(580,'NOUDEKE   NESTOR   DENAKPO','Resident Advisor FETP BENIN','noudnest@yahoo.fr','mr','Augusta A.G.','Adanvè','female','benin','adanva00@gmail.com','<p>Ministère de la Santé</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','B. Aniwanou/Ministère de la Santé /bernardaniwanou@yahoo.fr\r\nM. Houssou/AFENET-BENIN /madeliele@yahoo.fr\r\nN.D. Noudèkè/AFENET-BENIN /noudnest@yahoo.fr','<p>Référence des cas de paludisme grave et facteurs associés à la létalité chez les enfants de 0 à 59 mois dans les hôpitaux publics de l’Ouémé au Bénin en 2022</p>','<p>Le paludisme est une affection parasitaire fébrile évoluant sous deux formes cliniques. Il demeure un problème de santé publique en Afrique. La forme grave est plus fréquente chez les enfants. Les causes de décès liées aux formes graves sont multifactorielles. Cette étude visait à évaluer la référence et les facteurs associés à la létalité des cas graves chez les enfants de moins de 5 ans.</p>','<p>L’étude est de type transversal analytique avec une population d’étude constituée des enfants âgés de 0-59 mois admis dans les hôpitaux publics de l’Ouémé du 1er avril au 31 octobre 2022. L’échantillonnage a été aléatoire simple à l’aide du logiciel Open Epi et les données collectées par dépouillement des dossiers ont été analysées avec Epi Info7.2. Nous avons calculé des fréquences et odds ratios bruts.</p>','<p>Au total, 384 dossiers médicaux de paludisme grave ont été étudiés. La tranche d’âge la plus touchée est de 12-36 mois soit 57,8% ; 62,5% provenaient du milieu rural et 53,13% étaient de sexe masculin. Les signes de gravité les plus fréquents sont : l’anémie (91,9%), les vomissements incoercibles (79,2%) et les convulsions (78,9%). Sur les 384 cas, 30 sont décédés soit une létalité de 7,81%. Parmi nos cas, 74,5% ont été référés vers les hôpitaux, et 88,8% des référés ont bénéficié d’au moins un traitement de pré-référence ; seulement 3,2% ont été référés par l’ambulance. Les facteurs associés à la létalité étaient : l’incapacité de se nourrir (OR=4,1 ; IC à 95% [1,22-13,83]) et les difficultés respiratoires (OR =5,9 ; IC à 95% : [2,24-16,01]).</p>','<p>La mortalité liée au paludisme grave reste encore élevée. Elle est liée à certains facteurs dont la prise en compte dans la prise en charge des cas est nécessaire pour une baisse de la létalité.</p>','<p>Paludisme grave, Référence, Etude transversale, Bénin</p>','4','4','4','4','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2023-05-02 10:13:00','2023-06-05 12:23:24',NULL,90),(581,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','mr','OMARY','NASSORO','male','tanzania','omarykipuli@gmail.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'10/12/2022','advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','ROSEMPEMBENI, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences-Dar es salaam Tanzania, rcmpembeni@gmail.com\r\nAMIR JUYA, African Field Epidemiology Network-FETP Malawi, amirjuya@gmail.com','<p>Uptake and associated factors of Cervical Cancer Screening services among Women attending Reproductive and Child Health Clinic in Dodoma Municipal Council, Tanzania from March to April 2022</p>','<p>Cervical cancer mortality can be avoided if proper preventive measures which include Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination, timely cervical cancer screening (CCS), and treatment of precancerous lesions are taken by women. Despite the increasing availability of cervical cancer screening services in Tanzania, only about 11% of eligible women were reported to have been screened. We determined uptake and associated factors of cervical cancer screening among women attending Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) clinics in Dodoma Municipal Council from March to April 2022.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study using both quantitative and qualitative methods was conducted among women of reproductive age in RCH clinics and 7 RCH in-charges. MS Excel and STATA were used for data management and analysis. Bivariate analysis using the Chi-square test was used to assess relationship between the uptake of CCS and independent variables. Multivariable poisson regression was used to determine independent factors associated with the uptake of CCS. Thematic analysis was used to analyse Qualitative data.</p>','<p>A total of 463 women were enrolled and the prevalence of cervical cancer screening was 25%; 95%CI=21%-29%. Women with secondary education (aPR=0.6; 95%CI, 0.44-0.89), unemployed women (aPR=0.4; 95%CI, 0.23-0.76) and women who were not aware of cervical cancer screening (aPR=0.4; 95%CI, 0.13-1.00) were less likely to screen for cervical cancer compared to their counterparts. Inadequate number of Health Care Workers (HCWs) for provision of CCS, Women’s lack of readiness for screening and misconception on CCS procedures were frequently mentioned to deter CCS uptake.</p>','<p>Uptake of CCS among attendees of RCH clinic is below the National target of 60% of all eligible women. Education level, occupation and awareness of cervical cancer symptoms were associated with CCS uptake. RCH staff should provide education on cervical cancer screening, address misconceptions about screening procedures and Government should ensure adequate number of HCWs to provide screening services.</p>','<p>Uptake, Cervical Cancer, Screening, RCH, Tanzania</p>','4','5','5','5','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-09-15 10:13:00','2023-05-13 11:24:22',NULL,82),(582,'Peter Adewuyi','Resident Advisor','padewuyi@afenet.net','mr','Abdoulie','Sonko','male','gambia','soncolley88@gmail.com','<p>Gambia FETP and Ministry of Health, The Gambia</p>','alumni',NULL,'19/08/2022','intermediate','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Mary Grey-Johnson |  Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia | ladymay992@yahoo.com \r\nMaimuna Badjie | Ministry of Health | maimunabadjie@gmail.com\r\n Lamin Saidyfaye | Ministry of Health | laminsaidyfaye1@gmail.com\r\nPeter Adewuyi. | AFENET. | padewuyi@afenet.net','<p>Maternal Mortality Surveillance System Evaluation, The Gambia, 2022</p>','<p>The global estimate of maternal deaths in 2017 was 295,000 with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for approximately 66%. Surveillance is key in monitoring maternal deaths especially in Africa. We therefore evaluated the Maternal Mortality Surveillance System in The Gambia to determine its usefulness, flexibility, stability, completeness of reporting, timeliness and representativeness.</p>','<p>Using the CDC updated guideline for surveillance system evaluation, a structured questionnaire and checklist were used to collect data from registers, patient folders and interviews. We recruited 25 stakeholders involved in the maternal mortality surveillance system at different regions and levels of health care delivery in The Gambia. Observations, record review were also conducted. Epi info version 7 was used to analyze the data. Maternal Death Surveillance System attributes indicators evaluated were graded as “1” when appropriately answered and scores “0” for findings that do not support attribute. Sum of scores for each attribute was divided by total number of questions and multiplied by 100%. Scores were graded as excellent (90-100%), good (70-89%), fair (50-69%) and poor &lt;50%.</p>','<p>Of the 25 surveillance officers interviewed, 88% (22/25) were males, median age was 37 (26-47) years, and 52% (13/25) were between age group 31-40 years. The maternal mortality surveillance system was useful (82%), fairly flexible (60%), fairly timely (51%), fairly representative (55%), fairly stable (68%) but data quality and completeness were poor (37%).</p>','<p>The maternal death surveillance system of The Gambia was found to be useful, stable, flexible and timely. It is however not representative and data quality was poor. We recommend that health workers investigate maternal deaths timely and completely fill the registers and patient folders correctly so informed decisions can be made in a timely manner.</p>','<p>Maternal Mortality, Evaluation, attributes, , surveillance System</p>','4','4','2','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Results is scanty. Provide information on exactly what was observed or measured.</p>','2024-09-16 10:13:00','2023-05-21 15:52:00',NULL,67),(583,'Yassa D. Ndjakani','FETP-COI','yndjakani@gmail.com','dr','Arlette','Saint Pierre Drack','female','mauritius','saintpierredrack@gmail.com','<p>FETP COI</p>','alumni',NULL,'11/2/2023','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Harena Rasamoelina        FETP-COI       harena.rasamoelina@coi-ioc.org\r\nYassa D.Ndjakani              FETP-COI       yndjakani@gmail.com\r\nNestor    Ndakala              FETP-COI       drnestndakala@gmail.com','<p>SURVEILLANCE OF CANCER IN RODRIGUES ISLAND, 2022</p>','<p>Rodrigues island has a population of 44,220 inhabitants (Health Statistics 2021). Neoplasms are the second cause (16.5%) of deaths in 2021. In fact, there were forty-seven deaths due to neoplasms in 2021. The aims and objectives were to collect the baseline data and determine the prevalence and the main sites of cancers.</p>','<p>A retrospective study conducted. Data reviewed and collected from Health Records of Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Statistics unit and radiology department for all confirmed cancer cases for the year 2022 during the month of December , through a designed Epi info questionnaire. Data analysed using Epi info and Excel.</p>','<p>A total of 109 cancer cases among residents of Rodrigues registered for the year 2022 , with a prevalence of 246 per 100,000 population. Women (n=79, 72.5%) most affected compared to men (n=30, 27.5%). The mean age of the cases was 59.1 years (Men 65.4 years &amp; women: 56.7 years). Most cancers, 50.5% occur at the age of ≥60 years. While 63.3% of all cancers occur during their productive years (15 to 64 years) , with (82.6% women&amp; 17.4% men). Breast cancer was most prevalent sites of cancer in women (56%) and cervical cancers (19%) . Among men, prostate cancer was most prevalent with (40%) and colon-rectum (23%).</p>','<p>The study showed that , more women are affected by cancers in their productive years compared to men. The health promotion campaigns such as breast screening and pap smear screening should be targeted .</p>','<p>Cancer, Surveillance ,</p>','2','1','1','1','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>To understand which group (Women Vs Men) were most affected, you need to calculate and compare the attack rate of your outcome of interest for each group.</p>','2024-09-17 10:13:00','2023-06-05 14:54:53',NULL,207),(584,'Amna Khairy AbdulKareem Khairy','Technical Coordinator','Akhairy@Emphnet.Net','dr','Amna','Khairy','female','sudan','Amnakh22@hotmail.com','<p>FETP Technical Coordinator</p>','alumni',NULL,'8/4/2022','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Babkier	Ali	WHO Sudan	babkerali@yahoo.com\r\nMuntasir	Osman	Sudan FETP	muntasiro@yahoo.com','<p>Measles Outbreak investigation among Gold Miners, River Nile State, Sudan, May-November 2021</p>','<p>Sudan is one of the leading countries in traditional gold mining. Conditions surrounding gold mining such as the influx of large numbers of susceptible and poor environmental conditions, facilitate measles transmission and hinder measles elimination efforts nationally, regionally, and globally. This abstract describes a measles outbreak investigation among gold miners in Sudan, from May to November 2021.</p>','<p>The suspected measles case was defined as any person with fever and maculopapular rash at any age. Serum samples suspected of measles cases were tested for measles Immunoglobulin M (IgM) . The outbreak confirmation was based on the presence of three or more confirmed measles cases in the same geographic area within one incubation period. Contact tracing and measles vaccination Coverage Survey were done. EPI Info version 7 was used for data entry, cleaning descriptive analysis, and geographic mapping.</p>','<p>The outbreak started on the 18th epidemiological week, and lasted for 35 weeks. The total number of cases was 233; with an Attack rate of 10 per 1000 miners, and 2% case fatality rate. The majority of cases were above 15 years of age and not vaccinated for measles (90%). The area has the largest grinding services for mining in the country, causing large population movement from other mining areas, and contributing to the outbreak’s rapid spread to the northern part of the country, cross-boarding Egypt. The index case was coming from the western part of the country, where another measles outbreak was ongoing. An outbreak response vaccination campaign and orientation sessions for healthcare workers to strengthen case management and surveillance sensitivity were implemented.</p>','<p>Low measles vaccination coverage and population movement were the main reason for this high morbidity and mortality outbreak. Mandatory measles vaccination policy at mining entry points, with a “miner’s measles vaccination card” should be implemented.</p>','<p>Measles Outbreak, Measles Elimination, Gold Miners, Sudan</p>','3','3','3','4','4','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-09-18 10:13:00','2023-05-13 11:17:02',NULL,82),(585,'Dr. Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru','Resident Advisor','ggebru@afenet.net','mr','Samuel','Bailor','male','sierra-leone','samuelbailor1975@gmail.com','<p>National Tuberculosis Leprosy Program, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Anna Jammeh                                          African Field Epidemiology Network                          ajammeh@afenet.net, \r\nAmara Alhaji Sheriff                                  African Field Epidemiology Network                       amaraalhaji1970@gmail.com \r\nAdel Hussein Elduma                                 African Field Epidemiology Network                      ahussein@afenet.net, \r\nSolomon Aiah Sogbeh                                African Field Epidemiology Network                      solomonsogbeh@gmail.com \r\nUmaru Sesay                                                Ministry of Health and Sanitation                           sesayumaru4@gmail.com\r\nGebrekrestos Negash Gebru                     African Field Epidemiology Network                      ggebru@afenet.net','<p>Evaluation of Multi-Drug Resistance Tuberculosis Surveillance System: Sierra Leone, January 2021 – December 2022</p>','<p>Multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a complex infectious disease and is a threat to global health. Globally it is estimated that about 630,000 tuberculosis patients have multi-drug tuberculosis and require treatment. Sierra Leone is among the world’s 30 most affected countries accounting for 87% of the global infection rate. The Tuberculosis surveillance system is part of the general framework of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response and we, therefore, evaluate the system to determine its performance, assess key attributes and make appropriate recommendations to improve the system.</p>','<p>The study was a mixed (qualitative and quantitative) cross-sectional study carried out in 4 purposely selected sentinel sites using GeneXpert to test multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis. The updated guidelines for evaluating surveillance systems were used to assess the system attributes and system operations. We interviewed 7 clinicians, and 2 national and 16 district stakeholders.MDR-TB notification and laboratory registers were reviewed, and content analysis was performed on completeness, timeliness, and data quality.</p>','<p>The system was found to be simple and flexible (97.5% and 94.5%) respectively but had a low case detection rate of 24% (299/1255). The average time taken to confirm a suspected case was 48-72hrs and registration for treatment was done the same day after confirmation. The standard case definition was easy to use and 76% showed a willingness to continue with the system. 95% of the reported data were completely and correctly filled but timeliness was 92.5%. Quarterly supervisions are conducted at the national level. The program is 100% donor dependent and private facilities are not involved in multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis surveillance activities.</p>','<p>The multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis surveillance system is useful and partly meets its objectives, however, it is not meeting the yearly case target, and being donor dependent poses threats to the stability of the system. Word count:293/300</p>','<p>Multidrug, Resistant, Tuberculosis, Sierra Leone</p>','4','3','3','3','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Would have been good to also assess sensitivity and positive predictive values of the system</p>','2024-09-19 10:13:00','2023-05-12 09:19:56',NULL,184),(586,'Peter Adewuyi','Resident Advisor','padewuyi@afenet.net','mr','Ebrima','Barrow','male','gambia','ebrimabarrows@yahoo.com','<p>Gambia FETP and Ministry of Health, The Gambia</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','Abou Kebbeh | National Public Health laboratory | kebbehabou@yahoo.com\r\nHaddy Bah | Edward Francis small teaching hospital | haddybah@hotmail.com \r\nAbdoulie Bandjan | Edward Francis small teaching hospital |  bandjan1@gmail.com\r\nBaba K Fofana | Edward Francis small teaching hospital | babakuntaf1@gmail.com\r\nSainey BF Ceesay | National public health lab | bfcsay@gmail.com\r\nKalifa Sanneh Darboe | kanafing general hospital | kfsanneh4@gmail.com\r\nPeter Adewuyi. | AFENET. | padewuyi@afenet.net','<p>Occurrence of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Clinical Samples at Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, 2022: A Hospital Based Study.</p>','<p>Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) producer bacteria are increasing in both hospital and community settings posing a major public health problem worldwide. In The Gambia, published data on the occurrence of ESBL producing bacteria in local setting is limited. We determined the occurrence of ESBL-producing organism from clinical bacterial isolates at the main tertiary hospital, ESFTH.</p>','<p>During December 2021 to August 2022, 173 banked clinical isolates were analysed using standard bacteriological methods at the microbiology laboratory, EFSTH. Isolates identification were conducted using biochemical tests. Antibiotic susceptibility was conducted using disk diffusion method according to Clinical and Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) guidelines. Phenotypic ESBL-producing bacteria were confirmed using double-disk synergy methods. Data on demographic characteristics, ward and sample type was collected from laboratory register. Data was analysed descriptively using Epi info 7.5.</p>','<p>A total of 173 single clinical isolates with median age 27(1-76) years were analysed. ESBL-PE frequency was 35 (28.46%) among the 123 Enterobacteriaceae isolates identified. Majority of the ESBL isolates were from gynae ward, 14(40%) followed by surgical ward, 11(31.43%). E. coli was dominant 21(60%) followed by Klebsiella pneumonia 10(28.57%). High resistance rate was observed against Cephalosporins [(Ceftazidime 34(97.14%), Cefotaxime 29(93.55%), Ceftriaxone 33(94.29%)], Cotrimoxazole 33(94.29%) and Gentamycin 32(91.43%). Low resistance rate of ESBL-producers against Nitrofurantoin 8(36.36%) was observed. However, all the ESBL isolates were sensitive to Imipenem antibiotic. Multi-drug resistant isolates were more prevalent among the ESBLs producers 33(94.29%) than non-producers 2 (5.71%) (p = &lt; 0.0001)</p>','<p>Our study shows ESBL producing Enterobacteriaceae from the banked clinical isolates in which E. coli and Klebsiella pneumonia are the predominant organisms. ESBL producing organisms shows a high resistance rate to cephalosporins. We recommend for the hospital management to institute effective infection prevention and control measures within gynae and surgical wards to prevent spread of ESBL-producers and nosocomial infections.</p>','<p>ESBL, antibiotic, resistant, Enterobacteriaceae, The Gambia</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Rephrase \"A total of 173 single clinical isolates with median age 27(1-76) years were analysed.\" . This is not the age of the isolates</p><p>What clinical isolates were this?</p>','2024-09-20 10:13:00','2023-05-21 15:55:11',NULL,67),(587,'Bode Ireti Shobayo','National Public Health Institute of Liberia','bodeishobayo@gmail.com','mr','Bode Ireti','Shobayo','male','liberia','bodeishobayo@gmail.com','<p>National Public Health Institute of Liberia</p>','other',NULL,NULL,'NA','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Bode | Shobayo | National Public Health Institute of Liberia | bodeishobayo@gmail.com\r\nChukwuma | Umeokonkwo | African Field Epidemiology Network, Kampala, Uganda | dchukwuma@afenet.net \r\nRalph | Jetoh | National Public Health Institute of Liberia | ralphica2000@gmail.com \r\nNicholas | Blidi | Expanded Program on Immunization, Ministry of Health, Liberia | chachesko@gmail.com \r\nJulius | Gilayeneh | National Public Health Institute of Liberia | dr.gilayeneh@gmail.com \r\nGodwin | Akpan | African Field Epidemiology Network - AFENET Liberia | gakpan@afenet.net \r\nMaame | Amo-Addae | African Field Epidemiology Network - AFENET Liberia | mamoaddae@afenet.net \r\nJane | Macauley | National Public Health Institute of Liberia | jane.macauley@nphil.gov.lr \r\nRachel | Idowu |  U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | rbi0@cdc.gov','<p>Knowledge regarding measles vaccination among caregivers in Montserrado County, Liberia, 2022</p>','<p>Introduction: Liberia has not met their annual national target for measles vaccination and reports recurrent measles outbreaks. Knowledge of caregivers concerning measles infection and vaccination contributes to their practice towards measles infection and vaccination uptake. We assessed caregivers\' knowledge regarding measles and its vaccination to inform outbreak response efforts.</p>','<p>Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among 552 caregivers of children under five years selected using a multi-stage sampling technique in September 2022. We explored caregivers’ knowledge about measles disease and measles vaccines, using a pre-tested questionnaire. A combination of ten questions was used to assess knowledge. Caregivers who scored at least six out of ten possible scores were categorized as having good knowledge. Data were cleaned and analyzed using R version 4.2.0, and the relationship between the caregivers’ level of knowledge and the sociodemographic characteristics were explored using chi-square and logistic regression.</p>','<p>Results: The median age of the caregivers was 30 (IQR:2437) years. Most [373 (71.5%)] caregivers were mothers, only 68 (13.0%) had attained tertiary education and 124 (23.8%) were employed. A total of 500 (95.8%) were aware of the measles disease, and 485 (92.9%) had heard of the measles vaccine. The three most common sources of information on measles disease and on vaccination were friends, health workers, and radio. Some of the caregivers 137 (26.2%) have poor knowledge of the measles disease and its vaccination. Age 4554 years [aOR (adjusted odds ratio): 8.1; 95%CI: 2.730.7, p&lt;0.001), attaining tertiary education (aOR: 3.7; 95%CI: 1.69.6, p=0.004) and being employed (aOR: 2.0; 95%CI: 1.23.9, p=0.017) predicted good knowledge of measles disease and its vaccination.</p>','<p>Conclusion: The study reveals some knowledge gaps among caregivers in urban settings in Liberia. The relevant agencies and partners should work on improving caregivers\' knowledge of measles and its vaccination.</p>','<p>knowledge, attitude, practice, measles vaccination</p>','3','4','3','2','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The authors need to present comparison groups for the risk factors assessed in logistic regression</p>','2024-09-21 10:13:00','2023-05-16 19:33:59',NULL,40),(588,'Yassa D. Ndjakani','FETP COI','yndjakani@gmail.com','dr','Ramakilahy Fenosoa Randriantsizafy','Ndjakani','female','madagascar','fitia.fenosoa@yahoo.fr','<p>FETP COI</p>','resident',NULL,'11/2/2023','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Harena Rasamoelina        FETP-COI       harena.rasamoelina@coi-ioc.org\r\nYassa D.Ndjakani              FETP-COI       yndjakani@gmail.com\r\nNestor    Ndakala              FETP-COI       drnestndakala@gmail.com','<p>EFFICACITE DE L\'UTILISATION DES BOITES DE KARTMAN DANS LA LUTTE CONTRE LA PESTE HUMAINE A TSIROANOMANDIDY, MADAGASCAR, EN 2022</p>','<p>La peste humaine demeure un problème majeur de la santé publique à Madagascar. Le bacille pesteux est responsable d’une infection sérieuse d’évolution rapide entrainant une forte létalité. Elle se présente sous forme bubonique ou pulmonaire. Afin de diminuer la morbidité et la létalité dues à la peste dans le district, nous avons décrit l’évolution de données de la peste humaine selon temps, lieu et personne de 2011 à 2022 et les résultats des interventions effectuées.</p>','<p>Etude descriptive rétrospective de l’ensemble des données de surveillance du district de Tsiroanomandidy une zone endémique pesteuse. Une révision rétrospective des données de de la surveillance du district en comparant les cas notifiés et les résultats bactériologiques du laboratoire de 2011 à 2022 , était effectuée. Les boîtes de kartman ont été utilisée dans toutes les communes du district pour tuer les puces genre xenopsylla kéopis suivi de capture de rats à partir de 2016 a été l’utilisation</p>','<p>Chaque année la saison de haute transmission est entre le mois d’août et le mois de mai. Le fokontany Miandrarivo I a été le plus touché avec taux une d’attaque de 9,6 cas pour 1 000 habitants. Notons l’évolution de quelques indicateurs avant et après l’utilisation des boites de Kartaman en 2016, la médiane a été de 71 [46-153] cas contre 20 [2-39] cas, la peste a été confirmée dans 72% (302/417) contre 76% (81/107), les types de peste : peste bubonique 93% (387/417) contre 89% (95/107), peste pulmonaire 2% (9/417) contre 10% (11/107) et non précisé 5% (21 /417) contre 1% (1/107) et la létalité a été de 24% (73/302) contre 28% (23/81), le sexe ratio homme femme a été de 1,6 contre 2. Le tranche d’âge le plus touché a été de 10 à 14 ans (107/417) tandis qu’après 2016 15 à 19 ans (23/107).</p>','<p>La lutte contre les vecteurs et les réservoirs a été renforcée à partir de l’année 2016 par l’utilisation des boîtes de kartman entrainant une diminution nette de la notification de cas de peste humaine dans le district.</p>','<p>Peste – Vecteurs – Lutte – Rongeurs</p>','3','3','3','0','3','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>It is not noted in the study what the effectiveness of the kartman boxes was; there is little consistency between the title and the content of the study.</p>','2024-09-22 10:13:00','2023-05-09 09:29:12',NULL,168),(589,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','mr','Eustadius Kamugisha','Felician','male','tanzania','eustadius.felician@yahoo.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'10/12/2022','advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Mtebe Majigo,  University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es salaam - Tanzania, mmajigo@gmail.com\r\nLoveness Urio, Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Dar es Salaam - Tanzania, loveness13us@yahoo.com \r\nSaid Aboud, National Institute for Medical Research, aboudsaid@yahoo.com','<p>Etiology, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and factors associated with bacteriuria among HIV-infected women attending prevention of mother to child transmission clinic at Bukoba Municipality, Tanzania, 2022</p>','<p>Bacteriuria is the presence of significant bacteria in the absence of signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). The presence of bacteria in urine for both pregnant and lactating HIV-infected women can cause serious complications for women and fetuses for pregnant women. We determined the etiology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing patterns and factors associated with bacteriuria in HIV-infected women attending Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) clinic at Bukoba Municipality.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study was conducted from January to April 2022 among HIV-infected women attending PMTCT clinic at Bukoba Municipality. Clean-catch midstream urine specimens were cultured on MacConkey and blood agars. Bacteria isolated were identified by colonial characteristics, Gram stain and biochemical identification tests. After initial screening, double-disc synergy method confirmed the phenotypic detection of ESBL production and MRSA was confirmed using cefoxitin disc (30μg). Socio-demographic, clinical, and laboratory information data were collected using a structured questionnaire. STATA version 15.0 was used for analysis. Test for association was performed using modified Poisson regressions.</p>','<p>Of the 290 study participants, 66(22.8%) had significant bacteriuria. Breastfeeding women were 152(52.4%) and 138(47.6%) were pregnant women. The predominant bacteria isolated were E. coli 21(31.8%) while 17(34.0%) of gram-negative bacteria were Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases (ESBLs) and 1(25.0%) was Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Escherichia coli showed high resistance rate against trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 21(100%), amoxicillin/clavulanic acid 20(95.0%). Staphylococcus aureus 4(100%) were resistance to both penicillin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. The proportion of multi-drug resistance (MDR) was 45(68.2%). Rwamishenye health Centre (APR: 2.12, 95%CL: 1.04-4.34, p=0.027), Kashai dispensary (APR: 2.63, 95%CL: 1.31-5.26, p=0.006) and single marital status (APR=1.85, 95%CI:1.03-3.34) were the factors significantly associated with bacteriuria.</p>','<p>Prevalence of bacteriuria was high in Bukoba. Most isolated bacteria being resistance to most of the tested drugs suggest the use of antimicrobial agents to be supported by culture and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) results.</p>','<p>Aetiology, antimicrobial-susceptibility, bacteriuria, HIV-infected women, Tanzania,</p>','5','5','5','4','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-09-23 10:13:00','2023-05-13 11:32:30',NULL,82),(590,'Peter Adewuyi','Resident Advisor','padewuyi@afenet.net','mr','Modou K O','Njie','male','georgia','mnjie1299@gmail.com','<p>Gambia FETP and Ministry of Health, The Gambia</p>','alumni',NULL,'19/08/2022','advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Abou Kebbeh | National Public Health Laboratory, The Gambia | kebbehabou@yahoo.com\r\nModou Lamin Fofana. | Ministry of Health |. mlfofana02@gmail.com\r\nPeter Adewuyi. | AFENET. | padewuyi@afenet.net\r\nChukwuma David Umeokonkwo | AFENET | dchukwuma@afenet.net\r\nAmadou W. Jallow | Ministry of Health, The Gambia | amadou.jallow@gmail.com\r\nMustapha Bittaye | Ministry of Health, The Gambia | bittaye@gmail.com','<p>Incidence of Snakebite, North Bank West Region, The Gambia, 2017 – 2021</p>','<p>Snakebites affect about 5.4 million people worldwide resulting in over 137,880 deaths per year. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the incidence of snakebite cases is generally underestimated despite the adverse effect of snakebite when it occurs. We therefore conducted this study to describe the incidence of snakebites in the North Bank West Region of the Gambia.</p>','<p>We reviewed snakebite surveillance data from 2017 to 2021 recorded in health facilities registers in North Bank West Region, The Gambia. Variables extracted were age, sex, date reported, health facility name, district of residence, and case outcome. We summarized the data by person, place, and time and results were presented using frequencies and proportions in tables, charts, graphs and maps.</p>','<p>A total of 197 cases were reported with median age of 20 (IQR:13 -30) years, and males were 69.0% (136/197). Thirty-five percent (69/197) of snakebite victims were in the age group 10-19 years. The 5-year incidence rate was 31 snakebite cases per 100,000 population with a case fatality ratio of 4.1%. Jokadou District recorded the highest number of incidences (14 cases per 10,000) in 2017. Seventy-two percent, (143/197) of the snakebite cases occurred during the rainy season (June-October). The year 2020 recorded the highest incidence of snakebite in the region, 59 snakebite cases per 100,000 population.</p>','<p>The high incidence of snakebite cases in this study requires that the Ministry of Health, to strengthen health education activities on snakebite prevention and early health seeking behavior. Regional Health Directorate should work with health facilities to regularly organize health education activities for the communities, especially prior to the start of the rainy season.</p>','<p>Snakebites, Incidence, Surveillance Data, Gambia, Regional</p>','3','4','3','2','3','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Results: Be consistent with the constant used for reporting incidence. If it\'s \"x\" per 10,000 population, that should be used throughout. Do not use 10, 000 at a point, 100,000 at another</p><p>conclusion: what is the basis for the conclusion that the incidence is high?</p>','2024-09-24 10:13:00','2023-05-12 14:13:49',NULL,60),(593,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','mr','Gebhard','Ndyaleka','male','namibia','gndyaleka@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'frontline','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','Padelia N. Ngenokesho, Ministry of Health and Social Services, padelia.ngenokesho@mhss.gov.na','<p>Schistosomiasis outbreak among leaners at Omindamba Combined school, Outapi district, Omusati region, Namibia, August 2022</p>','<p>Schistosomiasis is neglected tropical diseases caused by parasite flatworms (blood flukes) of the genus Schistosoma. It is water borne disease that affects the human urogenital system. On 15 August 2022, 4 cases of suspected Schistosomiasis were reported from Omindamba Combined School in Outapi district. The investigation was done to establish the existence of an outbreak and find contributing factors.</p>','<p>A qualitative study was conducted to establish the existence of an outbreak and find the possible causes of the infection. The case definition was done by differentiating the confirmed and suspected cases. Confirmed case referred to learner with blood positive urine dip strip and laboratory urine confirmed with ova of schistosoma haematobium and the suspected case referred to any learner presenting with visible blood in urine, with or without dysuria and abdominal pain from the 15 to 22 of August 2022. A purposeful sampling method was used to identify suspected cases and Microsoft excel was used for line list as well as data analysis.</p>','<p>Totals of 93 urine samples of learners were collected. A total of 77 (83%) samples were tested with urine dipstick of which 41(53%) indicated the present of blood, while 16 (17%) sample were sent for laboratory confirmation and 13 (81%) samples were found to have ova of S. haematobium. Most (72%) cases were male. The affected age group ranged from 6 -20 years, with a median age of 13 years. About 40 (74%) learners indicated using Etaka pond water as a source of drinking water with P-value = 0.02 while 16 (30%) have indicated that they swim in Etaka Pond with P-value=0.03.</p>','<p>The schistosomiasis outbreak was caused by schistosoma haematobium. Drinking and swimming in the Etaka pond were the contributing factor. The learners were treated using praziquantel and health education was given. We therefore recommend the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to supply portable water.</p>','<p>Adolescent, Schistosomia haematobium, Praziquantel, Drinking Water, Dysuria, Waterborne Diseases</p>','4','2','3','4','5','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The methods presented by the authors are generic and do not align. &nbsp;For instance the authors report &nbsp;using qualitative methods for data collection but they do not explicitly spell out the methods used. The data analysis using excel is not appropriate &nbsp;for the methods used. &nbsp;The abstract can be accepted because this is a very important area of public health &nbsp;but the methods section will have to be thoroughly revised.&nbsp;</p>','2024-09-25 10:13:00','2023-06-01 12:59:58',NULL,228),(594,'Gildo Okure','Resident Advisor','gokure@afenet.net','mr','William','Obuyang','male','south-sudan','williamjenaro@ymail.com','<p>1 State Ministry of Health, Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan</p>','alumni',NULL,'28/03/2022','frontline','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','D. K. Kargbo2, G. Okure2*, W. Mwanje2, J. Lasu3, S.Y. Makoy3, S. Ijang3, J. Niquette4, L. Joseph4, J.P.A. Rumunu3\r\n1 State Ministry of Health, Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan\r\n2African Field Epidemiology Network, Field Epidemiology Training Program, South Sudan\r\n3Public Health Emergency Operations Center, Ministry of Health, South Sudan\r\n4The Carter Center - South Sudan\r\n* Corresponding author: Gildo Okure; gokure@afenet.net; +211-927-148232','<p>A confirmed human dracunculiasis case in Lafon County, Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan, August 2022</p>','<p>Dracunculiasis (Guinea worm), a parasitic disease caused by Dracunculus medinensis, is targeted for eradication, globally. In South Sudan, the last reported confirmed case was in 2007. On August 5, 2022, Lafon County surveillance unit received an alert of a suspected dracunculiasis case at Lafon Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC). We investigated to confirm the diagnosis, identify exposures and implement prevention and control measures.</p>','<p>We defined a suspected Guinea worm case as any person presenting a skin lesion with itching or blister with emergence of a worm. We filled case investigation form, interviewed the case-patient and extracted part of the worm on the 7th August 2022 at the Lafon PHCC and shipped the sample to United States Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (U.S CDC) for laboratory confirmation. We conducted active search for additional cases, assessed water sources and conducted risk communication in the community.</p>','<p>We identified one case-patient. An 18-year old male farmer/hunter/fisherman admitted at Lafon PHCC on August 3, 2022 with symptoms of fever, intense localized itching and burning skin lesion on the right posterior knee joint. The case-patient repeatedly drank water from stagnant surface water sources for more than a year before onset of symptoms on July 13, 2022. He reported an emergence of part of the worm at home on July 27, 2022 before visiting Lafon PHCC on August 3, 2022. We observed several community drinking water sources to be contaminated with water fleas. The worm sample measuring 8-10cm was confirmed positive for Dracunculus medinensis (CDC accession number PDB 22-92) by U.S CDC.</p>','<p>We confirmed a case of human dracunculiasis in Lafon County, South Sudan, 15 years since the last case in 2007. We intensified active surveillance, conducted health education in the community, distributed water filters, and treated water sources with temephos (abate).</p>','<p>Investigation, Dracunculiasis, Lafon County, South Sudan,</p>','5','5','5','5','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-09-26 10:13:00','2023-05-14 19:50:21',NULL,163),(595,'JEAN D\'AMOUR SINAYOBYE','Science Epidemiologist','jsinayobye@afenet.net','dr','Vanessa','Mupenzi','female','rwanda','umubyeyivanessa13@gmail.com','<p>Rwanda Biomedical Center</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Dr. Vedaste Ndahindwa, University of Rwanda, ndahindwa@nursph.org \r\nSemakula Muhammed, Rwanda Biomedical Center, semakulam@gmail.com\r\nDr. Jean d\'Amour Sinayobye, AFENET Rwanda, jsinayobye@afenet.net\r\nProf. Joseph Ntaganira, University of Rwanda, jntaganira@nursph.org','<p>Risk factors associated with COVID-19 mortality among patients admitted in Nyarugenge Treatment Centre from June to October 2021</p>','<p>Rwanda reported its first SARS-CoV-2 confirmed case on March 14th 2020, and the first death was recorded in May 2020, with the period between June and October 2021 registering a spike nationally. To date, the overall recorded case fatality ratio is 0.01 (ref), and there is limited data discussing data describing factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 mortality at a sub-national level. The objectives of this were to identify, assess and discuss risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 mortality among patients admitted to Nyarugenge Treatment Centre.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study was conducted among SARS-CoV-2 patients admitted to the Nyarugenge treatment center from June to October 2021. An analysis of death reports was conducted, and a bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was computed to determine the factors most frequently recorded as the cause of death in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (CI), and p-value &lt;0.001 were reported</p>','<p>This study included a total of 1155 patients. Of them, 279(24.6%) patients had died. In multivariate logistic regression analysis the variables included were age (stratified), gender, residence and comorbidity. , age group of 21-40 years (AOR=2.3, 95% CI:1.2-4.5), 41-59 years (AOR=2, 95%CI:1.0-3.8), and those aged 60 years and above (AOR=2.2, 95%CI:1.1-4.3), living in western province (AOR=2.2, 95%CI: 1.0-4.6), Diabetes (AOR=0.3, 95%CI: 0.2-0.5), pregnancy (AOR=0.3, 95%CI: 0.2-0.5), were determined as independent factors significantly associated with COVID-19 mortality .</p>','<p>In conclusion, our study findings showed a relationship between COVID-19 cases and deaths with comorbidities, residence, elderly age (as a proxy for age) and vaccination status. Timely identification of the key evidence-based factors that might mitigate COVID-19 infections and deaths in Rwanda is pertinent for better management of the current and future pandemics. This may include investing in healthcare universal coverage, capacity building and infrastructure, disease surveillance, public health laboratories, and all other aspects that relate to health as elucidated in the WHO International Health Regulations. Specifically, to Covid-19 mortality and associated risk factors, special care should be attributed to elderlies as this study revealed that the risk of death is increased in this group of people. The risk may also be increased in people living with comorbidities, as they are immune suppressed;</p>','<p>Covid-19, risk factors, Nyarugenge treatment center, mortality</p>','2','3','3','1','2','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-09-27 10:13:00','2023-06-02 09:50:40',NULL,190),(596,'Olivia Nakwafila','Namibia','ONAKWAFILA@UNAM.NA','ms','Olivia','Nakwafila','female','namibia','ONAKWAFILA@UNAM.NA','<p>1 Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; School of Nursing and Public Health, Department of Public Health, University of Namibia, Oshakati Campus, Namibia</p>','alumni',NULL,'30/12/2016','advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Prof Benn Sartorius, Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa; Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.\r\nbenn.sartorius@ndm.ox.ac.uk\r\nProf Tivani Phosa Mashamba Thompson, Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa\r\nFaculty of Health Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, Email: tivani.mashamba-thompson@up.ac.za\r\n\r\n  Mr Anthony, Department of Biostatistics, Godiagodi@ug.edu.gh','<p>Analysis of hypertension Spatial-temporal patterns in Namibia, 2011-2019</p>','<p>The United Nations Population Fund projections indicate that hypertensive individuals living in Sub-Saharan African regions by 2025 were estimated at 125.5 million (an estimated increase of 68%) from 2008 to 2025. Namibia lacks enough evidence on population data, including age-sex incidences. We aimed to describe hypertension spatial-temporal patterns from 2011-2019.