We publish original scientific studies, comments on currents health initiatives, project and work reports, personal experiences, reviews of current health initiatives, educational articles and paper commenting on clinical, social, political, economical and all other factors affecting health. We are particularly interested in receiving articles and comments reflecting the point of view and experience of professionals working in Africa related to the impact of currents public health initiatives on their daily routine. The Journal is available online here: www.panafrican-med-journal.com/

Published: 2024-04-08





Pure squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas: a rare and challenging diagnosis (case report)

Fatima Belabbes, Mohamed Bouziane, Wafaa Kaikani, Abderrahmane Al Bouzidi, Youssef Bennani

COVID-19 in-hospital mortality during the first two pandemic waves, at Helen Joseph Hospital, South Africa

Joanna Reid, Reyna Daya, Zvifadzo Matsena Zingoni, Waasila Jassat, Zaheer Bayat, Jeremy Nel



Severe acute polyradiculoneuritis revealing systemic lupus erythematosus: a case report

Assma Boudanga, Mohamed Chraa, Oussama Cherkaoui Rhazouani, Najib Kissani

COVID-19 during pregnancy: case report and literature review

Nadia Slimene, Cyrine Bennasrallah, Hela Abroug, Ines Charrada, Wafa Dhouib, Imen Zemni, Manel Ben Fredj, Chawki Loussaief, Asma Belguith Sriha


Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia: epidemiological trends from 2006 to 2021

Raafat Abdel Moneim Hassanein, Adel Galal El-Shemi, Bader Mohammed Albalawi


Disclosure of HIV status and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in children and adolescents from Lomé and Abidjan

Tchaa Abalo Bakai, Jean Iwaz, Elom Ounoo Takassi, Anne Thomas, Tanoh Kassi François Eboua, Nagham Khanafer, Tchasso Kenao, Kariyiare Benjamin Goilibe, Esseboe Sewu, Nicolas Voirin

Intérêt de la déxaméthasone en intrapéritonéale dans l´analgésie post cholécystectomie laparoscopique: étude prospective contrôlée randomisée en double aveugle

Ahmed Abdelhedi, Salma Ketata, Nizar Kardoun, Mariem Keskes, Imen Zouche, Amal Ayedi, Oussema Doukeli, Mariem Khrouf, Sami Fendri, Amine Zouari, Hichem Cheikhrouhou


Cerulean cataract

Meryem Benchekroun Belabbes, Narjisse Taouri

Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome

Deeksha Mishra, Vivek Chakole

Composite aortic root replacement in African patients with type A aortic dissection: report of 12 cases

Charles Mve Mvondo, Laurence Carole Ngo Yon, Hermann Nestor Tsague Kengni, Marcelin Ngowe Ngowe


Metastatic mastery: the uncommon journey of papillary thyroid carcinoma to the brain (a case report)

Deeksha Rana, Samarth Shukla, Preeti Mishra, Priyal Shrivastava, Pratapsingh Parihar

Giant right hydronephrosis with underlying double malignancy: a case report

Shreyas Nellamkuziyil Michael, Pirzada Faisal Masood, Umesh Sharma, Fibah Irshad Bhat


Waardenburg syndrome

Iyer Lavanya Ramakrishnan, Amar Taksande

Apert syndrome: a rare clinical image

Chundi Sai Samhitha, Chiruvella Subramanyam


Antibiotic usage in a South African paediatric medical ward following the introduction of an antibiotic prescription chart

Habibat Dolapo Salau, Ané Orchard, Sarah Stacey, Sheeba Varughese, Deanne Johnston, Razeeya Khan

Quality of life among adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis in Tunisia

Aymen Haj Salah, Soumaya Arem, Manel Ben Fredj, Meriem Rekik, Ikram Haddada, Bessem Krifa, Mouna Sghir, Wassiaa Kessomtini

A cross-sectional study on the prevalence and drug susceptibility pattern of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from patients in the Buea Health District, Cameroon

