Baffoe | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | slavebaffoe@gmail.com\nT.T. Aphour | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | thelmaaphour@gmail.com', 'Malaria surveillance data analysis in the Kintampo North Municipality, Bono East Region, Ghana, 2023', 'Malaria is the leading cause of illnesses and deaths in children under 5 years in many tropical countries. Ghana ranked 12th of the 43 countries in the WHO African Region reporting malaria cases in 2021. We determined the prevalence and distribution of malaria in the Kintampo North Municipality of the Bono East Region to inform malaria intervention decisions.', 'We extracted data from District Health Information Management System for the period 2018-2022 into Microsoft Excel 2019. Variables extracted included malaria cases and types, testing and positivity rates and IPT coverage. Data were analysed as frequencies and proportions. We constructed CUSUM2 threshold to determine missed outbreaks.  ', 'From 2018 to 2022, the Kintampo North Municipality recorded 491,936 uncomplicated suspected cases of malaria. Testing was done for 97.3% (478,445/491,936) of which 40.0% (191,343/478,445) were confirmed positive by microscopy and RDT. The district accounted for 14.7% (491,936/3,346,055) of all uncomplicated suspected malaria cases and 11.4% (191,343/1,679,806) of all positive malaria cases from 2018-2022 in the Bono East Region. OPD Malaria cases per 1,000 population ranged from 229 in 2021 to 460 in 2019 with average suspected monthly uncomplicated malaria were 7,535 (SD ± 2,753 cases). Malaria in children under five accounted for 26.8% (128,408/491,936) of OPD malaria cases with an overall positivity rate of 31.5% (60,366/191,343). IPT1 coverage declined from 97.3% in 2018 to 63.7% in 2022. Positivity rate was 49.7% (5,689/11,437) for all suspected malaria in pregnancy. The epidemic threshold using CUSUM2 was crossed five times within the review period. ', 'Malaria is endemic in the Kintampo North Municipality with relative declining trend observed for malaria cases over the period. Five epidemics were missed with decline in IPT1 coverage. We oriented district staff on malaria case definition use, monitoring of CUSUM2 thresholds and facilitated discussions on improving IPT dropout rate.  ', 'Malaria, data analysis, holoendemic, under 5, IPT, Kintampo North, Bono East', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-02 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 56);
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(806, 'Delia Bandoh ', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Mawuli', 'Gohoho', 'male', 'ghana', 'mawuli.gohoho@ghs.gov.gh', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme', 'alumni', '', '', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'S.A. Bosoka | University of Health and Allied Sciences, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, Hohoe, Ghana | samuelbosoka@gmail.com \nC.A. Gohoho | Ghana Health Service, Volta Regional Health Directorate, Ho, Ghana | christiangohoho@gmail.com \nI. Annobil | Ghana Health Service, Jasikan Municipal Health Directorate, Jasikan, Ghana | annobillina84@gmail.com \nR. Wurapa | Ghana Health Service, Biakoye District Health Directorate, Nkonya-Ahenkro, Ghana| ritawurapa@yahoo.com\nE.A. Osman | Ghana Health Service, Akwapim South Municipal Health Directorate, Aburi, Ghana| akoslim@yahoo.com\nN.O. Ensaw | Ghana Health Service, Akwapim North Municipal Health Directorate, Mampong, Ghana| nanaensaw@yahoo.com\nA. Ankuvie | Ghana Health Service, Okere District Health Directorate, Dawu, Ghana| austankuvi@yahoo.com\nF.Y. Aku | University of Health and Allied Sciences, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, Hohoe, Ghana | fortressfay@yahoo.com\nL. Asem | University of Health and Allied Sciences, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, Hohoe, Ghana | asemkal@yahoo.com\nN.K. Kotey | Ghana Health Service, National Buruli Ulcer Control Programme, Korle-Bu, Ghana | nana.konama@yahoo.com\nJ. O. Gyapong | University of Health and Allied Sciences, Fred N. Binka School of Public Health, Hohoe, Ghana | jgyapong@uhas.edu.gh', 'Spatial Distribution and Risk Factors associated with Buruli Ulcer Disease in Four Endemic Districts in Ghana, 2022', 'Despite a national decline in the incidence of Buruli ulcer disease (BUD) from 630 cases in 2018 to 52 cases in 2021, BUD continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Ghana. We investigated the spatial distribution and risk factors associated with BUD in four endemic districts of Ghana.', 'We conducted spatial analysis and a community-based matched case-control study in Akwapim North-Okere (AKN-O), Akwapim South (AKS), Jasikan (JAS), and Biakoye (BIA) districts from July 2021 to March 2022. We performed an average nearest neighbor analysis and established a 1000m buffer around 263 extracted BUD records from 2017 to 2020. We estimated sample size of 70 cases, sampled them using a systematic random sampling, and matched them to 140 community controls by age, sex, and residence. Structured questionnaire on socio-demographic, behavioral, environmental, water-related, health, and injury management factors was administered. We used a conditional multivariate logistic regression to determine BUD risk factors.', 'BUD cases were significantly clustered in AKN-O-AKS (NNR: 0.34, Z-score: -17.2, p-value &amp;lt;0.01) and JAS-BIA (NNR: 0.37, Z-score: -10.5, p-value &amp;lt;0.01) geographical areas, with a higher proportion of cases in JAS-BIA area (30.7%; 23/75) within 1000m buffer around rivers/streams compared to the AKN-O-AKS area (8.5%; 16/188). Farming with less protective clothing (aOR=3.64, 95%CI=1.30-10.18) and presence of river/stream in an individual’s immediate environment (aOR=4.22, 95%CI=1.50-11.84) increased BUD risk. In contrast, being married (aOR=0.30, 95%CI=0.13-0.68), managing injuries with soap and water (aOR=0.26, 95%CI=0.08-0.91), and alcohol (aOR=0.15, 95%CI=0.03-0.67) reduced BUD risk.', 'BUD cases are clustered with farming with less protective clothing and residing in close proximity to water bodies were risk factors, whereas being married, injury management with soap and water, and alcohol were protective factors. Use of protective clothing during farming and proper injury management were promoted to help in the control of BUD. ', 'Spatial analysis, Injury management, Protective clothing, Endemic, Buruli ulcer, Ghana', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-03 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 56),