</p>','<p>Secondary data review was conducted. Participants included Inpatient diagnosed primary hypertensive patients 18 years and above across 14 regions of Namibia. The data source was District Health Information System 2 from which hypertension data from 2011 -2019 was extracted. Descriptive statistics, crude and age and sex standardized incidence rates (per 10,000 persons) within the primary clusters were calculated using Stata version 15 and WinBUGS version 1.4.3. Models were fitted using Bayesian inference via Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulation methods with flat priors from overall incidence to estimate the incidence rates expressed as means.</p>','<p>The study population comprised 29,401 patients whose mean age was (Mean ± SD) 57.9 ± 18.3%). Khomas region recorded the highest number of hospitalized patients with hypertension, 5,337 (18.1%), Omaheke recorded the least, 546 (1.9%). The highest crude incidence recorded was in 2011(63.7/10,000 persons) in Kunene region, and the lowest (4.6/10,000 persons) was in 2019 in Oshana and Zambezi regions, respectively. The highest change in crude incidence rate for 2011 vs. 2019 was in Kunene region (43.3/10,000 persons) and the lowest in Oshikoto region (1.6/10,000 persons). Though the trend decreased, age-sex standardized hypertension incidence rates by region and year (2011vs vs. 2019) were higher than crude incidences.</p>','<p>Hypertension crude and age-sex standardized incidence rate per 10 000 persons decreased geographically and over time from 2011-2019. Future research should focus on hypertension analytical studies on exposure factors and studies focused on resistant hypertension at a country level.</p>','<p>Spatial-temporal analysis, Hypertension, Incidence, Modelling, Namibia</p>','4','3','3','4','4','0',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-09-28 10:13:00','2023-06-01 13:27:57',NULL,228),(597,'Djibril BARRY','Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire  de Terrain du Burkina','djibril.barry@bfeltp.com','mrs','Mariata','LAM *','female','mauritania','biquetlammariata@gmail.com','<p>Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire de Terrain du Burkina</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','M. Nikiema :  nikiemou@yahoo.f\r\nD. Barry : djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nPK. Yanogo :   yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr \r\nH. Yoda : yodmano@yahoo.fr\r\nR B. Mohamed : mouhamed.ramdhane@gmail.com\r\nH. Benane : ahmedbenane@gmail.com\r\nM  M. Ely Mahmoud : drmmelymahmoud@gmail.com\r\nN. Meda : nicolas.meda@ujkz.bf','<p>Titre : Investigation d’une épidémie de rougeole dans les camps de réfugiés de la wilaya de Hodh charghi, Mauritanie ,2023</p>','<p>Introduction : les épidémies de rougeole dans les camps de réfugiés constituent un problème de santé publique en Mauritanie. La Direction Régionale de la Santé du Hodh El Charghi a notifié une épidémie de rougeole dans la 52 eme semaine épidémiologique de 2022. Nous avons mené une investigation afin d’évaluer l’ampleur de l’épidémie et instauré des mesures de prévention et de contrôle.</p>','<p>Méthodes : nous avons mené une étude transversale descriptive et recherché activement des cas selon les définitions de cas des directives techniques nationales du 20 février au 02 mars 2023.Les données ont été analysées avec Excel 2016, Epi info7. Nous avons calculé des proportions et des taux.</p>','<p>Résultats :au total 147 cas de rougeoles ont été notifiés à la date du 02/03/2023, les cas provenaient des moughataas de Bassiknou (97%) et Timbedra (3%). L’âge moyen des cas était de 19 ans ± 14. Le sexe masculin a représenté 50% des cas avec un ratio (H /F) = 1 Les taux d’attaque pour 1000 habitants étaient de 3 cas pour la tranche d’âge de 12-59 mois et de 1,9 pour 0 -11 mois. Parmi les cas déclarés, 97% des cas de rougeole n’étaient pas vaccinés..La riposte vaccinale a permis de vacciner 400 enfants de moins de 5 ans.</p>','<p>Conclusion : l’’épidémie de rougeole est confirmée dans plusieurs zones avec une prédominance masculine chez les tranches d’âge de 12-59 mois. La plupart des cas n’étaient pas vaccinés. Nous recommandons la vaccination des enfants de moins de 5 ans dans la région à travers une campagne de masse et un renforcement de la vaccination de routine.</p>','<p>Mots clés : investigation, flambée, rougeole, camps réfugiés, Mauritanie</p>','4','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Dans l’introduction, il manque des données antérieures.</p><p>Dans la méthodologie, la population cible n’est pas bien précisée. -Quelle était la taille de la population exposée dans ce camp&nbsp;? Par ailleurs, la conception globale de l\'étude n’est pas suffisante pour atteindre les objectifs de l\'étude. En effet, le calcul des proportions et taux ne suffira pas pour évaluer l’ampleur de l’épidémie. Il y a d’autres paramètres à savoir&nbsp;:&nbsp;</p><p>-la courbe épidémique qui n’a pas été réalisée</p><p>-la source de l’épidémie avec les hypothèses à déterminer</p><p>-le cas index à identifier</p><p>D’autres questions restent également en suspens&nbsp;:&nbsp;</p><p>-Quels étaient les mesures de contrôles&nbsp;dont vous aviez parlé en introduction? La mise en place des mesures de contrôle se base sur la détermination des facteurs de risque. Votre méthodologie n’en parle pas.&nbsp;</p><p>- La confirmation par le laboratoire</p><p>-La riposte a permis d’atteindre quel taux de couverture vaccinal&nbsp;?</p>','2024-09-29 10:13:00','2023-05-01 17:50:52',NULL,174),(598,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','ms','Maria N.','Angala','female','namibia','angalamarian@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Dianah Ewaga, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, mewaga@gmail.com','<p>Malaria outbreak investigation in Katima Mulilo District, Zambezi region, 14 – 25 March 2022</p>','<p>Malaria continues to be a major public health problem in Namibia, with approximately 1,629,289 (64%) Namibians at risk of contracting malaria. Zambezi is one of the malaria endemic regions. We conducted a cross sectional study in Zambezi region to describe the magnitude and demographic distribution of this malaria outbreak, determine factors driving transmission and inform ongoing intervention.</p>','<p>Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Desk reviews were conducted and interviewer-administered questionnaire was used at the household level. Environmental assessment was done to determine the presence of potential breeding sites. The GPS coordinates of each house/ case visited were captured using cellphone. Data were entered in Microsoft excel and exported to Epi-info 7 for analysis.</p>','<p>A total of 38 (70%) participants were interviewed of which males comprised 57.9% (22), median age was 19 (ranges 1-64 years). Nearly half of the respondents 42% (16) were from the urban area, while 76% (29) were Namibians. Over half 61% (23) of the respondents slept in structures that were not sprayed during the last malaria spraying campaign and the majority 84% (32) did not have a treated mosquito net. The environmental assessment revealed the presence of gardening or vegetation around or nearby all 38 (100%), houses visited. More than half 68% (26) of the respondents said they had not been visited by a health extension worker in the six (6) months prior to this investigation.</p>','<p>The district need to improve on prevention measures like the spraying of all houses and distribution of treated mosquito nets. Lastly, district should intensify health education programs on environmental hygiene such as clearing vegetation around the houses.</p>','<p>Cross-Sectional Studies, Namibia, Malaria, Disease Outbreaks</p>','4','4','3','3','3','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>This is a well written abstract, however the findings from the study are not novel.&nbsp;</p>','2024-09-30 10:13:00','2023-05-29 14:31:38',NULL,228),(599,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','ms','Maria N.','Angala','female','namibia','angalamarian@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','1. Dianah M. Ewaga, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, mewaga.15@gmail.com\r\n2. Ipyana F. Mwandelile, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, fipyana@afenet.net','<p>Evaluation of early infant diagnosis surveillance system in Otjozondjupa region, Namibia 2017- 2021</p>','<p>The Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) programme is aimed at early HIV diagnosis in infants and subsequent initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Evaluation of the EID system is vital in ensuring that the purpose of the surveillance system is being met. This evaluation aimed to assess the attributes of the EID surveillance system in Otjozondjupa region, Namibia, 2017- 2021, identify gaps and also provide appropriate recommendations.</p>','<p>We employed a mixed method approach using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Key informant interview sessions were held with stakeholders at all levels to assess the operation, functionality, and key attributes of the surveillance system. Quantitative data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel while qualitative data was thematically analyzed.</p>','<p>The evaluation revealed that the EID surveillance system is functional and operates a passive type of surveillance using the bottom-to-top approach in data transmission. The surveillance data collected for the period of 2017 to 2022 revealed HIV prevalence rates among HEIs of 2.5% (2017), 1.3% (2018), 1.4% (2019), 1.4% (2020), and 0.5% (2021). The system was found to be useful, simple, flexible, acceptable, and sensitive by detecting 3298 HEIs tested for HIV with 45 (1,4%) HIV confirmed positive. However, it lacks stability, and representativeness is limited by the non-inclusion of private health facilities.</p>','<p>EID surveillance evaluation in the Otjozondjupa region is useful in identifying and monitoring the trends of HIV among HEIs. The procurement of enough testing reagents may enhance the stability of the system. Private health facilities should be included in the EID surveillance system to achieve better representativeness of EID surveillance data.</p>','<p>Evaluation, surveillance system, Early infant diagnosis, Otjozondjupa, Namibia</p>','2','2','2','1','1','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-01 10:13:00','2023-05-01 12:01:03',NULL,223),(600,'FOLAKE OLUBUNMI AJAYI','NIGERIA FIELD EPIDEMIOLOGY AND LABORATORY TRAINING PROGRAM RESIDENT','oluwaflakky@yahoo.com','mrs','FOLAKE','AJAYI','female','nigeria','oluwaflakky@yahoo.com','<p>Nigeria field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training program</p>','alumni',NULL,'28/03/2023','advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Aderemi  Kehinde Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Medicine, University College Hospital, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria. aokehinde@yahoo.com\r\nMagbagbeola Dairo, Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine University of Ibadan.drdairo@yahoo.com','<p>Rifampicin Resistance and Determinants in TB Patients Attending Clinic in Abeokuta, Ogun State</p>','<p>Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in Nigeria. The emergence of multidrug-resistant TB poses a threat to global TB control and if not addressed, might erase achievements of previous efforts. The study determined the prevalence of rifampicin resistance and risk factors in TB patients attending clinic in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sacred Hospital Lantoro, State Hospital Ijaye and Federal Medical Center Abeokuta, Ogun State between December 2022 and March 2023. The study population were TB patients receiving care at the above listed facilities. A total number of 275 patients attending outpatient clinic at 3 facilities participated in the study.</p>','<p>The age range of participants was 9 to 80 years with mean age of 33.5 year. Most, 159 (57.8%) were males while 116 (42.2%) were females. Majority, 194 (71.3%) of participants were rural dwellers. Out of the total number of 59 TB positive cases, only 5 (8.5%) were rifampicin resistant, of which all were previously treated, rural dwellers, pulmonary and presumptive DR-TB patients. Of the 5 patients who had RR-TB, 4 were previously treated for TB while 2 were co-infected with HIV (25%). Previous history of anti-TB treatment was the only risk factor found to have a significant association with the acquisition of RR-TB (OR: 4.781, 95% CI: 1.965 - 33.513 p=0.023).</p>','<p>This calls for an improvement in the existing TB program towards strengthening adherence by patients accessing the facility for TB treatment. Rifampicin resistant TB is a factor to be considered in refractory cases, hence the need for continuous monitoring of drug resistance trends, to assess the efficacy of current interventions and their impact on the TB epidemic.</p>','<p>Tuberculosis, drug resistance, prevalence, patient, Ogun State</p>','4','4','3','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>No comparison to other studies provided.</p>','2024-10-02 10:13:00','2023-05-29 09:55:31',NULL,190),(601,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','dr','JAMES','HELLAR','male','tanzania','hellarjay@gmail.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'10/12/2022','advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Gideon Kwesigabo, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied\r\nSciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, gpkwesigabo@gmail.com\r\nNaima Mkingule, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania, naimamkingule@gmail.com\r\nReagan Mmasi, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya, Tanzania, mmassyreagan@gmail.com\r\nAlly Hussein, Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, allykhussein@gmail.com\r\nAzma Simba,  Ministry of Health, Dodoma, Tanzania, Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, azmatan66@gmail.com\r\nRogath Kishimba,  Ministry of Health, Dodoma, Tanzania, rogatkishimba@gmail.com','<p>Patterns and trends of antibacterial resistance before and during the COVID 19 era (2019- 2021) at Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital (MZRH).</p>','<p>Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) accounts for more than 700,000 deaths annually worldwide. We determined the resistance patterns and trends of antibacterial agents at Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital before and during COVID 19 pandemic from 2019 to 2021.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study was used to assess antibiotic susceptibility patterns, trends and associated factors of clinical bacterial isolates among 8368 samples from 1380 patients. Resistance comparisons between Pre and COVID-19 were made. Antibacterial resistance trends from all specimens and Pathogen- antibiotic combinations in 2019 were used as baseline data and cut-off points of antibacterial resistance percentages, time series analysis assessed the trend for 2020 and 2021. Modified poison analysis assessed factors associated with AMR.</p>','<p>Resistance rates among E. coli and other Gram-negative bacilli were 24.33% and 22.09% among all resistant strains isolated. The risk of resistance among isolated bacteria from 2019 to 2021 was significantly high among species of Acinetobacter, Citrobacter, Enterobacter, E. coli, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (PR 1.29,1.29,1.24,1.89,1.38 and 1.23, as compared to proteus species (P&lt;0.05). Antimicrobial resistance prevalence to selected pathogen-antibiotic combinations was significantly high during the COVID-19 pandemic with a rise of 14.5% in 2021, (P&lt;0.05) as compared to 2019. High resistance rates were observed in Cephalosporin’s, Macrolides, Penicillin’s and sulfonamides showing resistance rates of 70.6%,62.2%,83.0% and 78.6% respectively. Age group of 21-59 was at higher risk of developing antimicrobial resistance (36.74%) compared to other age groups (P&lt;0.05).</p>','<p>Increase of antimicrobial resistance by 14.5% suggests the increase in misuse of antibiotics. Resistance to penicillin’s, cephalosporin’s, macrolides and sulphonamides against frequently isolated bacterial isolates alarms for misuse of commonly prescribed antibiotics according to Tanzania standard treatment guidelines. Significant risk for the middle to old age group towards developing AMR for commonly used antibiotics calls for collective initiatives to strengthen regulations that limit uncontrolled antibiotics dispensing in the community.</p>','<p>Antimicrobial resistance, COVID-19, Tanzania</p>','2','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-03 10:13:00','2023-05-04 08:27:55',NULL,117),(602,'JEAN D\'AMOUR SINAYOBYE','Science Epidemiologist','jsinayobye@afenet.net','mr','Leonce','MAJYAMBERE','male','rwanda','majyaleon@gmail.com','<p>University of Rwanda</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Kizito NSHIMIYIMANA, University of Rwanda\r\nJean Paul NIYOMUGABO, University of Rwanda\r\nGabriel TWAGIRIMANA, University of Rwanda\r\nAlbert NDAGIJIMANA, University of Rwanda, andagijimana@nursph.org','<p>FOOD POISONING POST OUTBREAK EVALUATION IN NYAMAGABE AND GICUMBI DISTRICTS, FROM 5-16 SEPTEMBER 2022</p>','<p>The production of African traditional beers remains one of the major economic activities. However, the production of these beverages can be a source of uncomforting, including poisoning or intoxication, once not well done. Foodborne diseases are caused by contamination of food and occur at any stage of the food production, delivery, and consumption chain. Rwanda Biomedical Centre was informed of an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness among participants of social events at NYAMAGABE and GICUMBI Districts.</p>','<p>Descriptive method was used. A line list of patients who developed the symptoms and consulted these health facilities above mentioned was constructed. Those symptoms are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, headache, dizziness or asthenia. Every patient that presented at least three of these symptoms was selected. Using a questionnaire, demographic, clinical, laboratory and environmental assessment characteristics were recorded on each patient and analyzed using Excel software.</p>','<p>In both Nyamagabe and Gicumbi districts, the food poisoning outbreak responses occurred promptly by multidisciplinary approach where local leaders, security organs worked jointly with CHWs to help health care providers to reach the exposed and treated people. The processing of Ikigage and Ubushera drinks in Nyamagabe and Gicumbi districts is almost the same but there is some difference especially in umusemburo preparation; In Nyamagabe district, they put umubirizi in Umusemburo but in Gicumbi district, they do not. Other steps are the same, but some terminologies used are different.Among 50 people attended the event of baptism ceremony, 23 of them met the criteria of this outbreak conducted in Nyamagabe district. The attack rate was at 46% (23/50). Among the people affected and whose consumed sorghum beer, (87%) were female and (23%) were male. The Nyamagabe and Gicumbi district accounted for 112 cases among 350 attendees (46%) and 89 cases (30%), respectively.</p>','<p>The investigation found that the declared outbreak of food poisoning happened in Kigeme DH and Gicumbi DH catchment areas. The outbreak response evaluation revealed that there was favorable treatment outcome among all people exposed to the risk factors, and sustainably measures taken were substantial prevent and control the next outbreak. The principal determinants were relied to the single source of consumption of drinks or beer made in sorghum (Umusururu / Ubushera) during the religious ceremony.</p>','<p>Outbreak, Foodborne disease, Nyamagabe, Gicumbi, Investigation, Sorghum beer (Ubushera/Ikigage).</p>','2','2','1','1','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-04 10:13:00','2023-06-02 14:50:49',NULL,190),(603,'Khuliso Ravhuhali','FETP Intermediate Coordinator','khulisor@nicd.ac.za','ms','Gugulethu','Mashabane','female','south-africa','EuginiaM@mpuhealth.gov.za','<p>Mpumalanga Department of Health, Mbombela</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Nchucheko Makhubele, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, NchuchekoM@nicd.ac.za\r\nThembekile Zwane, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, ThembekileZ@nicd.ac.za\r\nKhuliso Ravhuhali, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, KhulisoR@nicd.ac.za','<p>Adverse Event Following Immunization in children ≤5years in Govan Mbeki Sub-District, Mpumalanga Province, August 2022</p>','<p>Childhood immunization is estimated to prevent over 2.5 million childhood deaths each year. In South Africa, it is recommended that all hospitalization, deaths, and other severe unusual medical incidents occurring within a month of immunization must be reported. Two deaths of children after receiving immunization were reported on 14 August 2022 to the provincial surveillance officer. We report on Adverse Event Following Immunisation (AEFI) with rotavirus vaccine.</p>','<p>We reviewed tick registers, Road to Health Booklet and completed a case investigation form (CIF). A case of AEFI was defined as any child who died within 24 hours of receiving a childhood vaccine. Vaccine refrigerators in both facilities were assessed for cold chain compliance. An autopsy for one corpse was conducted by the sub-district surgeon on 14 July 2022.</p>','<p>On 11 July 2022, 59 children received rotavirus vaccine from clinic A and clinic B. Two children aged 6 weeks old from clinic A and 3 months old from clinic B in Govan Mbeki Sub-District died within 24 hours after receiving rotavirus vaccine. The administered vaccines had the same batch number wherein clinic B requested vaccines from clinic A as they were out of stock. Refrigerated vaccines were properly stored, and continuous temperature monitoring devices were used in both facilities, however, nothing was recorded in the temperature chart for July and August in both facilities. Both children had no comorbidities. Postmortem results for one child are still pending, the other child was buried before an autopsy could be conducted.</p>','<p>There was a delay in reporting the AEFIs to the next level for investigation. Daily temperature monitoring in health facilities was not consistently done and this may directly affect vaccine potency. We recommend continued training and support among healthcare professionals on EPI and cold chain guidelines.</p>','<p>Vaccine, Adverse Event Following Immunisation, Mpumalanga Province</p>','2','4','4','0','2','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The author makes conclusions on data not present. For instance, the conclusion says, \"There was a delay in reporting the AEFIs to the next level for investigation.\" However, no data was presented under the results to demonstrate this delay. The authors also recommend \"continued training and support among healthcare professionals on EPI and cold chain guidelines.\" However, there is no data to show that there were knowledge and skills gaps. The recommendation is not based on the findings.</p>','2024-10-05 10:13:00','2023-05-14 19:58:16',NULL,163),(604,'Khuliso Ravhuhali','Intermediate Coordinator','khulisor@nicd.ac.za','ms','Alicia','Kruger','female','south-africa','AliciaK@mpuhealth.gov.za','<p>Standerton Hospital, Mpumalanga Department of Health, South Africa</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Naume Tebeila, Provincial Epidemiology Team, Division of Public Health and Surveillance and Response, National Institute of Communicable Diseases, naumet@nicd.ac.za\r\nKhuliso Ravhuhali, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, KhulisoR@nicd.ac.za','<p>Investigation of Increased Congenital Syphilis Cases, Standerton Hospital, Mpumalanga Province, June - December 2022</p>','<p>Congenital syphilis (CS) remains a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. CS is a category 2 Notifiable Medical Condition (NMC)- which means all healthcare workers are required to notify cases within 7 days of diagnosis. In June 2022, an increase in congenital syphilis (CS) cases was noted at Standerton Hospital compared to the previous six cases in 2021. We investigated to determine the possible cause of the increase and to implement control and preventative measures.</p>','<p>A retrospective descriptive study was conducted from June to December 2022. Neonates were identified from results obtained from the Notifiable Medical Conditions Surveillance System (NMCSS) database, as well as from admission records of the neonatal service. Neonatal and maternal records were reviewed. A confirmed case was defined as; any neonate (under the age of 28 days) with a positive rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test performed at Standerton Hospital between 1 June 2022 and 31 December 2022. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.</p>','<p>Twenty neonates were diagnosed with CS with 1 death, mean gestational age was 37.5 weeks and the mean birth weight was 2.77kg. Twelve neonates were males. Three of the 20 neonates had clinical features of congenital syphilis. Of the 20 neonates with CS, only 12 (60%) of the mothers had attended clinics for antenatal care. Between November 2021 to June 2022, Standerton hospital and surrounding clinics experienced a severe shortage in Benzathine penicillin supply, resulting in a lack of treatment among some pregnant women.</p>','<p>Poor attendance of antenatal care and shortage of Benzathine penicillin may have contributed to the observed increase in congenital syphilis cases. Pregnant women who were not screened during pregnancy should be tested at delivery. This allows prompt identification and treatment of infected newborns.</p>','<p>Congenital syphilis, Mpumalanga Province, Penicillin</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Well-wriiten abstract on an important public health problem</p>','2024-10-06 10:13:00','2023-05-16 15:56:54',NULL,151),(605,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','dr','GEORGE WILLIAM','MREMA','male','tanzania','drgeorgemrema@gmail.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Gideon. Kwesigabo, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, gpkwesigabo@gmail.com\r\nAlly Hussein, Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, allykhussein@gmail.com\r\nWerema Magoge,  Ministry of Health, Dodoma, Tanzania, magogesolomon@gmail.com','<p>Survival and predictors of mortality among multidrug resistant Tuberculosis patients after decentralization of services in Tanzania from 2017-2019</p>','<p>Every year, about 20% of multidrug resistance tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients worldwide who begin therapy die during the course of their treatment. To combat the challenges World Health Organization (WHO) recommends decentralization of services which has shown encouraging success. To abide by WHO recommendations, Tanzania decentralized MDR TB services in 2016 through improvement in diagnostic capacities in all the regions as well as the adoption of new guidelines. Therefore, this study aimed at determining the survival probability and predictors of mortality among MDR-TB patients following decentralization of services in Tanzania from 2017 to 2019.</p>','<p>This was a retrospective cohort study involving all MDR-TB patients enrolled in second-line treatment in all 26 regions in Tanzania from 2017 to 2019. The overall mortality rate among MDR-TB patients was calculated using the incidence rate while the survival probability was computed using the Kaplan-Meier estimator. Additionally, independent factors of MDR TB mortality were determined using multivariable Cox proportional hazards model.</p>','<p>The study followed 985 patients for 13397 person-months and found a crude mortality rate of 11.7 per 1000 person-months. Specific mortality rates were 17.21, 7.81, and 6.18 per 1000 person-months at 6, 12, and 24 months, respectively. Malnourished patients (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] 1.85; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.34-2.56) and MDR-TB/HIV co-infected patients (aHR 2.95; 95% CI, 2.08-4.18) had a higher risk of mortality during follow-up.</p>','<p>Conclusion: MDR-TB patients have the highest mortality rate during the first six months of treatment. Malnutrition and co-infection with HIV were identified as significant predictors of mortality. To reduce mortality, it is important to closely monitor patients during the first six months of treatment, particularly those who are malnourished or co-infected with HIV, and provide them with appropriate and timely care.</p>','<p>survival, mortality, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, HIV</p>','5','5','5','4','5','5',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-07 10:13:00','2023-06-01 11:05:21',NULL,117),(606,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','mr','Joseph M.','Tomas','male','namibia','joseph.senior45@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','1. L. Shakuyungwa, Ministry of Health and Social Services\r\n2. F. Kuushomwa, Ministry of Health and Social Services\r\n3.Ipyana F. Mwandelile, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, fipyana@afenet.net','<p>Cross-border neonatal tetanus case at Engela district hospital, Ohangwena region, Namibia, February 2023: A case report.</p>','<p>Tetanus is a vaccine preventable disease caused by Clostridium tetani bacterium. In 2019, 54% of Angolan women of reproductive age received at least two doses of tetanus toxoid-containing vaccine. Neonatal tetanus remain a public health concern, in regions with low immunization coverage and restricted access to clean delivery. Without medical care intervention case-fatality rate from the diseases can be as high as 100%. In this case report, we describe the epidemiological and clinical presentation of a neonatal tetanus case treated at Engela district hospital to identify the source of infection and inform preventive in the region.</p>','<p>We reviewed patient medical records and interviewed the mother of the neonate using the tetanus case investigation form to gather information on the case history, delivery and antenatal care of mother.</p>','<p>On the 06th February 2023, a 26-days old male child from Ohanyanga village in Angola was brought to Engela district hospital (Namibia) by the mother with complaints of body stiffness, seizure, and poor feeding that started at 24 days. The infant was unresponsive to tactile stimuli. Neonatal tetanus was diagnosed clinically and the infant was hospitalized. Among the medications prescribed include flagyl, diazepam, and Phenobarbitone. The infant was discharged after 18-days. The infant was delivered at home, by an untrained community midwife. The umbilical cord was cut with a new razor blade and treated with the charcoal powder. The delivery occurred in a traditional structure with a mud slab floor, with the mother laying on a blanket placed on the floor. The child\'s mother is an 18-year-old Angolan who has no prior prenatal care visits or tetanus immunization history.</p>','<p>The results of this case suggest the use of unsterile cutting blade, charcoal powder on the umbilical cord and unsterile delivery area could be the source of infection.</p>','<p>Immunization, neonatal tetanus, prevention, neonate</p>','2','2','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-08 10:13:00','2023-05-01 13:28:44',NULL,223),(608,'MAVUNGU NGOMA PATRICK','Resident Advisor FETP RCA','pngoma@afenet.net','mr','Oscar','SENZONGO NDIMAKAMOKO','male','central-african-rep','oscarsenzongo@yahoo.fr','<p>Gestion des données au Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique.</p>','alumni',NULL,'30/11/2022','frontline','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','Cloter. Rafai : Laboratoire national de biologie clinique et de santé publique. \r\nDieu Beni RAWAGO : Laboratoire national de biologie clinique et de santé publique.  rdieubeni@yahoo.com\r\nR. MBAILAO:  Direction générale de l’épidémiologie et de lutte contre la maladie, Ministère de la santé et de la population. mbailao22raph@gmail.com\r\nP. MAVUNGU : Réseau africain d’épidémiologie de terrain. pngoma@afenet.net','<p>AUDIT DE LA QUALITE DES DONNEES DE LA SURVEILLANCE DE LABORATOIRE NATIONAL DE BIOLOGIE CLINIQUE ET DE SANTE PUBLIQUE, REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE, SEPTEMBRE 2022</p>','<p>les résultats de Laboratoire sont essentiels dans l’orientation et prise des décisions en santé publique. Pour s’assurer de la qualité des données qui garantit aussi la fiabilité des résultats, un Audit de qualité a été réalisé au Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique (LNBCSP) en septembre 2022.</p>','<p>Une étude descriptive était faite sur base des réponses recueillies d’un questionnaire standard de CDC administré aux majors et chefs d’unités de Biochimie, Sérologie, Urgences et gardes, Parasitologie, Hématologie et Anatomo-pathologie sur les notions de collecte, notifications et analyse des données, interprétation des résultats, contrôle de qualité et biosécurité au laboratoire. Les proportions des réponses recueillies étaient calculées en Excel 2015. Les résultats étaient analysés sous forme des forces, faiblesses, opportunités et menaces.</p>','<p>Sur les six unités, Collecte des données : aucune (0%) ne dispose du circuit de rendu des résultats ; Sérologie, Anapath et Urgences soit (50%) ne disposent pas de liste affiché des examens à réaliser ; toutes (100%) disposent des registres, des SOP des analyses mais Biochimie et Parasitologie (33%) ne disposent de leur mode opératoire. Seule (17%) les Urgences ne dispose pas des fiches de paillasse. Notification : 5/5 majors (100%) transmettent les fiches de paillasse à temps et font la notification zéros. Analyses et interprétations des données : aucune (0%) ne les fait. Contrôle qualité : dans toutes les unités (100%), absence de mise à jour des SOP et absence de protocole de transport des échantillons. Existence le manuel qualité. Opportunités : personnel qualifié dans toutes les unités (100%). Menaces : retard d’approvisionnement en réactifs dans toutes les unités (100%).</p>','<p>la qualité des données de surveillance est acceptable. Néanmoins, actualiser les SOP, afficher et appliquer leurs modes opératoires améliorerait cette qualité des données.</p>','<p>Audit ; qualité ; données, SOP ; Laboratoire ; LNBCSP ; RCA</p>','3','2','3','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-09 10:13:00','2023-06-01 08:26:15',NULL,161),(609,'Khuliso Ravhuhali','Intermediate Coordinator','khulisor@nicd.ac.za','ms','Sphiwokuhle','Mkhonza','female','south-africa','okuhle.mkhonza@gmail.com','<p>Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga Department of Health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Hluphi Mpangane, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Mbomela, HluphiM@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nKhuliso Ravhuhali, South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, KhulisoR@nicd.ac.za','<p>Evaluation of Maternal Death Surveillance System in a District Hospital, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, January 2018-November 2022</p>','<p>Maternal death is a woman’s death while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and the site of the pregnancy. The maternal mortality rate (MMR) in South Africa is 88.0 per 100 000 live births, and in Mpumalanga province is 67.1 deaths per 100 000 live births. We conducted the study to evaluate the Maternal Death Surveillance and Response (MDSR) system.</p>','<p>We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire to involve public healthcare workers (HCWs). Using the updated CDC guidelines for evaluating public health surveillance systems we assessed usefulness, knowledge, data quality, acceptability, and simplicity. We reviewed maternal death notification forms (MDNF) to assess data quality and timeliness. Data were analyzed using proportions and percentages.</p>','<p>A total of 11 healthcare workers (HCWs) were interviewed. Fifty-seven percent were midwives and 43% were medical doctors. Out of 11 HCWs, 91% correctly defined a maternal death. Eighty-six percent agreed that the surveillance system is useful, and 42% had difficulty completing the death notification form. Only 2 HCWs indicated ever receiving training on MDSR. Of the 4 reviewed maternal death notification forms (MDNF), only 1 was fully completed. All 4 MDNFs were timely sent to the district.</p>','<p>The MDSR of the district hospital was useful, not simple, and not acceptable, it is reported within the timeline. Forms were not fully completed. Training of healthcare workers involved in MDSR is recommended. Implementation of data supervision and validation activities might improve the completeness of the system.</p>','<p>Maternal deaths, Mpumalanga Province, Surveillance</p>','4','5','4','4','0','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Well-written abstract.</p>','2024-10-10 10:13:00','2023-05-16 16:01:55',NULL,151),(610,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','ms','Ndahambelela K.','Sheetekela','female','namibia','kyliesa@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','1. Jacqueline Kananguizi, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, kananguizij@yahoo.com\r\n2. Emmy-Else Ndevaetela, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, emmy-else.ndevaetela@mhss.gov.na','<p>Investigation of a surge of COVID-19 cases among leaners of Otjikojo Primary School in Opuwo District, Kunene Region – Namibia, January - February 2023</p>','<p>COVID-19 pandemic remains a public health concern globally. Namibia is currently in the period of low transmission, characterised by considerable declined in daily reported cases. Of 26 February 2023, Namibia recorded 171182 total confirmed cases with zero cases in most districts. January 2023, Opuwo district reported an increase cases among learners at Otjikojo Primary school, followed a confirmed teacher at school. We assessed the adherence of preventive protocols, determine the magnitude of COVID-19 infection and initiate control measures.</p>','<p>A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted. Suspected case definition was any person at Otjikojo School with clinical symptoms of COVID-19 and confirmed case, any case with laboratory confirmation of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Interviewed participants for demographic and clinical data (signs and symptoms). Nasopharyngeal swabs were collected for COVID-19 PCR test. We inspected the school to establish preventative measures. Data was recorded and descriptive analysed with Microsoft Excel.</p>','<p>Otjikojo has 325 learners, 9 teachers and 2 institutional workers. Out of188 people identified, 48(26%) were contacts and 140 (74%) suspected cases Of 188 tested, 69 (37%) were positive and 66 (96%) were leaners. Majority 45 (65%) of cases were female. The median age was 11 years (range 6 - 56) and 49 (71%) were among 10-19 years. Cases increased rapidly between epidemiological weeks 4 and 6 of 2023. Overcrowded (40+ learners) in classrooms and dormitories, shortage of water, insufficient quarantine and isolation facilities were observed.</p>','<p>We confirmed a rapid increase of COVID-19 cases among learners in Opuwo district. Cases were epidemiological linked to index case at school. Factors such as overcrowding, water shortage, and insufficient quarantine/ isolation facilities contributed to prompt spread of the disease. We moved classes outdoors and repurpose classrooms as temporary isolation and quarantine facilities. Adequate water provision and adherence to COVID-19 precaution measures were recommended.</p>','<p>COVID-19, school outbreak, Opuwo district, Namibia</p>','2','1','2','2','2','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-11 10:13:00','2023-05-01 13:33:02',NULL,223),(611,'Khuliso Ravhuhali','Intermediate Coordinator','khulisor@nicd.ac.za','mr','Sifiso','Sithole','male','south-africa','sitholesl@outlook.com','<p>Nkangala District, Mpumalanga Department of Health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Mandla Zwane, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Mbombela, MandlaZw@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nKhuliso Ravhuhali, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, KhulisoR@nicd.ac.za','<p>Prevalence Of Hepatitis B Virus in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, January 2020-September 2022</p>','<p>Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is a vaccine-preventable condition with an increased risk of death from complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. The World Health Organization estimated 296 million people with HBV, an incidence of 1.5 million yearly. In 2019, 820 000 related deaths from liver cancer were reported globally. This study was conducted to assess the quality of HBV surveillance data and to estimate the prevalence of HBV in Mpumalanga Province.</p>','<p>Passive laboratory-based surveillance data from the Notifiable Medical Conditions Surveillance System (NMCSSS) was used to describe the epidemiology of HBV surveillance data. All laboratory-confirmed HBV cases notified between January 2020‒September 2022 were included. Province prevalence was calculated using the 2021 mid-year population estimate per 100 000 populations. We summarized the findings using measures of central location (median age with range). Proportions and rates of missing information were calculated and expressed in percentages.</p>','<p>A total of 279 HBV cases were notified between January 2020-September 2022. The proportion of missing data was 285 (92.5%) for travel history, 230 (82.4%), for vaccination status, 230 (82.4%) for patient vital status, 245 (87.8%) for the onset of symptoms date, 230 (82.4%) for admission status and 36 (12.9%) for age variable. The HBV province prevalence was 6 cases/100 000 populations. More cases, 135 (48.4%) were from Gert Sibande district followed by Nkangala, 81 (30.1%), and lastly Ehlanzeni with 60 (21.5%) cases. The median age was 35 years (range 0-86 years).</p>','<p>The majority of variables under analysis had a high proportion of missing data. We recommend monthly trainings for healthcare facility and laboratory staff on the completion of notification forms and data entry into the web-based system to improve data quality.</p>','<p>Hepatitis B, Mpumalanga Province, Prevalence</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Well-written abstract</p>','2024-10-12 10:13:00','2023-05-16 16:05:17',NULL,151),(612,'Delia A. B. Bandoh','Scientific Writer','dbandoh@afenet.net','mr','William Kwame','Witts','male','ghana','wwitts18@sph.uhas.edu.gh','<p>Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, F.N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe</p>','alumni',NULL,'30/03/2022','frontline','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Hubert Amu| Department of Population and Behavioural Sciences, F.N. Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe | hamu@uhas.edu.gh\r\nDonne Ameme | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | dameme@afenet.net','<p>Psychosocial aspects of treatment adherence among chronic Non-Communicable Disease patients in the Ho Teaching Hospital</p>','<p>In Ghana, 43% of all mortalities are as a result of Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDs). Poor adherence to treatment has been shown to influence CNDC morbidity and mortality rates. However, there is a dearth of literature on the psychosocial aspects of treatment adherence in some Ghanaian settings. This study assessed the psychosocial aspects of CNCDs and their impact on treatment adherence in the Ho Municipality.</p>','<p>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 432 adults living with cancer, diabetes, stroke, hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease attending various chronic disease clinics in the Ho Teaching Hospital. A structured questionnaire, adapted from the DASS 21, MSPSS, EQ-5D-5L and MARS protocols, was used to collect data on psychological distress, perceived social support (PSS), health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and treatment (medication, lifestyle/behavioural treatment (diet, sleep, exercise, rest), and review attendance) adherence levels from respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics were done, with odds ratios generated at 95% CI.