Morgan Mokeo Ndedy, Raymond Babila Nyasa, Seraphine Nkie Esemu, Jerome Achah Kfusi, Nene Kaah Keneh, Thomas Njinuwoh Masalla, Lucy Mande Ndip

Drug storage, polypharmacy and frailty syndrome in older people: an observational study

Maturin Tabué-Téguo, Roxane Villeneuve, Jeannie Helene-Pelage, Matteo Cesari, Jordane Chovino, Axelle Boire, Moustapha Dramé, Nadine Simo-Tabué, Denis Boucaud-Maitre



Spatial factors for COVID-19 associated community deaths in an urban area of Lusaka, Zambia: an observational study

Amos Hamukale, Tadatsugu Imamura, Muzala Kapina, Olena Borkovska, Chisenga Abel Musuka, Emmanuel Tembo, Yingtao Xie, Carmen Tedesco, Paul Msanzya Zulu, Patrick Sakubita, Fred Kapaya, Raymond Hamoonga, Mazyanga Lucy Mazaba, Chie Nagata, Akira Ishiguro, Nathan Kapata, Victor Mukonka, Nyambe Sinyange

Characterization of oral candidiasis according to antiretroviral treatment status, immunological and virological profiles among HIV infected patients in two health facilities in Yaounde Cameroon: a cross-sectional and analytical study

Joseph Fokam, Alex Durand Nka, Ezechiel Ngoufack Jagni Semengue, Cynthia Kelly Essono Asso´o, Jeremiah Efakika Gabisa, Aude Christelle Ka´e, Yagai Bouba, Willy Pabo, Buolikeze Kuoh Nji Geh, Davy Gouissi, Collins Ambe Chenwi, Michel Carlos Tommo Tchouaket, Aissatou Abba, Désiré Takou, Nadine Fainguem, Rachel Simo Kamgaing, Samuel Martin Sosso, Marie Elvire Nokam Abena, Alexis Ndjolo

Jejunal atresia type 4

Lavanya Ramakrishnan, Revat Jagdish Meshram

Knowledge and practices surrounding outbreaks and COVID-19 among community health workers in rural Rwanda: a cross-sectional mixed-methods study

Anne Niyigena, Naome Nyirahabimana, Vincent Cubaka, Vestine Mukandayisenga, Elias Ngizwenayo, Pierre Celestin Niyigena, Dale Barnhart


Fatal subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in an 8-year-old male: a case report

Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Abdirahman Omar Sahal, Bashiru Garba

Unmet need for family planning and predictors among women in the extended postpartum period, southeastern Nigeria: a facility-based cross-sectional study

Chidinma Ihuoma Amuzie, Kalu Ulu Kalu, Michael Izuka, Glory Emeka Nkwo, Uche Ngozi Nwamoh, Kingsley Metu, Uloaku Emma-Ukaegbu, Godwin Oguejiofor Okafor, Franklin Odini


Plasma paraoxonase-1 activity levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Adeyemi Oluwaseun Dada, Uduak Akpan Ikpegbu, Lanrewaju Oluwaseun Okunowo, Adeola Olubunmi Ajibare, Mayowa Emmanuel Adekiitan, Halimat Oyindamola Shasore


Arthroscopy and orthopedic residency: a cross-sectional study of training structure in a resource-constrained environment

Oladimeji Ranti Babalola, Kehinde Sunday Oluwadiya, Christian Madubueze, Ibrahim Alabi, Kenechi Madu, Aikomien Usuanlele

Epidemiology of posterior urethral injury among adults with traumatic pelvic ring disruptions: a 10-year retrospective review from a trauma care centre in Southeast Nigeria

Ikenna Ifeanyi Nnabugwu, Oke Righteous Obadaseraye, Solomon Kenechukwu Anyimba, Chinwe Andrea Nnabugwu, Obinna Nnabuife Anikwe