(807, 'Dr Seogo Pedwindé Hamadou', 'Mauritania FETP', 'hseogo@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Mohamed', 'Saleck Amar', 'male', 'mauritania', 'meitty71@yahoo.fr', 'Délégation Régionale de l’Elevage dans la Région du Tagant, Mauritanie, Programme de formation en épidémiologie de terrain de Mauritanie', 'alumni', '', '15/09/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '1.	Navaa Abd El Wehab, Office National de Recherches et de Développement de l’Elevage et de Pastoralisme (ONARDEP), Programme de formation en épidémiologie de terrain de Mauritanie wehab.nava@gmail.com \n2.	Yahya Barry, Office National de Recherches et de Développement de l’Elevage et de Pastoralisme (ONARDEP), barryyahya07@gmail.com,\n3.	Ahmed Bezeid EL Mamy BEYATT, REDISSE, Institut Supérieur d’Enseignement Technologique de Rosso, bezeid07@yahoo.fr\n4.	Doumbia Baba, Direction des services vétérinaires, Ministère de l’Elevage demba.db@gmail.com\n5.	Ba Hamet Abderahmane, Programme de formation en épidémiologie de terrain de Mauritanie, Ministère de la santé de Mauritanie , hametba18@gmail.com\n6.	Assane Hamadi, Programme de formation en épidémiologie de terrain de Mauritanie, African Field Epidemiology training Network, simpassane@yahoo.fr\n7.	Pedwindé Hamadou Seogo, Programme de formation en épidémiologie de terrain de Mauritanie, African Field Epidemiology training Network, seogoph@gmail.com', 'Profil Epidémiologique de Fièvre de la Vallée du Rift chez les animaux, en Mauritanie, Août 2022', 'La fièvre de la Vallée du Rift (FVR) est une zoonose virale émergente touchant les animaux et l\'homme.  Elle est transmise par les moustiques avec de graves répercussions négatives sur la santé humaine, animale et sur l\'économie. Le virus responsable de la FVR appartient au genre Phlebovirus, de la famille des Bunyaviridae, la FVR est endémique en Mauritanie. L’objectif était d’étudier le profil épidémiologique de la FVR en Mauritanie d’août à octobre 2022.', 'Nous avons mené une étude descriptive dont tous les échantillons suspects de la FVR étaient analysés  par les techniques d’Elisa et PCR entre août à octobre 2022 à L’Office National de Recherches et de Développement de l’Elevage et de Pastoralisme (ONARDEP, l\'analyse et le traitement ont été effectuées à l’aide de l’Epi Info 7 et Excel. ', 'Durant la période d’août à octobre 2022, 1541 prélèvements animaux suspects ont été reçu au laboratoire de ONARDEP de Mauritanie dont 900 (58,0%) petits ruminants, 494 (32,0%) Camelins, 134 (8,9%) bovins, 7 (0,6%) Equine et 6 (0,5%) Antilopes. Parmi ces cas, 256 cas sont révélés positifs (16.36%) Parmi les 1541 prélèvements, 256 s’étaient révélés positif à la FVR. Les males représentaient 186 (72,6 %) soit un sexe ratio (M/F) de 2.65. La tranche d’âge de (5-7ans) étaient la plus touchée. Les régions Hodh Gharbi 481cas (27.33%), Guidimagha 190 cas (16.85%) et Grogol 139 cas (12.57 %) étaient les plus touchées. La semaine 35 de l’année 2022 avait enregistré le plus de cas 512 (33%).', 'La FVR reste endémique en Mauritanie, touche les petits ruminant et les camelins surtout dans les régions de Hodh Gharbi et Guidimagha. Une étude plus poussée sur la FVR permettrait d’identifier les facteurs de risque à Mauritanie.', 'Fièvre Vallée du Rift, FETP, One Heath, Région du Tagant, ONARDEP, Mauritanie', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-04 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 157),
(808, 'Dr Seogo Pedwindé Hamadou', 'Djibouti FETP', 'hseogo@afenet.net', 'ms', 'Sahra', 'Moussa Bouh', 'female', 'djibouti', 'saharamousa62@yahoo.com', 'Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of Health of Djibouti', 'other', 'Focal point of Djibouti FETP', '', 'NA', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '1.	Pedwindé Hamadou Seogo, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, seogoph@gmail.com\n2.	Prosper Ilunga Kelebwe, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, prosperkelebwe@yahoo.fr\n3.	Tatek Anbessie Bogale, African Field Epidemiology Network, btatek@afenet.net\n4.	Herbert Kazoora Brian, African Field Epidemiology Network, hkazoora@afenet.net\n5.	Houssein Youssouf Darar, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, hyusef@gmail.com \n6.	Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, Ministry of health, ahmedrobleh@hotmail.com\n', 'Profil épidémiologique des décès maternels à la Maternité de référence Dar-El Hanan, Djibouti, 2012-2019', 'Les décès maternels (DM) demeurent un problème majeur de santé publique à Djibouti. Le ratio de mortalité maternelle (MM) est passé de 740 pour 100.000 naissances vivantes (NV) en 1990 à 383 en 2015. Ce ratio est resté au-delà de l’objectif de 2015 qui était de 187. L’objectif de cette étude était de déterminer le profil épidémiologique des décès maternels à Dar-El Hanan afin de contribuer à la lutte contre cette tragédie.', 'Nous avons mené une étude descriptive allant du 1er janvier 2012 au 31 décembre 2019.Nous avons utilisé la définition des cas de l’OMS pour recruter tous les décès survenus à la maternité de référence Dar-El Hanan durant cette période. Les données ont été collectées sur une fiche à partir des comptes rendus d’audits et des dossiers des parturientes par une revue documentaire. L’analyse a été réalisée avec Excel et Epi-info. Des médianes, des proportions, ratios ont été calculés.', 'Nous avons colligé 151 DM durant notre étude avec 58270. Naissances vivantes soit un ratio MM de 259 pour 100000 NV. L’âge médian était de 28,5 ans (15-46 ans). Les pauci-pares représentaient (50(33,1%)) suivi des nullipare (46 (30,5%)) et des multipares (31(20,5%)). Le mode d’accouchement était la césarienne dans 61(40,4%), suivi de l’accouchement par voie basse (48(31,9%)). Les DM ont eu lieu en salle de réanimation dans (107(70,9%)). Ils s’étaient produits dans (108(71,5%) des cas en post partum, 40 (26,5%) en pré partum et 3 (2,0%) en post abortum. Le DM était dû à des causes directes dans 124(82,3%). Les décès s’étaient produits dans 88(58,5%) durant les heures de gardes. Les DM étaient évitables dans (103 (68,2%)) des cas.', 'La plupart des DM étaient évitables. Ils se produisaient en majorité durant la période de la garde et en post partum. Nous recommandons une surveillance rigoureuse des femmes en post partum.', 'Décès maternel, Naissances vivantes, Dar-El Hanan, Djibouti', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-05 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 34),