</p>','<p>In all, 62.0% (268/432), 84.6% (365) and 98.83% (427/432) of the respondents were adherent to medications, lifestyle/behavioural treatments and review attendance respectively. High HRQoL (aOR=2.07, 95% CI: 1.15 – 3.73) and low PSS (aOR= 2.29 (1.33 – 3.95) were associated with increased odds of adherence to lifestyle/behavourial treatments. Only High HRQoL was found to be crudely associated with medications cOR= 1.49 (1.01 – 2.21), though this result could not be included in a multiregression model. No predictor variable was found to be associated with review attendance.</p>','<p>More than half of all respondents were adherent to all treatment types. High HRQoL and Low PSS were associated with increased adherence to lifestyle/behavorial treatments. The findings were disseminated to the staff and administration of the facility to aid in education of patients and their families on the improvement of social support and quality of life.</p>','<p>Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases, adherence, treatment, medication, review attendance, lifestyle.</p>','4','2','3','1','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Authors to correct \'CNDC\' in the second sentence in introductory section.</p><p>To assess \'impact\' of &nbsp;psychosocial aspects on treatment adherence in the second objective, suggests cause and effect testing, for which a cross sectional study design is ill suited. I recommend the authors rewrite this objective to align with the study objective.</p><p>Authors utilized inferential statistics hence study design should be best left as Cross- sectional Study design.</p><p>In Results section, the authors were silent on the first objective - assessing psychosocial aspects of CNCDs. No proportions were stated.</p>','2024-10-13 10:13:00','2023-05-20 16:30:10',NULL,24),(613,'JEAN D AMOUR SINAYOBYE','Science Epidemiologist','jsinayobye@afenet.net','ms','Isabelle','B. Teta','female','rwanda','tetaisabelle@gmail.com','<p>Rwanda Biomedical Center</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','R. Samuel, AFENET Rwanda, srwunganira@afenet.net \r\nN. Joseph,  University of Rwanda,  jntaganira@nursph.org\r\nN.Vedaste, University of Rwanda, ndahindwa@nursph.org','<p>Prevalence and predictors of hypertension among screened population in Rwanda: A cross-sectional study, 2021 to 2022</p>','<p>Hypertension is one of the five leading causes of mortality in the world and a major risk factor associated with more than 40% of deaths related to cardiovascular and renal diseases. In Rwanda, hypertension affects 15% of the population. This study therefore aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension and to identify its risk factors in a screened population countrywide compared with the general population.</p>','<p>We conducted a cross-sectional study among population screened for hypertension and registered in the national NCD database from April 2021 to April 2022, in all number public health facilities. We defined hypertension as having the systolic blood pressure readings as ≥140 mmHg and/or the diastolic blood pressure readings on ≥90 mmHg. We used bivariate and multivariate logistic regression to determine factors independently associated with high blood pressure. We report odds ratio (OR), 95% confidence interval (CI), and p-value &lt;0.05.</p>','<p>Of the 7467 participants screened 59.2% were females and 40.8% were males. The mean age of the study participants was 46 ± 14.3 years old. The prevalence of hypertension was 23.2%. The multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that age group of 45-64 years (AOR=1.7 95% CI:1.4-1.9) and 65 years and above (AOR=2.4, 95% CI: 2.0-3.0); residences such as living in Kigali City (AOR=2.0, 95% CI:1.6-2.7), living in the Northern Province (AOR=1.9, 95% CI:1.3-2.8), living in the Southern Province (AOR=1.4, 95% CI:1.0-1.9), living in the Western Province (AOR=3.7, 95% CI:2.9-4.6); being in the 2nd economic status (AOR=1.4, 95% CI:1.1-1.8), being diabetic (AOR=3.6, 95% CI:2.4-5.5), overweight (AOR=1.3, 95% CI:1.1-1.6), and obesity (AOR=1.5, 95% CI:1.1-2.0) were identified as independent factors significantly associated with hypertension.</p>','<p>We found that the proportion of hypertension among Non-Communicable Disease screened population was higher than the national estimates. Older age and high BMI are predictors of hypertension in the screened population. Community-based interventions aiming to enhance promotion of hypertension prevention activities are highly recommended.</p>','<p>Hypertension, Risk factor, Rwanda, Non-Communicable disease</p>','3','3','4','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-14 10:13:00','2023-06-02 09:41:40',NULL,190),(615,'Khuliso Ravhuhali','Intermediate Coordinator','KhulisoR@nicd.ac.za','ms','Sonto','Ndlovu','female','south-africa','jeanethndlovu77@gmail.com','<p>Bushbuckridge Sub-district, Mpumalanga Department of Health</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Masingita Makamu, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, MasingitaM@nicd.ac.za\r\nKhuliso Ravhuhali, 2South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme , KhulisoR@nicd.ac.za','<p>Investigation of Measles Outbreak in Bushbuckridge Sub-District, Mpumalanga, March 2023</p>','<p>Measles is a highly infectious vaccine-preventable disease. In South Africa measles is a notifiable medical condition within 24 hours of diagnosis. On 8 November 2022, the communicable diseases coordinator was notified of a suspected case of measles. We investigated to establish the existence, magnitude, source of the outbreak and implement prevention and control measures.</p>','<p>We reviewed medical records, conducted active case finding in the community, and generated an outbreak line-list. A suspected case was an illness with fever, maculopapular rash, and cough, coryza, or conjunctivitis or one where a clinician suspected measles, in any person living or visiting Bushbuckridge sub-district from November 2022 to date. A confirmed case was measles immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody positive, not induced by vaccination; epidemiologically linked to a laboratory-confirmed case without specimen; or clinically compatible without epi-linkage or adequate specimen collected. Blood samples were collected for laboratory confirmation. We calculated descriptive statistics.</p>','<p>Forty-two cases and 1 death (case fatality=2.3%) were identified. Twenty-five (60%) were females. Age ranged from 4 months to 18 years (Median=6). The age groups 0-4 years and 5-9 years were the mostly affected at 33% and 43% respectively. The index case was a 7-year-old boy whose father had travelled to Limpopo province where the outbreak started. Vaccination status was not known in 35 (83%) of cases as they did not have Road to Health Cards.</p>','<p>An outbreak of measles occurred in the Bushbuckridge Sub-District affecting primarily those &lt;5 years of age. A measles vaccination campaign, targeting all children aged 6 months to &lt;15 years, was conducted in all affected and surrounding unaffected villages. The outbreak is still ongoing.</p>','<p>Measles, Outbreak, Vaccination, Mpumalanga Province</p>','2','2','2','2','4','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The authors should consider refining the case definition and timeline for clarity. &nbsp;\"A suspected case was an illness with fever, maculopapular rash, and cough, coryza, or conjunctivitis or one where a clinician suspected measles, in any person living or visiting Bushbuckridge sub-district from November 2022 to date. A confirmed case was measles immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody positive, not induced by vaccination; epidemiologically linked to a laboratory-confirmed case without specimen; or clinically compatible without epi-linkage or adequate specimen collected\" . They also need to describe what analysis was conducted. What was the unit of the median age (month or years)?</p>','2024-10-15 10:13:00','2023-06-05 18:55:15',NULL,190),(616,'Evouna Armel','Coordinator of the Advanced Training Level (Cameroon Field Epidemiology Training Program)','evounarmel@gmail.com','dr','Haman Djabo','ABDOUL WAHHAB','male','cameroon','abdoulwahhab@gmail.com','<p>Cameroon Field Epidemiology Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Evaristus NCHAM, Cameroon Field Epidemiology Training program, nevaristus@ymail.com\r\n\r\nDONGOA GAVLI, Cameroon Field Epidemiology Training program,  MoH Cameroon, gavlifr@yahoo.fr\r\n\r\nPatricia Laure MENDJIME, Cameroon Field Epidemiology Training program, MoH Cameroon, mfanylor@yahoo.com\r\n\r\nArmel Evouna, Cameroon Field Epidemiology Training program,  MoH Cameroon, evounarmel@gmail.com','<p>Cholera outbreak resulting from lack of handwashing in Pitoa-Cameroon, July 2022</p>','<p>In October 2021, a cholera epidemic was declared in three regions of Cameroon. On February 18 2022, Vibrio cholerae was isolated from a stool sample in Pitoa Health District (PHD), Nord Region. By 5 June 50% (5/10) of the health areas (HAs) in PHD were affected. Considering the high risk of a cholera outbreak, we investigated to describe the outbreak and identify cholera risk factors.</p>','<p>We carried out a 1:2 matched case-control study in PHD from 5 to 12 June 2022. A questionnaire was administered to cases identified in health facility registers and in the community and controls selected. Case definition included acute watery diarrhoea and having epidemiological link with a confirmed case in the PHD from 1 February to 5 June 2022, or with positive stool sample for Vibrio cholerae. A control was any person without signs of the disease in the same house or neighbour of case. We calculated adjusted odds ratios (ORa) using Epi Info 7 to identify risk factors.</p>','<p>We identified 51 cases and 4 deaths (CFR: 7.84%). The sex ratio (F/M) was 1.4 and 45% (23/51) of cases were children less than 5 years. The median age was 7 years (5 months - 80 years). The cases came from five HAs, among which Boula Ibi (23/51 = 45%) and Holma (11/51 = 21.6%) were the most affected. Failure to wash hands with soap ORa (95% CI) = 2.903 (1.096-7.687) was identified as a risk factor for cholera.</p>','<p>The cholera epidemic affected half of HAs in the PHD, with majority of cases coming from one HA. Females and children ≤ 5 years were the most affected. Poor hand hygiene was a risk factor. Strengthening of WASH could limit the spread of cholera in the PHD.</p>','<p>Case-control survey, Outbreak, Cholera, Cameroon.</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-16 10:13:00','2023-05-08 08:29:17',NULL,19),(617,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','mr','Mohamed','Bahari','male','tanzania','mudybahari@gmail.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'10/12/2022','advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Loveness Urio,  Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, loveness13us@yahoo.com\r\nEligius Lyamuya, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, eligius_lyamuya@yahoo.com','<p>FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HIV INFECTION IN CHILDREN BORN TO HIV POSITIVE MOTHERS; A CASE - CONTROL STUDY IN RUVUMA, TANZANIA, 2022</p>','<p>Tanzania had an estimated 1.4 million HIV-positive people, over 6,000 new cases were children under 15 years. More than 90% of infections occurred vertically, and without proper treatment, these children die after two years. HIV prevalence in Ruvuma is estimated to be more than 4% and 8.6% of child-bearing women who visited antenatal care (ANC) did not know their serostatus. We determined factors associated with HIV infection among children born to HIV-positive mothers in 2022.</p>','<p>Unmatched case-control study was conducted in Ruvuma from March to June 2022. Study participants were identified using multistage sampling, and socio-demographic data and associated risk factors were collected using a structured questionnaire. Dried Blood Spot and/or whole blood samples were collected to detect HIV infection using real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction or Antibody testing. Data were analyzed using STATA version 15.1.</p>','<p>A total of 200 children and 200 mothers were recruited; 136(68%) of the mothers were married; 130(65%) had primary education; and 92(62%) lived within 2-4 kilometers from the health facility. Female children contributed 106 (53%). Mothers who were peasants/did mining work [Adjusted Odd Ratio (AOR)=2.60, 95%CI: 1.10–6.15] and those who had an HIV viral load ≥50 cp/ml [AOR=3.18, 95%CI: 1.27–7.97] were found significantly more likely to transmit HIV to their children. Similarly, mothers who had unknown serostatus [AOR=3.00, 95%CI: 1.28–7.06] and those who practiced mixed feeding [AOR=4.90, 95%CI: 1.39–7.39] were found significantly more likely to transmit HIV to their children.</p>','<p>Factors associated with HIV infection among exposed children halted the Global Millennium Development Goal targets. To eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission, it is necessary to know the mother\'s HIV serostatus before pregnancy, provide prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) services in hard-to-reach areas, strengthen ANC attendance, and enrollment of HIV-positive pregnant women in PMTCT and ART is needed.</p>','<p>Antiretroviral Therapy, Children, HIV, PMTCT, Tanzania.</p>','3','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-17 10:13:00','2023-06-01 11:09:39',NULL,117),(618,'Djibril BARRY','Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire  de Terrain du Burkina','djibril.barry@bfeltp.com','dr','Franck','Obulbiga','male','burkina','obulbigafranck@yahoo.fr','<p>Centre des Opérations de Réponses aux Urgences Sanitaires, Burkina Faso</p>','alumni',NULL,'16/03/2022','advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','H. Yoda* : yodmano@yahoo.fr\r\nPK. Yanogo :   yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr\r\nD. Barry : djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nN. Meda : nicolas.meda@ujkz.bf','<p>Titre : Evaluation de l’application des directives nationales de diagnostic et de traitement du paludisme chez les agents de santé en consultation ambulatoire dans le district sanitaire de Bogodogo, Burkina Faso, 2022.</p>','<p>Introduction : Avec une morbidité et une mortalité croissante, le paludisme demeure un problème majeur de santé publique au Burkina Faso. L’application effective des directives nationales de diagnostic et de traitement constitue un indicateur majeur qui garantit la réussite de la prise en charge. Le but de cette étude est de contribuer à l’amélioration des indicateurs dans la lutte contre cette maladie.</p>','<p>Méthodes : Nous avons conduit une étude transversale analytique incluant les patients vus en consultation pour fièvre ou ayant bénéficié d\'un TDR. Les données ont été collectées par d’entretien auprès des acteurs de la chaine de prise en charge. Nous avons réalisé une régression logistique pour identifier les facteurs associés à l’application des directives nationale de diagnostic et de traitement du paludisme.</p>','<p>Résultats : Au total, quinze (15) centres de santé ont été inclus dans notre étude. Le diagnostic et le traitement du paludisme simple étaient conformes aux directives respectivement dans 73,90 % et 74,58 % des cas. L’âge des agents de santé (OR ajusté : 0,48 ; p = 0,024) et la disponibilité des directives nationale du paludisme (OR ajusté : 4,78 ; p = 0,05) étaient associés à la conformité de la démarche diagnostique. L’âge des patients (OR ajusté : 3,75 ; p = 0.011) et la disponibilité des médicaments antipaludiques (OR ajusté : 5,21 ; p = 0.051) étaient associés à la conformité du traitement.</p>','<p>Conclusion : La disponibilité des directives et des antipaludiques, l’affichage des outils d’aide au diagnostic, la formation des agents permettraient d’améliorer l’application des directives nationale de prise en charge</p>','<p>Mots clés : Directives, Paludisme, Bogodogo, Burkina Faso,2022.</p>','2','3','3','4','3','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>le titre est diffèrent du contenu car il me semble que le contenu parle des facteurs associés à l’application des directives nationale de diagnostic et de traitement du paludisme. Aussi les objectifs de cette étude ne sont pas repris dans l\'abstract.&nbsp;</p><p>L\'évaluation étant menée dans les centres de soins, on ne peut pas avoir comme critère d\'inclusion les patients vus mais plutôt les agents de santé.</p><p>Au résultat, on ne présente pas le total des agents interviewés.et nous ne voyons pas l\'importance de présenter l\'âge de patients. Les caractéristiques sociaux démographiques devraient concernés les agents de Santé.</p><p>Conclusion: cadre avec l\'évaluation et est bien présenté .&nbsp;</p>','2024-10-18 10:13:00','2023-05-14 14:18:30',NULL,30),(619,'Obafemi Babalola','Resident Advisor','jbabalola@afenet.net','mr','Thato Seotsa1','Seotsa','male','lesotho','seotsathato@gmail.com','<p>Lesotho FETP</p>','alumni',NULL,'16/12/2022','frontline','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Mahlape Tiiti, Ministry of Health, Lesotho, mahlapetiiti@gmail.com','<p>Descriptive Analysis of Severe Immunodeficiency (CD4 count &lt;200 cells/mm3) in Persons living with HIV/AIDS, Lesotho , October 2021 – September 2022</p>','<p>Lesotho has a high HIV prevalence of 22.7% among adults aged 15 years and older. Despite the introduction of a test and treatment strategy in 2016, severe immunodeficiency (CD4 count &lt;200 cells/mm³) remains a challenge which predisposes people living with HIV to opportunistic infections, morbidity and mortality. The World Health Organization estimates that about 30–40% of people living with HIV starting ART in low- and middle-income settings have a CD4 cell count of fewer than 200 cells/mm3. We assessed the characteristics of people with severe immunodeficiency in Lesotho for programmatic interventions.</p>','<p>We conducted a descriptive study using a secondary data analysis of CD4 counts from 17 laboratories in Lesotho, from October 2021 to September 2022. Data were extracted for analysis from the Laboratory Information System (LIS) into Microsoft Excel 2016. Descriptive analysis i.e., frequencies and proportions were used to summarize categorical variables and the median and range for continuous variables.</p>','<p>Of the total 48,473 people tested for CD4 count, 4,995 (10.0%) had severe immunodeficiency. The median age of persons with severe immunodeficiency was 39 years (Range: 5– 103 years), and 53% (n=2647) were males. National Reference Laboratory (25%) and Motebang Hospital Laboratory (14%) reported the highest proportion of clients with severe immunodeficiency. Cryptococcal antigen test, a screening test for cryptococcal disease recommended for people with advanced HIV was done for 1723 (34.5%) people with CD4 counts &lt;200 cells/mm³.</p>','<p>Severe immunodeficiency of 10%, even though it was lower than a WHO estimate of 30-40%, indicates a need to strengthen early detection of HIV and treatment adherence. Interventions, aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality associated with advanced HIV disease should prioritise people of middle age groups, both males and females equally.</p>','<p>HIV+, CD4 count, severe immunodeficiency, Lesotho</p>','4','4','4','4','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-19 10:13:00','2023-05-31 15:44:21',NULL,21),(620,'Dayo Akanbi','FELTP resident','dayodfa@gmail.com','dr','Dayo','Akanbi','male','nigeria','dayodfa@gmail.com','<p>1. Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, Nigeria</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','1.Bio Abaye;	Epidemiology Unit, Bayelsa State Ministry of Health, Yenagoa, State Secretariat, Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, Nigeria; email: beluabaye@yahoo.co.uk\r\n2. Francisco Averhoff; Abbott Diagnostics, Abbott Park, IL, USA; email: francisco.averhoff@abbott.com\r\n3. Muazzam Nasrullah; New Vaccines &amp;amp; Infectious Diseases, Merck, NW, Pennsylvania, USA, email: s.muazzam.nasrullah@merck.com\r\n4. Lawal Kabiru;  Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, email: kaboskylawal@yahoo.com\r\n5. Lara Pereira; The Task Force for Global Health, Tephinet Secretariat, Decatur, GA, 30030, USA; email: lpereira@taskforce.org','<p>Pilot Serological and Molecular Survey for Dengue and other Arboviruses Infection in Acute Febrile Patients in Yenagoa Bayelsa State, Nigeria.</p>','<p>Dengue Fever (DF) is caused by a flavivirus called dengue virus (DENV). DF is mainly transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Globally recognized as the most important mosquito-transmitted arboviral disease. DF is epidemic-prone and requires immediate reporting, however, no existing DF surveillance or prevalence study had hitherto been conducted in Bayelsa state, Nigeria, despite the vector presence. The aim of this study was to carry out a pilot serological and molecular survey of DF among febrile patients in four referral hospitals in Yenagoa, Bayelsa</p>','<p>Using multi-stage sampling, a cross-sectional study of 454 consenting febrile participants with body temperature ≥37.5°C was done in four referral health facilities. Data tool was administered and venous blood was collected for malarial microscopy, lateral-flow immuno-assay and multiplex real-time serotyping/flavivirus PCR assays. Data was analyzed for frequencies, proportions and odds ratios.</p>','<p>Mean age of participants was 29.34±18.97 years and 283 (62.1%) were females. Seroprevalence of dengue was 31.7%, while malaria was 41.4%, and the co-infection rate of malaria and DF was 14.1%. Prevalence ratio of Malaria to DF was 1.34. Participants ≥30 years old were almost three times more likely to have DF than those ≤30 years old (OR: 2.78, 95% CI:1.82 – 4.24). The Multiplex PCR serotyping assay confirmed the presence of serotypes 1(4.3%), 2 (8.7%), and 3 (87%). Multiplex PCR flavivirus assay revealed a single positive result for Chikungunya virus, with negative results for Zika or West-Nile virus.</p>','<p>Study shows high seroprevalence of DF. Co-infection of malaria and DF and co-circulation of multiple DENV serotypes have public health implications such as increased disease severity and transmission, complicated diagnosis and treatment, poses challenge to vaccine development and vector control. An established surveillance will provide valuable data to assess burden and guide public health interventions</p>','<p>Dengue fever, Seroprevalence, Co-infection, Flavivirus, Malaria</p>','5','3','4','4','5','5',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-20 10:13:00','2023-05-15 07:07:41',NULL,142),(621,'JEAN D\'AMOUR SINAYOBYE','Science Epidemiologist','jsinayobye@afenet.net','ms','Isabelle','B. Teta','female','rwanda','tetaisabelle@gmail.com','<p>Rwanda Biomedical Center</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','N. Christophe, University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Public Health\r\nB. Gaspard, University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Public Health\r\nM. Léonce, University of Rwanda, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Public Health\r\nU. Sandrine, Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Centre\r\nR. Edward, Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Centre','<p>Outbreak investigation of Salmonella typhi, Simbi sector, Southern province, Rwanda: A descriptive study, November 2021</p>','<p>On November 23rd, 2021, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) was alerted through media of an unknown illness that was causing an increase in patient presentations to Simbi Health Center (HC) the Southern Province, Rwanda; the HC recorded 96 patients in 7 days, usually family entities. Patients presented with high grade fever, headache, general body weakness, abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting. A team composed of four Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) residents and two RBC staff were deployed to investigate a possible outbreak, identify the source of the infection, and initiate appropriate control measures.</p>','<p>In this descriptive analysis, any patients from Simbi sector who consulted Simbi HC from October 1st, 2021, to November 26th, 2021 and presented with at least three symptoms including fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, headache, or body weakness were documented in the line list. Using patient interviews and clinical records, demographic, clinical, laboratory and environmental assessment characteristics were recorded for each patient in Epi Info. Blood and stool samples of newly presenting patients who met the inclusion criteria were collected and sent to the National Reference Laboratory for culture and antibiotic sensitivity test (AST).</p>','<p>A total of 129 suspected cases were recorded with mean age of 25.1 years (age range 1 to 88 years). The affected age group was 5 years and less (40%). Female represented 53% of the cases, students in the primary level represented 43%. Based on patient interviews, the earliest onset of reported symptoms was September 30th, 2021. The peak in incidence was 9 suspect cases on October 22nd, 2021. The most common symptoms reported were fever (91%), headache (73%), abdominal pain (66%) and body weakness (67%). Among 13 blood specimens collected for culture, two of them yielded Salmonella Typhi. In the environmental assessment, 54% don’t use public tap water while 67% use spring water. Only 20% treat water before drinking. Household with latrines were 118 (91%); only 34% among latrines had a good hygiene. Interviewers revealed a water collection tank was washed with the rise of cases; one day before the investigation. This was the possible source of the infection.</p>','<p>Based on clinical presentations and laboratory results of samples taken for culture, we concluded that the outbreak investigated was caused by salmonella typhi, bacteria which cause typhoid fever. Possible exposure in this study was contamination of water collection tank used. Recommendations were made to the community regarding the proper chlorination and filtration of water collection tank, encouraging the good hygiene of latrines in households, treating water before drinking, and sensitization for sanitation and hygiene for children aged 5 years and less.</p>','<p>Outbreak, Typhoid fever, Huye, Investigation, Salmonella typhi.</p>','3','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-21 10:13:00','2023-05-15 07:10:43',NULL,142),(622,'Dr Seogo Pedwindé Hamadou','Djibouti FETP','hseogo@afenet.net','mr','Farah','Abdallah Ali','male','djibouti','hyusef@gmail.com','<p>Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program &amp;Ministry of Health of Djibouti</p>','alumni',NULL,'6/7/2022','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','1.	Djama Moussa Wais, Ministry of Health, djamamw@gmail.com\r\n2.	Abdourhaman Djama Guedi, Institut National de Santé Publique, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, abdirahosdjama@gmail.com\r\n3.	Abdi Houssein Egueh, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program,African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti abdihoussein13@hotmail.fr\r\n4.	Pedwindé Hamadou Seogo, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, seogoph@gmail.com\r\n5.	Prosper Ilunga Kelebwe, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, African Field Epidemiology Network of Djibouti, prosperkelebwe@yahoo.fr\r\n6.	Sahra Moussa Bouh, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, saharamousa62@yahoo.com\r\n7.	Ahmed Robleh Abdilleh, Ministry of health, ahmedrobleh@hotmail.com\r\n8.	Tatek Anbessie Bogale, African Field Epidemiology Network, btatek@afenet.net\r\n9.	Herbert Kazoora Brian, African Field Epidemiology Network, hkazoora@afenet.net\r\n10.	Houssein Youssouf Darar, Djibouti Field Epidemiology Training Program, Ministry of health, hyusef@gmail.com','<p>Investigation d’une flambée de Rougeole à Sankal, Région de Dikhil, Djibouti, Mars 2023</p>','<p>Le 07 mars 2023, le Poste de Santé(PS) de Sankal a notifié 05 cas suspects de rougeole au district de Dikhil. Ce PS est situé à la frontière avec l’Ethiopie. La localité est habitée par des autochtones, nomades, migrants et déplacés. L’objectif de notre investigation était de confirmer cette flambée, déterminer son ampleur et mettre en place des mesures de prévention et de contrôle.</p>','<p>Nous avons mené une étude descriptive du 23 février au 22 mars 2023 à Sankal. Un cas suspect était défini comme toute personne présentant une fièvre et éruptions généralisées associées à la toux ou rhinite ou conjonctivite notifié pendant la période d’étude. Un cas confirmé était un cas suspect confirmé par un test d’ELISA ou ayant un lien épidémiologique avec un cas confirmé. Une recherche active a été menée au PS et dans la communauté à travers une revue documentaire et un entretien. Un questionnaire a été utilisée pour collecter nos données. Ces données ont été analysées avec Excel. Des médianes, des proportions, des taux et des ratios ont été calculés. La couverture vaccinale a été évaluée.</p>','<p>Au total 19 cas suspects de rougeole ont été notifiées dont 47,4%(9/19) ont été confirmés rougeole IgM positif. Cinq (55,6%) était de sexe féminin avec sexe-ratio(M/F) de 0,8. L\'âge médian était de 3ans (2-18ans). Les enfants de moins de 5 ans représentaient 78%(7/9) de rougeoleux. Aucun enfant n’était vacciné. Aucun nouveau cas n\'a été retrouvé dans la communauté. Le taux d\'attaque était de 14,62 (9/6223) pour 10000 habitants. La couverture vaccinale antirougeoleux (VAR) du PS était de 29,7% en 2022.</p>','<p>L\'investigation a permis de confirmer une flambée de rougeole et une faible couverture vaccinale en VAR. Nous recommandons une sensibilisation auprès des parents sur la vaccination et une campagne de vaccination réactive avec ciblage des groupes spécifiques.</p>','<p>Flambée, Investigation, Rougeole, Poste de santé Sankal, Djibouti</p>','1','1','1','1','1','1',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>RE-ASSIGN ABSTRACT TO A FRENCH SPEAKING REVIEWER</p>','2024-10-22 10:13:00','2023-05-16 19:36:38',NULL,40),(623,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','ms','Ligola S. M.','Akwenye','female','namibia','ligolaizywellow@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','1. N.K Sheetekela, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, kyliesa@gmail.com\r\n2. M. Densi, Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia\r\n3. J. Kananguizi, NamibiaNamibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, kananguizij@yahoo.com\r\n4. H. Katangolo, NamibiaNamibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program\r\n5. L. Immanuel, Ministry of Health and Social Services','<p>Case Investigation of Schistosomiasis among school children at Otjimuhaka Primary School, in Kunene region, Namibia, February 2023</p>','<p>Schistosomiasis, an acute and chronic parasitic disease caused by blood-flukes of the genus Schistosoma. About 206.4 million people are affected worldwide, 90% are from Africa. Otjimuhaka in Opuwo district is endemic for Schistosomiasis. The last outbreak was reported in 2018. On February 07, 2023 Otjimuhaka clinic reported suspected Schistosomiasis case. A 10-year-old male learner from Otjimuhaka primary school, who was later confirmed positive for Schistosoma haematobium. We investigated to identify source of infection and determine the extent of the disease.</p>','<p>We conducted a cross sectional study at school. We reviewed Out-patient register at Otjimuhaka clinic. We screened learners using urine reagent strips. We collected urine and blood samples randomly from learners with hematuria, for laboratory investigations. Learners with hematuria were treated with Praziquantel tablets. A case was any learner at Otjimuhaka Primary School with hematuria, by urine reagent strip. We interviewed staff and community members.</p>','<p>The school accommodates 220 learners. A total of 199 people available at school were screened, (98%) were learners and (2%) adults. Eighty-nine (44.7%) learners had hematuria, with a prevalence of 44.7%. Most (87%) leaners with hematuria were day learners. Fifty-six (63%) leaners had large cacells/µl, 21 (24%) moderate and 11(12%) small in urine. Among lab results, S Haematobium was observed from 25 (55.5%). Majority (55%) were males, among age group 5 to 9years (47.2%). Learners reported similar symptoms; dysuria, abdominal pain, hematuria and headache. Most cases reported; swimming, bathing, fishing and collecting water from the river frequently. The school sources water from the river and practices open defecation.</p>','<p>We concluded the river and poor sanitation as the source of infection. Body exposure to river water may have highly contributed. Engaging line ministries for provision of save portable water and sanitation, community awareness through community leaders and healthcare workers may reduce schistosomiasis.</p>','<p>Schistosomiasis, Hematuria, Praziquantel, Sanitation</p>','2','2','3','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-23 10:13:00','2023-05-01 19:58:05',NULL,223),(624,'JEAN D\'AMOUR SINAYOBYE','Science Epidemiologist','jsinayobye@afenet.net','mr','Kizito','Nshimiyimana','male','rwanda','kizibus13@gmail.com','<p>Rwanda Biomedical Center</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Albert Ndagijimana, University of Rwanda, andagijimana@nursph.org','<p>Factors associated with mortality among TB/HIV co-infected patients with drug susceptibility in Rwanda: A cross-sectional study</p>','<p>Co-infection of Tuberculosis-Human Immune Virus (TB-HIV) remains the leading cause of death in Africa including Rwanda due to their synergic effect of each other. Very few studies have determined the predictors of mortality among TB-HIV co-infected people. This study aimed to investigate factors associated with mortality among TB-HIV co-infected patients in Rwanda.</p>','<p>A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted among 1954 TB-HIV co-infected patients from all health facilities in Rwanda. They were registered in the national individual case-based surveillance system (e-TB) from July 2019 to June 2021. Data were extracted from e-TB and analyzed using Stata Version 16.0. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions were performed to determine factors associated with mortality.</p>','<p>The study showed that 14.8% of TB-HIV co-infected patients died during the study period. Of these, 85% of deaths occurred in the two first months of TB treatment. Predictors of mortality were no nutritional support (aOR=1.97, 95% CI: 1.3–2.99), body mass index &lt;18.5 (aOR=1.83, 95% CI: 1.36–2.48), being TB clinically diagnosed (aOR=1.52, 95% CI: 1.03–2.23), not started ART (aOR=14.51, 95% CI: 9.13–23.06), not being followed by Community Health Worker (aOR: 3.73, 95% CI: 2.4–5.81), the patients treated in Referral Hospitals (aOR= 2.0, 95% CI: 1.35–2.97) and those treated in District Hospitals (aOR=2.61, 95% CI: 1.67– 4.08).</p>','<p>Despite the availability of ART in Rwanda, there was high mortality among TB-HIV co-infected patients and there is a need for immediate intervention such as nutritional support, Antiretroviral, and follow-up by Community Health Workers for mitigation of the burden.</p>','<p>Humans, Coinfection, HIV Infections, Cross-Sectional Studies, Rwanda</p>','4','4','4','4','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-24 10:13:00','2023-05-15 07:13:11',NULL,142),(625,'Maureen Katusiime','Epidemiologist','mkatusiime@musph.ac.ug','ms','Maureen','Katusiime','female','uganda','mkatusiime@musph.ac.ug','<p>Makerere University School of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'29/01/2021','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Samuel Karungi, Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda, skalungi@gmail.com \r\nAlice Namale, Makerere University School of Public Health, anamale@musph.ac.ug \r\nAllan Muruta, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda, allanmuruta@yahoo.com \r\nDavid Musoke, Makerere University School of Public Health, dmusoke@musph.ac.ug\r\nAnatoli Mawanda, Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda\r\nBernard Lubwama, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda, benardlubwama@gmail.com \r\nMartha Nalweyiso, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda, nalweyisomartha@gmail.com \r\nFaith Nakiyimba, Masaka District Local Government, faithnakiyinmba@gmail.com\r\nRhoda Wanyenze, Makerere University School of Public Health, rwanyenze@musph.ac.ug\r\nHenry Kyobe Bosa, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda, hskyobe@gmail.com','<p>Establishing a Mortality Surveillance System to Boost an End to End Process of Case Identification during Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak in Masaka City, Uganda, November 10th to 25th 2022.</p>','<p>On November 1st 2022, Masaka City registered a case of Sudan Virus Disease (SUVD), six weeks into outbreak response in Uganda. We established a mortality surveillance system to identify all deaths irrespective of cause to identify silent transmission and not missing any case. We document experiences in implementing mortality surveillance in an outbreak and epidemiological characteristics of deaths in Masaka.</p>','<p>We established networks for death reporting at health facility and community level. We oriented Village Health Teams, parish coordinators, funeral homes, police and security organs, village chairpersons, media stations. Reviewed facility records and activated an alert desk. Upon receiving a death alert, we dispatched teams (laboratory, surveillance officers and morticians) to verify and collect samples from carderviors (arterial blood and/or buccal swab) for SUVD testing. Populated a death-line list by socio demographics, place of death, date of death, source of alert, test result. We conducted a descriptive analysis of death data.</p>','<p>Of 105 deaths identified, 86% had samples collected and all tested negative for SUVD (0% test positivity). Males 62 (59%) were more affected than females. Children &lt;18 years were less affected (20%) than adults ≥ 18 years (80%). Masaka registered highest deaths (59%, 17.8 per100,000) followed by Kalungu (8.6%, 4.6 per 100,000) and Bukomansibi districts (4.8%, 3.2 per 100,000). Major source of death alerts was community (39, 63%) followed by health facility (16, 27%) and police (4, 6%). Age-group 50+ (68 per 100,000) were most affected followed by 30-39 yrs (13 per 100,000). Most (96%) deaths were due to natural causes. However, determining actual cause remains a challenge with community deaths.</p>','<p>Having zero positivity suggests no detected secondary transmission in Masaka. Processes in establishing mortality surveillance system have been documented. Strengthening mortality surveillance contributes to real-time detection of deaths and informs quick response during outbreaks.</p>','<p>Global Health Security, Ebola outbreak, Mortality surveillance, Uganda</p>','3','3','3','2','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-25 10:13:00','2023-05-29 10:30:58',NULL,190),(626,'Bwire Emmanuel','Monitoring and evaluation','bwiremmanuel6@gmail.com','mr','Emmanuel','Bwire','male','uganda','bwiremmanuel6@gmail.com','<p>Kyambogo University</p>','alumni',NULL,'15/01/2015','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Bwire Emmanuel\r\nKyambogo University\r\nbwiremmanuel6@gmail.com','<p>Monitoring and evaluation</p>','<p>am Bwire Emmanuel applying for a job for a position of Graduate economist in your organization and am aged 29years having a bachelor’s degree in economics and statistic from Kyambogo University as attached documents. As per the skills got from my current job made me to qualify for the job as per my referees. The job am doing now is helping me to increase on my skills especially managing multiple data and it has helped in getting more skills like data management, data analysis and report writing.it has helped in decision making that can help the company</p>','<p>Computer skills Decision making Communication skills</p>','<p>Feedback</p>','<p>I will be grateful when my application is put into consideration</p>','<p>am Bwire Emmanuel applying for a job for a position of Graduate economist in your organization and am aged 29years having a bachelor’s degree in economics and statistic from Kyambogo University as attached documents. As per the skills got from my current job made me to qualify for the job as per my referees. The job am doing now is helping me to increase on my skills especially managing multiple data and it has helped in getting more skills like data management, data analysis and report writing.it has helped in decision making that can help the company</p>','1','1','1','1','1','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>This is not an abstract.</p>','2024-10-26 10:13:00','2023-05-02 07:27:22',NULL,241),(627,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','dr','HILLARY','SEBUKOTO','male','tanzania','hsebukoto@gmail.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Pai Chambongo, Tanzania National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), paieliah@yahoo.com\r\nMunisi Khalfan, Tanzania National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), khalifamunisi39@gmail.com\r\nSijenunu Aaron, Tanzania National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), sijenunu@gmail.com\r\nLoveness Urio,Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (TFELTP), loveness13us@yahoo.com\r\nBilly Ngasala, Muhimbili university of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), bngasala70@yahoo.co.uk','<p>Factors associated with Malaria in regions implementing Case Based Surveillance in Tanzania from August 2021 to May 2022.</p>','<p>Malaria burden has consistently been reported to be very low (&lt; 1%) in some regions in Tanzania including Kilimanjaro, Arusha, and Manyara. Malaria case based surveillance was introduced in these regions as an interventional measure to attain disease elimination in these regions by the year 2030. We determined the factors associated with Malaria in the regions implementing Case Based Surveillance in Tanzania from August 2021 to May 2022</p>','<p>A cross sectional study was done to the health facilities in regions implementing case-based surveillance from August 2021 to May 2022. Data for all the three regions were extracted from National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) database. Stata version 15 was used for data cleaning and analysis.</p>','<p>About 642 household/contact members were identified and tested for Malaria. Majority were peasants (35.4%). The median age was 20 years (IQR = 10-31). Female contributed (51%) where majority of the contacts came from Arusha region (73%). Of the tested contacts, 24(4%) tested mRDT positive. Introduced cases were majority of the tested contact cases (58%). Children under five years accounted for least of mRDT positive cases. Contact members who had no history of fever 3 days prior to testing had 96% lower odds of testing mRDT positive than those who had fever (AOR=0.04; 95%CI; 0.01–0.15, p&lt;0.001) whereas, individuals who had no history of contact with a known malaria case had over 99% lower odds of testing positive for malaria than those who had history of contact (AOR=0.01; 95% CI; 0.004–0.04, p&lt;0.001).</p>','<p>Despite observed lower local malaria cases in regions under case based surveillance, continued elimination efforts are needed to ensure no indigenous case is recorded. Continued community engagement and health promotions on early hospital visit for testing for any febrile condition will enhance early case detection and subsequently prevent disease spread among household members.</p>','<p>Malaria, Case Based Surveillance, Tanzania</p>','4','4','4','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-27 10:13:00','2023-06-01 11:13:01',NULL,117),(628,'Maurice Owiny','Scientific Writer','mowiny@feltp.or.ke','mr','Julius','Otwabe','male','kenya','shem4000@gmail.com','<p>Kenya FELTP</p>','alumni',NULL,'29/10/2021','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Richard Onkware | Public Health Emergency Operation Center, Kisii County | ronkware@yahoo.com \r\nErasto Omwega | Public Health Emergency Operation Center, Kisii County | omwegae@gmail.com\r\nPeter Nzioki | Public Health Emergency Operation Center, Kisii County | nzioki91@gmail.com \r\nMaurice Owiny |Kenya FELTP | mowiny@feltp.or.ke','<p>Investigation of an outbreak of an “unknown” disease in Monsesema Village, Kisii County, January 2023.