Menstruation behaviour influencer model: a grounded theory of menstrual experiences of shame, embarrassment, stigma and absenteeism among pubescent girls in semi-urban and rural secondary schools in Enugu State, Nigeria

Nneka Edith Ubochi, Ukamaka Anthonia Chinweuba, Njideka Peace Iheanacho, Easter Chukwudi Osuchukwu, Chijioke Oliver Nwodo, Anulika Jennifer Nnamani, Ngozi Phoeba Ogbonnaya, Vincent Nwokejiezi Ubochi

Embolie pulmonaire: indice de sévérité de l'embolie pulmonaire (ISEP) score et facteurs prédictifs de mortalité

Majed Hassine, Mohamed Yassine Kallala, Marouen Mahjoub, Mehdi Boussaada, Nidhal Bouchahda, Habib Gamra





Evaluation des pratiques de l´automédication et leurs caractéristiques auprès des étudiants d´Uvira en République Démocratique du Congo

Henry Manya Mboni, Arsène Kabamba Tshikongo, Valentin Bashige Chirubagula, Cedrick Mutombo Shakalenga, Arsène Mutula Kanyegere, Bontemps Byakujoga Rugema, Saili Stay Mushobekwa, Derrick Bushobole Akiba, Nicolas Mihuhi Rusati


Facteurs associés à la pratique de l´allaitement maternel exclusif chez les mères d´enfants âgés de 6 à 12 mois dans la commune de Kaolack (Sénégal)

Boubacar Gueye, Oumar Bassoum, Dieynaba Bassoum, Ndéye Marième Diagne, Martial Coly Bop, Alioune Badara Tall, Abdoul Aziz Ndiaye, Cheikh Tacko Diop, Papa Gallo Sow, Ousseynou Ka, Ibrahima Seck

Newborn screening for sickle cell disease in Butembo and Beni: a pilot experience in a highland region of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Mupenzi Mumbere, Salomon Batina-Agasa, Naura Apio Uvoya, Emmanuel Tebandite Kasai, Paul Kambale Kombi, Roland Marini Djang'eing'a, Jean-Pierre Alworong'a Opara

Une rare triple association de panniculite mésentérique, appendicite aigüe et syndrome de Kœnig chez un patient opéré pour une occlusion intestinale aigüe fébrile: à propos d´un cas

Manix Ilunga Banza, Trésor Kibangula Kasanga, Augustin Kibonge Mukakala, Dimitri Kanyanda Nafatalewa, Eddy Wasso Milinganyo, Wolf Lisasi, Emmy Manda Kisimba, Mylord Kambu Ngoma, Serges Ngoie Yumba, Yannick Tietie Ben N'dwala


Levels and predictors of knowledge of epilepsy among patients attending the epilepsy clinic of a neuro-psychiatric facility in North-Eastern Nigeria

Mohammed Mahmood Yusuf, Ibrahim Abdu Wakawa, Falmata Baba Shettima, Asma'u Mohammed Chubado Dahiru, Umar Baba Musami, Isa Bukar Rabebbe

Gastrointestinal tuberculosis: clinical image

Vikas Raghuvanshi, Vishal Balchand Padwale

Epidémiologie et diagnostic de la lithiase urinaire: étude transversale dans une population camerounaise

Landry Oriole Mbouché, Achille Aurèle Mbassi, Jean Crepin Eloundou Nkolo, Josepha Abe Avebe, Justin Kamga, Pierre Joseph Fouda, Fru Angwafo III


Étude interventionnelle sur le dolutégravir et les autres antirétroviraux dans l´athérosclérosclérose infra-clinique en milieu hospitalier de Kinshasa

Murielle Longokolo Mashi, Marcel Mbula Mambimbi, Hippolyte Nani-Tuma Situakibanza, Madone Mandina Ndona, Jean-Robert Makulo Risassi, Nadine Mayasi Ngongo, Ben Bepouka, Odio Ossam, Jean Mukaya Tshibola, Frédéric Tshibasu Tshienda, Eric Mukenge Kasongo, Mamy Ngole Nzita, Lukiana Tuna, Aimée Lulebo, Donatien Mangala Sonzi, Christian Kisoka Lusunsi, Benjamin Longo-Mbenza