(810, 'Dr Seogo Pedwindé Hamadou', 'Djibouti FETP', 'hseogo@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Ibiro', 'Mohamed Hassan', 'male', 'djibouti', 'ibirotamhassan@gmail.com', 'Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program &amp;amp;Ministry of Health of Djibouti', 'alumni', '', '6/7/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '1.	Abdoulkader Mouhamed Ali, Hôpital Cheiko de Djibouti, Ministry of Health of Djibouti, abdoulkader253@gmail.com\n2.	Prosper Ilunga Kelebwe, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program,\nAfrican Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, prosperkelebwe@yahoo.fr\n3.	Sahra Moussa Bouh, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, saharamousa62@yahoo.com\n4.	Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, Ministry of health, ahmedrobleh@hotmail.com\n5.	Tatek Anbessie Bogale, African Field Epidemiology Network, btatek@afenet.net\n6.	Herbert Kazoora Brian, African Field Epidemiology Network, hkazoora@afenet.net\n7.	Pedwindé Hamadou Seogo, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program\nAfrican Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, seogoph@gmail.com\n8.	Houssein Youssouf Darar, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, hyusef@gmail.com \n', 'Investigation de cas de Rougeole à la Polyclinique Arhiba au Quartier 4, Djibouti, Octobre 2022', 'A la 42ème semaine épidémiologique 2022(17 au 23 octobre), la Polyclinique Arhiba a enregistré son premier cas suspect de rougeole chez un enfant. Le prélèvement effectué s’était révélé positif à la rougeole. Nous avons mené une investigation pour rechercher des cas supplémentaires et prendre des mesures de contrôle. ', 'Nous avons réalisé une étude descriptive du 1er au 31 octobre 2022 au Quartier 4.  Un cas suspect était défini comme toute personne avec fièvre et éruptions maculo-papillaires généralisées associées à la toux ou rhume ou conjonctivite pendant la période précitée et un cas confirmé était un cas suspect confirmé par le test d’Elisa ou ayant un lien épidémiologique avec un cas confirmé. Une recherche active a été menée dans la formation sanitaire et la communauté. Les données ont été collectées par la revue documentaire et l’entretien avec un questionnaire. Des médianes, proportions et taux ont été calculés. La couverture vaccinale a été évaluée.', 'Le cas index était une fille de 3 ans, non vaccinée qui a consulté le 18 octobre 2022 pour fièvre, éruption généralisé, conjonctivite sans notion de voyage. Au total 14 nouveaux cas suspects ont été retrouvés à la recherche active en communauté. Parmi les cas suspects, 9 cas se sont révélés rougeole IgM positifs. Quatre(44%) était de sexe masculin. L’âge moyen était de 16 mois , 67%(6/9) avaient plus d’un an. (44% (4/9) cas étaient non vaccinés. Aucun nouveau cas n\'a été trouvé à la polyclinique. le taux d’attaque était de 2,3 (9/39732) cas pour 100 000 habitants. La couverture vaccinale contre la rougeole de l’aire sanitaire était de 37,8% en 2021. ', 'L’investigation a permis de retrouver de cas supplémentaires de rougeole en communauté touchant plus les enfants non vaccinés. Nous recommandons de redynamiser la surveillance à base communautaire et une vaccination réactive des enfants.', 'Investigation, Riposte, Rougeole, Polyclinique Arhiba, Quartier 4, Djibouti, 2022', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-06 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 34),
(811, 'Dr Seogo Pedwindé Hamadou', 'Djibouti FETP', 'hseogo@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Ibiro', 'Mohamed Hassan', 'male', 'djibouti', 'ibirotamhassan@gmail.com', 'Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of Health of Djibouti', 'alumni', '', '6/7/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '1.	Abdoulkader Mouhamed Ali, Hôpital Cheiko de Djibouti, Ministry of Health of Djibouti, abdoulkader253@gmail.com\n2.	Prosper Ilunga Kelebwe, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program,\nAfrican Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, prosperkelebwe@yahoo.fr\n3.	Sahra Moussa Bouh, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, saharamousa62@yahoo.com\n4.	Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, Ministry of health, ahmedrobleh@hotmail.com\n5.	Tatek Anbessie Bogale, African Field Epidemiology Network, btatek@afenet.net\n6.	Herbert Kazoora Brian, African Field Epidemiology Network, hkazoora@afenet.net\n7.	Pedwindé Hamadou Seogo, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program\nAfrican Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, seogoph@gmail.com\n8.	Houssein Youssouf Darar, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, hyusef@gmail.com \n', 'Investigation des cas suspects de paludisme à la Polyclinique Arhiba,Djibouti, Juin 2022', 'Dans le cadre de notre formation FETP- frontline, nous avons mené une investigation à la polyclinique Arhiba sur tous les cas suspects du paludisme. L’objectif de notre investigation était de déterminer le profil épidémiologique du paludisme dans l’Aire Sanitaire Arhiba et proposer des mesures de prévention et de contrôle. ', 'Nous avons conduit une étude descriptive à la polyclinique Arhiba sur tous les patients fébriles qui avaient consulté la structure sanitaire à la semaine épidémiologique 24 (12 au 18/06/2022). Nous avons utilisé les définitions des cas du guide SMIR pour inclure les participants dans l’étude. Pour la confirmation du diagnostic, un test rapide paludisme était appliqué à chaque participant. Les données ont été collectées par la revue documentaire de registre du laboratoire à l’aide d’une fiche d’investigation et ont été analysées avec Excel. L’âge médian, le ratio et des proportions ont été calculés.', 'Au total 100 cas suspects ont été investigués pendant la période de l’étude et 64 cas ont été confirmés positifs dont 3 (5%) femmes enceintes.  