</p>','<p>On December 1, 2022, Kisii County health department received report on incidence of an unknown disease in Monsesema Village with cases presenting with fever, diarrhea, abdominal pains and vomiting. A team from the County Emergency Operation Center investigated the outbreak to determine the source of the disease and implement control measures.</p>','<p>We conducted active case searches using case definition of any person residing within the Monsesema with history of diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and general body weakness from 27th November 2022. Verbal autopsy was done for the dead. We collected data on demographics, signs and symptoms, date of onset, treatment, and current status of the cases using a questionnaire. Water samples were taken for microbiological analysis. Data were analyzed descriptively.</p>','<p>We identified 38 cases; 19(50%) of them were female, mean age was 24 years. The age-group 6–15 and 26–35 years had reported most cases at 11(29%) and 8(21%) respectively. The outbreak started around 1st December, 2022 and peaked on 20th December, 2022 with a decline afterwards. Signs and symptoms included headache 29(76%), fever and chills 25(66%), diarrhea 17(45%). On case status, 20(53%) had recovered, 11(29%) were weak and 2(CFR:5%) had died. Of the 35 (92%) who sought medical care, 29 (78%) had no defined diagnosis, 3 (8%) had malaria, and 2 (5%) had amoebiasis. All cases had no history of travel or consuming communal meals. All the cases confirmed drinking untreated water from communal springs. Water microbiological assay showed three implicated springs were contaminated with E coli (count of 6, 48 and 52 CFU/100ml) and Coliforms (count of 180, 24 and 920 CFU/100ml).</p>','<p>The outbreak was likely waterborne. We recommended water treatment and hygiene practices, especially in communal water sources. We conducted health education campaigns to promote safe water practices, such as boiling or chlorinating water.</p>','<p>Outbreak, cases, E. coli. Coliforms, diarrhea, abdominal pains and vomiting.</p>','4','3','3','4','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The public health problem was apparently well addressed and key data issues presented to set the stage &nbsp;for the study; also the objectives was well stated</p><p>The study design was well described and the statistical method concisely described; however test of association would have been conducted to determine associated factors</p><p>The results of the study were logically presented and organized</p><p>All conclusions were based on the data and the study is of great public health significance as it has an obvious application inimproving Public health</p><p>The abstract was clearly and concisely written</p>','2024-10-28 10:13:00','2023-05-26 19:07:42',NULL,32),(629,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','ms','Itumeleng D.','Boois','female','namibia','Itumeleng.Boois@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','1. Christopher Kaangundue, \r\n2. Naftal .S. Simeon, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, simeonnaftalshilongo9@gmail.com\r\n3. Dianah M. Ewaga, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, mewaga.15@gmail.com\r\n4. Ipyana. F. Mwandelile, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, fipyana@afenet.net','<p>Adverse Effects Following Immunization of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccinations in Khomas Region, March 2021 to July 2022</p>','<p>Khomas region recorded 55244 COVID-19 cases (32.6%) and 910 (22.4%) deaths. The rapid increase in COVID-19 cases prompted the development of COVID-19 vaccines. The introduction of COVID-19 vaccines resulted in adverse effects following immunization (AEFIs). AEFIs are an indication that the vaccines are working. If not addressed adequately, AEFIs can erode trust in vaccines, affecting immunization coverage and disease incidence. A standardized case investigation form was used to report AEFIs. The objective of this secondary data analysis was to identify the age groups, sex, and severity of AEFIs in Khomas region between March 2021 and July 2022.</p>','<p>The AEFI data was extracted from DHIS2 and the AEFI line list and merged onto the Microsoft excel for data cleaning and verification. Due to incomplete data, some cases were excluded. After data cleaning, 43 of the initial 63 cases were analysed. Microsoft excel and SPSS version 28 were used to compute the frequencies, mean, and standard deviation. The AEFI case definition was any person who developed an unfavourable medical occurrence after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine but does not necessarily have a causal connection to the vaccine use in Khomas region between March 2021 and July 2022.</p>','<p>Of the 43 (68.3%) cases analysed, 24 (55.8%) were females and 19 (44.2%) were males. The age range was 17 to 74 years. The mean age was 36 years with a standard deviation of 14.4. With 7 (16.3%) each, the age groups 20-25 years and 36-40 years were the most affected. Dizziness was the most reported AEFI with 16 (13.8%). Recoveries from AEFIs were 21 (48.8%). Fatal AEFIs were 1 (2.3%).</p>','<p>AFEIs appear to affect more women than men. Although the majority of people recovered from AEFIs; AEFIs must be adequately addressed if herd immunity is to be achieved.</p>','<p>COVID-19, Vaccines, Immunization, Vaccination Coverage</p>','3','3','1','1','2','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The abstract lacks depth, it is just descriptive and does not show the public health implications of the results found.&nbsp;</p>','2024-10-29 10:13:00','2023-05-26 19:04:12',NULL,189),(631,'MAVUNGU NGOMA PATRICK','Resident Advisor FETP RCA','pngoma@afenet.net','mr','EVALUATION INTERNE DU LABORATOIRE NATIONAL DE BIOLOGIE CLINIQUE ET DE SANTE PUBLIQUE, BANGUI, FEVRIER 2023','SENZONGO NDIMAKAMOKO','male','central-african-rep','oscarsenzongo@yahoo.fr','<p>Gestion des données au Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique.</p>','alumni',NULL,'30/11/2022','frontline','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','C. RAFAI, Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique ;\r\nMathurin KOLOKATE, Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique ;\r\nErnest LANGO-YAYA, Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique ;\r\nMax NAMZEKA, Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique ;\r\nDénis MOULO, Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique ;\r\nJulien Alain YANDIA, Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique ; \r\nPatrick MAVUNGU, AFENET, pngoma@afenet.net  \r\nRaphaèl MBAILAO, Direction Générale de l\'épidémiologie et de lutte contre la maladie, mbailao22raph@gmail.com','<p>EVALUATION INTERNE DU LABORATOIRE NATIONAL DE BIOLOGIE CLINIQUE ET DE SANTE PUBLIQUE, BANGUI, FEVRIER 2023</p>','<p>Le Laboratoire National de Biologie Clinique et de Santé Publique (LNBCSP) est la structure de référence nationale en matière de biologie clinique. Il participe à la surveillance de la résistance aux antipaludiques (chimiorésistance) et à la recherche biomédicale dans le domaine des hépatites virales, du paludisme, Covid-19, séro-surveillance du HIV et du cancer. Pour jouer pleinement son rôle, une évaluation interne s’impose afin de mesurer sa capacité en matière de respect de bonnes pratiques du laboratoire selon les normes standards internationales.</p>','<p>Il s’agit d’une enquête transversale réalisée au LNBCSP en févier 2023. La population de notre enquête est constituée des responsables des unités. Le guide d’évaluation de SLIPTA (Stepwise Laboratory Improvement Process Towards Accrditation) et le guide d’évaluation de l’OMS sur les normes et l’observation ont été utilisés pour recueillir les informations.</p>','<p>La tenue de réunion du personnel, la disponibilité des ressources humaines qualifiées, la disponibilité du manuel de qualité et des procédures opérationnelles et registre de non-conformité. Aucune unité ne disposait des procédures à jour ainsi que des procédures de nettoyage des paillasses, de lavage des mains et les procédures techniques. Les fiches de température, les fiches de vie et de maintenance des matériels ne sont pas renseigner ; un mauvais archivage, rangement de réactifs dans la chaine de froid, tri des déchets, registres de non-conformité insuffisants. Sur 10 unités une seule soit 10%, respectaient les normes en matière des tris des déchets. 20% avaient un bon archivage. Inexistence des fiches de poste et des compétences du personnel. 90 % du personnel est formé sur la biosécurité et en bio-informatique.</p>','<p>L’évaluation interne a révélé des progrès dans les domaines de qualités au laboratoire. Mais le problème de mises des procédures et de manuel qualité constituent les points faibles à améliorer</p>','<p>Evaluation interne, Laboratoire National de Biologie clinique et de Santé Publique, Bangui</p>','2','2','2','2','3','1',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p><strong>Background and rationale for study: </strong>Quel est le problème&nbsp;? vous voulez evaluer à mis parcours un laboratoire dans les cadre du SLIPTA ou Quoi&nbsp;? A quelle date le processus a commencé pour le laboratoire&nbsp;? &nbsp;On ne perçoit pas le problème ici. On évalue parce qu’il y a quelque chose et on tend vers un idéal.</p><p><strong>Appropriateness of methods: </strong>Je vous propose cette phrase au depart&nbsp;: Vous avez fait une étude descriptive transversale. Et non une enquête transversale. Vous avez interviewers les responsables. Il est bon de mettre les variables, préciser l’échantillon et les calculs statistiques. Revoir le nom du guide de L’OMS (c’est quelles normes , de qoui&nbsp;?) . on regroupe les questions par thématiques ce qui fait les variables. Vous êtes dans les enquêtes CAP.</p><p><strong>Presentation of results: </strong>Vous avez des bons résultats. Ils faut les organiser selon le domaine analysé ( 12 thématiques1Gestion de&nbsp;documents et des archives Section 2. Organisation et leadership Section 3. Gestion du personnel Section 4. Gestion de la clientèle 5. Gestion du matériel Section 6. Évaluations Section 7. Approvisionnements et gestion des stocks Section 8. Contrôle des procédés Section 9. Gestion de l’information Section 10. Identification des non-conformités, des mesures correctives et préventives Section 11. Amélioration continue Section 12. Installations et gestion de la sécurité.&nbsp;: il faut faire des choix)</p><p><strong>Conclusions and interpretations of results : </strong>Conclusion sur les domaines de qualités, c’est quelle domaine dans les 12 thématiques</p><p><strong>Public health significance: </strong>Cette étude participera à l\'amélioration de la santé publique. Elle aborde un problème important de santé à savoir l’accréditation des laboratoires.</p><p><strong>Overall clarity of the abstract !: </strong>es données numériques ne sont organisées et non placées de manière à permettre une compréhension et des comparaisons efficaces. il faut revoir la methode et l’organisation des resultas sans oublier l’introduction</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2024-10-30 10:13:00','2023-05-09 10:50:44',NULL,62),(632,'Djibril BARRY','Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire  de Terrain du Burkina','djibril.barry@bfeltp.com','prof','Pauline K','Yanogo*','female','burkina','yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr','<p>Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire de Terrain du Burkina</p>','other','Coordonnateur BFELTP',NULL,'advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','H. Yoda : yodmano@yahoo.fr\r\nD. Barry : djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nN. Meda : nicolas.meda@ujkz.bf','<p>Titre : Etats des lieux du Programme de Formation en Epidémiologie et Laboratoire de Terrain du Burkina et Perspectives, Afrique de l’Ouest, 2010-2022.</p>','<p>Introduction : L’émergence et la réémergence des épidémies durant les dernières décennies ont confirmé l\'impérieuse nécessité de renforcement les systèmes nationaux de surveillance des maladies afin de prévenir et de lutter effacement contre les urgences de santé publique. C’est dans cette optique que le FELTP du Burkina a vu le jour. Le but de cette étude est d’une part de partager l’expérience type du BFELTP et d’autre part de capitaliser les acquis engrangés par le programme après une décennie d’activités</p>','<p>Méthodes : Nous avons conduit une étude transversale descriptive sur la période du 1er Janvier 2010 au 31 décembre 2022. Les données ont été collectées par entretien auprès des alumni, des membres de l’équipe de coordination et par revue documentaire. L’analyse descriptive a porté sur le devenir des cadres inscrits au programme et les réalisations assorties de taux et de proportions.</p>','<p>Résultats : Au total 188 cadres répartis sur 8 cohortes sont inscrits de 2010 à 2022. Le sex ratio hommes/femmes était de 2,5. Les agents de la santé animale et ceux de la santé environnementale ont représenté respectivement 14% (n=27) et 9% (n=16). Sur les 10 pays participants, le Mali a comptabilisé le plus grand nombre de gradué avec 19 alumni soit 14%. Les alumni restés dans leurs ministères de tutelle et ceux ayant rejoint les Organisations Non Ornementales ont représenté respectivement 88% et 12%. Les alumni ont produits 139 rapports d’investigation, 134 rapports d’analyse de bases de données, 133 rapports d’évaluation de système de surveillance ,174 abstracts et 36 publications.</p>','<p>Conclusion : Le BFELTP a renforcé les capacités de 10 pays de l’Afrique de l’ouest en matière de surveillance épidémiologie. Pour pérenniser la formation qui constitue un des priorités actuelles du programme, une appropriation par les pays s’avère nécessaire.</p>','<p>Mots clés: BFELTP, bilan, Burkina Faso, 2022</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-10-31 10:13:00','2023-05-25 22:09:50',NULL,33),(633,'Cynthia Semá Baltazar','Mozambique FETP Program Director','cynthia.baltazar@ins.gov.mz','mr','Gerson','Alfai','male','mozambique','gt.afai88@gmail.com','<p>Mozambique FETP</p>','alumni',NULL,'7/8/2021','advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','Erika Rosseto | MassGenics, Assigned for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Mozambique | osc6@cdc.govosc6@cdc.gov\r\nCynthia Semá Baltazar | National Institute of Health, Mozambique | cynthia.baltazar@ins.gov.mz\r\nBaltazar candrinho| National Malaria Control Program, Ministry of Health, Mozambique | candrinhobaltazar@gmail.com\r\nAbuchama Saifodine| United States President’s Malaria Initiative, USAID, Maputo, Mozambique |asaifodine@usaid.gov','<p>Malaria Knowledge Among Women of Reproductive Age – Tete Province, Mozambique, 2019-2020</p>','<p>The Mozambique estimated malaria prevalence in children 6-59 months old is twice as high in rural areas (46.0%) as in urban areas (18.0%). However, 46.0% of women aged 15-49 years had complete knowledge about malaria in 2018. This study identified the factors associated with malaria knowledge among women of reproductive age in a high malaria burden district.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study was conducted in Tete Province, 2019. Data about women aged 15-49 was collected in community households, selected randomly. We used a multivariate logistic regression to estimate adjusted odds ratios (aOR), at 95% confidence interval (CI), to determine malaria complete knowledge associated factors. Malaria knowledge was defined as when a woman responds correctly to five malaria questions about symptoms, transmission, prevention and treatment. We used STATA 6.1 for data analysis.</p>','<p>Overall, 1,899 women (mean age 27, SD ± 8.4)) were included in this analysis. There was complete malaria knowledge among 49% of the respondents. Seventy-one percent mentioned fever as one of malaria symptoms, 92% mentioned mosquito bite as the cause of malaria, 94% identified that mosquito nets prevent malaria, 92% agreed that malaria has cure, and 76% were able to name at least one antimalarial medicine. In the multivariate analysis, the following characteristics were associated with significantly higher odds of having complete malaria knowledge: having a secondary school or above education level (aOR=2.5;95%CI=1.3-4.6), being from the middle socioeconomic status group (aOR=1.5;95%CI=1.1-2.1), being from older age group of 35-39 (aOR=1.9;95%CI=1.1-3.1), having 1-2 children (aOR=1.8;95%CI=1.2-2.6), and having interviews completed in Portuguese (aOR=2.3;95%CI=1.3-4.1) or Cinyungwe aOR=2.1;95% CI=1.5-2.8).</p>','<p>Women in this study had good malaria knowledge, but gaps in complete knowledge remained. In order to broaden knowledge, educational messages about malaria prevention should be more effectively targeted to reach younger, less-educated women and in non-dominant languages.</p>','<p>Keywords: Malaria, Health Knowledge, Risk Factors, Mozambique</p>','4','4','3','4','3','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>well written&nbsp;</p>','2024-11-01 10:13:00','2023-05-26 19:14:58',NULL,189),(634,'JEAN D\'AMOUR SINAYOBYE','Science Epidemiologist','jsinayobye@afenet.net','mr','J.P','Hategekimana','male','rwanda','hjpahulo@gmail.com','<p>University of Rwanda</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Umubyeyi M,University of Rwanda\r\nNkundabaza C, Bushenge Provincial Hospital\r\nRugigana E, University of Rwanda\r\nNzabahimana I, Ministry of Health','<p>Assessing the response to a food poisoning outbreak in Gatsibo District, Rwanda February 2021</p>','<p>Food poisoning outbreaks result from the consumption of contaminated food or drink and involve one or more persons presenting with similar gastroenteritis symptoms. In the Kiramuruzi Sector of Gatsibo District, persons consumed non-alcoholic sorghum wine and presented at Gakenke Health Center with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study was conducted in August 2021, and consisted of reviewing medical records and interviewing health care providers at Gakenke Health Center and Kiziguro District Hospital, active cases finding, interviewing the cases from the affected community of Kiramuruzi Sector, and conducting the environmental assessment done at the place where the family makes the wine. Data were analyzed using Epi Info 7.</p>','<p>Among the 47 persons who drank non-alcoholic sorghum wine, 45 (95.7%) became ill. Most of the cases were from Akabingo village (74.4%, 35 cases) and presented with headache 41 cases (91.1%) and abdominal pain,34 cases (75%). Incubation period was between 6-12 hours. Cases were managed by antibiotics, anti-pyretic and fluids, 42 (93.3%) were managed at Health Center and discharged , whereas three cases were referred to the hospital for further management, and 14 cases (29.7%) were self-treated by using traditional herbs after being discharged. There were no identified deaths. An environmental assessment was done and did not conclusively identify the source of infection.</p>','<p>There was an illness with a high attack rate, however, there were no deaths reported though epidemiologic data indicate that non-alcoholic sorghum wine was the likely source of the outbreak.. The confirmation of causative agents was limited by a lack of timely response intervention, Community members should be educated on food and beverage safety. Kiziguro and its health facilities should avail a Rapid Response Team and ensure full functionality for proper management of samples and follow-up of referred samples.</p>','<p>Outbreak, food intoxication, gastroenteritis</p>','2','0','2','1','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The abstract states a public health problem, but does not state any objective or describe the study that has been done. &nbsp;There was no indication when this public event happened. The conclusion is not based on the results, since there was no calculation of the attack rate. &nbsp;The study was primarily descriptive, the methodology is elementary, and the recommendations are valid but generic.</p>','2024-11-02 10:13:00','2023-05-16 09:48:13',NULL,53),(635,'Dr. Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru','Resident Advisor','ggebru@afenet.net','mr','Samuel','Turay','male','sierra-leone','samuelsamaht@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Kadijatu Nabie Kamara                             Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation                        kamarakadijatunabie@gmail.com\r\n Solomon Aiah. Sogbeh                           African Field Epidemiology Network                                            solomonsogbeh@gmail.com \r\nUmar. Sesay                                              African Field Epidemiology Network                                           sesayumaru4@gmail.com\r\nAmara Alhaji Sheriff                                African Field Epidemiology Network                                           amaraalhaji1970@gmail.com \r\nAnna H. Jammeh                                    African Field Epidemiology Network                                              ajammeh@afenet.net \r\nAdel Hussein  Edulma                            African Field Epidemiology Network                                               ahussein@afenet.net  \r\nGebrekrstos Negash Gebru                    African Field Epidemiology Network                                              ggebru@afenet.net','<p>Epidemiological analysis of Lassa fever in Sierra Leone: A Secondary Data Analysis, 2018 to 2022</p>','<p>Lassa fever is a zoonotic hemorrhagic disease that is endemic in many parts of West Africa, with frequent outbreaks in Sierra Leone. From 2019 to date, several cases and outbreaks of Lass fever have been reported from several districts where no case was detected before. However, there has been limited information on the burden, epidemiological patterns, and risk population groups for Lassa fever infection. This study aimed to describe the burden, distribution, and epidemiological trends of Lassa fever in Sierra Leone.</p>','<p>A descriptive cross-sectional study was employed to analyze national Lassa fever data in Sierra Leone, 2018-2022. We extracted data from the District Health Information System software to compute descriptive analysis on key variables including age, sex, and districts, among others; analyzed frequencies, proportions, and rates.</p>','<p>A total of 1,127 suspected and 63 confirmed cases of Lassa fever with 40 deaths (CFR-63%) were reported. Of the confirmed cases, the median age was 26 years (range: 1 to 90 years); females accounted for 57% (36), and most of the cases, 40% (25/63), were between 1-9 years. “The average number of confirmed cases reported per year was 13, with the lowest, 8 cases reported in 2020 and the highest, 16 reported in 2021. The average incidence rate was 2 per 100,000 population. Kenema district accounted for 81% (51/63), followed by Tonkolili and Bo Districts with 10% (6/63) and 5% (3/63) respectively. The peak of infection was in 2021 with 25% (16/63) cases.</p>','<p>The trend of Lassa fever cases was almost constant for the period under study. Kenema District accounted for most Lassa fever cases. Persons aged &lt;10 years was the most affected age group. We recommend the Ministry of Health and Sanitation design intervention for Lassa fever prevention and treatment with a focus on children below 10 years.</p>','<p>Lassa fever, hemorrhagic, Sierra Leone, Kenema</p>','3','3','3','3','5','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>&nbsp;Some typos in the abstract</p><p>Good topic though</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2024-11-03 10:13:00','2023-05-12 09:24:19',NULL,184),(636,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','mrs','FATMA MOHAMED','JUMA','female','tanzania','fatmamohd22eh@gmail.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','DINA GASARASI,  Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), dinahvaisy120@yahoo.com\r\nGODFREY MCHAU, Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC), gmchau80@gmail.com\r\nMOHAMED HAJI ALI, Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Program  (ZAMEP), alkitwasi@gmail.com\r\n.','<p>Zanzibar Malaria Case Based (Coconut) Surveillance System Evaluation, July 2022 – January 2023</p>','<p>Zanzibar has reached remarkable progress toward malaria elimination by reducing malaria prevalence from 40% in 2003 to ˂1% in 2022. The successful reduction resulted in the establishment of Malaria Case Notification (Coconut surveillance) from health facilities and Active Case Detections for immediate malaria interventions to prevent further local transmissions. Since the introduction of Coconut surveillance system, the system has not been evaluated therefore malaria surveillance system was evaluated to assess its key attribute’s performance and the way it operates in line with its specified objectives.</p>','<p>The surveillance system evaluation was evaluated using “CDC updated guideline for evaluating public health surveillance system, 2001”. Respondents were purposevely selected; we interviewed the surveillance personnel from four purposively selected health facilities based on the number of cases reported and key informants about system’s description and operating procedures. Furthermore, the document review was conducted to assess surveillance system usefulness and attributes from July 2022 to January 2023 and analyzed using Microsoft Excel.</p>','<p>All 59 (100%) cases from government and private health facilities were reported, 22% were local and 78% were imported cases. The case definition was easy to understand, all staff were trained and the system was simple. The system was integrated with DHIS2, only one facility had complete reports and data match in all data collection tools while three facilities had 59.2% incomplete reports and 94.9% data mismatch in all data collection tools. About 60.8% cases were not notified within 24 hours and 56.9% cases were not followed up within 48 hours. The system has fully functional server, storage and backup of data is done in a short time.</p>','<p>The system meets its objectives and is useful, simple, representative, flexible and acceptable; however timeliness and data quality was under performance. We recommend prioritizing timeliness and data quality for effective malaria elimination.</p>','<p>Malaria, Surveillance system, Coconut, Zanzibar.</p>','5','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-04 10:13:00','2023-06-01 11:23:00',NULL,117),(637,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','ms','Annety K.','Likando','female','namibia','annetylikando@yahoo.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','N/A','<p>Epidemiology of COVID-19 death cases reported in Rundu Intermediate hospital, Kavango East region, Namibia, June 2020-February 2023.</p>','<p>COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The global pandemic started in December 2019. As of February 2023, there were over 6.8 million deaths globally, although Africa reported the least cases among the global regions, Namibia was among the top 18 countries with the most Covid-19 cases by September 2020. Namibia reported the first 2 cases of Covid-19 on the 13th of March 2020, with the first death reported 116 days later. The death cases escalated to 4049 by 25 March 2023, Kavango East region accounted for 232 (6%) of the cases, out of which 56% were reported by Rundu intermediate hospital, the only referral hospital in the region. The study was conducted to describe the cases by person, place and time, and analyze the risk factors.</p>','<p>We conducted a retrospective analysis of all Covid-19 death cases reported in Rundu intermediate hospital (N=130), between June 2020 to 25 February 2023. Data from the inpatient hospital files was summarized into frequencies and percentages.</p>','<p>A total of 130 Covid-19 death cases were reported, most cases (59%) were males. The ages ranged between 21 to 111 years, the age group of 70 and above reporting most cases (54%). Almost all (92%) cases were reported in 2021, a significant number of cases (45%) died at home, 85% of them resided in town. A total of 48% had co-morbidities, whilst 38% had unknown co-morbidity statuses. Only 1% was known to have been vaccinated.</p>','<p>Covid-19 deaths in Rundu intermediate hospital mostly affected the elderly due to compromised immunity. Most cases were reported in 2021 during the Delta variant wave. Those who resided in town were 7.3% more likely to die at home. There is still a need to continue educating the public on early health-seeking behavior.</p>','<p>Epidemiology, Covid-19, Death, Co-morbidity</p>','3','3','3','3','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>&nbsp;The objective highlights the need to do determine risk factors and these were not presented. In addition, what comorbidities were mainly associated with covid-19 death.&nbsp;</p><p>In methods section describe the dataset and comment on the data quality&nbsp;</p>','2024-11-05 10:13:00','2023-05-26 19:20:56',NULL,189),(639,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','dr','Grace Adjoa','Ocansey','female','ghana','graceadjoas@gmail.com','<p>Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Goffery Konnyebal | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | kogodf@yahoo.com \r\nSeth Afagbedzi | safagbedzi@gmail.com | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | safagbedzi@gmail.com \r\nE.P. Biamah-Danquah | Ghana Health Service| biamsogh@yahoo.co.uk\r\nL.F. Manjang | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme| manjangsambouwally@gmail.com \r\nCharles Lwanga Noora | nooralwanga@gmail.com | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme\r\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>HIV/AIDS Surveillance Data Analysis, Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, Greater Accra, Ghana, 2022</p>','<p>The UNAIDS has set a target of ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2025. In 2021 alone, about 84 million people were infected with the disease globally. HIV/AIDS prevalence in Ghana was 2.0% in 2021, with regional variations. It is therefore crucial to analyse HIV/AIDS surveillance data to help gather credible information for decision making. This study analysed the HIV/AIDS Surveillance data to assess its quality and determine the distribution of cases.</p>','<p>We analyzed the 2017 to 2021 HIV/AIDS surveillance data of 31 health facilities within the Kpone-Katamanso municipality. The data was extracted from District Health Management Information System II, HIV test and counselling registers and monthly return forms. We determined completeness of surveillance data, case distributions by sex, sub-districts and years, C2 thresholds, and presented our findings in tables and charts.</p>','<p>Of 26,544 people tested for HIV/AIDS in the municipality, 7.3% (1947/26544) were positive. Females accounted for 66.6% (1297/1947) of test-positives. The highest proportion of cases were reported in 2020, 32.5% (633/1947). Kpone sub-district recorded highest proportion of cases, 38.2% (743/1947) and Appolonia recorded the least, 2.3% (44/1947). Kpone, General Family Health and 1MRS were facilities with highest data completeness of 90% and Katamanso health centre had the least of 45%. In November 2020, the number of reported cases were higher (227) than the threshold (72.8).</p>','<p>Of 26,544 people tested for HIV/AIDS in the municipality, 7.3% (1947/26544) were positive. Females accounted for 66.6% (1297/1947) of test-positives. The highest proportion of cases were reported in 2020, 32.5% (633/1947). Kpone sub-district recorded highest proportion of cases, 38.2% (743/1947) and Appolonia recorded the least, 2.3% (44/1947). Kpone, General Family Health and 1MRS were facilities with highest data completeness of 90% and Katamanso health centre had the least of 45%. In November 2020, the number of reported cases were higher (227) than the threshold (72.8).</p>','<p>HIV/AIDS, Surveillance, Data Analysis, Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, Ghana</p>','5','3','3','1','1','1',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The Abstract\'s conclusion section &nbsp;is exactly the same as it\'s results section. No synthesis or recommendation/ action.</p><p>Word count is also above 300.</p><p>Only completeness &nbsp;reported for data quality assessment ( one of the study\'s objective)</p><p><strong>However, because of the authors detail in describing the distribution of cases, this abstract can be accepted for poster presentation. Only after the conclusion has been rewritten with relevant recommendation/ public health action.</strong></p>','2024-11-06 10:13:00','2023-05-20 22:43:59',NULL,24),(640,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','mr','Albertus','Naobeb','male','namibia','kandabertus@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','N/A','<p>Analysis of diarrhea with blood surveillance data in Omaheke region, Namibia, 2020-2022</p>','<p>Shigella infection is an intestinal infection caused by a family of bacteria known as Shigellosis. The main sign of shigella infection is diarrhea, which often is bloody. Shigella remains the primary cause of diarrhea worldwide and case fatality rate of about 20% amongst young children and elderly with severe dehydration. We conducted a secondary data analysis to provide an overview of the system, describe the epidemiologic distribution of cases and provide recommendations.</p>','<p>A retrospective study was conducted. Secondary data extracted from screening registers, review of weekly Integrated Disease Surveillance (IDSR) and Digital Health Information Systems2 (DHIS2) for the period of January 2020 to December 2022. All records were reviewed for diarrheal cases and manual line list established; data was exported into Microsoft excel for analyses. The study was conducted at all facilities in Omaheke region targeting all patients diagnose with diarrheal with blood. Ethical clearance obtained from the Omaheke Regional Health Directorate to conduct the investigation.</p>','<p>Preliminary findings produced 2804 OPD data entries results. Age under 5 (52%), age 5 – 17 years (15%) and age 18+( 33%). With year 2020 having 50% (2021- 22%,2022-28%) of the overall cases during the period under review. Cases amongst females were more (65%) compared to males. All cases had no laboratory test done to confirm isolation of Shigella dysenteriae type 1(SD1) in the stools yet all cases where diagnose and recorded as diarrheal with blood (DHIS2).</p>','<p>Diagnosis of dysentery clinically is misgiven commonly in the pediatrics leading to widespread use of antibiotics and lack of differential diagnosis. Differential diagnoses are difficult to rule out in the absence of (SD1) laboratory confirmation. There is a laboratory confirmation of Shigella to inform treatment regimens and ensure adherence to antibiotics use guidelines.</p>','<p>Child, Dysentery, Shigella dysenteriae, Anti-Bacterial Agents, Diagnosis, Differential</p>','2','3','2','2','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-07 10:13:00','2023-05-19 23:09:59',NULL,196),(641,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','mr','GODBLESS','MFURU','male','tanzania','mfurugodbless725@gmail.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Khadija Malima, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, School of Public Health and Social Sciences (SPHSS), khadija.malima@muhas.ac.tz\r\nGeorge Cosmas, World Health Organization, Tanzania, kaukig@who.int','<p>Evaluation of cervical cancer population-based surveillance system - January to December 2022 Dodoma, Tanzania.</p>','<p>Cancer is one of the major life-threatening Non-Communicable Diseases globally. Cervical cancer is the fourth most frequent cancer in women with an estimated 604,000 new cases in 2020. In Tanzania cervical cancer is the leading cause of death resulting from cancer, with an incidence of 625 cases per 1000000 women per year. Cervical cancer surveillance is an essential component in cancer control and prevention. However, the performance of this system in Tanzania is not known. We conducted an evaluation to assess usefulness and performance of cervical cancer surveillance system in order to identify areas for improvement.</p>','<p>We evaluated Dodoma population based cervical cancer surveillance system from January to December 2022 using the U.S CDC guidelines for evaluating public health surveillance systems. Eight attributes were evaluated. Specific indicators were developed and described using quantitative or qualitative methods. Scores for each indicator were categorized 80% as weak, moderate, and good performance respectively. Documents review and interviews were conducted to collect relevant data on system performance. Data were analyzed by Epi info 7.</p>','<p>The system captured a total of 123 cases of cervical cancer. Of these, 76 (62%) cases were reported from the Makey pathology laboratory. Furthermore, 109 (89%) cases were identified as squamous cell carcinomas, and 25 (20%) of the cases were observed in individuals under 45 years of age. The system performed well in terms of simplicity, timeliness, acceptability, and usefulness. However, its performance was only moderate in terms of representativeness, data quality, and stability.\"</p>','<p>The overall system performance was satisfactory, with good to moderate performance. The data have been useful in guiding resource allocation and forming strategic guidelines for the prevention of cervical cancer. However, there is a lack of information on the risk factors for cervical cancer, which could be useful in planning preventive interventions.</p>','<p>Cervical cancer, Non-Communicable Diseases, Surveillance evaluation</p>','3','2','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-08 10:13:00','2023-06-05 10:56:49',NULL,190),(642,'Dr Seogo Pedwindé Hamadou','Mauritania FETP','hseogo@afenet.net','dr','Abdi','Sidi','male','mauritania','abdisidi85@gmail.com','<p>Délégation Régionale de l’Elevage de Nouakchott; Mauritanie, Programme de formation en épidémiologie de terrain de Mauritanie</p>','alumni',NULL,'3/3/2023','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 \r\n2.	Sidi Mohamed Hama, Office National de Recherches et de Développement de l’Elevage et de Pastoralisme (ONARDEP) , sidimedmicro@yahoo.fr\r\n3.	Moctar Mohamed ABBAD, Service de surveillance Epidémiologique /Ministère de la santé, moctarabade3@gmail.com\r\n4.	Abdellahi Ghassim, Mohamed Hama, Office National de Recherches et de Développement de l’Elevage et de Pastoralisme (ONARDEP) , abdellahielghassem@gmail.com\r\n5.	Yahya Barry, Office National de Recherches et de Développement de l’Elevage et de Pastoralisme (ONARDEP), barryyahya07@gmail.com,\r\n6.	Ahmed Bezeid EL Mamy BEYATT, REDISSE, Institut Supérieur d’Enseignement Technologique de Rosso, bezeid07@yahoo.fr\r\n7.	Ba Hamet Abderahmane, Programme de formation en épidémiologie de terrain de Mauritanie, Ministère de la santé de Mauritanie , hametba18@gmail.com\r\n8.	Assane Hamadi, Programme de formation en épidémiologie de terrain de Mauritanie, African Field Epidemiology training Network, simpassane@yahoo.fr\r\n9.	Pedwindé Hamadou Seogo, Programme de formation en épidémiologie de terrain de Mauritanie, African Field Epidemiology training Network, seogoph@gmail.com','<p>Profil Epidémiologique des animaux mordeurs, mis en observation pour suspicion de Rage , Régions de Nouakchott, 2022</p>','<p>La rage est une anthropozoonose due aux Lyssavirus, transmise à l’homme par un animal porteur du virus rabique. Elle est sous surveillance en Mauritanie. Notre objectif était d’étudier le profil épidémiologique des animaux mis en observation pour suspicion de rage à la clinique vétérinaire de Nouakchott en 2022.</p>','<p>Il s’agit d’une étude descriptive de la base des données des animaux mis en observation, pour suspicion de rage à la clinique vétérinaire de Nouakchott, entre le 1er janvier au 31 décembre 2022. Était considéré comme cas suspect tout animal mammifère, présentant des changements comportementaux soudains et/ou une paralysie progressive entraînant la mort pendant la période d’étude et cas confirmé tout animal suspect dont le laboratoire a confirmé la rage. Les données ont été collectées avec une fiche saisie et analysée avec Epi-Info.</p>','<p>Au total 119 animaux ont été mis en observation, dont 95 (80%) avaient des informations exploitables. Parmi ces 95, quatre prélèvements (3%) ont été envoyés au laboratoire , dont un cas était positif de rage. La moyenne par mois était de 10 cas ± 3. Les mois de février :12 cas (12,63%), mai :11 cas (11,58%), mars et avril avec 9 cas (9,47%) chacun ont enregistrés plus de cas. A Nouakchott, les animaux mordeurs provenaient plus des départements de Toujounine avec 25 cas (26,32 %), Dar Naim avec 20 cas (21,05 %) et Riyad avec 13 cas (13,68 %). Ils étaient des chiens avec 91 cas (96%), ânes et singes, chacun avec 2 cas (2%).</p>','<p>Le chien est le principal animal de suspicion de la rage dont la majorité provenait des départements périphériques et populaires de Nouakchott. Nous recommandons une étude de caractérisation des souches circulants dans le cadre de la stratégie de prophylaxie de la rage en Mauritanie.</p>','<p>Rage, Chien, Surveillance, Nouakchott, ONARDEP, Mauritanie.</p>','3','3','4','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>- Le nombre de mots maximal n’a pas été dépassé. C’est une bonne chose.</p><p>-Le titre ne cadre pas bien avec le contenu. En effet, les données ont été collectées uniquement dans une seule clinique vétérinaire de Nouakchott. Si c’est la seule clinique vétérinaire de Nouakchott, il faudra le préciser dans l’introduction ou dans la méthode.</p><p>-L’introduction manque de données antérieures pour décrire l’ampleur de la rage en Mauritanie ou à Nouakchott. Cependant, l’objectif est bien défini.</p><p>-Pour la méthodologie, il s’agit d’une étude transversale descriptive. Il faudra préciser les types d’analyse qui ont été faites avec Epi info.</p><p>-Les résultats ont été bien présentés en Temps-Lieu-Personne. Il fallait le dire dans la méthodologie.</p><p>-Dans la conclusion, les résultats ne sont pas interprétés et les recommandations ne sont pas basées sur les résultats. En effet, qu’est ce qui explique les incidences élevées dans certains mois de l’année et ceci dans certains départements&nbsp;? Vos recommandations auraient pu être basées sur ces interprétations.</p>','2024-11-09 10:13:00','2023-05-05 13:07:49',NULL,174),(643,'Cynthia Semá Baltazar','Mozambique FETP','cynthia.baltazar@ins.gov.mz','mr','Fiel','Correia','male','mozambique','fiel.correia@gmail.com','<p>Mozambique FETP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Francisco Guilengue | Department of Disease Prevention and Control, Public Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Mozambique | guilenguemz@gmail.com\r\nMarilia Massangaie | WHO, Mozambique | marilia.massangaie@gmail.com\r\nJahit Sacarlal | Faculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique  | \r\nErika Rossetto | Massgenics, assigned to the CDC, Mozambique  |  osc6@cdc.gov|\r\nCynthia Semá Baltazar | National Institute of Health, Mozambique | cynthia.baltazar@ins.gov.mz','<p>Evaluation of the leprosy surveillance system in Mozambique, 2011-2020.</p>','<p>Leprosy is a chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae transmitted through the airways by prolonged exposure with an infected person without treatment. Every year more than 200,000 new cases are reported worldwide, mainly in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. In Mozambique, leprosy is an endemic and re-emerging disease and is one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases in several provinces, particularly Zambézia, Nampula and Cabo Delgado. In this study, we evaluated the leprosy surveillance system in Mozambique for the period 2011 to 2020.</p>','<p>The surveillance system evaluation approach was based on CDC guideline, 2011 through the analysis of qualitative attributes (simplicity, flexibility and acceptability), quantitative attributes (representativeness and stability) and utility. A descriptive study was conducted based on retrospective data from 2011 to 2020 available in the Mozambique Ministry of Health database. Microsoft Excel 2016 was used for data analysis.</p>','<p>From 2011 to 2020, 13,952 cases were reported; The majority of cases were reported in Nampula, 43% (5965/13952), Zambézia 22% (3061/13952) and Cabo Delgado 18% (2446/13952). There was an occurrence of 14% (1953/13952) of cases had Deformity Grade 2 and 12.5% (1744) were children under 15 years of age. The prevalence rate was greater than 1 case per 10,000 inhabitants. The system was considered simple, acceptable, representative and useful. However, it showed poor stability and not flexibility in adapting to new instruments introduced by the Ministry of Health in 2016.