Etiologies des œdèmes papillaires en milieu hospitalier camerounais

Godefroy Koki, Hassan Aboubakar, William Nzokou Mukam, Prisca Nyamsi Biangoup, Patrick Tépéresna, Emilienne Epée, Assumpta Lucienne Bella

Pattern of antimicrobial prescription in Africa: a systematic review of point prevalence surveys

Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike, Ihoghosa Iyamu, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo


Une association d'un goitre ectopique basi-cervical et d'une glande thyroïde eutopique: à propos d'un cas

Ndongo Pilor, Moustapha Ndiaye, Marie Joseph Dieme, Abdoulaye Keïta, Mame Sanou Diouf, Ciré Ndiaye, Abdou Sy, Malick Ndiaye, Evelyne Siga Diom, Abdourahmane Tall, Issa Cheikh Ndiaye


Normal dimensions of the lacrimal gland on magnetic resonance imaging in Indian adult population: a retrospective study

Vrushali Naresh Dalvi, Ashish Ambhore, Avinash Parshuram Dhok, Prashant Madhukarrao Onkar, Kajal Mitra

Social support from family, associated factors and relationship with glycemic control among diabetic patients in Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Jude Tadeo Onyango, Jane Frances Namatovu, Innocent Kabahena Besigye, Mark Kaddumukasa, Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda

Giant leiomyoma management during elective cesarean section: a case report

Ottavio Cassardo, Giuseppe Perugino, Francesco Nesa, Manuela Wally Ossola, Enrico Ferrazzi, Francesco D´Ambrosi

A rare case of concurrent left ventricular aneurysm and ventricular septal rupture complicating an inferior myocardial infarction: a case report

Mariem Drissa, Fares Azaiez, Fekher Jaoued, Rouaida Khelifa, Elyes Lagha, Rim Ben Romdhane, Rami Tlili, Youssef Ben Ameur






Distribution and antibiogram of Vibrio species from hospital wastewater in Southwest, Nigeria

Temitope Deborah Agboola, Eucharia Ezenwanyi Nmema, Babatunde Wumi Odetoyin

Nevus of Ota in 8-year-old male

Srilekha Berelli, Sachin Daigavane




The outcome of medical nutrition therapy on glycemic control among type 2 diabetic patients

Shimaa Elsayed Abdelsalam, Mosleh Abdel Rahman Ismaail, Eman Ahmed Sultan, Omneya Ezzat Elsherif, Hend Mikhail Salama, Shimaa Ibrahim Hassan



Pachydermoperiostosis with bilateral ptosis and its associated systemic comorbidities: a rare case report

Su Su Hlaing, Adeola Yvonne Field, Lizette Lillene Mowatt, Hsu Lei Yee, Cynthia Marie Noguera, Gordon Leon Palmer, Angela Christine Mattis, Christine Carol Nelson, James Christian Fleming

Impact of mass distribution of long-lasting insecticide nets on the incidence of malaria in Lomami, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): a study based on electronic health record data (2018 - 2019)

Theddy Kazadi Kabeya, Jean Claude Musasa Kasongo, Nathan Bukasa Matumba, Damien Ilunga Tshibangu, Luis Ayerbe Garcia-Morzon, Eduardo Burgueño

Polio outbreaks in Cameroon following the COVID-19 pandemic

Andreas Ateke Njoh, Tchokfe Shalom Ndoula Josue Kedakse, Eric Mboke Ekoum, Raoul Nembot, Lele Youmssi Parfait Collins, Adidja Amani, Hassan Ben Bachire, Kabiru Abubakar Gulma, Laurent Cleenewerck De Kiev