44/64 (66,6%) cas étaient de sexe masculin. Le sexe ratio (H/F) était de 1,9. L’âge moyen et l’âge médian étaient de 20 ans (9-49 ans). La tranche d’âge de 20-29 ans était la plus représentée (59%). Plus de la moitié de cas (63%) étaient de nationalité Ethiopienne. Parmi les cas, le Plasmodium vivax était détecté dans 87,5% de cas, le P. falciparum dans 10,9% de cas et les deux germes dans 1,5 % de cas.', 'Le Plasmodium vivax était responsable du paludisme à Arhiba touchant plus les adultes jeunes, surtout les étrangers (migrants). Nous recommandons la sensibilisation de la population et des migrants sur la consultions de la structure sanitaire en cas de fièvre et l’utilisation la moustiquaire imprégnée.', 'Cas suspects, Investigation, paludisme, Polyclinique Arhiba, Djibouti, Juin 2022', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-07 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 38),
(812, 'Dr Seogo Pedwindé Hamadou', 'Djibouti FETP', 'hseogo@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Ahmed', 'Said Salem', 'male', 'djibouti', 'ahmedinspd@gmail.com', 'Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program , National Public Health Institute of Djibouti', 'alumni', '', '9/2/2022', 'frontline', 'maternal-reproductive-and-child-health', '1.	Abdourhaman Djama Guedi, Institut National de Santé Publique, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, abdirahosdjama@gmail.com\n2.	Ali Youssouf Mohamoud, Hôpital Dar-El Hanan, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, aliyusef@hotmail.com\n3.	Fathia Abdillah Osman, Garde Republicaine, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, maliyanari003@gmail.com\n4.	Isra Abdi Guirreh, Caisse National de Sécurité Social (CNSS), Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, israabdi@hotmail.fr\n5.	Moustapha Omar Harred, Institut National de Santé Publique, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, moushared@gmail.com\n6.	Idriss Elmi Aden, Forces Armées de Djibouti, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program,  idrissanas37@gmail.com \n7.	Prosper Ilunga Kelebwe, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, prosperkelebwe@yahoo.fr\n8.	Sahra Moussa Bouh, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, saharamousa62@yahoo.com\n9.	Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, Ministry of health, ahmedrobleh@hotmail.com\n10.	Tatek Anbessie Bogale, African Field Epidemiology Network, btatek@afenet.net\n11.	Herbert Kazoora Brian, African Field Epidemiology Network, hkazoora@afenet.net\n12.	Pedwindé Hamadou Seogo, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program\nAfrican Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, seogoph@gmail.com\n13.	Houssein Youssouf Darar, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, hyusef@gmail.com \n', 'Profil sanitaire des élèves des écoles primaires de régions sanitaires,Djibouti, Décembre 2021- Mai 2022', 'La santé et l\'éducation sont étroitement liées et convergent vers la réussite de\nl\'élève. L’enquête nutritionnelle réalisée en 2019 montrait une prédominance des malnutritions. En 2021, des absences liées à la maladie ont été constatées dans plusieurs écoles de régions. Cependant aucune étude approfondie n’a été entreprise sur l’état de santé des élevés. Cette étude avait pour objectif de déterminer le profil sanitaire des écoliers des régions.\n', 'Nous avons mené une étude descriptive du 19 Décembre 2021 au 21 Mai 2022 dans les écoles primaires de régions de Djibouti. Nous avons réalisé un échantillonnage à trois degré. Au 1er degré nous avons tiré de façon aléatoire une école par région, au\ndeuxième degré, une classe par école et au troisième degré, 10 élevés par classe. Chaque élève choisi faisait l’objet d’une fiche pour commémoratifs, d’un prélèvement sanguin pour le diagnostic de dengue et paludisme (TDR) et une numération formule sanguine. Les données sociodémographiques, anthropométriques et cliniques ont été collectées. Elles ont été analysées avec SPSS. Des proportions, la médiane et le ratio ont été calculés.\n', 'Au total 494 élèves ont été inclus. L’âge médian était de 9 ans (4-15 ans). Le sexe masculin représentait 66 % d’élèves. L’angine (18%), la toux (17%), la diarrhée/douleurs abdominale (11%), les céphalées (8%) et les brûlures mictionnelles 23(4%) étaient les principaux symptômes identifiés. L’anémie (139 cas) et la dengue (13 cas) étaient les principales pathologies. Sur le plan anthropométrique, 40 % des enquêtés avait un état nutritionnel maigre, 57 % normal et 3 % en surpoids.', 'Notre enquête a pu déterminer un état nutritionnel maigre chez nombreux écoliers et identifier l’anémie et la dengue comme principales pathologies. Les rations équilibrées dans les cantines scolaires et le déparasitage pourraient améliorer l’état santé des élèves. L’organisation des visités médicales dans les écoles s’avère indispensable.', 'Enquête, Absenteisme, Profil sanitaire, Elèves, Ecoles primaires des régions, Djibouti', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-08 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 44),