</p>','<p>There was an increase of Mycobacterium leprae cases in the period under analysis, and the system had poor stability and was not flexible. Community awareness actions and studies of factors associated with the increase of cases are important for controlling the disease and prevent its spread, aiming for elimination by 2030.</p>','<p>Keywords: Mycobacterium leprae; Leprosy; Chronic Disease; Mozambique.</p>','3','3','2','2','2','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>All the qualitative attributes (simplicity, flexibility and acceptability), quantitative attributes (representativeness and stability) and utility results were not provided.&nbsp;</p><p>It sounded like secondary data analysis with little SSE. &nbsp;</p>','2024-11-10 10:13:00','2023-05-19 23:15:44',NULL,196),(644,'Minyahil Tadesse Boltena','PhD Fellow','minyahil.tadesse@ahri.gov.et','mr','Minyahil Tadesse','Boltena','male','ethiopia','minyahil.tadesse@ahri.gov.et','<p>1. Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia. 2. Ethiopian Evidence Based Health Care Center, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Ethiopia.</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Ziad| El-Khatib| Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institute |Sweden| ziad.el-khatib@ki.se|\r\nFongang Che| Landis| The University of Bamenda| Cameroon| fongang.che@uniba.cm|\r\nKassim |Kamara| Directorate of Health Security and Emergencies, Ministry of Health and Sanitation |Sierra Leone| kassim10915@gmail.com|','<p>Person-centered care during childbirth among mothers who gave birth at health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis</p>','<p>Person-centered care is a key component of strategies to improve responsive and respectful delivery of maternity care during childbirth. Ensuring personalized women’s preferences, needs, and values to guide evidence-based clinical decisions during childbirth increases client satisfaction and institutional delivery. This systematic review and meta-analysis determined the pooled magnitude of person-centered care during childbirth at health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa.</p>','<p>Literature was retrieved from CINAHL, EMBASE, Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The Joanna Briggs Institute’s critical appraisal tool for prevalence studies were used. A pooled statistical meta-analysis was conducted using STATA Version 17.0. The heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed using the I2 statistics and Egger’s test. The random effect model was used to estimate the summary prevalence and the corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) of person-centered care during childbirth. The review protocol has been registered in PROSPERO number CRD42022348756. The PRISMA flow chart was used to show the number of articles identified, included, and excluded with justifications described.</p>','<p>Twelve studies with a total of 11, 108 study participants were included. The pooled results showed 42.4% of person-centered care during childbirth. Among the study participants, 67% reported providers never introduced themselves. Only 41% of women reported that providers never asked permission before performing medical procedures and they did not received explanations on medications they were given.</p>','<p>Person-centered care during childbirth at health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa was low. This calls countries in sub-Saharan Africa for action remove the barriers and promote facilitators to person-centered maternity care. Health systems must design and innovate scalable strategies to improve caregivers core competence in respectful and dignified care, evidence-based communication and autonomy, and supportive care items.</p>','<p>Person-centered care, Maternity care, Respectful care, Health facilities, Sub-Saharan Africa, Systematic review, Meta-analysis</p>','3','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>This is a very interesting topic but I think the abstract leaves out a lot of information that would give us a better understanding of the topic</p>','2024-11-11 10:13:00','2023-05-25 13:26:25',NULL,76),(645,'Khuliso Ravhuhali','Intermediate Coordinator','KhulisoR@nicd.ac.za','mr','Sizwe','Khumalo','male','south-africa','14sipho@gmail.com','<p>Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga Department of Health, South Africa</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Mandla Zwane, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Mbombela, MandlaZw@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nHluphi Mpangane, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Mbombela, HluphiM@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nMaria Mahlalela, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Mbombela, MariaMahl@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nGugulethu Mashabane, Mpumalanga Department of Health, Mbombela, EuginiaM@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nNaume Tebeila, Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response, National Institute for Communicable Disease, Johannesburg, naumet@nicd.ac.za\r\nLethukuthula Zondi, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, LethukuthulaZ@nicd.ac.za\r\nKhuliso Ravhuhali, South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Khulisor@nicd.ac.za','<p>Investigation of Measles Outbreak - Chief Albert Luthuli (CAL) sub-district, Mpumalanga Province, March 2023</p>','<p>Measles primarily affects children ≤ 5 years and it can spread rapidly amongst un-vaccinated individuals. On 22nd November 2022 we investigated suspected cases reported in Chief Albert Luthuli sub-district. We investigated to confirm the existence of an outbreak, source and implement control and preventative measures.</p>','<p>We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study. We reviewed health facility registers and conducted contact tracing in the community and schools. Face-to-face interviews were conducted to obtain vaccination and travel history as well as possible linkage to a confirmed case. A confirmed case was any person with a laboratory-confirmed measles IgM in the sub-district, from the 8th of November 2022 to date. We collected 73 serum samples for IgM antibody detection by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Calculated descriptive statistics and attack rates.</p>','<p>Thirty-two cases were identified with no deaths. 14 (44%) were epidemiological-linked to a confirmed index case. Twenty-one (66%) cases were females. The median age was 8 (interquartile range, IQR: 4 - 12). Dundonald area had 13 (41%) cases. The index case was a 13 years old female living with no travel history. The attack rate of measles was 17.72 per 100 000 persons in the sub-district. The vaccination status was unknown or undocumented for 27 (84%) cases.</p>','<p>We confirmed a measles outbreak in the sub-district from November 2022 to date. This outbreak could be due to a large number of unvaccinated children. Outbreak response immunization was conducted among contacts. We recommend mass catch-up measles campaigns among children ≤15 years in the sub-district. The outbreak is still ongoing.</p>','<p>Measles, Outbreak, Mpumalanga Province</p>','3','3','2','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The authors should consider providing the denominators for the proportions to enable the reader to understand the percentages. The unit of age was not provided. Since the outbreak was still ongoing at the time the work was presented it is important the authors state at which date result the presented was captured.</p>','2024-11-12 10:13:00','2023-06-05 19:04:33',NULL,190),(646,'Maurice Owiny','Scientific Writer','mowiny@feltp.or.ke','ms','Stella','Mamuti','female','kenya','stellammochi@gmail.com','<p>Kitale County Hospital, Trans Nzoia County</p>','alumni',NULL,'30/10/2020','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Kelvin Wanyonyi | Kitale County Hospital, Trans Nzoia County\r\nNancy Koech | Kitale County Hospital, Trans Nzoia County\r\nFaith Muthoni | Kitale County Hospital, Trans Nzoia County','<p>Active and Passive surveillance of Surgical Site Infections at Kitale County Hospital.</p>','<p>World Health Organization estimates show that, 11% of all patients who undergo surgery end up with an infection of the surgical site. In Africa, it is estimated that 20% of mothers who deliver via Caesarean Section (C/S) get a Surgical Site Infection (SSI). We intended to review the two surveillance systems for post-C/S SSI being piloted at Kitale County hospital and share the lessons learned.</p>','<p>We conducted a retrospective review of two surveillance systems data from October to December 2022. We abstracted the data for active surveillance from the Kenya Health Information System (KHIS) tracker. The data on passive surveillance and the total number of C/S done were abstracted from the KHIS aggregate. We used a standardized data abstraction tool to collect data on the total C/S done in the facility, enrolled, followed-up post discharge, and the SSI recorded per month. We used proportions to summarize the enrollment, follow-up, and SSI rates.</p>','<p>The total C/S recorded in KHIS were 104 in October, 78 in November, and 127 in December. The enrollment rate was 75% (78/104) in October, 97% (76/78) in November, 80% (101/127) in December for Active Surveillance and 116% (121/104) in October, 106% (83/78) in November, and 102% (130/127) in December for Passive surveillance. Clients follow-up rates for active surveillance were; 33% in October, 57% in November and 66% in December of the enrolled were reached. The overall SSIs rate was 4% (3/78) in October, 5% (4/76) in November, and 1% in December for Active, 0% in October, 4%(3/83) in November, and 2% (2/130) in December for Passive surveillance.</p>','<p>The two systems have strengths and limitations in the determination of the SSI rate. There is a need to find a way of maximizing the strengths of each system to have a common system that is reliable.</p>','<p>Active Surveillance, Passive Surveillance, Surgical Site Infections</p>','4','3','4','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The public health problem &nbsp;was well presented and clearly stated and objectives clearly stated</p><p>The study design was appropriate and statistical methods able to address the objectives. however, robust data analysis would have been conducted to test for association between variables</p><p>Results were logically presented and well organized and numerical comparisons appropriate</p><p>Actionable recommendations were made which could improve public health.</p><p>Overall the abstract is clear and concise</p>','2024-11-13 10:13:00','2023-05-26 19:19:54',NULL,32),(647,'Minyahil Tadesse Boltena','PhD Fellow','minyahil.tadesse@ahri.gov.et','mr','Minyahil Tadesse','Boltena','male','ethiopia','minyahil.tadesse@ahri.gov.et','<p>1. Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia. 2. Ethiopian Evidence Based Health Care Center, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Ethiopia.</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Salim Juma |Mpimbi| \r\nMonitoring Evaluation and Research Expert/Technical Advisor, ASK Aria Consulting, Dar es Salaam 16114, Tanzania| salimmpimbi9693@gmail.com|\r\nSamwel Marco |Tukay| \r\nIfakara Health Institute (IHI), Dar es Salaam P.O. Box 78373, Tanzania| tukays@nm-aist.ac.tz|','<p>Individual and social level factors influencing repeated pregnancy among unmarried adolescent mothers in Katavi Region—Tanzania: A qualitative study</p>','<p>Adolescents’ pregnancy rates are still high in Tanzania, despite the efforts made by the national campaign. Within two years after the first pregnancy, adolescent mothers are more at risk of repeat conception. Repeated pregnancies are associated with increased maternal and perinatal outcomes. Katavi is a leading region in the country, with 45% adolescent pregnancy. Studies are scarce on factors influencing repeated pregnancy among unmarried adolescent mothers in the region. Therefore, this study explored the individual and social level factors influencing repeated pregnancy among unmarried adolescent mothers in the Katavi Region.</p>','<p>An exploratory qualitative study, using key informant interviews (KIIs) was adopted for 16 participants. The study participants were unmarried adolescent mothers, aged 15–19 years, who were purposively sampled. Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. QSR Nvivo version 14 was used to analyze these data.</p>','<p>The study established the individual factors influencing repeated pregnancy, which were inadequate sexuality knowledge, individually perceived barriers to contraceptive use, and the guarantee for marriage. Furthermore, the social factors identified were the power of decision-making, peer pressure, and the parent–child relationship.</p>','<p>Inadequate education on sexuality is observed as a crucial factor influencing repeated pregnancy. Parents as primary educators should be encouraged to talk with their children, especially adolescent girls about sexual education.</p>','<p>Adolescents; Individual; Repeated pregnancy; Social; Tanzania; Unmarried; Katavi</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>A very well written abstract, though the background seems fairly long</p>','2024-11-14 10:13:00','2023-05-25 13:23:12',NULL,76),(649,'MAVUNGU NGOMA PATRICK','Resident Advisor FETP RCA','pngoma@afenet.net','mr','Ghislain Alain Tiburce','GREWA','male','central-african-rep','grewaghislain@yahoo.fr','<p>Technicien en salubrité de l’environnement à la Direction de la surveillance épidémiologique et gestion d’urgence en santé publique, Ministère de la santé et de la Population RCA.</p>','alumni',NULL,'30/11/2022','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Y.N. Wango : Participants, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA, yglchimangau@gmail.com  \r\nJ.M Kpenze : Point Focal Surveillance district sanitaire de Mbaïki\r\nC. Zombe : Point Focal PEV, district sanitaire de Mbaïki\r\nP. Bunakima3 : Médecin Epidémiologiste à l’OMS, RCA\r\nR. Detol : Entomologiste Médical, Institut Pasteur de Bangui, RCA\r\nC. Sangbakembi : Entomologiste Médical, Institut Pasteur de Bangui, RCA\r\nE. Kalthan : Ministère santé et de la population, Mentor. kalthanernest@yahoo.fr\r\nP. Seboulo; Ministère santé et de la population, Mentor. cparfaitseboulo@yahoo.fr\r\nP. Mavungu : AFENETConseiller Résident, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA, pngoma@afenet.net','<p>INVESTIGATION AUTOUR D’UN CAS CONFIRME DE FIEVRE JAUNE DANS LE DISTRICT SANITAIRE DE MBAIKI, PREFECTURE DE LA LOBAYE, REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE, DECEMBRE 2022</p>','<p>Depuis 2021, 12 pays Afro de l’OMS étaient classés à risque très élevé de fièvre jaune, dont la RCA. D’octobre 2021 à Juin 2022, la RCA a notifié 23 cas de fièvre jaune avec 17% de létalité. Le 24/11/2022, dans la localité de Bossongo à Mbaiki, un nouveau cas a été confirmé par séroneutralisation. Décrire la situation entomo-épidémiologique autour du cas, permet d’évaluer l’ampleur de l’épidémie et rompre la chaine de transmission.</p>','<p>Une étude descriptive transversale a été réalisée. Les données étaient collectées dans la population de Mbaiki lors d’une recherche active, sur base des définitions des cas de fièvre jaune de l’OMS et enquête entomologique. Les proportions, médian [étendue], taux d’attaque, létalité et signes ont été calculées pour les variables sociodémographiques et cliniques à l’aide d’Epi Info 7.2 et Excel 2016.</p>','<p>Quatre nouveaux cas suspects étaient notifiés, 2 (50%) de sexe masculin, d’âge médian de 55 [5 – 78] ans et 3 (75%) cultivateurs. Tous présentaient (100%) fièvre, ictère, fatigue et céphalée et 3 (75%) avaient courbature et coliques. Trois (75%) provenaient de la localité de Mbata et 1 (25%) de Berengo. Trois (75%) étaient non vaccinés contre la fièvre jaune. L’enquête rapide de couverture vaccinale antiamaril a montré 7% à Bossongo, 10% à Bérengo et 12% à Mbata. La létalité était nulle (0%) et taux d’attaque était de 7 cas de fièvre jaune pour 100 000 habitants à Bossongo. Les tests de Laboratoire des échantillons étaient tous négatifs. La prospection larvaire réalisée dans deux sites a identifié 756 moustiques essentiellement du genre Culex, Mansonia et Anophèles.</p>','<p>Le risque de fièvre jaune reste élevé à Bossongo malgré la faible population du vecteur Aedes et l’absence d’autres cas confirmés. Améliorer la couverture vaccinale va permettre de contrôler l’épidémie</p>','<p>Fièvre jaune, Aedes, Investigation, Mbaiki, RCA.</p>','3','2','3','2','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p><strong>Background and rationale for study: </strong>Vous aborder un problème très important cas derniers années avec la surveillance des ictères fébriles et la confirmation des cas de fièvre jaune (FJ). Donc c’est le 24e cas de FJ le 24 /11/2021. Votre dernière phrase peut être améliorée&nbsp;: vous voulez évaluer l’ampleur de l’épidémie, décrire la situation et mettre des mesures de riposte afin de rompre la chaine.&nbsp; Quelle est l’Age médian des 23 ou l’Age du dernier cas</p><p><strong>Appropriateness of methods: </strong>Dans la methode , vous n’avez pas de revue dans les formations sanitaires mais directement enquête populationnelle. Est-ce que votre pays n’a pas de définition pour la surveillance des cas ictères fébriles&nbsp;?? ici, parle ton d’ictère ou de FJ&nbsp;?? la dernières phrase est à séparer les variables et les mesures pour éviter les incompréhensions ( signes ont été calculés). Il manque la date de sortie terrain.</p><p><strong>Presentation of results:&nbsp;</strong> un aspect important, est la revue des registres de consultations à faire ressortir. Si tu es dans la recherche active donc pas de notification mais on retrouve des cas d’ictère fébrile dans la communauté. Il est bon de dire combien de concessions ou ménages visités, le nombre de personnes enquêtées&nbsp;?? Dans la dernière phrase, est ce possible de dire la proportion de chaque genre de moustiques&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Conclusions and interpretations of results : </strong>C’est sur quelle basse tu parles de risque élevé de fièvre jaune avec l’absence Aedes&nbsp;?? est-ce la faible couverture vaccinale&nbsp;? Tu dois dire si une campagne a été faite car en introduction je n’ai pas vu.</p><p><strong>Public health significance: </strong>Cette étude participera à l\'amélioration de la santé publique. Elle aborde un problème important de santé. Les recommandations découlent des résultats de l\'étude</p><p>&nbsp;<strong>Overall clarity of the abstract : </strong>On doit améliorer l’écriture du français ( notification des cas et signes calculés….) et se mettre dans la surveillance des ictères fébriles et non FJ. On a cependant une cohésion entre les sections</p>','2024-11-15 10:13:00','2023-05-09 10:56:50',NULL,62),(650,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','mr','DONATH','MKENDA','male','tanzania','donathvalerian@gmail.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Loveness Urio, Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, loveness13us@yahoo.com\r\nHillary Sebukoto, Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, hsebukoto@gmail.com\r\nDavid Mahwera, Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, davymahwera.dm@gmail.com\r\nAndrew Chanai, Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, chanai2016@gmail.com\r\nAzma Simba, Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Epidemiology department Ministry of Health Tanzania, azmatan66@gmail.com','<p>Epidemiological Investigation of Leptospirosis Outbreak in Ruangwa, Lindi Tanzania, July 2022</p>','<p>Leptospirosis is a zoonotic re-emerging disease caused by the leptospira species. Globally the incidence of leptospirosis is estimated to be 1.03 million cases and 58900 death per year. In Tanzania, the incidence of leptospirosis is estimated to be 75-102 cases per 100,000 persons. On July 5, 2022, an outbreak of an unknown disease characterized by headache, epistaxis, bloody cough, vomiting, fever, and bleeding was reported in Ruangwa Lindi, Tanzania where we had to investigate and identify the etiology of the outbreak of the unknown disease.</p>','<p>A Descriptive epidemiological study was performed. Cases were identified using the case definition stated as any person from Ruangwa or Kilwa Districts, presenting with fever and bleeding (nasal, from the ear epistaxis, blood in vomitus, sputum, stool or urine) with or without difficulty in breathing, Headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting as well as laboratory confirmed leptospirosis cases or death from 5th July 2022. Blood samples were collected and tested using RNA transcript sequencing using oxford nanopore technology. Analysis of quantitative data was done by using Epi info software version 7.</p>','<p>Leptospira borgpetersenii was identified as the cause of the outbreak. A total of 20 suspected cases of leptospirosis were identified where 15 cases were laboratory confirmed to have Leptospira borgpetersenii. Out of the confirmed cases, 14 recovered while one case died making a Case fatality rate (CFR) of 6.7%. Three-quarters of the cases were male. The source of infection was linked to contaminated soil and water and consuming meat from wild animals and milk from cattle.</p>','<p>The cause of the outbreak among peasants at Naungo, Ruangwa was confirmed as Leptospira borgpetersenii. This outbreak alerts public health officials and the community of its epidemic potential. The initiation of leptospirosis surveillance in the Tanzania IDSR system is highly recommended.</p>','<p>Outbreak, Investigation, Leptospirosis, Tanzania</p>','3','2','2','2','2','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-16 10:13:00','2023-06-04 15:49:13',NULL,190),(651,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','ms','Ndeshihafela','Sakaria','female','namibia','ndeshihafela36@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','1. Emmy-Else Ndevaetela, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, emmy-else.ndevaetela@mhss.gov.na','<p>A Review of Teenage Pregnancy in Erongo Region, Namibia 2013 – 2018: A Descriptive Study</p>','<p>Pregnancy in adolescence is a major public health problem worldwide, especially in low and middle income countries where 95 % of these deliveries occurs. In Sub-Saharan African countries, one in five adolescent females gives births each year, so almost all females are likely to have had a child by age 20. This study aimed to determine the epidemiological description and the trend in analysis of teenage pregnancy from 2013 to 2018 in Erongo region.</p>','<p>We conducted a descriptive study of teenagers who were pregnant under 15 and 15 to 19 years in Erongo region from 2013 to 2018. Secondary data were filtered and extracted from the District Health Information System at the regional health offices. Descriptive variables were used to describe the teenage pregnancies and their age distributions accordingly. Ethical clearance was granted by the Ministry of Health and Social Services Erongo Regional Health Directorate prior to data collection.</p>','<p>There was a total of 24, 490, teenage pregnancy from 2013 to 2018 recorded. Swakopmund district recorded more teenage pregnancies under 15 and 15 to 19 years with 9796 (40%) than any other districts in the region during the period. There was a slight decrease in proportional morbidity with a 0.9 per 100 in 2013 and with a 0.7 per 100 in 2018. The trend in analysis of teenage pregnancy from 2013 to 2018 was statistically significant with a p-value of 0.0001.</p>','<p>This study highlighted the trends in teenage pregnancy over the six years period. The fluctuations in teenage pregnancy could be attributed to the growing population in the region. We recommend community campaigns directed towards teenagers, parents and guardians to strengthen awareness on pregnancy and the knowledge on how to reduce teenage pregnancy in the region.</p>','<p>Erongo, teenage, proportional, pregnancy</p>','3','3','3','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-17 10:13:00','2023-05-19 23:23:36',NULL,196),(652,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','dr','DAVID JOHN','OSIMA','male','tanzania','osimadavid@yahoo.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Billy Ngasalla,  Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, School of Public Health and Sciences (SPHSS), Tanzania, bngasala70@yahoo.co.uk\r\nAlly Hussein,  Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (TFELTP), allykhussein@gmail.com\r\nSolomon Moshi, Tanzania Ministry of Health, moshitz43@gmail.com\r\nDanstan Nngenzi, Tanzania Ministry of Health, danstanngenzi25@gmail.com','<p>Evaluation of the meningitis sentinel surveillance system: a national perspective in Tanzania from January 2020 to December 2022.</p>','<p>Meningitis remains a disease of public health importance, mainly in countries located in the meningitis belt, extending to sub-Saharan Africa. It has an attack rate of more than 1% during major outbreaks. The most recent outbreak was reported in 2017 in Liberia, Togo, and Nigeria, with an attack rate of 41.9% in Liberia. Tanzania has effectively established the recommended surveillance to enhance meningitis case reporting for immediate action. A need arises to evaluate the system establishment and its function towards reducing morbidity and mortality from meningitis cases.</p>','<p>The study reviewed system data and case investigation forms for meningitis cases reported from January 2020 to December 2022 at Bugando Medical Center- Mwanza Region. Interviews were conducted with system stakeholders, and a scale for grading the attributes was adopted, with less than 60% indicating weak performance, 60%-79% indicating moderate performance, and more than 80% indicating good performance.</p>','<p>A total of 349 cases were recorded in the system, and 15 staff were interviewed. The system\'s usefulness has shown its best ability to meet its objectives. Other organisms were found apart from N. meningitidis, S. pneumoniae, and Hemophilus influenza, showing the effectiveness of vaccination against Streptococcus pneumonia (PCV) and Hemophilus influenza (Hib Vaccine). The system had good performance in terms of system simplicity, flexibility, and representativeness. However, the system performed poorly, with less than 60% in other attributes, including system acceptability, data quality, system stability, and timeliness of report handling.</p>','<p>The Meningitis sentinel surveillance system remains useful, efficient, and effective towards attaining its objectives. Despite the system having some challenges in some attributes, it is important as a means to global Meningitis eradication by the year 2030. However, equal resource allocation at all implementation levels is needed to fully attain the system\'s goals.</p>','<p>Meningitis, Sentinel Surveillance, Vaccination, Evaluation</p>','3','2','2','2','2','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-18 10:13:00','2023-06-04 16:29:28',NULL,190),(653,'Minyahil Tadesse Boltena','PhD Fellow','minyahil.tadesse@ahri.gov.et','mr','Minyahil Tadesse','Boltena','male','ethiopia','minyahil.tadesse@ahri.gov.et','<p>1. Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia. 2. Ethiopian Evidence Based Health Care Center, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Ethiopia.</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Firaol Mesfin| Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia| firaol.mesfin@gmail.com\r\nRawliegh Howe| Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia| rawleigh.how@yahoo.com\r\nMulatu|Biru| Lund University| mulatu.biru@ahri.gov.et','<p>Prevalence of depressive disorder among neoplasm patients in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis</p>','<p>Multimorbidity of depression in neoplasm patients affects adherence to chemotherapy, quality of life, and treatment outcome. Describing the variations in the magnitude of depression among cancer patients helps to design evidence-based intervention based on the type and stage of neoplasm, and existence of comorbidities. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of depression among neoplasm patients in sub-Saharan Africa.</p>','<p>Literature was retrieved from CINAHL, EMBASE, Google Scholar, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. The Joanna Briggs Institute’s critical appraisal tool for prevalence studies were used. A pooled statistical meta-analysis was conducted using STATA Version 17.0. The heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed using the I2 statistics and Egger’s test. The random effect model was used to estimate the summary prevalence and the corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) of depressive disorder among neoplasm patients. The review protocol has been registered in PROSPERO number CRD42022352778. The PRISMA flow chart was used to show the number of articles identified, included, and excluded with justifications described.</p>','<p>Seventeen cross-sectional studies involving a total of 18,946 cancer patients with depressive disorder were included. The pooled prevalence of depression among cancer patients were 44%. Among the neoplasm cases, 45% of patients receiving chemotherapy and 29% of cases with breast neoplasm have developed highest and lowest level of depression respectively.</p>','<p>The pooled prevalence of depressive disorder in neoplasm patients were higher in sub-Saharan Africa. The health system in sub-Saharan Africa must implement community-based intervention for the management of depressive disorder in cancer patients. Health care providers must be trained with the core competence to help survivors for the possible long-term and late effects of cancer, its treatment outcome on their physical and psychosocial well-being, deliver coordinated care and promote healthy behaviors.</p>','<p>Cancer, Comorbidity, Depression, Multimorbidity, Neoplasm, Sub-Saharan Africa</p>','3','3','3','3','3','0',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Well written systematic review on depressive disorders among Neoplasm cases in subsaharan Africa</p>','2024-11-19 10:13:00','2023-05-13 21:46:17',NULL,75),(654,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','mr','Selassie K','Kofitse','male','ghana','selaseken@gmail.com','<p>Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','alumni',NULL,'15/12/2022','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','R.A.A. Kusi | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | angeasante@yahoo.com \r\nJ. A. Frimpong | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | jfrimpong@afenet.net\r\nS.O. Sackey | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | sackey492003@yahoo.co.uk \r\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>Descriptive Epidemiology of Neonatal Tetanus in Central Region of Ghana, 2022</p>','<p>Globally, estimated neonatal tetanus deaths decreased by 85%, from 170,829 in 2000 to 25,000 in 2018. Neonatal mortality among babies in Ghana also increased from 53% to 71% between 1990 and 2014. Ghana saw 291 cases and 179 fatalities, with the Central Region accounting for 6.9% of cases and 3.4% deaths. We conducted a descriptive analysis of the NNT surveillance system to inform interventions and enhance neonatal surveillance.</p>','<p>A secondary data analysis of NNT was conducted in the Central region of Ghana using data from DHIMS2 from 2016 to 2021. Case based forms and registers to were reviewed to assess accuracy of data captured. Frequencies and proportions were used to data and results presented as chart and tables. Microsoft Excel 365 was used to analyzed the data.</p>','<p>The region recorded 20 NNT cases with 6 deaths (CFR = 30%). Majority, 30.0% (6/20) NNT cases was recorded in both 2018 and 2019 with 2021 recording 50.0% (3/6) of deaths. Vaccination coverage was low, 54.8% in 2016 and high, 60.7% in 2018. About 81.8% (18/22) health facilities displayed case definition for easy disease identification. Weekly IDSR was submitted by 95.0% (641/676) facilities in 40.9% (9/22) districts within the region. Timeliness of reporting was 94.5% (30,711/ 33,332) with 100% completeness of weekly IDSR reports. The case base forms for 2 facilities visited could not be verified in DHIMS coupled with missing facility register.</p>','<p>The burden of NNT has increased in the region. Records management was generally poor and some of the registers could be traced. Report submission at the district level was low, thereby compromising the completeness and quality of data consolidated at the regional level. Central Regional Health Directorate should train surveillance staff on efficient record management. Neonatal health sensitization should be conducted regularly across the region.</p>','<p>Surveillance, Neonatal Tetanus, Deaths, DHIMS2, Central Region</p>','2','3','3','4','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>In introduction section, &nbsp;Ghana saw 291 cases and 179 fatalities of what? Within which period?</p><p>In addition there appears to be a disconnect between the abstract title (Descriptive Epidemiology of Neonatal Tetanus) the abstract\'s objective ( descriptive analysis of the NNT surveillance system). The title should be modified by the authors to align with their study objective.</p>','2024-11-20 10:13:00','2023-05-20 17:16:07',NULL,24),(655,'Maurice Owiny','Scientific Writer','mowiny@feltp.or.ke','ms','Hellen','Masila','female','kenya','hellen.masila@yahoo.com','<p>Kenya FELTP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Fredrick Odhiambo | Kenya FELTP | fodhiambo@feltp.or.ke \r\nK. Joseph | Malindi Sub-County Hospital, Kilifi, Kenya | josekima@yahoo.co.uk','<p>Determination of Recency of Newly Diagnosed HIV Cases at Malindi Sub-County Hospital, Kenya, 2021-2022: A Systematic Review</p>','<p>There are 1.4 million HIV-positive persons living in Kenya. The incidence of HIV is 0.14%, accounting for approximately 36,000 new infections annually. People who have recently acquired HIV are often unaware of their positive status, hence are not on antiretroviral treatment. Finding people with undiagnosed HIV infection enhances early treatment, preventing HIV transmission and speeding up the fight against the epidemic. Despite the data being available, it is unknown how long HIV cases remain undiagnosed in Malindi. Therefore, we sought to determine HIV recent and long-term infections at Malindi Sub-County.</p>','<p>We abstracted data from the MOH 362 registry at Malindi Sub-County Hospital for the period of September 1st, 2021, through January 31st, 2023. The variables collected were age, sex, marital status, recency and viral load results. A recent HIV infection was distinguished from a long-term infection using rapid HIV antibody-based test kits, and recent cases were confirmed by viral load testing. Viral loads below 1000 copies/ml were classified as recent.</p>','<p>Among the 169 HIV recency records abstracted, 101(60%) were females. The mean age was 38, ranging from 17 to 72 years. The majority of the cases were long-term with rapid tests, accounting for 160 (95%) of the total cases. Among the 9 recent HIV infections, 6(67%) had viral load values exceeding 1000. The age group between 36-45 contributed the highest HIV infection at 58(34%). In terms of marital status, the married couple were responsible for 85 (95%) of long-term HIV infections, with females predominating at 98 (61%).</p>','<p>This data review revealed that the majority of people were unknowingly living with HIV. Innovative measures are required to improve early HIV diagnosis in order to stop additional HIV transmission, given the high frequency among people aged 36 to 45.</p>','<p>HIV recency, long-term, virally suppressed, undiagnosed</p>','3','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The public health problem was adequately described and the objectives are SMART</p><p>The study design was clearly stated with all statistical methods well described; however, further analysis could have been conducted&nbsp;</p><p>The results were logically stated in an organized manner; however the data could have been manipulated for other statistical tests not just proportions</p><p>Conclusions were based on data &nbsp;presented in the result section with good recommendations.</p><p>The study is of great public health significance and the writing clearly, concisely and logically presented&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2024-11-21 10:13:00','2023-05-26 20:01:30',NULL,32),(656,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','mr','JONHAS','MALIJA','male','tanzania','masatu.jm@gmail.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Rose Mpembeni, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (SPHSS), Dar es salaam, Tanzania, rcmpembeni@gmail.com\r\nRogath Saika Kishimba, Ministry of Health (MoH), Dodoma, Tanzania; Tanzania Field Epidemiology and laboratory Training Program (TFELTP), Dar es salaam, Tanzania, and 3 Reproductive, rogatkishimba@gmail.com\r\nIsmail Habib, Child Health Directorate (RCH),  Ministry of Health (MoH), rutta.habib@gmail.com','<p>Evaluation of Comprehensive Post Abortion services Surveillance System (cPASS) at Dodoma Tanzania from January to March 2023</p>','<p>Abortions and their complications remain a significant maternal health problem, responsible for 18% of maternal deaths worldwide. In Tanzania, abortions and their complications account for 10% of maternal deaths annually. We evaluated the performance of the Tanzania Comprehensive Abortion Care Patient-centered service delivery model (cPASS) in capturing abortion cases and their complications from January to March 2023.</p>','<p>A cross-sectional study design was used, with a sample of 5 health facilities conveniently and randomly selected from 3 districts (Chamwino, Kongwa, and Dodoma) located in the Dodoma region of Tanzania. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to interview 22 health providers and 5 key informants. The data from 2022 abortions were reviewed to evaluate the performance of the Tanzania cPASS in capturing abortion cases and their complications from January to March 2023.</p>','<p>The cPASS captured 36,203 abortion cases, with the highest number reported in the Dar es Salaam region (21%(7,673) and the lowest in the Njombe region 1%)(303) in 2022. Among the 5 health facilities, Dodoma referral hospital reported the most cases 57%(273), while Kikuyu dispensary reported the fewest 3%(13). Women aged 20 to 29 years accounted for the majority of cases 68%(335). Of the total cases, 77%(379) were below 12 weeks gestational age (GA), while 23%(113) were above 12 weeks GA. A total 20 out of 22 (91%) participants found cPASS easy to use due to its simplicity, flexibility, acceptability, stability, and timeliness.</p>','<p>The cPASS provides a good estimation of the burden, trends, and causes of abortions, as well as integrated services. It is useful, robust, and has good performance in terms of simplicity, flexibility, acceptability, stability, and timeliness. However, challenges in data quality, representativeness, and case definition, sensitivity, and positive predictive values were observed, and these need to be addressed to ensure that the system meets its objectives.</p>','<p>Abortion, maternal mortality, pregnancy, family planning</p>','3','3','3','2','2','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The authors need to provide details in the method section on how the attributes were assessed and results showing the scores of the attributes.&nbsp;</p>','2024-11-22 10:13:00','2023-06-05 19:37:50',NULL,190),(658,'MAVUNGU NGOMA PATRICK','Resident Advisor FETP RCA','pngoma@afenet.net','dr','Paulette','MBAY','female','central-african-rep','Paulembaye@yahoo.fr','<p>Ministère de la santé et de la population, Direction de lutte contre les maladies transmissibles</p>','alumni',NULL,'30/11/2022','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','N. PACKO : MoH, Participants, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA, christellepacko90@gmail.com \r\nB. BAMBOU : MoH, Participants, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA, bamboudakpetomabernard@yahoo.fr \r\nH.D. OUAMATCHI : MoH, Participants, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA, ouamatihugue@gmail.com\r\nY.N. WANGO: MoH, Participants, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA, yglchimangau@gmail.com \r\nE. DJOUMELE : MoH, Participants, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, emiliedjoumele@gmail.com \r\nA. MBEMBE : MoH, Participants, première cohorte de FETP Frontline,\r\nD.B. RAWANGO : MoH, Mentor, rdieubeni@yahoo.com \r\nR. MBAILAO :MoH, Directeur de programme, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA, mbailao22raph@gmail.com\r\nP. MAVUNGU : AFENET, Conseiller Résident, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA, pngoma@afenet.net','<p>INVESTIGATION D’UN CLUSTER DES CAS SUSPECTS DE VARIOLE DE SINGE A LA MAISON CARCERALE DE MBAIKI, DANS LA SOUS-PREFECTURE DE MBAIKI, PREFECTURE DE LA LOBAYE, REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE, OCTOBRE 2022</p>','<p>En juillet 2022, l’OMS avait déclaré la Variole de singe, une Urgence de santé publique de portée internationale. En cette période, la République Centrafricaine (RCA), avait enregistré cinq flambées. Le 20 octobre 2022, un nouveau cas de variole de singe a été confirmé à Mbaiki dont la recherche active autour, avait permis de découvrir un cluster des cas suspects dans la maison carcérale. Une investigation approfondie a été menée pour confirmer ou infirmer ces cas afin de déterminer l’ampleur de l’épidémie et cordonner la réponse.</p>','<p>Une étude descriptive d’incidence était réalisée. Les définitions des cas de variole de singe de l’OMS étaient utilisées. Les détenus, travailleurs et visiteurs de la prison durant la période constituait notre population d’étude. Les données sur les cas et contacts étaient directement collectées sur des fiches individuelles de notification des cas et de recherche actives. Les proportions, âge médian [étendue], taux d’attaque, létalité, ont été calculées pour les variables sociodémographiques et cliniques à l’aide du logiciel Epi Info 7.2.</p>','<p>121 personnes ayant fréquentées la prison, 8 détenus étaient suspects, soit un taux d’attaque de 7%, tous (100%) masculin avec un âge médian de 28 [21 – 57] ans. Les signes les plus fréquents étaient, fièvre 8 (100%), toux 7 (88%), éruptions cutanées 5 (62%) et ganglions 2 (25%). Aucun décès (létalité 0%) et 69 contacts pré-listés. Aucun (0%) échantillon des cas suspects n’était confirmé positif à la variole de singe au Laboratoire mais tous (100%) positifs pour la varicelle. La promiscuité était le principal facteur de contamination.</p>','<p>Il s’agit d’une flambée de varicelle dans une maison carcérale pendant une épidémie de la variole de singe. Tous les cas ont été prise en charge, une communication de risque était faite et recommandons d’améliorer les conditions d’incarcération à Mbaiki.</p>','<p>Variole de singe, Monkeypox, Varicelle, Investigation, Mbaiki, RCA.</p>','3','3','3','3','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p><strong>Background and rationale for study: </strong>Introduction est bonne avec des données antérieurs de 5 flambées sauf pas de nombre de cas&nbsp;? il est bon de préciser&nbsp;?Il est bon de terminer les phrase , on fait une investigation autour du cas lorsque poliomyélite ou fièvre jaune, est-ce le cas &nbsp;ici&nbsp;? on choisi un seul mot confirmer ou infirmer et non les deux à la fois. Vous voulez coordonner la réponse comme objectif de l’investigation&nbsp;ou c’est mettre en place des mesures pour rompre la chaine&nbsp;??</p><p><strong>Appropriateness of methods: </strong>Vous avez fait une étude descriptive d’incidence. Je préfère une étude transversale descriptive. Il faut contextualiser les définitions dans chaque pays . Séparer les calculs statistiques et les variables pour améliorer la compréhension.</p><p><strong>Presentation of results: </strong>Vous avez des bons résultats. Vous avez trois groupes ( prisonniers, visiteurs et les travailleurs). Les prisonniers sont 121 cas et 8 cas suspects et on a 69 contacts qu’on va suivre. Il est bon de bien présenter les résultats.