Efficacy of rituximab in refractory polyarteritis nodosa: a case report

Iméne Boukhris, Mohamed Salah Hamdi, Anis Hariz, Meriem Kesentini, Samira Azzabi, Eya Cherif, Ines Kechaou, Lamia Ben Hassine

Ovarian cyst torsion in a pre-menopausal woman causing intestinal obstruction: a case report

Vasiliki-Kalouda Tsapadikou, Konstantinos Zacharis, Asimina-Paraskevi Barbarousi, Spyridon Chondros, Stavros Kravvaritis, Anastasia Fouka, Theodoros Charitos

Patients´ satisfaction with post-operative pain management in Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Niguse Meles Alema, Solomon Weldegebreal Asgedom, Brhane Gebrehiwot Welegebrial, Tesfay Mehari Atey, Ephrem Mebrahtu Araya, Hagazi Gebremedhin, Desalegn Getnet Demsie, Weldu Mammo Werid, Haylay Araya, Abrahaley Mulu, Gebretekle Gebremichael Hailesilase

Assessment of the direct hospital cost of medical care for patients hospitalized for a stroke in Gabon

Gaëtan Moukoumbi Lipenguet, Edgard Brice Ngoungou, Euloge Ibinga, Prudence Gnamien Amani, Jean Engohang-Ndong, Elsa Ayo Bivigou, Andréa Annick Nsounda, Jérôme Wittwer



Prevalence and predictors of virological failure in pediatric patients on HAART in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nchimunya Machila, Liyali Libonda, Paul Habineza, Rachel Milomba Velu, Harvey Kakoma Kamboyi, Jacob Ndhlovu, Inonge Wamunyima, Monahani Makwibba Sinadambwe, Steward Mudenda, Cosmas Zyambo, Flavien Nsoni Bumbangi



Chondroblastoma of proximal tibia diagnosed by arthroscopy-guided biopsy: a case report

Viresh Kannure, Swapnil Date, Deeksha Rana, Aman Agrawal, Prashant Bhalusani

BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and their clinical relevance in selected women diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer in Kenya: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Josephine Nyabeta Rioki, Lucy Muchiri, Marshal Mweu, Joshua Nyagol, Elijah Songok, Joseph Mwangi, Micah Oyaro, Laban Bwire Ong'ang'o, Emily Rogena


A retrospective study on veterinary antimicrobial use in Nigeria, 2014 to 2017

Dooshima Kwange, Mwapu Dika Ndahi, Olaniran Alabi, Bukar Ali Usman, Peter Umanah, Jens Kirk Andersen, Ayi Vandi Kwaghe



Successful conservative management of a large 12-week-old cervical ectopic pregnancy in a nulliparous woman: a case report

John Jude Kweku Annan, Stephen Ansah-Asamoah, Benedict Apaw Agyei, Eric Lartey Quarshie, Frank Ankobea, Sylvia Vanderpuye, Collins Oteng, Sebastian Yidana Ninimiya, Nana Esi Abedua Abaidoo

McGrath® versus Macintosh laryngoscopes on hemodynamic response to intubation in elderly patients: a randomized clinical trial

Salma Ketata, Mahdi Fourati, Rahma Derbel, Mariem Keskes, Karim Bouzid, Imen Zouche, Moncef Sallemi, Souha Kallel, Sami Fendri, Amine Zouari, Hichem Cheikhrouhou



Overtreatment of malaria in the Nigerian healthcare setting: prescription practice, rationale and consequences

Emmanuel Temitope Anjorin, Olufemi Nicholas Olulaja, Moyosoore Emmanuel Osoba, Oluwafemi Temitayo Oyadiran, Ayodele Oloruntoba Ogunsanya, Omotola Nofisat Akinade, Jemimah Mayowa Inuojo

Body image dissatisfaction, nutritional status and weight control strategies among university undergraduates in Lagos: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Foluke Adenike Olatona, Bonuola Funmilayo Aladelokun, Omolola Olayeni Adisa, Adedoyin Oyeyimika Ogunyemi, Olayinka Olufisayo Goodman