(813, 'Dr Seogo Pedwindé Hamadou', 'Djibouti FETP', 'hseogo@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Abdallah', 'Houssein Ismael', 'male', 'djibouti', 'abdallah88houssein@hotmail.com', 'Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program , National Public Health Institute of Djibouti', 'alumni', '', '9/2/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '1.	Mouhibo Hamoud Ahmed, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of Health of Djibouti, mouhibohamoud@gmail.com \n2.	Abdi Houssein Egueh, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of Health of Djibouti, abdihoussein13@hotmail.fr \n3.	Idriss Elmi Aden, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of Health of Djibouti,  idrissanas37@gmail.com \n4.	Mohamed Ismael Dini, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of Health of Djibouti,  dini101987@gmail.com \n5.	Samatar Kayad Guelleh, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of Health of Djibouti,  samatark@hotmail.fr \n6.	Prosper Ilunga Kelebwe, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program,\nAfrican Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, prosperkelebwe@yahoo.fr\n7.	Sahra Moussa Bouh, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, saharamousa62@yahoo.com\n8.	Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, Ministry of health, ahmedrobleh@hotmail.com\n9.	Tatek Anbessie Bogale, African Field Epidemiology Network, btatek@afenet.net\n10.	Herbert Kazoora Brian, African Field Epidemiology Network, hkazoora@afenet.net\n11.	Houssein Youssouf Darar, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, hyusef@gmail.com \n12.	Pedwindé Hamadou Seogo, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, seogoph@gmail.com\n', 'Investigation des cas de dengue dans le district de Dikhil, Novembre 2021', 'Le 14 novembre 2021, le résident FETP de Dikhil a notifié au service de surveillance épidémiologique de l’Institut National de Santé Publique (INSP), dix-huit (18) cas suspects de dengue au Centre Medico Hospitalier de Dikhil (CMHD). Nous avons mené une investigation pour confirmer le diagnostic, déterminer l’ampleur, décrire les cas et mettre en place des mesures de prévention et de contrôle', 'Nous avons mené une étude descriptive sur les cas de dengue enregistrés au CMH de la région de Dikhil du 19 au 21 novembre 2021. Un cas suspect de dengue était défini comme toute personne résidant dans la région de Dikhil présentant une maladie fébrile aiguë (2-7 jours), avec au moins deux de symptômes suivants : céphalées, douleur rétro-orbitale, myalgie, arthralgie, éruption cutanée, manifestations hémorragiques, syndrome de choc et un cas confirmé était un cas suspect avec un test diagnostic rapide positif ou ayant un lien épidémiologique avec un cas confirmé. Une recherche active a été mené au CMH et dans la communauté. Les données ont été collectées par l’entretien et par une revue documentaire avec une fiche d’investigation. Les fréquences, proportion et médianes ont été calculés.', 'Au total 265 cas suspects de dengue ont été enregistrés. L´âge médian était de 24 ans (4-70 ans). Parmi les cas,148 (56%), étaient de sexe masculin. Sur 73 prélèvements testés par le test rapide de dengue, 28 (38%) s’étaient avérés positifs. Un seul cas était IgM positif et le reste était IgG positif par le test rapide de dengue. L’antigène NS1 n’a pas été recherché.', 'L’investigation avait confirmé la présence de la dengue à Dikhil qui touchait plus l’adulte jeune. Nous recommandons le renforcement de la sensibilisation de la communauté, la formation du personnel de santé et la dotation des TDR-Dengue avec l’antigène NS1 pour la détection rapide de cas de dengue.', 'Dengue, Investigation, TDR-Dengue, Surveillance, Dikhil, Djibouti', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-09 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 44),
(814, 'Dr Seogo Pedwindé Hamadou', 'Djibouti FETP', 'hseogo@afenet.net', 'mr', 'Adake', 'Mohamed Adake', 'male', 'djibouti', 'houkoube@hotmail.fr', 'Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program &amp;amp;Ministry of Health of Djibouti', 'alumni', '', '9/2/2022', 'frontline', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', '1.	Prosper Ilunga Kelebwe, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, prosperkelebwe@yahoo.fr\n2.	Ibrahim Mohamed Dimbio,  Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, ibmdimbio@hotmail.com\n3.	Mohamed Houmed Bourhan, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, medhoumed83@gmail.com \n4.	Pedwindé Hamadou Seogo, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, seogoph@gmail.com\n5.	Sahra Moussa Bouh, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, saharamousa62@yahoo.com\n6.	Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, Ministry of health, ahmedrobleh@hotmail.com\n7.	Tatek Anbessie Bogale, African Field Epidemiology Network, btatek@afenet.net\n8.	Herbert Kazoora Brian, African Field Epidemiology Network, hkazoora@afenet.net\n9.	Houssein Youssouf Darar, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, hyusef@gmail.com \n', 'Investigation de cas de COVID-19, Région sanitaire de Tadjourah, Djibouti, Janvier 2022', 'Le 9 janvier 2022, une femme âgée de 30 ans sans antécédent travaillant au Conseil Régional de Tadjourah (CRT) s’était présentée au Centre Médico-Hospitalier de Tadjourah (CMHT) pour consultation avec fièvre, toux et difficulté respiratoire. Son prélèvement était confirmé positif au test de diagnostic rapide (TDR) de Covid-19. Une investigation a été menée afin de lister les contacts, rechercher le cas source et mettre les mesures de prévention et de contrôle.', 'Nous avons réalisé une étude descriptive du 1 au 25 janvier 2022 à Tadjourah.  Les définitions cas de l’Organisation Mondiale de la Santé actualisées ont été utilisés dans la recherche active. La collecte des données a été réalisée par la revue documentaire au CMHT et l’entretien dans la communauté. Le TDR Covid-19 a été utilisé chez les contacts et la biologie moléculaire chez les cas confirmés TDR positif. Les moyennes, proportion et ratio ont été calculés. La couverture vaccinale Covid-19 a été évaluée.', 'Au total 24 contacts ont été listés et prélevés. L’âge moyen de contacts était de 40 ans. Treize (54,2%) étaient de sexe masculin avec un sexe ratio (H/F) de 1,18. Sur 24 tests réalisés, un (4%) était revenu positif à la Covid-19. Parmi les contacts 71% (17/24) avaient reçu leurs vaccins anti Covid-19. Le cas index était une jeune femme non vaccinée contre la Covid-19 œuvrant au CRT. Le cas index et le cas supplémentaire ont été isolés. Un suivi de 14 jours a été organisé pour le reste de contacts.', 'L’investigation nous a permis de lister les contacts et trouver un cas supplémentaire dans la communauté. Des actions de santé publique ont été entreprises : l’isolement de cas positifs et la désinfection de lieu et l’organisation de séances de sensibilisation sur la COVID-19 qui doivent être poursuivies.', 'COVID-19, Investigation, Région de Tadjourah, Djibouti, Janvier 2022 ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-10 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 44),