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and interpretations of results : </strong>Bonne conclusion avec de bon conseils sur comment prévenir le Mpox. Que faire de ton facteur favorisant la contamination</p><p><strong>Public health significance: </strong>Cette étude participera à l\'amélioration de la santé publique. Elle aborde un problème important de santé. Les recommandations découlent des résultats de l\'étude&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Overall clarity of the abstract : </strong>Les données numériques sont organisées et placées de manière à permettre une compréhension et des comparaisons efficaces. il faut revoir la méthode et l’organisation des résultats.</p>','2024-11-23 10:13:00','2023-05-09 11:02:10',NULL,62),(659,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','ms','Monika','Amunyela','female','namibia','monicaamunyela@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','1. Severen Shali Nghoshi, University of Namibia, severenshali@gmail.com\r\n2. Dr. Emmanuel Nghikufe, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform\r\n3. Dr. Emilia Kweenda,  Ministry of Health and Social Services.','<p>Outbreak of Foodborne Illness associated with Pentobarbital contaminated Horse Meat- Havana Informal Settlement, Windhoek, Namibia, April 2020.</p>','<p>On 8 April 2020, some children, cats and dogs from Havana Informal Settlement developed vomiting, nausea, unconsciousness, body weakness, diarrhea and/or unsteady gait after eating horse meat. A foodborne outbreak was suspected. We investigated to verify the existence of the outbreak, determine its magnitude, identify the source, and implement control and preventive measures.</p>','<p>We described the outbreak. We defined a case as a previously healthy resident or visitor in Havana Informal Settlement with acute onset of any two of the following symptoms; vomiting, nausea, headache unconsciousness, body weakness, diarrhea and unsteady gait. We collected demographic data and food intake history on a standardized line list through face-to-face interviews of parents of ill children. We interviewed the meat seller, the veterinarian who dumped the horse carcass and dump site workers. Moreover, we searched for additional cases in the affected community and the local clinic.</p>','<p>Five children aged 6-10 years fulfilled the case definition amongst seven children who ate the horse meat (attack rate of 71.4%) sold to their households on 7 April 2020. Four children had all above-mentioned symptoms, one only experienced nausea and headache. All children were hospitalized for 3 days. The horse meat was scavenged from a local vandalized dumping site. The horse was euthanized with 140ml Pentobarbital by the veterinarian as it was suffering from acute colic.</p>','<p>The most-likely cause of the food poisoning was Pentobarbital, which ended up in the children’s dinner as a result of buying scavenged horse meat from a local dump site. We recommended veterinarians to burn all euthanized animals, the Municipality to fix the vandalized fence and the Environmental Health Practitioners to intensify community education on food safety.</p>','<p>Horsemeat, Dump site, Pentobarbital, Informal Settlement</p>','3','3','3','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-24 10:13:00','2023-05-19 23:33:28',NULL,196),(660,'Patrick DELY','Resident Advisor','pdely@afenet.net','dr','Zafindraibe Lina','HERISOANJANAHARY','female','madagascar','herisoalina@yahoo.com','<p>Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'3/2/2023','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Basile RANDRIAMIHAMISOA  | Service de District de la Santé Publique, Betafo, Vakinankaratra Madagascar | basilrandriamisoa@gmail.com\r\n\r\nBerthe RAOLIARISOA  | Service de District de la Santé Publique Betafo, Vakinankaratra Madagascar | berthraoliarisoa@gmail.com\r\n\r\nPatrick DELY  | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program| pdely@afenet.net\r\n\r\nBonodong Zongnukuu GURI | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program| bguri@afenet.net','<p>Analyse d’une Base De Données de Surveillance du Paludisme, Betafo, Madagascar, 2023</p>','<p>Le paludisme, un problème de santé publique à Madagascar avec une incidence générale de 38/1000 habitants en 2018 et de 14/1000 habitants en 2022 dans le district de Betafo. La surveillance du paludisme permet de repérer, d’étudier et d’éliminer les foyers de transmission, prévenir et soigner les infections. Cette étude vise à caractériser les tendances épidémiologiques du paludisme à Betafo en 2022.</p>','<p>Analyse descriptive de données de bases de surveillance du paludisme extraites de DHIS2, RSH, de 27 formations sanitaires (FS), de janvier à décembre 2022. Les données des FS avec le plus grand nombre de cas enregistrés, les variables démographiques, taux de positivité de paludisme simple et grave, et la tendance épidémiologique ont été considéré dans cette étude.</p>','<p>4962 cas enregistrés dans 27 FS dont (98,7%, 4899/4962), cas présumés de paludisme simple et (1,3%, 63/4962) cas de paludisme grave et (58,64%, 2910/4962) du sexe masculin. Quatre FS présentaient la majorité de cas : Andrembesoa (29,5%,1464/4962), Maditsaka(22,4%,1112/4962), Ambohimanambola (13,8%,683/4962) et Alarobia-Bemaha (10,5%, 520/4962). Le taux de positivité par rapport aux tests RDT était de 42,02% pour Andrembesoa; Maditsaka 56,79%; Ambohimanambola 19,46% et Alarobia-Bemaha 24,19%. Le taux d’incidence selon l’âge était ; 111/1000 habitants à Andrembesoa et 230/1000 habitants à Maditsaka pour les 5-14 ans. A Ambohimanambola et Alarobia-Bemaha, nous avons 31/1000 habitants et 43/1000 habitants pour les ≥ 25 ans et 15-24 ans respectivement. La tendance épidémiologique montre deux pics en S7 et S13.</p>','<p>L’analyse montre que le paludisme, endémique à Betafo, présente des foyers résiduels, des taux positivité très élevés, des taux d’incidence élevés principalement dans quatre FS et particulièrement dans le groupe d’âge entre (5- 14) ans, avec deux pics. Il a été recommandé d’éliminer ou réduire les foyers, sensibiliser la population sur des mesures pratiques de prévention contre le paludisme.</p>','<p>Paludisme, Surveillance, Base de données, Analyse, Betafo, Madagascar</p>','4','5','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-25 10:13:00','2023-05-09 09:34:48',NULL,168),(661,'Cynthia Semá Baltazar','Mozambique FETP Director','cynthia.baltazar@ins.gov.mz','mr','Raul','Namburete','male','mozambique','duarte.namburete@gmail.com','<p>MozambIque FETP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Kulssum Mussa | National Malaria Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Mozambique | kulssumussa@gmail.com\r\nBaltazar Candrinho | National Malaria Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Mozambique | candrinhobaltazar@gmail.com\r\nJose Langa | Faculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University |  josecarloslanga@yahoo.com.br\r\nErika Rosseto | MassGenics assigned to CDC Mozambique | osc6@cdc.gov\r\nCynthia Semá Baltazar | National  Institute of Health, Mozambique | cynthia.baltazar@ins.gov.mz','<p>EVALUATION OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM OF VECTOR DENSITY, PROVINCE OF NAMPULA/MOZAMBIQUE, JULY, 2017/JUNE, 2021</p>','<p>Entomological surveillance is a tool, used by Mozambique’s National Malaria Control Program, to help with vector control. In 2017, Nampula Province implemented it in three sentinel posts. This study employed surveillance system evaluation principles to verify entomological surveillance performance and observe whether it effectively helps detect, prevent, and control, malaria vectors.</p>','<p>The study applied the 2001 updated Guidelines for Evaluating Public Health Surveillance Systems from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, focusing on the flexibility ability to adapt to changing information needs or operating conditions at little additional cost, data quality reflects the completeness and validity of the data recorded in the public health surveillance system, representativeness describes events over time distribution, place and person, and usefulness evaluation attributes. Secondary data from the National Malaria Control Program, collected between July 2017 and June 2021, were used. The study population consisted of 12,561 vectors. Excel 2016 was used for the construction of graphs and tables</p>','<p>During the study period, two new entomological methods for vector collection were introduced, Procopack and Trap Light CDC, in relation to the previous Flit and bait Humana, without additional costs. The database had 11 mandatory variables and 10 had high completeness: 95.4% (477/500) in 2017, 100% (1000/1000) in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 100% (250/250) in 2021. The description of vectors over time, place and species was only made in three districts of the 23 existing ones. The system provided entomological data that helped the program to assess the risks and impact of vector control interventions on decision-making</p>','<p>The entomological surveillance system was considered flexible, non-representative, of good data quality for most of the mandatory variables, timely, and useful because it allowed for evaluation and readjustment of the strategies implemented by the program.</p>','<p>Malaria, Entomology, Public Health, Surveillance</p>','4','4','3','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-26 10:13:00','2023-05-19 23:36:44',NULL,196),(662,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','mr','Abdul Gafaru','Mohammed','male','ghana','mohammedabdulgafaru46@gmail.com','<p>Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','resident',NULL,'16/12/2021','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Ruth Nimota Nukpezah | School of Nursing and Midwifery, University for Development Studies | nimotaruth@gmail.com\r\nHarriet Bonful | Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, University of Ghana, Legon | haefua@gmail.com\r\nHilarius Paul Asiwome Kosi Abiwu | Northern Regional Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service | dr.paulabiwuhak@gmail.com\r\nCharles Lwanga Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | nooralwanga@gmail.com \r\nDelia Akosua Bandoh | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | deliabandoh@gmail.com\r\nJennifer Nai-Dowetin | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | naidowetin@gmail.com\r\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>Predictors of Institutional Delivery Service Utilization among Women in Northern Ghana</p>','<p>An increase in home delivery among expectant mothers may likely lead to high maternal and newborn morbidities and mortalities as complications related to the delivery. Despite the policy on free maternal healthcare in Ghana since 2005, more than 25% of deliveries still occur outside health facilities in Northern Ghana. This study assessed the prevalence and predictors of institutional delivery among women in Northern Ghana to inform decision making.</p>','<p>We conducted a community-based cross-sectional survey of 310 women aged 15-49 years old who had given a live birth between January 2021 and January 2022, using a simple random sampling approach. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, we collected data on mothers’ background characteristics, place of delivery for their most recent birth and reported health facility factors. Descriptive analyses and multiple logistic regression models were performed to identify factors associated with institutional delivery at a 5% significance level.</p>','<p>Of 310 women in the study, the prevalence of institutional delivery was 79%(245) in their most recent births. More than 60%(200/310) of the women were married and 53%(163/310) had no formal education. Being married (Adjusted Odds Ratio {aOR} = 2.8, 95%CI:1.48-5.32), the availability of skilled health personnel (aOR=2.9, 95%CI:1.54-5.43), reported positive attitude of health workers towards their clients (aOR=1.8, 95%CI:1.03 – 3.23), positive attitude of husbands towards health facility delivery (aOR=2.5, 95%CI:1.35 – 4.96) and positive community perception of health facility delivery (aOR=3.8, 95%CI:1.64-8.71) were associated with increased odds of institutional delivery.</p>','<p>Marital status, availability of skilled personnel, the perceived attitude of health workers, husbands’ attitude and community perception were predictors of institutional delivery. The research team organized discussions on institutional delivery services with husbands in five selected districts in the region. We recommend the Ministry of Health should develop well-defined care packages targeting single mothers, negative health worker\'s attitude and negative community perceptions.</p>','<p>Institutional delivery, Health facility delivery, home delivery, Northern Region, Post-partum, Maternal health</p>','5','4','4','4','0','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>This is a very well written abstract &nbsp;that addresses an important area in public health. &nbsp;However the topic does not fit in the sub theme of \'emergency preparedness-surveillance-outbreak investigations and response.&nbsp;</p>','2024-11-27 10:13:00','2023-05-09 10:33:19',NULL,25),(663,'Patrick DELY','Resident Advisor','pdely@afenet.net','mrs','Marie Justine','MAHEFASOA','female','madagascar','mahefasoamariejustine1@gmail.com','<p>Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'3/2/2023','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Hobiarinony Gildas RAMAMPIANDRA | Service de District de la Santé Publique Fandriana, Amoron\'I Mania, Madagascar | ramampyhoby@gmail.com\r\n\r\nPatrick DELY  | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program| pdely@afenet.net\r\n\r\nBonodong Zongnukuu GURI | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program| bguri@afenet.net','<p>Investigation d’un cas de Paralysie Flasque Aiguë, District Fandriana, Madagascar, 2023</p>','<p>La paralysie flasque aiguë (PFA) est un syndrome clinique rare défini comme l’apparition subite d’une faiblesse musculaire ou d’une paralysie ayant de nombreuses causes infectieuses ou non, y compris le poliovirus. Le 3 janvier 2023, un cas de PFA a été notifié au district de Fandriana. Une investigation a été menée pour documentation et recommandations.</p>','<p>Nous avons interrogé la mère sur les antécédents de l’enfant, révisé son carnet vaccinal, fiche de notification ; évaluer cliniquement l’enfant, son environnement et réaliser la recherche active d’autres cas à Fandriana, utilisant le guide de surveillance de PFA de l’OMS. Des échantillons de selles ont été envoyés au laboratoire pour détection de poliovirus. Les données recueillies ont été résumées de manière descriptive.</p>','<p>Il s’agit d’un nourrisson de 9 mois, de sexe féminin sans aucun antécédent pathologique, qui aurait débuté le 1er janvier 2023 avec une fièvre, toux, paralysie brusque des membres inférieurs, pour laquelle, elle a reçu le massage d’un tradipraticien. Des signes tels : dyspnée, déshydratation modérée, fréquence respiratoire 54/mn, tirage sous-costal, indice poids/taille &lt; – 3 Z-score, périmètre brachial 95mm, un test d’appétit négatif ont été prélevés dans ses dossiers ; carte de vaccinations à jour, sauf le vaccin poliomyélite oral (VPO). Aucun autre cas de PFA n’a été détecté. Les résultats de laboratoire se sont révélés négatifs pour le poliovirus. Le patient évolue dans des conditions hygiéniques précaires, maison mal ventilée. Cependant eau de boisson est potable et ils utilisent des latrines.</p>','<p>Ce PFA était un cas non-poliomyélite. La malnutrition aiguë sévère et la pneumonie sévère pourraient occasionner cette paralysie. On a fait l’éducation thérapeutique de la mère, l’orienter pour la prise en charge des complications, l’importance de VPO à la naissance et l’hygiène, et recommander les autorités de renforcer la surveillance nutritionnelle et la vaccination de routine.</p>','<p>PFA, Investigation, Pneumonie, Malnutrition, Fandriana, Madagascar</p>','3','3','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-28 10:13:00','2023-05-20 11:48:32',NULL,161),(664,'LOVENESS JOHN URIO','FIELD COORDINATOR','loveness13us@yahoo.com','mrs','MARIAM','MBWANA','female','tanzania','mariammbwana83@gmail.com','<p>Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Frank Msafiri, Muhimbili university of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), fmsafiri82@gmail.com\r\nNelson Edwin Malugu,  Tanzania Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program (TFELTP), shakydai02@gmail.com\r\nRichard Magodi, Immunization and Vaccine Disease Program (IVD), richardmagodi@yahoo.com','<p>Rotavirus Surveillance System Evaluation in Children under five, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, July 2020 – July 2021.</p>','<p>Rotavirus result in 2 million hospitalizations and 453,000 under-five deaths yearly prior to the global recommendation on the inclusion of rotavirus vaccine in national immunization programs, 95% of these deaths took place in low-income counties. The Rotavirus Surveillance System in Tanzania was launched in 2013, currently sentinel sites were nine with the aim of monitoring the impact of the vaccine on RV morbidity and mortality. We evaluated the performance of the system by assessing its attributes from 2020 to 2021.</p>','<p>The surveillance system was evaluated using the Morbidity and mortality Weekly report. Qualitative indicators, such as usefulness, flexibility, stability, simplicity, and acceptability, were assessed through questionnaires with stakeholders at the sentinel site. Quantitative indicators such as sensitivity, positive predictive value, data quality, and timeliness assessed by reviewing the laboratory results and case report forms. The scores for the indicators were expressed as poor (&lt;60%), average (60% to 80%) according to the study conducted in Democratic Republic of Congo by Pélagie Babakazo in 2019.</p>','<p>From July 2020 –July 2021, 374 patients were enrolled and tested with Rotavirus from two sentinel sites in Dar Es Salaam, 22(5.8%) patients tested positive for rotavirus. Data quality for assessed indicator was (92%), Flexibility was scored 100%, stability scored (80%), simplicity and acceptability were scored (83%, 83%) respectively. The proportion of results meet TAT 50 out of 86(58%) report on time and representativeness was scored 2(40%). The overall usefulness score of the system was 75%,</p>','<p>Although the system was flexible, simple, stable, acceptable and capable of providing quality data, improvements in timeliness, representativeness, and Positive Predictive Value is needed. The Rotavirus Surveillance system in Tanzania requires an increase in the number of sites, timely feedback of results to the sites, training of health workers, broaden surveillance system by looking for additional intestinal infections.</p>','<p>Rotavirus, Surveillance System, Evaluation, Tanzania</p>','3','4','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-29 10:13:00','2023-06-05 19:14:08',NULL,190),(665,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','ms','Karolina M.','Hamutenya','female','namibia','nonomwadina@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','1. Ipyana .F. Mwandelile, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, fipyana@afenet.net\r\n2. Dianah .M. Ewaga, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, mewaga.15@gmail.com\r\n3. Emmy-Else Ndevaetela, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, emmy-else.ndevaetela@mhss.gov.na','<p>Viral Load Monitoring among Adolescents infected with HIV/AIDS in Kunene Region, Namibia, 2016-2020</p>','<p>The success of HIV treatment programmes globally has resulted in children with perinatally acquired HIV reaching adolescence in large numbers. Globally, in 2019 an estimated 38 million people were living with HIV (including 1.8 million children). The adolescent population living with HIV comprises vertically (prenatally and postnatally) and horizontally (behaviourally) HIV-infected adolescents. Compared to HIV-infected children and adults, HIV-infected adolescents have poorer retention in care, lower rates of virology suppression and higher rates of mortality.</p>','<p>A retrospective cross-sectional study design was conducted in Kunene region. Data on adolescents viral load, treatments status and TB status were electronically retrieved from HIV Electronic Patient Monitoring System (ePMS) and put on an Excel spreadsheet for cleaning, coding, verification and analysis. We summarized patient characteristics including frequencies of variables and presented them in tables and graphs.</p>','<p>A total of 491 records were reviewed. More females (256; 52.1%) were infected compared to males (235; 47.9%). The median age was 14 with a range of 10 to 19 years. Two hundred and nighty five (295; 60.1%) were in early adolescence while 196 (39.9%) were in their late adolescence. A total of 66 (13.4%) adolescents died, of which 47 (71.2%) were aged 10-14 years. Two hundred and twenty four (224; 45.6%) adolescents were not monitored for viral load.</p>','<p>Despite the decrease in numbers of adolescents being initiated on treatment in Kunene region viral load monitoring still remains a challenge. Improved outcomes for this population require stronger engagement in care and viral load monitoring. We recommend health care providers to follow guidelines regarding the management of Adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV).</p>','<p>Adolescents, viral load, monitoring, HIV/AIDS</p>','2','3','3','2','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-11-30 10:13:00','2023-05-19 23:42:16',NULL,196),(666,'Cynthia Semá Baltazar','Mozambique FETP Director','cynthia.baltazar@ins.gov.mz','mr','Beatriz','Nhantumbo','female','mozambique','beatrizfnhantumbo@gmail.com','<p>Mozambique FETP</p>','alumni',NULL,'7/8/2021','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Dionísia Balate | FETP Mozambique | dionisiabalate@gmail.com   \r\nCidia Francisco | FETP Mozambique  | cidiadilza@yahoo.com.br  \r\nFelisberto Muteca | National Institute of Health, Mozambique | felisbertomuteca@gmail.com\r\nCristolde Salomão | National Institute of Health, Mozambique | cristolde.salomao@ins.gov.mz \r\nErika Rosseto | MassGeniss assined to CDC Mozambique | osc6@cdc.gov\r\nCynthia Baltazar | National Institute of Health, Mozambique | cynthia.baltazar@ins.gov.mz','<p>Evaluation of the Diarrheal Disease Surveillance System, Nampula-Mozambique, 2019-2020</p>','<p>The World Health Organization estimates that annually almost 1.6 million people died from diarrheal diseases globally. In Mozambique, it is considered the fourth leading cause of mortality and the north region of the country has a seasonal occurrence of outbreaks. The study aims to evaluate the surveillance system of diarrheal diseases in Nampula Province, 2019-2020.</p>','<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline was used to evaluate the surveillance system for diarrheal diseases. Sources of information included the logbooks and investigation forms of six health facility in Nampula Province, from January 2019 to December 2020. The attributes\' simplicity, data quality, representativeness, stability, timeliness, and positive predictive value were evaluated.</p>','<p>Diarrheal disease surveillance system is simple. The data collection tool has 12 variables. The information flows at four levels: health facility, district, provincial, and central via online system. The disease logbooks have 12 variables. The completeness of the fields was 89.6%. A total of 1,356 cases were reported, and 50.3% were female. There were 14.7% cases reported in male from 1 to 4 years and 14.3% in female from 1 to 4 years. Timely results are received with an average of 3-days, however 92.6% did not have information on data collection and from those that have, 75.0% collected the sample within 24 hours. There was no system interruption in all districts. The positive predictive value for cholera suspected cases was 61.9% (13/21).</p>','<p>The diarrheal disease surveillance system is simple because of the use of the online system and quickly facilitates dissemination of information. However, there is a necessary to improve data quality, regarding concordance and the predictive value with sample collection in patients with suspected cholera.</p>','<p>Sentinel Surveillance, Diarrhea, Public Health Surveillance, Mozambique.</p>','3','3','3','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-01 10:13:00','2023-05-20 00:33:25',NULL,196),(667,'Patrick DELY','Resident Advisor','pdely@afenet.net','dr','Zafitiana Mahafaly','HARIJAONA','male','madagascar','zharijaona@gmail.com','<p>Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'3/2/2023','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Holifidy RAKOTOMANANA-RAZAFINTSALAMA | Ministère de la Santé Publique Madagascar | razfholy@hotmail.com\r\n\r\nBonodong Zongnukuu GURI | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program| bguri@afenet.net\r\n\r\nPatrick DELY  | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program| pdely@afenet.net','<p>Investigation d’un épisode d’intoxication alimentaire collective, district Miandrivazo, région Menabe, Madagascar 2023</p>','<p>Le 10 janvier 2023, le médecin de garde du Centre Hospitalier de Référence du district de Miandrivazo, a alerté l’arrivée de trois patients inconscients provenant d’une même famille, quelques heures après leur petit déjeuner. Une investigation a été immédiatement enclenchée pour déterminer l’ampleur de la situation, l’agent causal ou facteurs contributifs et adopter des mesures de contrôles et de préventions.</p>','<p>Une étude descriptive a été menée. Un questionnaire préalablement élaboré a été appliqué aux personnels de garde, famille et voisins des malades. La recherche d’autres cas similaires a été effectuée dans la communauté. Un cas a été défini : Toute personne présentant un des troubles de conscience, et/ou délires, vertiges, crises convulsives, le 10 et 11 janvier 2023 dans le quartier Tsarafidy, district Miandrivazo, Madagascar</p>','<p>Trois hommes sur cinq membres d’une même famille, âgés de 36, 13, et 6 ans, ont présenté une heure après leur petit déjeuner, (100%, 3/3) des troubles de conscience, délire, vertige, crises convulsives, (67%, 2/3) des vomissements et (33%,1/3) des mictions fréquentes et ont été hospitalisés. Tous auraient consommé du riz et de la brède morelle mêlée à une plante hautement toxique communément appelée « Anatsifotsy » pouvant être confondue facilement avec la brède morelle : le taux d’attaque est 100%. D’autres études publiées confirment l’existence des plantes similaires mortelles de la famille des solanacées, telle la morelle noire ou Solanum nigrum. Les autres membres de la famille qui n’avaient pas participé au repas suspecté n’ont présenté aucun malaise. Aucun décès a été enregistré.</p>','<p>Les résultats de l’investigation indiquent, qu’il s’agit d’une Intoxication Alimentaire Collective (IAC), due probablement à l’ingestion de la morelle noire. Pour empêcher d’autres expositions, les autorités ont été avisés et la population sensibilisée sur le danger que représente la morelle noire, apparentant aux brèdes comestibles.</p>','<p>Investigation, IAC, morelle noire, Miandrivazo, Madagascar</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-02 10:13:00','2023-05-20 11:54:43',NULL,161),(668,'Maurice Owiny','Scientific Writer','mowiny@feltp.or.ke','dr','Diana Rose','Mwaura','female','kenya','dianarosewangari@gmail.com','<p>Kenya FELTP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Maria N. Thuita | Field Epidemiology Laboratory Training Program, Ministry of Health, Kenya | mnunga@feltp.or.ke\r\nNgina Kisangau | Ministry of Health, Kitui County | nginakisangau@gmail.com\r\nGladwell Gathecha | Ministry of Health, Department of Non-Communicable Diseases | ggkoku@gmail.com\r\nMaryanne Gachari | Kenya FELTP | gacharimaryanne@gmail.com','<p>Factors associated with complications among Diabetes Mellitus cases in Kitui County Referral Hospital Diabetic Clinic, Kenya from June 2018 —September 2019</p>','<p>Diabetes and its complications is a major cause of mortality worldwide. There is limited published data on diabetes in Kitui County. This study examined factors associated with diabetes complications among diabetic patients on follow-up at a comprehensive diabetes clinic in Kitui County Referral Hospital.</p>','<p>We conducted a retrospective records review from June through September 2018 of the diabetes registers from the Ministry of health to retrieve demographic and clinical information of patients attending the comprehensive diabetes clinic. Data were abstracted and exported into Epi info for analysis. We calculated proportions and frequencies for categorical variables, central tendency and dispersion measures for continuous variables. The prevalence odds ratio was used to measure the strength of association between variables and a p-value of &lt;0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p>','<p>We abstracted 305 records. The mean age was 55 years (σ ±15), 222 (73%) were females, 163 (53.4%) were from Kitui Central sub-county and 187(61.3%) did not have a medical cover. Type 2 diabetes was most common with 287 (94.1%) cases and those with underlying hypertension were 168 (55.1%). Two hundred and three (66.6%) had an abnormal BMI whereas 257(84.3%) had a high-risk waist circumference. Those with uncontrolled blood sugar were 182(59.7%) and 36(11.8%) had an underlying complication. The odds of developing a complication in men was higher (OR- 2.41, CI 1.18-4.92), in those aged ≥65 (OR- 2.79 CI-1.37-5.66), in underlying hypertension (OR- 3.87, CI 1.64-9.15), in cases with diabetes for ≥ 10 years (OR 3.33, CI 1.63-6.81) and in those with no NHIF cover (OR- 2.48, CI 1.22-5.04).</p>','<p>The majority of the cases were females, had an abnormal BMI, a high-risk waist circumference and uncontrolled sugars. Being male, age ≥65, hypertension, diagnosis for ≥10 years, and lack of a medical cover increased the risk for complications.</p>','<p>Waist Circumference, Body mass Index, Glycemic Control</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>The public health problem was clearly stated/described and the objectives are SMART</p><p>The study design was appropriately described and the statistical methods well stated to answer the public health question.</p><p>The results were logically presented, structured and organized with appropriate comparisons</p><p>Conclusions were based on data presented &nbsp;in result section with results well synthesized in the conclusion</p><p>This study is of great Public health significance and the recommendations are appropriate to address public health problem.</p><p>Overall the study was concisely and directly written with all sections appropriately placed</p>','2024-12-03 10:13:00','2023-05-26 20:18:03',NULL,32),(669,'Adel Hussein Elduma','Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program','ahussein@afenet.net','mr','Yusuf','Ajack Ibrahim','male','sierra-leone','yibrahim@afenet.net','<p>African Field Epidemiology Network, Sierra Leone</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'NA','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Andrew Sitati Bwisa      / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / andrew@afenet.net\r\nBridget Magoba             / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / bmagoba@afenet.net\r\nAdel Hussein Elduma    /Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ahussein@afenet.net\r\nGebrekrstos Negash Gebru / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ggebru@afenet.net','<p>Mobile money and cashless transfer to increase efficiency while implementing COVID-19 pandemic activity in Sierra Leone, 2022</p>','<p>The mobile phone industry plays a significant role in the response to COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa. Half of Sierra Leonean have mobile access and nearly six million mobile phone users in the country. There is limited information regarding the use of mobile payment in the health sector. We assessed the efficiency of the mobile payment in time-limited and multiple locations to implement COVID-19 data backlog activities against traditional payment</p>','<p>This was an observational study conducted in Sierra Leone, in 2022. We obtained details of healthcare workers\' payments during the first day of the activity implementation. These details included the mobile phone number, district name, and participant signature. Details were verified and shared with the bank or mobile money provider... Participants received an alert from the bank/provider through SMS and were required to confirm receipt of money through what\'s app. Traditional payment was defined as (sending an accountant physically to do the payment), while the mobile payment was defined as (sending the payment through mobile).</p>','<p>A total of 1,386 mobile payments were done during the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the total, 1385 payments were completed successfully, and only one transaction failed. Peripheral Health Unit (PHU) staff received their payment on the second day of the activity in multiple locations compared to five days in the traditional payments. The additional benefits included a secure payment mode, timely transaction records, high staff motivation, and timely activity report</p>','<p>Mobile cashless payment has significantly improved the timeliness of payment within the lowest level of healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone. Additionally. cashless payment motivated and built trust among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 activities. We recommend cashless payment method be integrated into the Ministry of Health and Sanitation.</p>','<p>Mobile Payment, Cashless, COVID-19, Sierra Leone</p>','3','3','4','5','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Interesting study</p><p>Good to influence policy so that &nbsp;staff can be motivated through quick payment off allowances due to them</p>','2024-12-04 10:13:00','2023-05-12 09:46:22',NULL,184),(671,'Ipyana F. Mwandelile','Resident Advisor','fipyana@afenet.net','ms','Karolina M.','Hamutenya','female','namibia','nonomwadina@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'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 \r\n2. Dianah .M. Ewaga, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, mewaga.15@gmail.com  \r\n3. Emmy-Else Ndevaetela, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, emmy-else.ndevaetela@mhss.gov.na','<p>Investigation of Suspected Viral Haemorrhagic Fever Case In Outjo District, Kunene Region, Namibia, November 2021</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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;Es), Liver function test (LFT), Blood Differential test, Partial thromboplastin time (PTT), D-dimer, Fibrinogen and Hepatitis B screen.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Investigation, VHF, immune thrombocytopaenia, surveillance</p>','2','2','1','2','1','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The Laboratory/Investigation result should have been added to the result.</p>','2024-12-05 10:13:00','2023-05-01 19:45:24',NULL,223),(672,'Patrick DELY','Resident Advisor','pdely@afenet.net','dr','Jess Rijanirina','ANDRIANOROSOA','male','madagascar','rat3lah@gmail.com','<p>Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'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\r\n\r\nBonodong Zongnukuu GURI | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | bguri@afenet.net\r\n\r\nPatrick DELY | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | pdely@afenet.net','<p>Episode de toxi-infection alimentaire collective-Mampikony, Madagascar, février 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Toxi-infection alimentaire collective, Bacillus cereus, Staphylocoque aureus, Mampikony, Madagascar.</p>','3','1','2','3','3','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-06 10:13:00','2023-05-20 11:59:38',NULL,161),(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','<p>African Field Epidemiology Network, Regional Office for Central Africa and Indian Ocean</p>','alumni',NULL,'17/07/2017','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Kevin Mujenyi, AFENET, Kampala - Uganda\r\nCletus Fumbi Mumeh, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Cameroon\r\nJean Paul Six Moke, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, DR congo \r\nErnest Njukang Nkem, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Cameroon\r\nSaleh Abdoulaye Seid, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Chad\r\nSamba Hamani, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Niger\r\nCharles Daniel Apollo, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, DR congo \r\nAba Franckline Asanji, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Cameroon\r\nConyanbyalgo Achille Zabré, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Chad\r\nAli Harouna Aboubacar, AFENET, Enhanced Polio Surveillance in Africa Project, Niger\r\nNicholas Ayebazibwe, AFENET Kampala - Uganda\r\nKazambou Ditu, AFENET Kampala - Uganda','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Community-Based Surveillance, Acute Flaccid Paralysis</p>','3','3','4','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-07 10:13:00','2023-05-20 09:18:06',NULL,150),(674,'Bola B. Lawal','Alumni','bola.lawal@ncdc.gov.ng','mr','Bola','Lawal','male','nigeria','bola.lawal@ncdc.gov.ng','<p>Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)</p>','alumni',NULL,'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\r\nOladipo  |  Ogunbode  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  oladipo.ogunbode@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nAbdullahi  |  Kauranmata  |  Kano State Ministry of Health, Kano  |  aikauranmata@gmail.com\r\nIsmail  |  Abdulsalam  |  Lagos State Ministry of Health, Lagos  |  dradeshina@yahoo.com\r\nLois  |  Olajide  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  lois.olajide@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nBisola  |  Adebayo  |  Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos  |  bisola.adebayo@gmail.com\r\nHuda  |  Mustapha  |  Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano  |  hudamunir76@gmail.com\r\nZayyanatu  |  Nuru  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  zayyanatu.nuru@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nOlajumoke  |  Babatunde  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  olajumoke.babatunde@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nOyeladun  |  Okunromade  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  oyeladun.okunromade@ncdc.gov.ng\r\nIfedayo  |  Adetifa  |  Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC)  |  ifedayo.adetifa@ncdc.gov.ng','<p>Descriptive epidemiology and response to diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, 2022 – 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Diphtheria, Surveillance, Outbreak, Response</p>','4','4','0','4','4','5',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>The abstract address timely and important public health. &nbsp;Objectives are clearly stated. Conclusions are consistent with the interpretation of the results.&nbsp;</p>','2024-12-08 10:13:00','2023-05-16 09:57:17',NULL,53),(675,'Otshudiandjeka Joseph','Resident Advisor','jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net','dr','OKie Kevin','Boris','male','ivory-coast','okieboris@gmail.com','<p>Ivory Coast FETP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Marie Tia / Zolou/ MOH DCPEV/ marytia87@yahoo.fr\r\nWilnique / Pierre/ AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/wpierre@afenet.net\r\nJoseph Otshudiandjeka/ AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net\r\nIssaka / Tiembre/ MOH FETP Ivory Coast/ itiembre@yahoo.fr\r\nVroh Joseph / Benie Bi/ MOH FETP Ivory Coast/ beniebi2018@hotmail.com','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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 &lt;80%) et satisfaisants (score ≥ 80%). Les données ont été analysées sur Epi info 7.2®.</p>','<p>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% (&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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Rougeole ; Rubéole ; Evaluation ; Surveillance, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire.</p>','5','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-09 10:13:00','2023-06-05 15:30:55',NULL,237),(676,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','dr','Grace Adjoa','Ocansey','female','ghana','graceadjoas@gmail.com','<p>Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','D. Dadzie | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | ddadzie8@gmail.com \r\nS. Shembla | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | drshembla@yahoo.co.uk \r\nB. Adzogble | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | badzogble@yahoo.com\r\nH. Ametorwodufia | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | franca.ameth@yahoo.com\r\nS. Baffoe | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | slavebaffoe@gmail.com\r\nG. Opoku-Asumadu |  Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | \r\nPeter Naab |  Cape Coast Teaching Hospital | peternaab@gmail.com\r\nC. Amemyaw | Cape Coast Teaching Hospital | amponsahameyaw@gmail.com\r\nP. Afful | Cape Coast Teaching Hospital | efuadelge@gmail.com\r\nCharles Lwanga Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | nooralwanga@gmail.com\r\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>Schistosomiasis Outbreak Investigation in Essuekyir, Cape Coast Metropolis, Central Region, Ghana, 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Schistosomiasis, outbreak, Essuekyir, Cape Coast, Ghana</p>','5','4','5','4','5','0',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>This is a very good abstract. &nbsp;The authors need &nbsp;to include the statistical procedures that were used to conduct the analysis.</p>','2024-12-10 10:13:00','2023-05-09 13:05:54',NULL,25),(677,'Otshudiandjeka Joseph','Resident Advisor','jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net','mrs','ADON','Tana Pélagie','female','ivory-coast','pelaadon@gmail.com','<p>Centre antipollution de la Cote d\'Ivoire</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','one-health-and-climate-change','Wognin séraphin, Centre anti-pollution de la Cote d\'Ivoire, seraphinwn@gmail.com, \r\nWilnique Pierre, AFENET, pwilnique@afenet.net\r\nOtshudiandjeka Joseph, AFENET, jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net\r\nTiembré Issaka, Institut national d\'hygiène publique, itiembre@yahoo.fr\r\nYapo O. Bernard, Centre anti-pollution de la Cote d\'Ivoire, yapoossey@yahoo.fr\r\nBenié Bi Vroh Joseph, Institut national d\'hygiène publique, beniebi2018@hotmail.com','<p>Analyse des données de surveillance des urgences sanitaires d’origine environnementale notifiées au Centre Ivoirien antipollution, Côte d’Ivoire, 2018-2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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%).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Urgence environnementale, Pollution, CIAPOL, Côte d’Ivoire</p>','3','3','2','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>je propose qu\'il puisse revoir l\'objectif de l\'étude qui serait selon moi de décrire la fréquence et les types des EOE.&nbsp;</p>','2024-12-11 10:13:00','2023-06-04 21:36:33',NULL,145),(678,'Maame P. Amo-Addae','Resident Advisor','mamoaddae@afenet.net','mr','Trokon Teekonblah','Roberts','male','liberia','troberts2384@gmail.com','<p>Liberia Field Epidemiology Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'13/03/2021','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Mamady Conde, St. Francis Hospital, Rivercess County, Liberia, t1mconde51@gmail.com\r\nHenry T. Momo, St. Francis Hospital, Rivercess County, Liberia, henrymomo1991@gmail.com\r\nWede Hemede Wilson Sesay, African Field Epidemiology Network Liberia, whwhimwil3@yahoo.com\r\nChukwuma D. Umeokonkwo, African Field Epidemiology Network Liberia, dchukwuma@afenet.net\r\nMaame Amo-Addae, African Field Epidemiology Network Liberia, mamoaddae@afenet.net','<p>COVID-19 Outbreak in St. Francis Hospital, Rivercess County, Liberia, July 2020 to September 2021</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>Rivercess County, COVID-19, Outbreak</p>','2','2','1','1','4','1',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>This abstract should be re-written to show that this was a description of the cases who presented in a hospital. The title makes the reader think that there was an outbreak in the hospital which is not the case.