Case studies of multi-disciplinary team management of atypical gastric cancer: challenges and lessons learned (about two cases)

Mbang Kooffreh-Ada, Obinna Ebere Iheanacho, Victor Ikechukwu Nwagbara, Komommo Okoi Okpebri, Chukwuemeka Okechukwu Anisi, Asa Itam-Eyo, Okezie Uba-Mgbemena, Oliver Emmanuel Ali, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Akintunde Olusijibomi Akintomide, Michael Eteng Eyong, Emmanuel Edet Effa, Ngim Ewezu Ngim






Hormonal, clinical, and genetic profile of infertile patients with azoospermia in Morocco

Chaymae Rochdi, Ibtissam Bellajdel, Anouar El Moudane, Soufiane El Assri, Samira Mamri, Hafsa Taheri, Hanane Saadi, Ali Barki, Ahmed Mimouni, Mohammed Choukri

Knowledge, attitudes, practices and intention to get vaccinated against COVID-19: results from a cross-sectional survey in three peri-urban communities in South Africa

Renay Weiner, Sarah Magni, Tetelo Maakamadi, Tamika Fellows, Susan Aitken, Jessica Yun, Stefano Tempia, Anne von Gottberg, Jinal Bhiman, Sibongile Walaza, Jocelyn Moyes, Cherie Cawood, Neil Martinson, Limakatso Lebina, Cheryl Cohen, Nicole Wolter

Prospecting for yaws in the Mbaïki Health District in the Central African Republic

Germain Piamale, Romaric Ghislain Zarambaud Bohy-Ngombet, Rodrigue Herman Doyama-Woza, Emmanuel Fandema, Christian Maucler Pamatika, Constantin Juvénal Dombeti, Henri Saint Calvaire Diemer, Jean De Dieu Longo, Gérard Gresenguet



Management of a pancreatic tail hydatid cyst: a case report

Anis Hasnaoui, Racem Trigui, Sihem Heni, Houda Kammoun, Imen Sassi





The impact of lockdown measures during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the management of diabetes in a Northern Gauteng Region of South Africa

Tatenda Nyasha Mujuru, Nelly Petunia Mahlangu, Sekwedi Jackson Ngwetjana, Lasya Christina Bekker, Donald Moshen Tanyanyiwa




Strengthening surveillance, disease detection, and outbreak response through Guinea-Bissau's Frontline Field Epidemiology Training Program: a cross-sectional descriptive study

Mamadú Camará, Fernanda Paulino da Costa, Geraldo Chambe, Agostinho Betunde, Placido Cardoso, Kenneth Johnson, Paola Rullan-Oliver, Augusto Lopez







Supernumerary lacrimal puncta: case series and review of the literature

Omar Mahmoud Solyman, Hashem Abdulaziz Abu Serhan, Mohammad Ali Tahboub, Mokhtar Mohamed Ibrahim Abushanab, Hesham Ali Hashem, Amr Mohammed Aref, Ahmed Sobh Abo Obaia, Hesham Foad Kamel

Acral lentiginous melanoma with multiple bone metastasis: case report

Pei Ting Chen, Kapilkumar Manvar, Rashid Chaudhry, Richard Wu, Jen Chin Wang

Health care seeking behaviors of pregnant women in rural Amhara, Ethiopia: a qualitative study of perceptions of pregnant women, community members, and health care providers

Fisseha Shiferie, Firehiwot Workneh Abate, Tigest Shifraw, Michelle Eglovitch, Hanna Amanuel, Grace J Chan, Sheila Isanaka, Amare Worku Tadesse, Alemayehu Worku, Anne CC Lee, Yemane Berhane


Contrast media-induced nephropathy in Tunisia: prospective case-control study with cardio-nephrological monitoring