(815, 'Delia Bandoh', 'Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)', 'dbandoh@afenet.net', 'dr', 'Bonodong Z.', 'Guri', 'female', 'ghana', 'bonodong.guri@yahoo.com', 'Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program', 'alumni', '', '', 'advanced', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'Basil Benduri Kaburi | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | kbenduri@gmail.com\nVida Yirenkyiwaa Adjei | Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research| vadjei@noguchi.ug.edu.gh\nEunice Baiden Laryea | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | eunicenasbaiden@gmail.com\nGloria Ivy Mensah | Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research | gmensah@noguchi.ug.edu.gh\nEdwin Andrews Afari | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | afariea@yahoo.co.uk', 'Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli and Salmonella species in Pigs, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, 2020', 'Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), an increasing menace to global public health causes about 700 000 deaths annually and an untold number of treatment failures in animals. Resistant pathogens in food animals and the consequent cross-contamination of edible carcass tissues constitute a significant hazard on diseases’ treatment outcomes in humans. We determined the carriage of E. coli and Salmonella spp in fecal and mesenteric lymph node (MLN) among apparently healthy pigs and characterized their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns.', 'Cross-sectional study, from February to July 2020. Collected approximately 5g of rectal feces and MLN from 140 pigs at slaughter. E. coli and Salmonella spp isolates were identified by colony morphology and confirmed by biochemical testing. Using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method, we tested the susceptibility of the isolates against 10 antibiotics. Multi-drug resistance (MDR) was defined as any isolate resistant to three or more antimicrobial classes.  We observed slaughter practices and environmental hygiene. Data collected was summarized descriptively. ', 'Of the 189 E. coli isolated, (72.14%, 101/140) were in feces and (62.86%, 88/140) in MLN.  Salmonella spp carriage was 22 isolates of which (2.14%, 3/140) in feces and (13.57%, 19/140) in MLN. About 64.6% of E. coli and 36.4% of Salmonella isolates showed resistance to the antibiotics tested. E. coli expressed resistance mainly to tetracycline (56.1% ,106/189), ampicillin (39.2%, 74/189) and trimethoprim/sulphamethoxazole (35.4%, 67/189) while Salmonella spp showed resistance mainly to ampicillin (31.8%, 7/22). Only E. coli showed MDR up to eight antibiotics. Slaughter practices and environmental hygiene were sub-standard. ', 'AMR of E. coli in the feces and MLN was higher compared to Salmonella. MDR found, included resistance to third generation cephalosporin. Sub-standards slaughter practices and environmental hygiene could contribute to cross-contamination of edible carcasses. We sensitized slaughterhouse workers on hygiene practices and recommended strict supervision by the appropriate authorities.', 'Antibiotic resistance, E. coli, Salmonella, feces, mesenteric lymph nodes, Ghana', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-11 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 56),
(816, 'NOUDEKE   NESTOR   DENAKPO', 'Resident Advisor FETP BENIN', 'noudnest@yahoo.fr', 'mr', 'Arnaud W. M.', 'Padonou', 'male', 'benin', 'arnaudwilfriedpadonou@gmail.com', 'Ministère de la Santé', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'B. Aniwanou/Ministère de la Santé /bernardaniwanou@yahoo.fr\nM. Houssou/AFENET-BENIN /madeliele@yahoo.fr\nN.D. Noudèkè/AFENET-BENIN /noudnest@yahoo.fr\n', 'Profil épidémiologique des décès maternels dans le département du Littoral de 2018 à 2021 au Bénin', 'Un décès maternel peut être défini comme la fin de vie d’une femme survenue pendant la grossesse, l’accouchement ou dans 42 jours après sa terminaison. En Afrique subsaharienne, le taux de mortalité maternelle est passé de 520 à 397 pour 100 000 naissances vivantes entre 2000 et 2017. Au Bénin, les cas de décès maternels constituent un problème de santé publique. Notre étude a pour objet de décrire les caractéristiques épidémiologiques des décès maternels dans le département du Littoral de 2018 à 2021.', 'Une étude transversale descriptive a été réalisée sur des cas de décès maternels rapportés dans le Littoral de 2018 à 2021. Les données ont été extraites de la base de décès maternels du Littoral puis apurée et analysée avec EPI Info 7.2. Les fréquences ont été calculées. La cartographie a été faite avec QGIS.', 'Le département du Littoral a enregistré 456 décès maternels de 2018 à 2021 soit un ratio 360,2 [328,6-394,8] décès pour 100. 000 naissances vivantes. La majorité des cas avait un âge compris entre 25 et 34 ans ; 222/449, (49%) [44,7-54,2]. Les causes les plus fréquentes sont les hémorragies de la délivrance 157/364, (43,1%) [37,9-48,4] et l’hypertension artérielle 98/364 (27,0%) [22,4-31,8]. 143/213 (66,6%) [59,9-72,9] ont eu un accouchement par voie basse naturelle et 70/213 (32,9%) [26,6-39,6] ont subi une césarienne. Les années 2020 et 2021, ont respectivement enregistré, 38,6% et 39% de cas. Le lieu de décès pour la majorité des cas 83,3% (179/215) était un centre hospitalier universitaire. Plus de la moitié des décès résidait dans les communes voisines de Cotonou.', 'La mortalité maternelle reste élevée dans le département du Littoral. La formation du personnel sur la prise en charge des hémorragies de la délivrance contribuera à sa réduction. ', 'Décès maternels, Hémorragie postpartum, Grossesse, Césarienne, Bénin. ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-12 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 211),