&nbsp;</p>','2024-12-12 10:13:00','2023-05-16 19:42:26',NULL,40),(679,'Ana Sofia da Costa Pinheiro','Laboratory Project Coordinator','apinheiro@afenet.net','dr','Ana','Pinheiro','female','angola','apinheiro@afenet.net','<p>African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola</p>','other','Laboratory Project Coordinator',NULL,'NA','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Jandira | Gambôa | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | jgamboa@afenet.net\r\nEuzália | Tomé | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | etome@afenet.net\r\nReledria | Branco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | rbranco@afenet.net\r\nMadalena | Vasco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | minocencio@afenet.net\r\nDomingos | Delgado | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola |dagostinho@afenet.net\r\nDavis | Ashaba | African Field Epidemiology Network | dashaba@afenet.net\r\nBárbara | Pocongo | Instituto Nacional de Luta Contra a SIDA – Angola | pocongo1487@gmail.com\r\nYolanda | Cardoso | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Angola | yhs9@cdc.gov','<p>Monitoring and improving turn-around time of HIV molecular testing in Angola</p>','<p>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. While 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; transported to referral laboratories by car. AFENET 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.</p>','<p>PEPFAR supported sites in Benguela, Huambo and Cunene provinces were trained and supervised in VL/EID sample collection &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.</p>','<p>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. Between 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.</p>','<p>This study constituted an innovative approach to perform M&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; care of people living with HIV.</p>','<p>HIV; Viral Load; Turn-around-time; Early Infant Diagnosis; M&amp;E</p>','3','2','3','2','2','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-13 10:13:00','2023-05-15 12:26:29',NULL,12),(680,'Maurice Owiny','Scientific Writer','mowiny@feltp.or.ke','mr','Vallerian','Karani','male','kenya','vallerian08@gmail.com','<p>Kenya FELTP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Fredrick  Odhiambo | KenyaFELTP | fodhiambo@feltp.or.ke\r\nR. Aiban. | Division of National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Health Programme, Ministry of Health Kenya\r\nG. Martin | Division of National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Health Programme, Ministry of Health Kenya\r\nJ. Marcomic | Kenya FELTP | \r\nRhoda Pola | Division of National Tuberculosis Leprosy and Lung Health Programme, Ministry of Health Kenya\r\nMaurice  Owiny | Kenya FELTP | mowiny@feltp.or.ke','<p>Temporal Trends of Leprosy disease and Associated Disability Surveillance system in Kenya,2011-2021</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Leprosy, Treatment Outcomes, Contact tracing, mycobacterium leprea, Kenya</p>','4','3','2','2','4','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Results presentation is poor</p>','2024-12-14 10:13:00','2023-05-29 11:45:03',NULL,96),(681,'Aracelli Acevedo','Laboratory Technical Coordinator for COVID-19','aacevedo@afenet.net','ms','Aracelli','Acevedo','female','angola','aacevedo@afenet.net','<p>AFENET</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'NA','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Ana | Pinheiro | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | apinheiro@afenet.net\r\nJandira | Gambôa | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | jgamboa@afenet.net\r\nEuzália | Tomé | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | etome@afenet.net\r\nReledria | Branco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | rbranco@afenet.net\r\nMadalena | Vasco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | minocencio@afenet.net\r\nDomingos | Delgado | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | dagostinho@afenet.net\r\nDavis | Ashaba | African Field Epidemiology Network  | dashaba@afenet.net\r\nJoana | Morais | Instituto Nacional de Investigação em Saúde – Angola | joana.morais@inis.gov.ao\r\nJoana | Paixão | Instituto Nacional de Investigação em Saúde – Angola | paula.paixao@inis.gov.ao\r\nYolanda | Cardoso | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Angola | yhs9@cdc.gov','<p>Assessment of quality laboratory testing for SARS-CoV-2 in key Angola laboratories by an external quality assurance program in 2021-2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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. SmartSpot’s annual EQA program consisted of three submission cycles with four samples assessed in each cycle and laboratories across four Angola provinces were assessed.</p>','<p>Throughout the 2021 program, there was an increase in platforms that met the approval criteria (&gt;80%), with all 15 submissions receiving an approved score by the last cycle. In 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%.</p>','<p>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. Compared 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.</p>','<p>SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 testing, Angola, Laboratories, COVID-19 diagnostic testing</p>','3','3','3','2','2','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-15 10:13:00','2023-05-15 12:27:40',NULL,12),(682,'Emelda Ramutshila','Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP','Emeldar@nicd.ac.za','ms','Lethukuthula','Zondi','female','south-africa','lethukuthulazondi18@gmail.com','<p>South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme, National Institute for Communicable Diseases, a Division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa.</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'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\r\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\r\nMaria Mahlalela |Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | MariaMahl@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nEuginia Mashabane | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | EuginiaM@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nPetunia Bhiya | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | PertuniaB@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nZithelo Zikalala | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa |ZitheloZ@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nEphordia Thabane | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | drephzat@gmail.com \r\nHluphi Mpangane | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | HluphiM@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\nMandla Zwane | Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Mbombela, South Africa | MandlaZw@mpuhealth.gov.za\r\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','<p>Suspected Waterborne Illness Outbreak in Chief Albert Luthuli sub-district, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, December 2022 – February 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>A total of 549 cases were identified with 0.7% case fatality. Children &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 &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; 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).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, waterborne illness, outbreak, Mpumalanga Province</p>','3','3','2','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-16 10:13:00','2023-06-04 15:46:09',NULL,190),(683,'Otshudiandjeka Joseph','Resident Advisor','jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net','mr','Baudoin','Ese','male','ivory-coast','ngbessoese@gmail.com','<p>FETP Ivory COast</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Cynthia/Kouame/MOH DCPEV/kouamecynthia03@gmail.com\r\nWilnique/Pierre/AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/wpierre@afenet.net\r\nJoseph /Otshudiandjeka/AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net\r\nIssaka/Tiembre/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/itiembre@yahoo.fr\r\nVroh Joseph/Benie Bi/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/ beniebi2018@hotmail.com','<p>Flambée de diarrhée au district sanitaire de Cocody-Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire, février 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Flambée, Diarrhée, Bingerville, Cote d’Ivoire</p>','3','3','2','2','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>l\'abstract nécessite des révisions du point de vue du fond et de la forme. certains résultats sont présentés dans la conclusion. l\'étude est dite transversale descriptive mais dans la conclusion on voit que les auteurs évoquent qu\'il n\'y a pas &nbsp;associations entre &nbsp;le sexe et les diarrhées&nbsp;</p>','2024-12-17 10:13:00','2023-06-04 21:44:50',NULL,145),(684,'Ana Sofia da Costa Pinheiro','Laboratory Project Coordinator','apinheiro@afenet.net','ms','Euzália','Tomé','female','angola','etome@afenet.net','<p>African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola</p>','other','Laboratory Mentor',NULL,'NA','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Ana | Pinheiro | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | apinheiro@afenet.net\r\nJandira | Gambôa | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | jgamboa@afenet.net\r\nReledria | Branco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | rbranco@afenet.net\r\nMadalena | Vasco | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola | minocencio@afenet.net\r\nDomingos | Delgado | African Field Epidemiology Network – Angola |dagostinho@afenet.net\r\nDavis | Ashaba | African Field Epidemiology Network | dashaba@afenet.net\r\nPaula | Paixão | Instituto de Investigação em Saúde - Angola | ppaixao40@gmail.com\r\nBárbara | Pocongo | Instituto Nacional de Luta Contra a SIDA – Angola | pocongo1487@gmail.com\r\nYolanda | Cardoso | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Angola | yhs9@cdc.gov','<p>External Quality Assurance of HIV rapid testing in PEPFAR supported sites in Angola</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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. In the present study, we present a comparative analysis between the last two HIV-EQA assessments conducted in 2021 and 2022.</p>','<p>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). The 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%.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>HIV; EQA; Rapid testing; DTS</p>','2','3','3','1','2','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-18 10:13:00','2023-05-15 12:30:25',NULL,12),(685,'GABRIEL KOTEWAS','MEDICAL LABORATORY OFFICER','gkotewas01@gmail.com','mr','Gabriel','Kotewas','male','kenya','gkotewas01@gmail.com','<p>Homa Bay County Department of Health</p>','other','Health Professional',NULL,'NA','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','C. Omolo - Homa Bay County Department of Health - calvo.omolo@gmail.com\r\nG. Oketch - Homa Bay County Department of Health - oketchgerald@gmail.com\r\nF. Onyango - LVCT Health Vukisha 95 - fonyango2@pedaids.org','<p>Assessing infection prevention and control governance structures and financing options in Rachuonyo North sub county health facilities, Homa Bay County, Kenya</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Keywords: IPC, Governance, Financing.</p>','4','4','3','4','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-19 10:13:00','2023-05-29 11:54:15',NULL,96),(686,'Adel Hussein Elduma','Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program','ahussein@afenet.net','mr','Sorie','Sorie Bundu Conteh','male','sierra-leone','sconte@afenet.net','<p>Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program</p>','other',NULL,NULL,'NA','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Umaru Sesay   / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program  / sesayumaru4@gmail.com\r\nBridegt Magoba / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / bmagoba@afenet.net\r\nAdel Hussein Elduma  / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ahussein@afenet.net\r\nGebrekrestos Negash Gebru  / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ggebru@afenet.net','<p>Assessment of the impact of district-level training on Data analysis and weekly surveillance bulletin, Sierra Leone, 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>African Field Epidemiology Network, Observational study, data analysis, Sierra Leone</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Would have been better to analyse situation before and compare with the after&nbsp;</p><p>What is the actual impact is nit clear from the results and conclusion</p>','2024-12-20 10:13:00','2023-05-12 09:55:14',NULL,184),(687,'Festus-Helao Hakaala','Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme-Frontline','festushakaala14@gmail.com','mr','Festus','Hakaala','male','namibia','festushakaala14@gmail.com','<p>School of Nursing and Public Health, Department of Public Health, University of Namibia, Oshakati Campus and Namibian Defence Force Health Services</p>','alumni',NULL,'9/9/2022','frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Lawrence N.Kazembe, lkazembe@unam.na, +264 81 809 3274\r\nHermine Iita, hiita@unam.na, +264 81 231 8751\r\nOlivia Nakwafila, onakwafila@unam.na, +264 81 429 3540','<p>Spatio-temporal analysis of COVID-19 in Namibia, March 2020-2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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&gt;35 years (Coefficient: -1.59434; P=0.00069), and Co-morbidities (Coefficient: 1.287212; P=0.00537) increases COVID-19 morbidity and mortality.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Keywords: COVID-19, Outbreak, Districts, Spatial-Temporal analysis</p>','3','3','3','3','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-21 10:13:00','2023-04-29 18:45:52',NULL,223),(688,'Maurice Owiny','Scientific Writer','mowiny@feltp.or.ke','dr','Ian','Were','male','kenya','wereian12@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health, Kenya</p>','alumni',NULL,'30/10/2020','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Robert Too | Moi University | rtookip2000@gmail.com&amp;gt;,\r\nJane Githuku | Kenya FELTP | janegithuku6@gmail.com','<p>Monitoring Progress towards achieving UHC in Machakos County, Kenya</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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 &lt;1% as 99.76% lacked financial protection in health.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Universal Health Coverage, Indicators, Households, Kenya</p>','4','5','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-22 10:13:00','2023-05-29 11:26:36',NULL,96),(689,'Otshudiandjeka Joseph','Resident Advisor','jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net','mr','Adoni','Pacome','male','ivory-coast','pacomeadoni@gmail.com','<p>FETP Ivory Caast</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Gerard/Mangoua/MOH Healt District/mangouah@yahoo.fr\r\nWilnique/Pierre/AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/wpierre@afenet.net\r\nJoseph/Otshudiandjeka/AFEBET FETP Ivory Coast/jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net\r\nIssaka/Tiembre/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/itiembre@yahoo.fr\r\nVroh Joseph/Benie Bi/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/beniebi2018@hotmail.com','<p>Investigation d’une flambée de Toxi-Infection Alimentaire Collective à Aniansué, District sanitaire d’Abengourou, Cote d’Ivoire, février 2023.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Investigation, flambée, TIAC, Aniansue, Cote d’Ivoire</p>','3','2','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-23 10:13:00','2023-06-04 21:51:42',NULL,145),(690,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','ms','Thelma Teley','Aphour','female','ghana','thelmaaphour@gmail.com','<p>Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','I. Baffoe-Nyarko | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | banyark@yahoo.co.uk \r\nJ. Asante | IQVIA/World Health Organization | jaykrobiaasante@gmail.com\r\nY.D Akuamoah-Danquah | Ablekuma North Municipal Health Directorate | yaakuamoah@gmail.com\r\nW. A. Oyiadjo | Ablekuma North Municipal Health Directorate | wilsonoyiadjo9@gmail.com\r\nC. L Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | nooralwanga@gmail.com\r\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme','<p>Surveillance Data Analysis of Uncomplicated Malaria in Pregnancy in Ablekuma North, Ghana - 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Malaria, pregnancy, data analysis, Accra, Ghana</p>','3','3','3','2','3','0',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>This is an important public health topic. &nbsp; The author needs to revise the &nbsp;conclusion &nbsp;and public health significance section so that they align. &nbsp;</p>','2024-12-24 10:13:00','2023-05-09 10:01:53',NULL,25),(691,'Emelda Ramutshila','Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP','Emeldar@nicd.ac.za','ms','Leigh','Johnston','female','south-africa','LeighJ@nicd.ac.za','<p>South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg,</p>','alumni',NULL,'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\r\nInnocent Maposa | University of Witwatersrand, School of Public Health, Parktown, Johannesburg | innocent.maposa@wits.ac.za\r\nSandhya Singh | National Department of Health, Non-Communicable Disease Directorate, Pretoria | sandhya.singh@health.gov.za\r\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\r\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','<p>Determinants of sub-optimal glycaemic control among patients enrolled in a medicine dispensing programme in Kwazulu-Natal: A longitudinal study, 2018-2021</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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 &gt;7%) and several factors. Adjusted hazard rates (aHR), 95% confidence interval and p-values are reported.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Type 2 diabetes; glycaemic control; CCMDD programme; SEMDSA guidelines.</p>','3','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-25 10:13:00','2023-06-04 15:58:01',NULL,190),(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','<p>Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire de Terrain du Burkina</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','D. Barry : djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nPK. Yanogo :   yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr \r\nH. Yoda : yodmano@yahoo.fr\r\nB W. Bicaba :  bicaba_brico@yahoo.fr \r\nN. Meda : nicolas.meda@ujkz.bf','<p>Titre : Investigation d’une forte mortalité inhabituelle de poisson dans le fleuve Mouhoun, province des Bale, Burkina, 2023.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>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 &lt;1. L’analyse de l’eau, la boue, des poissons dans 2 laboratoires ont relevées une pollution de l’eau par le cyanure</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>Mots-clés : Investigation, Mortalité, inhabituelle, poisson, Burkina,2023</p>','3','2','2','3','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Préciser les prélèvements réalisées dans l\'environnement</p><p>Préciser les facteurs avec les OR et leur intervalle de confiance</p><p>Donnez le dosage du taux de cyanure et les normes</p>','2024-12-26 10:13:00','2023-05-25 22:16:21',NULL,33),(693,'Dr. Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru','Resident Advisor','ggebru@afenet.net','mr','Edward','Ellie','male','sierra-leone','edwardellieeffort@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','non-communicable-diseases-ncds-injuries-and-mental-health','Amara Alhaji Sheriff                                                African Field Epidemiology Network                    amaraalhaji1970@gmail.com \r\nMunis J G Lebbie                                                    Ministry of Health and Sanitation                           munislebbie13@gmail.com \r\nAdel Hussein Elduma                                            African Field Epidemiology Network                       ahussein@afenet.net \r\nSolomon Sogbeh                                                 African Field Epidemiology Network                        solomonsogbeh@gmail.com\r\nUmaru Sesay                                                       Ministry of Health and Sanitation                         sesayumaru4@gmail.com \r\nAnna Jammeh                                                     African Field Epidemiology Network                        ajammeh@afenet.net \r\nGebrekrstos Negash Gebru                             African Field Epidemiology Network                          ggebru@afenet.net','<p>Needle-stick and sharps-related injuries among healthcare workers at Kingharman Road Hospital, Sierra Leone, 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Healthcare workers, Needlestick and sharp injury, vaccination, Sierra Leone</p>','3','3','3','3','5','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Criteria for sampling not clear</p><p>How were the healthcare workers selected</p><p>What was the desired sample size</p>','2024-12-27 10:13:00','2023-05-12 10:02:02',NULL,184),(695,'MAVUNGU NGOMA PATRICK','Resident Advisor FETP RCA','pmavungu82@yahoo.fr','dr','Ngbéadégo','SOUKOUDOUPOU','male','central-african-rep','ngbeadegoa@gmail.com','<p>Ministère de la santé et de population</p>','alumni',NULL,'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 \r\n\r\n1. Centre des Opérations d’Urgence de Santé Publique, Ministère de la Santé et de la Population, République centrafricaine (RCA). \r\n2. Coordination du Comité National de Lutte contre le SIDA, Bangui, RCA. \r\n3. Organisation Mondiale de la Santé, RCA. \r\n4. Institut Pasteur de Bangui, RCA. \r\n5. Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’Enfance. \r\n6. African Field Epidémiologie Network, Programme de Formation, RCA. pngoma@afenet.net','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Investigation, Paralysie Flasque Aigue, cVDPV2, Bangui 2, Centrafrique.</p>','3','2','3','3','2','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Probleme de santé publique &nbsp;enoncé avec des objectifs peu explicites .</p><p>Les methodes peu explicites par rapport à la collecte et à la technique.</p>','2024-12-28 10:13:00','2023-05-27 11:00:24',NULL,41),(696,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','mr','Adam','Anas','male','ghana','adamanas@yahoo.com','<p>Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'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\r\nM. A. Odikro | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program  | odikrom@gmail.com\r\nJ. A. Frimpong | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program  | jfrimpong@afenet.net\r\nS. O. Sackey | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program  | sackey492003@yahoo.co.uk\r\nE. Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program  | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>Typhoid fever surveillance data analysis in East Mamprusi District, 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Typhoid fever, Data analysis, Outbreak, North East, Ghana</p>','4','0','4','0','4','5',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>This is a very well written abstract, All the sections have been well addressed.&nbsp;</p>','2024-12-29 10:13:00','2023-05-12 07:56:08',NULL,25),(697,'Maurice Owiny','Scientific Writer','mowiny@feltp.or.ke','ms','Tabitha','Oketch','female','kenya','csl.tabby@gmail.com','<p>Kenya FELTP</p>','alumni',NULL,'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\r\nFaith Mudachi | Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Ministry of Health, Kenya.\r\nBen Ngare | 1 Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Ministry of Health, Kenya.','<p>Risk Assessment of Yellow Fever outbreak in six high-risk counties in Kenya, 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Risk Assessment, Yellow Fever, outbreak, high-risk, Kenya</p>','3','3','2','2','4','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2024-12-30 10:13:00','2023-05-29 12:04:05',NULL,96),(698,'Otshudiandjeka Joseph','Resident Advisor','jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net','dr','Toure','Badian Baba','male','ivory-coast','tourebadian@gmail.com','<p>FETP Ivory COast</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Amani/Raphael/MOH /amaniraph@gmail.com\r\nSoro/Moussa/MOH/soromuss@outlook.fr\r\nWilnique/Pierre/AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/wpierre@afenet.net\r\nJoseph/Otshudiandjeka/AFENET FETP Ivory Coast/jotshudiandjeka@afenet.net\r\nIssaka/Tiembre/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/itiembre@yahoo.fr\r\nVroh Joseph/Benie Bi/MOH FETP Ivory Coast/beniebi2018@hotmail.com','<p>Profil épidémiologique de la méningite bactérienne, région sanitaire du Hambol, Côte d’Ivoire, 2019-2021.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Profil, Epidemiologique, méningite, Hambol, Côte d’Ivoire</p>','4','3','4','2','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>L\'abstract est clairement présenté mais il faut encore de révisions sur la conclusion surtout qu\'on n\'arrive pas à rattacher aux résultats trouvés&nbsp;</p>','2024-12-31 10:13:00','2023-06-04 21:57:01',NULL,145),(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','<p>Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire de Terrain du Burkina</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','N T N. Gomes : nullegomes@gmail.com \r\nD. Barry : djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nPK. Yanogo :   yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr \r\nH. Yoda : yodmano@yahoo.fr \r\nN. Meda : nicolas.meda@ujkz.bf','<p>Titre : Analyse des mesures de surveillance épidémiologique du VIH/SIDA en Guinée-Bissau, de 2014 à 2021.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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%).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Mots clés : VIH/SIDA, analyse, données, Guinée-Bissau, 2022.</p>','4','4','4','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Les résultats sont en inadequation avec les conclusion et recommandation</p><p>Revoir les recommandations en fonction des résultats&nbsp;</p>','2025-01-01 10:13:00','2023-06-05 15:35:59',NULL,237),(700,'Tendo Rosette Nalugwa','HIV and Community Health Specialist','tendorossette2020@gmail.com','ms','Tendo Rosette','Nalugwa','female','uganda','tendorossette2020@gmail.com','<p>Eastern Uganda, Kamuli District</p>','other','I am a public health professional based in Uganda with scientific work and research done from Rural Eastern Region.',NULL,'intermediate','hiv-aids-tuberculosis-and-other-opportunistic-infections','Sam/ Kazibwe/ HOLD Uganda-M&amp;amp;E Specialist/ keizsamray@gmail.com\r\nSam/ Kazibwe/ HOLD Uganda-M&amp;amp;E Specialist/ keizsamray@gmail.com','<p>Viral Load Suppression Coverage improvement in Rural Eastern Uganda, Kamuli District.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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&gt;TX_Curr) per site. The 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. Interventions 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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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&gt; TX_Curr).</p>','<p>TX_Curr – Current People Living with HIV CCLAD- Community Client Led ART Delivery Model DSDM- Distributed Service Delivery Models PY2- Project Year Two TX_PVLS- Proportion of documented viral load results from adult and pediatric. IAC- Intensive Adherence Counselling.</p>','0','0','0','0','0','0',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Background</p><p>In line with the 95-95-95 treatment target,..... Kindly check the right caption of this target, its not only a treatment target</p><p>VL testing for PLHIV and 95% initiation on Intensive Adherence..... you have to define VL</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Methods</strong></p><p><strong>......... </strong>Sites were selected basing on a baseline threshold (1000&amp;gt;TX_Curr) per site. &nbsp;This need s to be repharsed</p><p>How was data analysed and presented?&nbsp;</p>','2025-01-02 10:13:00','2023-05-30 09:23:56',NULL,146),(701,'Emelda Ramutshila','Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP','Emeldar@nicd.ac.za','ms','Andani','Marumo','female','south-africa','AndaniM@nicd.ac.za','<p>South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg,</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'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\r\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\r\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\r\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\r\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\r\nReshma Misra | KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Health, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | Reshma.Misra@kznhealth.gov.za\r\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\r\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\r\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','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Our findings indicate either a common source or person-to-person transmission of MDR-AB, possibly driven by inadequate infection control measures.</p>','<p>Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, blood culture, cerebrospinal fluid, neonatal intensive care unit, whole genome sequencing.</p>','3','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-03 10:13:00','2023-06-04 15:54:17',NULL,190),(702,'Zalwango Martha','GBV Community Health Specialist','zalwagomartha@gmail.com','ms','Martha','Zalwango','female','uganda','zalwagomartha@gmail.com','<p>GBV Community Health Specialist/ Rural Eastern Uganda, Buyende District</p>','other','Public health professional based in Uganda with research done from Rural Parts of Eastern Region, Buyende District.',NULL,'advanced','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Janat/Nakavubu/NIYETU-HOLD Uganda-GBV Specialist/  \r\nMary Immaculate/Atuhairwe HOLD Uganda-Community Health Specialist/ \r\nKeneth/Bamwangwiya/OVC Peace Corps-Health Educator/','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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. 466 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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>AGBV- Anti Gender Based Violence AGYW- Adolescent Girls and Young Women GBV- Gender Based violence SRHR- Sexual Reproductive Health Rights STI- Sexually Transmitted Infections</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Background</p><p>So many abbreviations not defined and its not ideal to start a sentence with a number.</p><p>The objective, \"This article analyses the relevance of .....\" &nbsp;seem to focus on relevance!! what is relevance</p>','2025-01-04 10:13:00','2023-06-04 22:42:25',NULL,146),(703,'Mamadú Camará','National Coordinator of FETP Guinea-Bissau','ducamara1@hotmail.com','mrs','Sabado','Gomes','female','guinea-bissau','sabadofernandes2@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Public Health - MINSAP/ National Public Health Laboratory</p>','alumni',NULL,'23/03/2023','intermediate','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Clodé Bué | African Field Epidemiology Network – AFENET | clodedomingos@yahoo.com.br\r\nNivreanes Gomes | INational Institute of Public Health - INASA/Field Epidemiology Training Program - FETP | nullegomes@gmail.com','<p>Evaluation of the malaria surveillance system in Guinea-Bissau, 2017-2021</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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; &lt; 80% for low quality; and for simplicity ≥ 70% for responses \"simple\" and if &lt; 70% \"complex\". Utility was assessed according to the achievement of the surveillance objectives - \"reduce the malaria morbidity and mortality rate by at least 50% between 2015-2022\" and, of other indicators monitored by the NMCP.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Key words: Malaria, evaluation, attributes, surveillance system, Guinea-Bissau.</p>','2','3','3','3','3','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Introduction ne fait pas apparaitre le problème</p>','2025-01-05 10:13:00','2023-06-05 15:41:04',NULL,237),(704,'Dr. Gebrekrstos Negash Gebru','Resident Advisor','ggebru@afenet.net','mr','Jusu','Musa','male','sierra-leone','jusumusa85@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'intermediate','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Umaru Sesay                                    Ministry of Health and Sanitation                           sesayumaru4@gmail.com\r\nGebrekrestos Negash Gebru       African Field Epidemiology Network                         ggebru@afenet.ne)','<p>Why mothers die during maternal delivery? Secondary data analysis of maternal death data from Falaba District, Sierra Leone, 2018 to 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Maternal Death, Postpartum Haemorrhage, Live births, Sierra Leone, Falaba District</p>','3','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-06 10:13:00','2023-05-15 15:06:29',NULL,188),(705,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','mr','Samuel Adolf','Bosoka','male','ghana','samuelbosoka@gmail.com','<p>Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','M. Gohoho | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | mawulikgohoho@gmail.com \r\nA. Isaiah | School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Science | iagorinya@gmail.com\r\nK.S. Djokoto | Volta Regional Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service | sdjokoto@yahoo.com\r\nP. Amuna | School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Science | pamuna@uhas.edu.gh\r\nMargaret Kweku | School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Science | margaretkweku069@gmail.com','<p>Timeliness of case detection, confirmation, and response to COVID-19 Infection and Associated Factors in Volta Region, Ghana</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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&lt;0.05</p>','<p>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)].</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Timeliness, case detection, facemask, risk perception, COVID-19</p>','3','4','3','2','4','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The rationale could have been strengthened by a comparison of WHO statistics to show that the rate of secondary infection was high. It is not &nbsp;stated what method was used to determine the factors associated with the spread of the infection. Only secondary data about timeliness seems to have been extracted. The median &nbsp;should have been reported with the IQR. &nbsp;It is not clear how the authors arrived at the conclusion because the methods do not support the results.&nbsp;</p>','2025-01-07 10:13:00','2023-05-12 09:23:29',NULL,25),(706,'Grace Funsani','FETP Coordinator','gracefunsani@yahoo.co.uk','mr','Amon','Dembo','male','malawi','amondembo@gmail.com','<p>Kamuzu Central Hospital</p>','alumni',NULL,'2/3/2023','frontline','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Thomas Lweya, Malawi Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Public Health Institute of Malawi, tlweya@gmail.com\r\nGrace Funsani, Malawi Field Epidemiology Training Programme, Public Health Institute of Malawi, gracefunsani@yahoo.co.uk','<p>Assessment of Maternal Death Surveillance Data at Three Health Facilities in Malawi, January to December 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Maternal death, Maternal mortality, Surveillance, Malawi</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The nicely written abstract reads very well and flows well too.</p>','2025-01-08 10:13:00','2023-05-17 01:56:56',NULL,149),(707,'Adel Hussein Elduma','Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program','ahussein@afenet.net','mrs','Musu','Rachel Cole','female','sierra-leone','musucole67@yahoo.com','<p>Ministry of Health and Sanitation</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','maternal-reproductive-and-child-health','Binta  Bah   / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / bintamubah@gmail.com\r\nJoel  Mansaray / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / joel.mansaray@gmail.com\r\nPhilip Gevao  / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ppgevao34@gmail.com\r\nAdel Hussein Elduma / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ahussein@afenet.net\r\nGebrekrestos Negash Gebru / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / ggebru@afenet.net','<p>Delivery Outcome among Women who delivered In Reginal Hospitals, In Sierra Leone, 2021-2022: Secondary data analysis</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>Stillbirth, Neonatal mortality, maternal mortality, Sierra Leone</p>','2','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-09 10:13:00','2023-05-29 10:16:08',NULL,188),(708,'Maurice Owiny','Scientific Writer','mowiny@feltp.or.ke','ms','Freshia','Waithaka','female','kenya','freshiabuf@yahoo.com','<p>Kenya FELTP</p>','alumni',NULL,'28/10/2022','advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Fredrick Ngeno | Ministry of Health, Kenya\r\nHillary Limo | Disease Disease Surveillance and Response, Ministry of Health, Kenya | kimelilimo@gamil.com\r\nWickliffe Mattini | Disease Disease Surveillance and Response, Ministry of Health, Kenya\r\nFredrick Odhiambo | Kenya FELTP | fodhiambo@feltp.or.ke\r\nMaurice Owiny | Kenya FELTP | mowiny@eltp.or,ke','<p>An Outbreak of cVDPV2 in a Refugee camp, Dadaab Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya, November 2021</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Vaccination Coverage, Poliomyelitis, Paralysis, Kenya, Somalia, Refugee Camps, World Health Organization</p>','4','4','4','4','0','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-10 10:13:00','2023-05-11 09:17:18',NULL,92),(710,'Mpho Sikhosana','SAFETP alumnus','lsikhosana@gmail.com','dr','Mpho','Sikhosana','female','south-africa','lsikhosana@gmail.com','<p>South African National Health Laboratory Services</p>','alumni',NULL,'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 \r\nAfrica; lucilleb@nicd.ac.za\r\n2. Richard Welch; National Institute for Communicable Diseases, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South \r\nAfrica; RichardW@nicd.ac.za\r\n3. Joy Ebonwu; National Institute for Communicable Diseases, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South \r\nAfrica; joye@nicd.ac.za\r\n4. Alfred Musekiwa; School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria; alfred.musekiwa@up.ac.za\r\n5. Zinhle Makatini; National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South \r\nAfrica; zinhle.makatini@nhls.ac.za\r\n6. Waasila Jassat; National Institute for Communicable Diseases, National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South \r\nAfrica; WaasilaJ@nicd.ac.za','<p>Association between SARS-COV-2 gene cycle threshold values and clinical outcomes of hospitalized cases in Gauteng Province, South Africa, 2020-2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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).</p>','<p>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&lt;20.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>COVID-19; RT-PCR; cycle threshold; clinical utility</p>','5','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Relevant study to the theme of the conference</p>','2025-01-11 10:13:00','2023-05-11 07:09:04',NULL,98),(711,'Meameno Twafinanda Nghinamwaami','NamFELTP Resisdent, Cohort 9','tangienghinamwaami@gmail.com','ms','Meameno Twafindana','Nghinamwaami','female','namibia','tangienghinamwaa@gmail.com','<p>Namibia Field Epidemiology/Laboratory Training (NamFELTP)</p>','resident','N/A',NULL,'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','<p>Analysis of a Surge of Mumps Suspected cases in Okahao District, Omusati region, Namibia, January - February 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Keywords: Mumps; pupils; immunization; Namibia</p>','3','2','2','2','3','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-12 10:13:00','2023-06-05 15:01:49',NULL,207),(712,'John Kennedy Munene','FELTP Alumni-Intermediate Course','kennedymmuriithi@gmail.com','mr','John Kennedy','Munene','male','kenya','kennedymmuriithi@gmail.com','<p>County Government of Nyeri, Department of Health Services</p>','alumni',NULL,'9/11/2018','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Nelson Muriu, Nyeri County Government, Department of Health Services.\r\nnelmuriu2011@gmail.com','<p>Evaluating Characteristics and comorbidities among Covid-19 patients admitted at Mt Kenya hospital Covid-19 isolation center, Nyeri County between 2020-2022.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Covid-19, comorbidities, Isolation Centre, Nyeri.</p>','3','2','2','2','1','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-13 10:13:00','2023-05-11 09:21:46',NULL,92),(714,'Mbouna Ndiaye','Senegal FETP','mbounandiaye@hotmail.fr','dr','Amady','BA','male','senegal','bamady1@yahoo.fr','<p>Ministère de la santé et de l’action sociale</p>','resident',NULL,'20/01/2023','intermediate','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Jerlie.L. Roka, CDC Sénégal, myu3@cdc.gov\r\nMbouna. Ndiaye, FETP Sénégal?  mbounandiaye@hotmail.fr \r\nMamadou Sarifou BA, FETP Sénégal, sarifouba10@yahoo.fr\r\nBoly Diop, Ministère de la santé et de l’action sociale, diopboly@yahoo.fr','<p>Facteurs associés à la survenue des épidémies de rougeole dans le district sanitaire de Keur Massr (Sénégal) en 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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. Les 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</p>','<p>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). Toutes les mères qui connaissaient les jours de vaccination ont respectées leur rendez-vous et leurs enfants sont à jour selon l’âge. La 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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>facteurs associés, épidémie, rougeole, Keur Massar</p>','4','4','3','4','4','0',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>un bon travail , et bon pour une presentation orale,&nbsp;</p>','2025-01-14 10:13:00','2023-05-06 16:49:22',NULL,248),(715,'Ononigwe Pius','Nigeria FETP (Advanced)','splendidpius@yahoo.com','dr','Pius','Ononigwe','male','nigeria','splendidpius@yahoo.com','<p>Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention</p>','alumni',NULL,'1/5/2019','advanced','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Gregrey /  Oko-Oboh / University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State Nigeria / okoobohgregrey@gmail.com\r\nUwa / Okhuarobo / Edo State Ministry of Health, Edo State Nigeria / uwathegreat@yahoo.com\r\nFaith / Ireye /World Health Organisation, Edo State Nigeria office / faith_ireye@yahoo.com\r\nDaniel / Onowugbeda / World Health Organisation, Edo State Nigeria office / tufdan@gmail.com\r\nShakir / Balogun / African Field Epidemiology Network, Abuja Nigeria / msbalogun@afenetng.ng','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Key words: Excess mortality, Observed death, Expected death, COVID-19, Benin City.</p>','4','3','0','3','2','2',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The population and geographic area are clearly identified, however, the study design is missing as well as the methodology (algorithm) to estimate the excess deaths. The results section could be more informative if also includes information about excess mortality by selected groups (age, gender, etc.). &nbsp;Recommendations are generic and don\'t flow directly to the specification of this study.