Meriam Hajji, Hela Jebali, Emna Chaabouni, Khadija Mzoughi, Ihssen Zairi, Sondos Kraiem, Lamia Raies, Fethi Ben Hamida, Lilia Ben Fatma, Mohammed Karim Zouaghi, Taieb Ben Abdallah


Verrucous epidermal nevus

Gerardo Rivera-Silva, María Guadalupe Moreno-Treviño


Unusual intravesical foreign bodies: a report of two cases

Abdoul-Karim Pare, Adama Ouattara, Delphine Ye, Abdoul Kader Tapsoba, Hilaire Sawadogo, Sinaly Soare, Mickael Rouamba, Babagana Mustapha Abubakar, Mohamed Simpore


Burden and clinical profile of genetic eye diseases in children in Nigeria: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Henrietta Ifechukwude Monye, Olusola Oluyinka Olawoye, Mary Ogbenyi Ugalahi, Tunji Sunday Oluleye, Adeyinka Olusola Ashaye


Antifungal resistance and stewardship: a call to action in Zambia

Steward Mudenda, Billy Chabalenge, Maisa Kasanga, Webrod Mufwambi, Ruth Lindizyani Mfune, Victor Daka, Scott Kaba Matafwali

Prevalence and distribution of primary glomerular diseases in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Udeme Ekpenyong Ekrikpo, Patience Ngozi Obiagwu, Aniema Isaac Udo, Ijezie Innocent Chukwuonye, Jean Jacques Noubiap, Ugochi Sophia Okpechi-Samuel, Udeme-Abasi Nelson Udoudo, Elliot Koranteng Tannor, Stanley Chidozie Ngoka, Ikechukwu Okeke Mbah, Aminu Kasarawa Bello, Ikechi Gareth Okpechi


Characteristics of cases and deaths arising from SARS-CoV-2 infection in Zambia: March 2020 to April 2021

Stephen Longa Chanda, Emmanuel Tembo, Nyambe Sinyange, Nkomba Kayeyi, Kunda Musonda, Orbie Chewe, Mpanga Kasonde, Otridah Kapona, Albertina Ngomah, Amos Hamukale, Paul Msanzya Zulu, Muzala Kapina


Driving the implementation of the National Health Act of Nigeria to improve the health of her population

Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi, Christianah Toluwalope Adeoya

A challenging diagnosis of plasmablastic lymphoma: importance of integrating morpholgy immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry findings (case report)

Zahra Kmira, Gereisha Ahmed, Cherif Wided, Moatamri Wided, Nfikha Zeineb, Abdessaied Nihed, Ben Youssef Yosra, Haifa Regaieg, Brahem Nejia, Khelif Abderrahim


Delayed presentation of spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA): a case report

Hedhli Hana, Hedia Gnena, Othmani Safia, Ben Kaddour Rym, Asma Jendoubi, Zoubli Aymen, Fares Ouni, Sarra Jouini

Heterogeneous effects of socio-economic and cultural factors on fertility differentials in Burundi and Morocco during their fertility transition periods: a retrospective, cross-sectional and comparative study

Jean Claude Nibaruta, Bella Kamana, Mohamed Chahboune, Milouda Chebabe, Saad Elmadani, Jack Edward Turman Jr, Morad Guennouni, Hakima Amor, Abdellatif Baali, Noureddine Elkhoudri

Isoniazid-induced lichenoid eruption reaction

Aishwarya Kishor Kedar, Pankaj Bandurao Wagh




Mental health and disability research in Ghana: a rapid review

Grace Mwangi, Lionel Sakyi, Kenneth Ayuurebobi Ae-Ngibise, Crick Lund, Benedict Weobong

Attitudes, beliefs, and practices toward end-of-life care among physicians in sub-Saharan Africa

Noah Rosenberg, Kondwelani John Mateyo, Kago Thuto Mokute, George Otieno, Kyle Hui, Elisabeth Riviello, Olivier Felix Umuhire


A rare case of right renal ectopia with ureteral triplication in a 37-year-old male: a case report