(817, 'NOUDEKE   NESTOR   DENAKPO', 'Resident Advisor FETP BENIN', 'noudnest@yahoo.fr', 'mrs', 'Balikissou', 'Gnonlonfin', 'female', 'benin', 'gnonlonfin@yahoo.fr', 'Ministère de la Santé', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'R. Kohoun/Ministère de la Santé /rodriguekk@gmail.com\nM. Houssou/AFENET-BENIN /madeliele@yahoo.fr\nN.D. Noudèkè/AFENET-BENIN /noudnest@yahoo.fr\n', 'Profil épidémiologique du choléra dans le département de l’Atlantique de 2017-2021, Bénin.', 'Le choléra est une maladie hydrique caractérisée par des diarrhées liquides profuses, provoquée par les sérogroupes O1 ou O139 de Vibrio cholerae. Chaque année, il touche 1,3 à 4 millions de personnes à travers le monde, avec entre 21000 et 143000 décès. Il demeure un problème de santé publique particulièrement en Afrique subsaharienne et au Bénin. Le département de l’Atlantique fait partie des zones souvent touchées. L’objectif de notre étude était de décrire le profil épidémiologique des cas de choléra dans l’Atlantique de 2017 à 2021. ', 'Il s’est agi d’une étude transversale descriptive des cas de choléra du département de l’Atlantique de 2017 à 2021. Les données ont été extraites de la base de la surveillance et apurées, puis l’analyse a été faite avec  Epi Info 7.2. Les fréquences absolues et relatives ont été calculées. La cartographie a été faite avec QGIS.', 'Au total, 153 cas de choléra ont été enregistrés dans le département de 2017 à 2021 avec 0 décès et 20 cas confirmés soit 14,81% (IC : 9,8-21,78). La majorité des cas, 83%, provenaient des milieux ruraux. La tranche d’âge de 1 à 15 ans est la plus atteinte avec 40,52% (IC : 33,07-48,44). Le sex-ratio H/F est de 1,59 (IC : 1,29-1,94). Des épidémies sont enregistrées avec une tendance saisonnière au troisième trimestre de chaque année. Une épidémie de grande ampleur a été observée au premier trimestre de 2021 et a atteint un pic de 95 cas. Toutes les communes sont touchées sauf Tori-Bossito et la commune lacustre de Sô-Ava a enregistré le plus de cas.', 'Le choléra sévit dans le département de l’Atlantique et souvent au troisième trimestre de l’année. Une intensification des activités de prévention dans les milieux ruraux pourrait réduire son incidence.', 'Cholera, Epidémie, Maladie hydrique, Vibrio cholerae, Benin.', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-13 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 211),
(818, 'NOUDEKE   NESTOR   DENAKPO', 'Resident Advisor FETP BENIN', 'noudnest@yahoo.fr', 'mr', 'Martial R.', 'Yahannon', 'male', 'benin', 'martiroya@gmail.com', 'Ministère de la Santé', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'M. Houssou/AFENET-BENIN /madeliele@yahoo.fr\nN.D. Noudèkè/AFENET-BENIN /noudnest@yahoo.fr\n', 'Profil épidémiologique de la méningite dans le département du Borgou de 2016 à 2021', 'La méningite est une maladie à potentiel épidémique. Elle sévit dans une partie du monde appelée ceinture de la méningite dont fait partie le  Bénin. De nombreux cas sont enregistrés dans le département du Borgou. L’objectif de cette étude était de décrire le profil épidémiologique des cas de la méningite enregistrés dans le département du Borgou de janvier 2016 à décembre 2021. ', 'Il s’est agi d’une étude transversale descriptive. Les données concernant les cas de méningite notifiés entre janvier 2016 à décembre 2021, ont été extraites de la base de surveillance épidémiologique du département Borgou. Ces données ont été  apurées puis analysées avec Epi Info 7.2. Les fréquences relatives et absolues ont été calculées. La cartographie a été faite avec QGIS.', 'L’étude a porté sur 1221 cas de  méningite enregistrés. La tranche d’âge la plus représentée était celle de moins de 5 ans soit 73,3 % (895/1221). Le sex ratio H /F était de 1,5. Sur les 75 cas dont les agents pathogènes ont été identifiés, Neisseria meningitidis représentait 45,3% (34/75) suivi de Streptococcus  pneumoniae 42,6% (32/75). Toutes les communes du Borgou ont enregistré des cas de méningite. L’incidence était très élevée en 2020 (21,4 pour 100 000 habitants) mais surtout dans  les communes de Tchaourou et de Kalalé avec des incidences respectives de 26,4 et 26,2  pour 100 000 habitants. La létalité globale était de 5,7% (69/1221). ', 'La méningite sévit dans le département du Borgou et est plus fréquente chez les enfants de moins de 5 ans. La confirmation des germes n’est pas systématique. Le renforcement des campagnes de vaccination contribuerait à la diminution de l’incidence de la méningite dans le département du Borgou.', 'Méningite, Neisseria meningitidis, Incidence, Bénin. ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-14 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 211),
(819, 'NOUDEKE   NESTOR   DENAKPO', 'Resident Advisor FETP BENIN', 'noudnest@yahoo.fr', 'mr', 'Zoubérou', 'Bio Béri', 'male', 'benin', 'bioberizouberou@yahoo.fr', 'Ministère de la Santé', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'V.O. Hounkpè/Ministère de la Santé /hoolivier@yahoo.fr\nM. Houssou/AFENET-BENIN /madeliele@yahoo.fr\nN.D. Noudèkè/AFENET-BENIN /noudnest@yahoo.fr\n', 'Profil épidémiologique de la méningite dans le département de l’Alibori, Bénin du 1er janvier 2017 au 31 décembre  2021', 'La méningite reste une maladie prioritaire de santé publique de par son potentiel épidémique élevé. Dans l’Alibori, entre 2017 et 2021, plusieurs cas de méningite avec une létalité élevée et des flambées ont été enregistrés malgré la vaccination de masse en 2012. L’analyse des données de la méningite est faite pour décrire le profil épidémiologique afin d’orienter les actions de santé publique dans le département.', 'Une étude transversale descriptive est réalisée et a portée sur tous les cas de méningite enregistrés dans la base de surveillance de l’Alibori du 1er janvier 2017 au 31 décembre 2021. Les données ont été analysées à l’aide d’Epi Info 7.2 pour calculer les fréquences relative et absolue. La cartographie a été faite avec QGIS.', '425 cas suspects de méningite avec un taux d\'incidence annuel moyen de 8,45 pour 100 000 habitants et 36 décès (létalité de 8,27%) ont été rapportés. Le taux d\'incidence était le plus faible en 2021 avec 2,39 pour 100 000 habitants et le plus élevé en 2017 avec 14,15 pour 100 000 habitants. L’âge médian était de 9 ans, le sex ratio (H/F) de 1,28 et la tranche d’âge de 5-9 ans était la plus touchée (36%).  