&nbsp;</p>','2025-01-15 10:13:00','2023-05-16 10:09:00',NULL,53),(716,'Emelda Ramutshila','Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP','Emeldar@nicd.ac.za','ms','Chenoa','Sankar','female','south-africa','ChenoaS@nicd.ac.za','<p>South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg,</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'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 \r\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 \r\nTumiso Malatji | University of Limpopo School of Medicine, Polokwane, South Africa | tumimalatji79@gmail.com\r\nTembeka Semenya | Limpopo Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Polokwane, South Africa | tembekas@yahoo.com\r\nFreda Ngobeni | 6Limpopo Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Polokwane, South Africa | fredangobeni@yahoo.com\r\nComfort Mthombeni | Medicine Usage in South Africa (MUSA), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa | mthombenitc@yahoo.com\r\nMosoma Mmatjatji | Limpopo Department of Health, Public Health Directorate, Polokwane, South Africa | tjatjimosoma@gmail.com\r\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','<p>Identification of barriers to access and uptake of childhood immunization during measles outbreak, Greater Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Measles, measles vaccine, caregivers, immunization</p>','4','3','2','3','3','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>The study is confusing. Retrospective study conducted during an outbreak and mixing of findings especially among respondants</p>','2025-01-16 10:13:00','2023-05-11 07:41:49',NULL,98),(717,'Maurice Owiny','Scientific Writer','mowiny@feltp.or.ke','mr','Gerald','Gakuo','male','kenya','geraldgacomo@yahoo.com','<p>Kenya FELTP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','one-health-and-climate-change','Fredrick Odhiambo | Kenya Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | fodhiambo@felto.or.ke','<p>Drug Sensitivity Patterns for Antimicrobial Resistant Isolates at Nyeri County Referral Hospital, Kenya</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Antimicrobial resistance, drugs, culture, regimen, treatment, Kenya</p>','3','3','1','2','2','1',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>Poorly presented results with no data on actual prevalence of resistance to the various isolates</p>','2025-01-17 10:13:00','2023-05-11 09:26:23',NULL,92),(718,'Mamadú Camará','National Coordinator of FETP Guinea-Bissau','ducamara1@hotmail.com','dr','Gizelo','Mendonça','male','guinea-bissau','gizelo.mendonca@inasa.gw','<p>National Institute of Public Health - INASA/Field Epidemiology Training Program - FETP</p>','alumni',NULL,'23/03/2023','intermediate','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Mouhammed Hamed – MINSAP and FETP | email: ouldhamed7@gmail.com\r\nJéssica Cunha – Ministry of Environment and Biodiversity and FETP | email: zicadacunha24@gmail.com\r\nAugusto Lama – MINSAP and FETP | email: nalamaaugusto@hotmail.com\r\nBenvindo Sá – INASA/FETP and MINSAP | email: benvassa@gmail.com\r\nCarla Sá – INASA and FETP | email: carla.sa@inasa.gw\r\nIancuba Dahaba – INASA and FETP | email: iancuba.dahaba@inasa.gw\r\nMalam Camará – INASA and FETP | email: malam.camara@inasa.gw\r\nMamadu Camará – INASA and FETP | email: mamadu.camara@inasa.gw\r\nMorto Mané – LNSP and FETP | email: mortomane@yahoo.com.br\r\nSábado Gomes – LNSP and FETP | email: sabadofernandes2@gmail.com\r\nSidónia Vieira – INASA and FETP | email: sidonia.vieira@inasa.gw\r\nTamagnene Silva – Plan International and FETP | email: tamagnene.dasilva@plan-international.org\r\nTelma Monteiro – MINSAP and FETP | email: telmaangelinagomessamonteiro@gmail.com\r\nVanira Almada – MINSAP and FETP | email: vaniraelisa@gmail.com\r\nVenâncio Sanca – MINSAP and FETP | email: venasanca1@gmail.com\r\nVitor Inhane – MINSAP and FETP | email: vitorinhane@hotmail.com\r\nElizabeth Santos – REDISSE | email: elizabethdaviddossantos@gmail.com\r\nIsaquel Silva – INASA and FETP | email: isabarsila.16@gmail.com\r\nAlberto Papique – MINSAP and FETP | email: papique75@gmail.com\r\nDalanda Dafé – INASA and FETP | email: dalanda.dafe@inasa.gw\r\nDomingos Clodé – AFENET | email: clodedomingos@yahoo.com.br\r\nMarcelino Nanque – LNSP and FETP | email: sr.marcel86@gmail.com\r\nMarta Dantas – AFENET | email: martahelena.dantas@gmail.com\r\nVitorino Aiogalé – MINSAP and FETP | email: victorinomartinhoaiogale@gmail.com\r\nDeise Santos – AFENET | email: deiseaps@gmail.com\r\nNivreanes Gomes – INASA and FETP | email: nivreanes.gomes@inasa.gw','<p>Covid-19 vaccination coverage survey in population 18 years and older, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, January 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Covid-19, vaccination coverage, cluster, Guinea Bissau.</p>','3','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Bonne thématique car la COVID-19 est d\'actualité! l\'abstract est bien rédigé dans l\'ensemble!</p>','2025-01-18 10:13:00','2023-06-02 14:15:53',NULL,116),(719,'Akinbowale Saheed Olalekan','Graduate','akinbowalesaheed@gmail.com','dr','Saheed','Akinbowale','male','nigeria','akinbowalesaheed@gmail.com','<p>Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'27/03/2023','advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Magbagbeola / Dairo / University of Ibadan, Nigeria/ drdairo@yahoo.com','<p>COVID-19 risk perception, prevention practices and vaccine uptake among hair stylists in Abeokuta metropolis, Ogun state, Nigeria</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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. Increasing 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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>COVID-19, Vaccine uptake, Risk perception, Preventive practices</p>','2','4','3','3','3','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The abstract addresses an important public health issue, however, I think the authors focus to provide international background instead to give local context background.&nbsp;</p>','2025-01-19 10:13:00','2023-05-16 10:21:19',NULL,53),(720,'Dianah M Ewaga','Mentor','mewaga.15@gmail.com','mrs','Carenn','Shekudja','female','namibia','carennshekudja@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia FELTP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','S. Gebhard | Ministry of Health and Social Services\r\nJ. Malapi | Ministry of Health and Social Services\r\nG. Peelo |Ministry of Health and Social Services','<p>Clusters of mumps cases in schools in Omaruru District, Erongo Region Namibia, February 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Mumps, Namibia, Measles, Rubella Vaccine, Disease Outbreaks, Schools, Vaccination, Rubella, Lymphadenopathy, Immunoglobulin M, Immunization</p>','4','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-20 10:13:00','2023-05-16 07:47:23',NULL,231),(721,'Patrick DELY','Resident Advisor','pdely@afenet.net','dr','Laza Harison Joshua','RANDRIANIMANANA','male','madagascar','lazakely2@gmail.com','<p>Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'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\r\n\r\nMino Fredirico Julien | Service de District de la Santé Publique Morombe Madagascar | tovonirinamino@gmail.com\r\n\r\n Bonodong Zongnukuu GURI | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | bguri@afenet.net\r\n\r\nPatrick DELY | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | pdely@afenet.net','<p>Investigation d’un épisode d’intoxication par consommation d’animaux marins, Morombe, région Atsimo Andrefana Madagascar, septembre 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Investigation, ICAM, Calicagère bleue, Morombe, Madagascar</p>','2','1','1','1','4','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes','<p>- Le nombre de mots maximal n’a pas été dépassé. C’est une bonne chose.</p><p>- L’instruction sur les mots clés n’a pas été respectée</p><p>- Des fautes de grammaire sont à déplorer</p><p>-Le titre parle d’une intoxication tandis que dans l’objectif de l’étude vous parlez d’épidémie.&nbsp;</p><p>-L’introduction ne présente pas des données antérieures sur les cas d’intoxication due à la consommation de Calicagère bleue. De plus l’objectif de l’étude devrait de déterminer la cause et les sources de l’intoxication avec une détermination des facteurs de risque et une caractérisation des personnes atteintes en temps, lieu, personne.</p><p>- Dans la méthodologie, vous dites que vous aviez mené une étude cohorte rétrospective. Mais on ne voit pas dans vos résultats le groupe exposé et le groupé non exposé. Il n’y a pas d’hypothèses qui soient testées ni des associations qui soient quantifiées. Aucune analyse de laboratoire n’a été faite.</p><p>- Les résultats ne sont pas bien présentés et ne sont pas compréhensibles</p><p>- Les résultats présentés ne vous permettent pas de tirer aussi vite une telle conclusion.</p>','2025-01-21 10:13:00','2023-05-05 14:29:38',NULL,174),(722,'Busola Balogun','Resident','oobalogun1@gmail.com','dr','Busola','Balogun','female','nigeria','oobalogun1@gmail.com','<p>NFELTP</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Olufunmilayo Fawole\r\nDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria\r\nfawoleo@ymail.com','<p>Perception and acceptability of COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers in a selected tertiary Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State</p>','<p>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. This 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.</p>','<p>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. The 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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>COVID-19 vaccine, Acceptability, Healthcare workers</p>','0','0','0','0','0','0',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>The abstract is a good background and makes clear the importance of the study and the objective. &nbsp;The methods are clearly stated, however, it did not mention the time period in which data were collected. It would be important to indicate the type of HCWs. The Results section would be more effective if the denominators of the quantitative component were included. In addition, what type/category of HCWs answer this survey? Usually, COVID-19 vaccination acceptance is not uniform among the different categories of HCWs. The conclusion is very ambiguous and does not reflect the main results.&nbsp;</p>','2025-01-22 10:13:00','2023-05-17 08:57:25',NULL,53),(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','<p>Programme de Formation en Epidemiologie et Laboratoire de Terrain du Burkina</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','I.Alkassoum : Ibrahim_alkassoum@yahoo.fr\r\nD. Barry : djibril.barry@bfeltp.com\r\nPK. Yanogo :   yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr \r\nH. Yoda : yodmano@yahoo.fr \r\nN. Meda : nicolas.meda@ujkz.bf','<p>Titre : Evaluation du Système de Surveillance de la Fièvre Jaune à Niamey, Niger 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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 (&lt;50%), peu (≥50%&lt;75%) et bon (≥75%≥100%). Nous avons calculé des proportions avec Excel® 2013</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>Mots clefs : Evaluation, Fievre jaune, Niger, 2023</p>','4','3','4','2','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Le problème de santé publique est bel et bien été présenté. La conclusion n\'a pas vraiment après avec les résultats obtenus.</p>','2025-01-23 10:13:00','2023-05-15 14:52:44',NULL,176),(724,'ALBASSA KODO','FETP Intermédiaire','albassak@yahoo.fr','mr','KODO','ALBASSA','male','burkina','albassak@yahoo.fr','<p>Direction régionale de la santé et de l\'hygiène publique du Centre- Nord, Kaya, Burkina Faso</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'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','<p>Revue des décès maternels survenus dans les établissements de santé, Région du Centre Nord, Burkina Faso, janvier 2022</p>','<p>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.) Au 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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Décès maternels, établissements de santé</p>','3','3','2','2','0','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-24 10:13:00','2023-05-26 21:40:51',NULL,33),(725,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','dr','Amara Stevens','Ngegbai','male','ghana','DRNAS88@gmail.com','<p>Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, University of Ghana</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','K.A. Adjei-Manu | Municipal Health Directorate, Sunyani | kwakuaam@yahoo.com\r\nD.M. Kangbai | Ministry of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone | desmakay@yahoo.com\r\nC. Nuolabong | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, University of Ghana  | culbertnuolabong@yahoo.com\r\nC.L Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, University of Ghana  | nooralwanga@gmail.com\r\nErnest Kenu | | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, University of Ghana  | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>Five-year analysis of maternal deaths data, Bono Region, Ghana 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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 &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).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Maternal Death, Surveillance Data Analysis, Direct-Obstetric, Indirect-Obstetric</p>','3','5','5','5','5','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>A very well written abstract with important recommendations for public health. The authors clearly presents the problem, the significance of the study as well as the public health significance.&nbsp;</p>','2025-01-25 10:13:00','2023-05-09 07:10:19',NULL,25),(727,'Adel Hussein Elduma','Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program','ahussein@afenet.net','mr','Yusuf','Ajack Ibrahim','male','sierra-leone','yibrahim@afenet.net','<p>Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program</p>','other','Senior data manager',NULL,'NA','public-health-systems-strengthening-initiatives','Haurace Nyandemoh  / Ministry of Health &amp;amp; Sanitation- Sierra Leone / hnyandemoh1985@yahoo.com \r\nAndrew Sitati Bwisa   / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program / andrew@afenet.net\r\nBridget Magoba         /  Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program  / bmagoba@afenet.net\r\nAdel Hussein Elduma /  Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program /  ahussein@afenet.net\r\nGebrekrstos Negash Gebru / Sierra Leone Field Epidemiology Training Program/  ggebru@afenet.net','<p>Roll out of the COVID-19 District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) Immunization module as a sustainable data backlog strategy in Sierra Leone, 2022</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>COVID-19, Data Backlog, DHIS2, AFENET, Sierra Leone,</p>','3','3','3','3','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-26 10:13:00','2023-05-29 10:32:45',NULL,188),(729,'MAVUNGU NGOMA PATRICK','Resident Advisor FETP RCA','pmavungu82@yahoo.fr','dr','Noëlla C','PACKO','female','central-african-rep','christellepacko90@gmail.com','<p>Ministère de la santé et de la population,</p>','alumni',NULL,'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.\r\n1 : Staff administratif du centre national de reference des infections sexuellement transmissible et de la thérapie antirétrovirale, RCA \r\n2 : Mentor, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA\r\n3 : Directeur de programme, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA\r\n4 : Conseiller Résident, première cohorte de FETP Frontline, RCA','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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%).</p>','<p>la tuberculose reste l’IO la plus fréquente. Améliorer l’adhésion aux traitementx réduirait la fréquence des IO.</p>','<p>Infection opportuniste, VIH, Tuberculose, Kaposi, Diarrhée, Centrafrique.</p>','3','3','2','3','2','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Probleme de santé publique bien posé. Les objectifs .</p><p>Les resultas doivent etre presenté selon la description en TLP .</p><p>La conclusion pouvait &nbsp;se focaliser sur un groupe ou une localité specfique afin que les actions &nbsp;prises soient bien visibles dans la gestion des infections opportunistes.</p>','2025-01-27 10:13:00','2023-05-27 11:12:59',NULL,41),(730,'MERCY LODENDWA','COMMUNITY HEALTH OFFICER','mlodendwa@gmail.com','mr','MERCY','LODENDWA','female','kenya','mlodendwa@gmail.com','<p>DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VIHIGA COUNTY</p>','other','Health Professional',NULL,'NA','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','GIBSON ABERU - VIHIGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - aberugib@gmail.com','<p>Use of community dialogue in malaria control social behavior change intervention among women of Mambai community unit, Vihiga County, Kenya</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Community,Dialogue, Malaria, Control, Behavior, Change</p>','3','3','3','3','4','0',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Baseline not clearly outlined but&nbsp;</p>','2025-01-28 10:13:00','2023-05-11 09:31:21',NULL,92),(731,'Hamet Abderahmane Ba','Programme Mauritanie FETP','hametba18@gmail.com','dr','Hamet Abderahmane','Ba','male','mauritania','hametba18@gmail.com','<p>Programme de formation Mauritanie FETP, Ministere de la santé</p>','alumni',NULL,'15/03/2022','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Nacerdine Haylaji, Consultant OMS, nasser.dine.haylaji@undp.org\r\nHamadou P Seogo, AFENET, hseogo@afenet.net\r\nDjibril Barry, Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, djibilirou@yahoo.fr\r\nPauline K Yanogo, Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, yanogo.pauline@yahoo.fr\r\nNicolas Meda,  Burkina Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, nicolasmeda@gmail.com','<p>Investigation d’un Cas de Manifestations Adverses Post Immunisation Graves à Teyarett, Nouakchott Nord, Septembre 2021</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Vaccination anti Covid-19, Manifestations Adverses Post Immunisation (MAPI), Investigation, Nouakchott, Mauritanie</p>','2','3','2','3','2','2',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-29 10:13:00','2023-05-20 12:03:37',NULL,161),(732,'Patrick DELY','Resident Advisor','pdely@afenet.net','mr','Ramamonjisoa','RAZAFIMAHALEO','male','madagascar','mamonjyvanoh@gmail.com','<p>Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'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\r\n\r\nBonodong Zongnukuu GURI | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | bguri@afenet.net\r\n\r\nPatrick DELY | Madagascar Field Epidemiology Training Program | pdely@afenet.net','<p>Performance des Formations Sanitaires en Surveillance, Morafenobe, Région Melaky, Madagascar, 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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 &lt; 80% mauvaises/faibles selon la DVSSER de Madagascar. Les données collectées sont analysées et résumées de manière descriptive.</p>','<p>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 &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.</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>: surveillance épidémiologique, promptitude, complétude, amélioration</p>','3','4','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>- Le titre pouvait être mieux libellé comme suit&nbsp;: <strong>Performance des Formations Sanitaires en Surveillance épidémiologique, Morafenobe, Région Melaky, Madagascar, 2022</strong></p><p>- La problématique et l’objectif ont été bien présentés dans l’introduction.</p><p>- Dans la méthodologie, il mieux décrire le cadre d’étude. Morafenobe compte combien de formations sanitaires publiques et combien de formations sanitaires privées&nbsp;?</p><p>- Dans les résultats, vous dites que la complétude variait entre 50% et 100%. Par contre dans la conclusion, vous dites que la complétude est bonne de SE1 à la SE52. Il y a manque de clarté.</p>','2025-01-30 10:13:00','2023-05-05 16:28:46',NULL,174),(733,'Akinbowale Saheed Olalekan','NFELTP Graduate','akinbowalesaheed@gmail.com','dr','Saheed','Akinbowale','male','nigeria','akinbowalesaheed@gmail.com','<p>Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program</p>','alumni',NULL,'27/03/2023','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Yusuf/ Hakeem/ Ogun State Ministry of Health / abiolafamily@yahoo.com','<p>Measles in Ogun State; a five-year review of case based surveillance data, 2016-2020</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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 &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.</p>','<p>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 (&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.</p>','<p>Measles, Ogun State, surveillance, Trend</p>','4','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2025-01-31 10:13:00','2023-05-10 13:10:56',NULL,180),(735,'Muhammad Shakir Balogun','Resident Advisor','msbalogun@afenet.net','dr','Hashim','Bala','male','nigeria','hashimbala@gmail.com','<p>Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Abuja, Nigeria</p>','alumni',NULL,'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\r\nShekarau Emmanuel | National Malaria Elimination Programme | saintsheka@yahoo.co.uk\r\nYakubu Muhammed Yakubu | Nigeria FELTP | ybmohammed@yahoo.com\r\nOlajide Owolodun | Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | jidecoy@yahoo.com\r\nFirdausi Abubakar | Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto\r\nMohammed Abba Bello | Kebbi State Ministry of Health, Birnin Kebbi','<p>Malaria transmission in Kebbi State, North-western, Nigeria – 2019</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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%).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Malaria, Transmission, Kebbi, Northwest, Nigeria</p>','3','2','2','2','3','3',NULL,'Reject','Rejected','Yes',NULL,'2025-02-01 10:13:00','2023-05-15 08:17:24',NULL,180),(736,'Mamadú Camará','National Coordinator of FETP Guinea-Bissau','ducamara1@hotmail.com','mr','Mouhammed','Hamed','male','guinea-bissau','ouldhamed7@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Public Health</p>','alumni',NULL,'23/03/2023','intermediate','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Gizelo Mendonça, INASA/FETP, e-mail: giarmen6@gmail.com \r\nJessica Cunha, Ministry of Environment and Biodiversity and INASA/FETP, e-mail: zicadacunha24@gmail.com  \r\nAugusto Lama, MINSAP – FETP-INASA, e-mail: nalamaaugusto@hotmail.com \r\nBenvindo Sá, MINSAP and FETP-INASA, e-mail: benvassa@gmail.com \r\nCarla Sá, INASA-FETP, e-mail: carlamaria2904@gmail.com \r\nIacuba Dahaba, INASA-FETP, e-mail: iancubadahaba@gmail.com  \r\nMalam Camará, INASA-FETP, e-mail: camaramalamba@gmail.com   \r\nMamadu. Camará, INASA-FETP e-mail: ducamara1@hotmail.com \r\nMorto Mané, LNSP/MINSAP and FETP-INASA, e-mail: mortomane@yahoo.com.br \r\nSábado Gomes, LNSP/MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: sabadofernandes2@gmail.com\r\nSidónia Vieira, FETP-INASA, e-mail: sidovieira40@gmail.com \r\nTamagnene Silva, Plan International and FETP-INASA, e-mail: tamagnene.dasilva@plan-international.org  \r\nTelma Monteiro, MINSAP and FETP-INASA, e-mail: telmaangelinagomessamonteiro@gmail.com Vanira Almada,  MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: vaniraelisa@gmail.com \r\nVenâncio Sanca, MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: venasanca1@gmail.com\r\nVitor Inhane, MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: vitorinhane@hotmail.com  \r\nElizabeth Santos, REDISSE, e-mail: elizabethdaviddossantos@gmail.com \r\nIsaquel Silva, INASA and FETP, e-mail: isabarsila.16@gmail.com   \r\nAlberto Papique, MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: papique75@gmail.com    \r\nDalanda Dafé, INASA/FETP e-mail: da-code@hotmail.com \r\n Domingos Clodé, AFENET, e-mail: clodedomingos@yahoo.com.br\r\nMarcelino Nanque, LNSP/MINSAP and FETP/INASA, e-mail: sr.marcel86@gmail.com \r\nMarta Dantas, AFENET and CDC, e-mail: martahelena.dantas@gmail.com  \r\nVitorino Aiogalé, MINSAP and FETP/INASA e-mail: victorinomartinhoaiogale@gmail.com\r\nDeise Santos, AFENET, e-mail:deiseaps@gmail.com\r\nNivreanes Gomes, INASA-FETP, e-mail: nullegomes@gmail.com','<p>Study of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice about the covid-19 vaccine in the population aged 18 and over. Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, January 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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].</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>KAP, Vaccination, Covid-19, Guinea-Bissau</p>','4','3','3','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Méthodes : le lieu et la période de l’étude ne sont pas décrits de même que les techniques d\'analyse et comment les indicateurs seront présentés Résultats: &nbsp;les techniques de l\'analyse bivariée n\'ont pas été annoncées dans les méthodes et l\'objectif en lien avec cette analyse n\'est pas clairement défini</p>','2025-02-02 10:13:00','2023-06-02 14:49:22',NULL,116),(737,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana GFELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','mr','Abdul Gafaru','Mohammed','male','ghana','mohammedabdulgafaru46@gmail.com','<p>Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra</p>','alumni',NULL,'16/12/2021','advanced','vaccine-preventable-diseases','Harriet Bonful | Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control, University of Ghana, Legon | haefua@gmail.com \r\nGeorgia Ghartey | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | gharteyg@yahoo.com \r\nAlice Adams | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | alicesaladams@gmail.com \r\nCharles Lwanga Noora | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | nooralwanga@gmail.com\r\nDelia Bandoh | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | deliabandoh@gmail.com\r\nDonne Kofi Ameme | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | amemedonne@yahoo.com \r\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme, Accra | ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>Factors associated with the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines in the adult population, Asante Akim South, North and Central Municipality, Ashanti Region, Ghana, 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>COVID-19, SAR-CoV-2, Vaccination, Asante Akim, Immunization, Ghana</p>','2','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Background: what is the source of the vaccine coverage and for what period was that coverage in reference?</p><p>Methods: How was this random sample generated from these 3 municipalities?</p>','2025-02-03 10:13:00','2023-06-04 18:55:40',NULL,50),(738,'Emelda Ramutshila','Scientific Writing Coordinator - South Africa FETP','Emeldar@nicd.ac.za','mr','Brian','Brummer','male','south-africa','BrianB@nicd.ac.za','<p>South African Field Epidemiology Training Program, National Institute for Communicable Disease a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg,</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'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 \r\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 \r\nNelly Mabotsa | Free State Department of Health, Bophelo House, Bloemfontein, South Africa | nelly.mabotsa@gmail.com\r\nAkhona Tshangela | Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | akhonat@africa-union.org\r\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\r\nRamasedi Mokoena | Community Health, Faculty of Health Science, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa | mokoenars1@ufs.ac.za','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, Testing, Outbreaks</p>','4','4','3','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2025-02-04 10:13:00','2023-05-11 07:14:31',NULL,98),(739,'Dikirani Chadza','FETP - Frontline','dchadza@gmail.com','mr','Dikirani','Chadza','male','malawi','dchadza@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health - Mwanza District Hospital</p>','alumni',NULL,'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 \r\nGrace Funsani - Public Health Institute of Malawi -  gracefunsani@yahoo.co.uk','<p>Exploration of Causes Contributing to Low Covid-19 Vaccine Coverage at Mwanza District Hospital from March 2021 – December 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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. Inadequate 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.</p>','<p>Humans Covid-19 vaccines Vaccination coverage Focus Groups Workload Malawi</p>','4','3','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>How were the qualitative data analyzed? Well-written abstract.</p>','2025-02-05 10:13:00','2023-05-17 02:02:13',NULL,149),(740,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','dr','Shahadu Shembla','Sayibu','male','ghana','drshembla@yahoo.co.uk','<p>Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Accra.</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','B.B. Kaburi | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Accra | kbbenduri@gmail.com\r\nR. Wodah-Seme | Upper West Regional Health Directorate, Wa | rasbebe2001@yahoo.com\r\nC.L. Noora  | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Accra | cnoora@afenet.net\r\nA.G. Mohammed | Tamale Metropolitan Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service, Tamale | mohammedabdulgafaru46@gmail.com\r\nF. Ganya | Tamale Metropolitan Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service, Tamale |   genyefrancis77@yahoo.com\r\nM. Fuseini|Tamale Metropolitan Health Directorate, Ghana Health Service, Tamale | mutawakil14@yahoo.com\r\nE. Kenu  | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Accra | ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>Surveillance data analysis of under-5-year malaria cases amidst malaria Control interventions in the Tamale Metropolis, 2017 – 2021</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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%.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Malaria, Surveillance, Data Analysis, Tamale</p>','3','2','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Methods: if methods eg maps are not going to be refered to in the results then they are not informative.</p><p>Methods: I &nbsp;expected results stated in reference to thresholds in the malaria channels given that malaria is seasonal</p>','2025-02-06 10:13:00','2023-06-04 19:06:17',NULL,50),(741,'Muhammad Shakir Balogun','Resident Advisor','msbalogun@afenet.net','mrs','Wudi','Tanko','female','nigeria','natashatanko@yahoo.com','<p>Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'advanced','vector-borne-and-neglected-tropical-diseases-ntds','Shekarau | Emmanuel | Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | saintsheka@yahoo.co.uk\r\nHashim | Bala | Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | hashimbala@gmail.com\r\nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network | msbalogun@afenet.net','<p>Trends in Malaria reports from the Malaria Parasite Sentinel Surveillance in Nigeria, January 2017- May 2018</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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%.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Malaria, MPSS, Positivity Rate, Nigeria</p>','3','3','3','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2025-02-07 10:13:00','2023-05-15 08:20:34',NULL,180),(742,'Mamadú Camará','National Coordinator of FETP Guinea-Bissau','ducamara1@hotmail.com','dr','Benvindo','Sá','male','guinea-bissau','benvassa@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Public Health and FETP/INASA</p>','alumni',NULL,'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\r\nVictor Inhane | Ministry of Public Health – MINSAP and Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)/INASA | vitorinhane@hotmail.com\r\nNivreanes Gomes | National Institute of Public Health – INASA and Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP)/INASA | nullegomes@gmail.com','<p>Investigation of death due to human rabies, in the Contuboel Sector, Bafatá Region, Guinea-Bissau, January 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Death, rabies, Health Region, rabies vaccine, Guinea-Bissau.</p>','4','4','3','3','3','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Résultats : il n\'y a pas de concordance entre les chiffres des personnes exposées et le total , 7 personnes agressées par le chien, 12 personnes exposées cela fait 19 sur un total de 22 et les 03 autres? , revoir aussi les pourcentages pour correspondre; La médiane doit être encadrée par l\'intervalle interquartile</p><p>Éviter de donner des informations nouvelles dans la conclusion. La conclusion doit être en lien directe avec l\'objectif de l’étude et les recommandations en lien avec les résultats&nbsp;</p><p>Est ce nécessaire de faire la vaccination complète chez tous les types d\'exposition? &nbsp;Est ce que la contamination interhumaine a été confirmée?</p>','2025-02-08 10:13:00','2023-06-02 15:50:25',NULL,116),(743,'Dianah M. Ewaga','Mentor','mewaga.15@gmail.com','ms','Petrina','Shilongo','female','namibia','pettyshilongo@gmail.com','<p>Ministry of Health and Social Services, Namibia Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program, Frontline Tier</p>','alumni',NULL,'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','<p>Schistosomiasis Outbreak Investigation at Alfeus Mpasi Haiyambo Primary School, Mupini Village in August 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Praziquantel, rivers, retrospective studies, Namibia, Schistosomiasis, Schistosoma, schools, parents</p>','4','4','4','4','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes',NULL,'2025-02-09 10:13:00','2023-05-16 07:50:17',NULL,231),(744,'Muhammad Shakir Balogun','Resident Advisor','msbalogun@afenet.net','mr','Olawale','Animasaun','male','nigeria','Prof_walexanny@yahoo.com','<p>Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','alumni',NULL,'29/03/2023','advanced','public-health-laboratory-systems-and-infection-prevention-control','Aderemi | Kehinde | University of Ibadan| aokehinde@yahoo.com\r\nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network | msbalogun@afenet.net\r\nOlufunmilola | Fawole | University of Ibadan | fawoleo@ymail.com','<p>Molecular Epidemiology of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae among Patients with Wound Infections in Ibadan, Nigeria</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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&lt; 0.05.</p>','<p>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&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%).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Wound infection, antibiotic susceptibility, co-morbidity, Enterobacteriaceae, resistant genes</p>','3','4','3','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes',NULL,'2025-02-10 10:13:00','2023-05-15 08:24:49',NULL,180),(745,'Delia Bandoh','scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','mr','Amos Ziema','Sorengmen','male','ghana','ziemaamos@gmail.com','<p>Department of Public Health, Ho Teaching Hospital, Volta Region, Ho, Ghana</p>','other','Mphil applied epidemiology',NULL,'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 \r\nF. Agbozo | Department of Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana | faagbozo@uhas.edu.gh','<p>Enablers of age-appropriate vitamin A supplementation uptake among children aged 6-59 months in the Nadowli-Kaleo District, Upper West Region, Ghana - 2022</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Vitamin A, Supplementation, Uptake, Enablers, Deficiency, Ghana.</p>','3','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Methods: A qualitative ssessment/interviews with care takers probably would have helped better understand the VAS enablers</p>','2025-02-11 10:13:00','2023-06-04 17:56:47',NULL,50),(746,'Muhammad Shakir Balogun','Resident Advisor','msbalogun@afenet.net','dr','Muhammad Shakir','Balogun','male','nigeria','onuhast123@gmail.com','<p>Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'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\r\nWali | Aaron | Department of Community Medicine Rivers State Ministry of Health, Port Harcourt Nigeria | aaronihuoma@yahoo.com\r\nChidinma | Eze-Emiri | School of Public Health, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State | chidinma-chidinma_eze-emiri@uniport.edu.ng\r\nElizabeth | Adedire | African Field Epidemiology Network | eadedire@afenet.net\r\nMuhammad | Balogun | African Field Epidemiology Network | msbalogun@afenet.net','<p>The Risk Perception of Mpox Disease Transmission Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Rivers State, Nigeria</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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)</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Mpox, perception, MSM</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Good abstract</p>','2025-02-12 10:13:00','2023-05-01 15:20:29',NULL,171),(747,'Muhammad Shakir Balogun','Resident Advisor','msbalogun@afenet.net','dr','Abiodun','Kolapo','male','nigeria','abkolapo@gmail.com','<p>Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','alumni',NULL,'28/03/2023','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Olufunmilayo | Fawole | University of Ibadan | fawoleo@ymail.com\r\nJoshua Akinyemi | University of Ibadan | odunjoshua@yahoo.com\r\nDavid | Dairo | University of Ibadan | drdairo@yahoo.com','<p>Determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among eligible residents of Ilorin metropolis: a community-based cluster survey</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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 &lt; 0.05.</p>','<p>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).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine, vaccination readiness, vaccine acceptance, 7C Vaccination readiness scale</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Good abstract</p>','2025-02-13 10:13:00','2023-05-01 15:29:53',NULL,171),(748,'Muhammad Shakir Balogun','Resident Advisor','msbalogun@afenet.net','dr','Peter','Oluyide','male','nigeria','oluyidepeter@gmail.com','<p>Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme</p>','alumni',NULL,'28/03/2023','advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Magbagbeola | Dairo | drdairo@yahoo.com\r\nO. O. Oluyide | oluyidebusayo@gmail.com\r\nF. F Oyinlola | Funbek1@yahoo.com\r\nA.F Fagbamigbe\r\nOluwaseun | Omoyele | Oluwaseun.omoyele@uniosun.edu.ng','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>COVID-19, Vaccine hesitancy, Vaccine convenience, Vaccine calculation, Vaccine confidence</p>','3','3','3','3','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Good abstract</p>','2025-02-14 10:13:00','2023-05-01 15:40:10',NULL,171),(749,'Delia Bandoh','scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','mr','Wisdom K.','Klenyuie','male','ghana','wklenyuie@yahoo.com','<p>Volta Regional Health Directorate, Ho, Ghana</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Ignatius Aklikpe | Volta Regional Health Directorate, Ho, Ghana | ignakin@gmail.com\r\nSenanu K. Djokoto | Volta Regional Health Directorate, Ho, Ghana | sdjokoto@yahoo.com\r\nDora Dadzie | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | ddadzie8@gmail.com\r\nDonne Ameme | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | amemedonne@yahoo.com\r\nErnest Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Program | ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>Cholera in the era of COVID-19-Pandemic: A Positive Trend in Volta Region, Ghana, 2023</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>COVID-19, OPD, Morbidity, IDSR, Pandemic</p>','4','3','2','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>Be consistent in writing Covid-19 vs COVID-19 vs COCID-19&nbsp;</p><p>We abstracted six (6) years suspected and confirmed cholera data from monthly OPD morbidity returns - but your study title study period is 2023. This is confusing.</p><p>How was the data analyzed?</p><p>What observations did you make? How and what were you observing?</p><p>We found that from 2017-2018, 2,456 cholera cases were suspected with 2 confirmed cases in 2018. This only a 2-year period, what about cases from the other 4 years? How many were they?</p><p>The study aimed to describe trends before and during pandemic. 2019 is combined with 2021&amp;2022, this should be separated as 2019 is before the pandemic.&nbsp;</p>','2025-02-15 10:13:00','2023-06-01 19:02:04',NULL,31),(750,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)','patavevor@yahoo.com','mr','Patrick M','Avevor','male','ghana','patavevor@yahoo.com','<p>World Health Organization Country Office for Ghana</p>','alumni',NULL,NULL,'advanced','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','S. Dapaa | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | samuel_dapaa@yahoo.com\r\nM. A Odikro | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | odikrom@gmail.com\r\nJ. A Frimpong | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | asamoah.frimpong@gmail.com\r\nS. Sackey | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | sackey492003@yahoo.co.uk\r\nE Kenu | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | Ernest_kenu@yahoo.com','<p>Trends and performance of measles case-based surveillance, Volta Region-Ghana, 2022: A surveillance data analysis</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>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).</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Measles, Case-based surveillance, Volta Region, Ghana</p>','4','3','3','3','4','3',NULL,'Accept','Poster','Yes','<p>How was performance of the surveillance assessed?&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2025-02-16 10:13:00','2023-06-01 19:08:21',NULL,31),(752,'Amanuel Solomon','Field Epidemiology Resident','amanuelsolomon87@gmail.com','mr','Amanuel','Solomon','male','ethiopia','amanuelsolomon87@gmail.comF','<p>Field Epidemiology Resident</p>','resident',NULL,NULL,'frontline','public-health-emergency-preparedness-surveillance-outbreak-investigations-and-response','Haile woldemihret Mekelle university hailewele29@gmail.com','<p>Paederus dermatitis(Nairobi fly )outbreak investigation in momona IDP Mekelle, Tigray,Ethiopia- October 2021.</p>','<p>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</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>Paederus Dermatitis, Nairobi fly, rove beetle.</p>','4','3','4','4','3','3',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Well written abstract</p>','2025-02-17 10:13:00','2023-05-13 22:56:00',NULL,75),(753,'Delia Bandoh','Scientific Writer (Ghana FELTP)','dbandoh@afenet.net','mr','Benjamin Kwasi','Amoako','male','ghana','bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh','<p>Ghana Health Service, Municipal Health Directorate, Assin Foso</p>','alumni',NULL,'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\r\nGeorge Owusu | Ghana Health Service, Municipal Health Directorate, Assin Foso | bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh\r\nVivian Frimpomaa | Ghana Health Service, Municipal Health Directorate, Assin Foso | bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh\r\nDonne Ameme | Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme | dameme@afenet.net\r\nAkosua Agyeiwaa Owusu-Sarpong | Ghana Health Service, Regional Health Directorate, Central Region | bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh\r\nGodfred Sarpong | Ghana Health Service, Regional Health Directorate, Central Region | bkamoako001@st.ug.edu.gh','<p>Influenza Outbreak (H3N2-AH3), Obiri Yeboah SHS (OYESS) - Assin Foso Municipal, Ghana, May 2022</p>','<p>Influenza is caused by influenza viruses A, B, C, &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 &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; 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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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.</p>','<p>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; follow-ups helped in the outbreak control.</p>','<p>Influenza, outbreak response, OYESS, cough, headache</p>','4','3','3','3','4','4',NULL,'Accept','Oral','Yes','<p>Globally, over 3 million cases and &amp;gt;290,000 deaths occur yearly- what does gt stand for?</p><p>Oro/Nasopharyngeal swabs specimens for ILI were picked for RT-PCR testing at Noguchi, Accra.-this statement belong in the methods.&nbsp;</p><p>What study design did you perform?</p><p>(IQR)-in full</p><p>Use and instead of &amp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>','2025-02-18 10:13:00','2023-06-01 19:16:55',NULL,31);