Sejal Sanjeev Joshi, Avinash Parashuram Dhok, Kajal Ramendranath Mitra, Prashant Madhukar Onkar

Prevalence and correlates of Schistosoma haematobium infections among school going-children aged 5 to 17 years in Kawama, Ndola, Zambia

Chileshe Sandema, Victor Daka, Paul Syapiila, Mathias Tembo, Jay Sikalima, Shivangi Patel, Steward Mudenda, Ruth Lindizyani Mfune, Imukusi Mutanekelwa, Cosmas Zyambo, Victor Mwanakasale


Digital health: a tool for mitigating health workforce brain drain in Africa

Oluwaseun Omolade Adekoya, Adeniyi Ayinde Abdulwahab, Greatman Adiela Owhor, Ebere Angela Okoli, Deborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa, Onah Ifebuche Maureen, Naomi Chinyere Chikezie

Contribution of community-based organizations in the improvement of Joint United Nations Program on HIV and AIDS 90-90-90: case of the Yaoundé Central Hospital

Charles Kouanfack, Marie Mvilongo, Sylvain Zemsi, Lauriane Fomete, Clarisse Mapa-Tassou, Alain Djam, François Zambou, Jerome Ateudjieu, Pierre Joseph Fouda


Acquired cystic kidney disease in patients on maintenance hemodialysis, prevalence and associated factors: a cross-sectional study

Denis Georges Teuwafeu, Aicha Dongmo, Sylviane Dongmo Fomekong, Mballa Amougou, Maimouna Mahamat, Aristide Nono, François Folefack Kaze, Gloria Ashuntantang


Profil épidémio-clinique et séminal de l´homme consultant pour désir de procréation: état des lieux à Lubumbashi, en République Démocratique du Congo

Jean Jimmy Kalfando Mwamba, Olivier Mukuku, Kumelundu Kasongo, Herman Kitoko Tamubango, Cynthia Mwenya Kibwe, Ignace Nday Tshikala, Jeannot Bakajika Kabue, Jean-Paul Nkenga Ilunga, Philémon Matumo Mumbere, Rivain Fefe Iteke, Joseph Bulanda Nsambi, Prosper Luhete Kakudji, Xavier Kalume Kinenkinda, Jean-Baptiste Kakoma




Giant stone in a urinary bladder diverticulum in a 69-year-old male: a case report

Syarif Syarif, Abdul Azis, Muhammad Ilham Fauzan Patimura, Muhammad Zulharyahya Dandy Asmara Putra, Ade Nusraya, Ahmad Shafwan Natsir




Coping with hypertensive treatment at Bono Regional Hospital in Sunyani, Ghana: a prospective observational cohort study

Prince Owusu Adoma, Edward Wilson Ansah, Daniel Apaak, Richard Osei Agjei, Elvis Enowbeyang Tarkang

A looming epidemic: combating the recurrent outbreaks of diphtheria in Nigeria

Olufemi Nicholas Olulaja, Emmanuel Temitope Anjorin, Olabode Ekerin, Oluwatoyosi Tolulope Afolabi, Jemimah Mayowa Inuojo


Unawareness of breast cancer family history among African women

Babatunde Adedokun, Adeyinka Ademola, Timothy Makumbi, Stella Odedina, Imaria Agwai, Paul Ndom, Antony Gakwaya, Temidayo Ogundiran, Oladosu Ojengbede, Dezheng Huo, Olufunmilayo I. Olopade


Evaluation of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance performance before and during the 2014-2015 Ebola virus disease outbreak in Guinea and Liberia

Grace Umutesi, Troy D Moon, Jeevan Kumar Makam, Fabien Diomande, Charlotte Buehler Cherry, Roland NO Tuopileyi II, Wambai Zakari, Allen Scott Craig

Universal test and treat in Cameroon: a comparative retrospective analysis of mortality and loss to follow-up before and after a strategic change in approach to HIV care

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