Parmi les cas suspects, 402 (94,6%) ont été confirmés et les germes mis en cause sont le Neisseria méningitidis C (46%), le Streptococcus Pneumoniae (33%) et le Neisseria méningitidis X (15%). ', 'la méningite sévit dans l’Alibori et ceci chez les enfants de 5 à 9 ans. La vaccination contre les germes en cause et le  recours précoce aux soins pourraient contribuer à la réduction de l’incidence. ', 'Méningite, Incidence, Neisseria méningitidis, Bénin', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-15 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 211),
(820, 'NOUDEKE   NESTOR   DENAKPO', 'Resident Advisor FETP BENIN', 'noudnest@yahoo.fr', 'mr', 'Amoussa', 'Tchoutcha', 'male', 'benin', 'amouss75@yahoo.fr', 'Ministère de l\'Agriculture, de l’Elevage et de la Pêche', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'R. Koufèdé/Ministère de la Santé /koufederosette@gmail.com\nM. Houssou/AFENET-BENIN /madeliele@yahoo.fr\nN.D. Noudèkè/AFENET-BENIN /noudnest@yahoo.fr\n', 'Evaluation du système de surveillance de la rage humaine de juillet 2021 à juin 2022 dans le département des Collines/Bénin', 'Au Bénin, la rage est une zoonose majeure, faisant partie des maladies sous surveillance. Six cas suspects de rage humaine ont été notifiés dans le département des collines de 2018 à 2022. L’objectif principal était d’évaluer le système de surveillance de la rage humaine du département des collines, de juillet 2021 à juin 2022.  ', 'Il s’est agi d’une étude transversale descriptive utilisant la méthode du guide des Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 2001. L’organisation, le fonctionnement, l’utilité ont été décrits et quelques attributs de ce système de surveillance ont été évalués. Des interviews ont été réalisées auprès de 18 agents de santé intervenant dans la surveillance. Les données ont été  analysées avec Epi-Info 7.2 pour le calcul des fréquences avec un seuil de 80% pour chaque attribut.', 'Le système est passif et suit l’algorithme des maladies à notification immédiate qui comporte quatre niveaux (périphérique, zone, département et national y compris l’OMS) avec plusieurs profils du personnel impliqués. Parmi les enquêtés, 11 (60%) ont jugé que ce système détecte les cas et la notification de ces cas est immédiate. La définition de cas de la rage humaine n’est connue que par 8 (44%) des enquêtés et n’est affichée que dans une formation sanitaire (6,7%). La définition inclut la confirmation des cas au laboratoire qui ne se fait pas au Bénin. La promptitude, la complétude des fiches de notification et le taux de participation à l’étude étaient de 100%. Le système est représentatif car les données collectées permettent une description des cas en termes de temps, lieu et personne.', 'Le système de surveillance de la rage humaine du département des collines est fonctionnel, utile, acceptable, représentatif, mais ce système n’est pas simple. La revue de la définition de cas pourrait améliorer sa simplicité. ', 'Rage humaine, Zoonose, One Health, Benin. ', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-16 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 211),
(821, 'NOUDEKE   NESTOR   DENAKPO', 'Resident Advisor FETP BENIN', 'noudnest@yahoo.fr', 'mrs', 'Balikissou', 'Gnonlonfin', 'female', 'benin', 'gnonlonfin@yahoo.fr', 'Ministère de la Santé', 'resident', '', '', 'intermediate', 'public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response', 'R. Kohoun/Ministère de la Santé /rodriguekk@gmail.com\nM. Houssou/AFENET-BENIN /madeliele@yahoo.fr\nN.D. Noudèkè/AFENET-BENIN /noudnest@yahoo.fr\n', 'Evaluation du système de surveillance du choléra dans le département de l’Atlantique en 2021, Benin', 'Le choléra est une maladie hydrique caractérisée par des diarrhées liquides profuses, qui touche 1,3 à 4 millions de personnes à travers le monde. Il demeure un problème de santé publique particulièrement en Afrique subsaharienne et au Bénin. La surveillance du choléra est intégrée aux activités de surveillance des maladies à potentiel épidémique. Le système de surveillance doit être évalué pour renforcer ses performances d’où le but de notre étude d’évaluer le système de surveillance du choléra du département de l’Atlantique en 2021. ', 'Il s’est agi d’une étude transversale descriptive qui s’est déroulée du 22 Août au 03 Septembre 2022 dans le département de l’Atlantique. Le guide de surveillance des Centers for Disease and Controls (CDC) a été utilisé pour décrire le fonctionnement et l’utilité et évaluer certains attributs. Des interviews ont été réalisées auprès de 91 agents de santé impliquées dans la surveillance. L’analyse a été faite avec l’aide de Epi Info 7.2. Les fréquences ont été calculées. Un seuil de 80% a été fixé pour les attributs. ', 'L’étude a révélé que le système de surveillance du choléra du département de l’Atlantique est utile et permet de détecter les cas de choléra et leur ampleur. Il est simple selon plus de 90% des personnes interrogées. L’acceptabilité du système est bonne (complétude 100% ; la promptitude (79,31%) et déclaration 77,31%). La représentativité est bonne car les données permettent de décrire les cas selon le temps, le lieu et la personne. La qualité des données est bonne (99,13%). ', 'Le système de surveillance du choléra dans le département de l’Atlantique est globalement fonctionnel et bien établi. Toutefois, il est nécessaire de prendre des mesures pour renforcer sa qualité en matière de déclaration.', 'Evaluation, choléra, Maladie hydrique, Diarrhée, Bénin', NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, NULL, 'No', '', '2025-04-17 10:13:00', NULL, NULL, 232);
