Published: 2026-04-20



Eliminating leprosy from the Volta Region, Ghana: The importance of linking all cases to care

Chrysantus Kubio, Christopher Kankpetinge, Victor Zeng, Christian Atsu Gohoho, Williams Azumah Abanga, Ignatius Aklikpe, Christopher Sunkwa Tamal, Gyesi Razak Issahaku, Samuel Ad Bosoka, Maxwell Afetor, Frank Baiden

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Substance use and associated factors among secondary school students in the Yaoundé III Subdivision, Cameroon

Priscilla Amvella Anya, Patricia Mendjime, Athanase Ateba, Paul Martin Kana, Soreya Dawa, Armel Evouna, George Alain Etoundi, Nicolas Tendongfor

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Factors associated with malaria transmission in children aged 3 to 59 months during seasonal malaria chemoprevention implementation, Kotido District, Uganda, 2024

Charity Mutesi, Richard Migisha, Lilian Bulage, Gerald Rukundo, Jane Irene Nabakooza, Patrick Kwizera, Mathias Mulyazaawo, Ronald Kimuli, Benson Kwesiga, Alex Riolexus Ario

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COVID-19 vaccine program in Nigeria: A systematic review of newspaper reporting

Olalekan Isaac Olatunde, Olusola Olalekan Elekofehinti, Joel Emmanuel

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Epidemiology of stillbirth in the Savannah Region, Ghana, 2018-2022

Chrysantus Kubio, Williams Azumah Abanga, Emmanuel Sukuruman Monanka, Cynthia Kubio, Janas Abodoo, Kwabena Adjei Sarfo, Wadeyir Jonathan Abesig, Christopher Sunkwa Tamal, Michael Rockson Adjei

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Tuberculosis contact follow-up cascade in four regional referral hospitals, Uganda, 2022

Gertrude Abbo, Norbert Muhoozi, Charity Kakuru, Margaret Ndagire Ireeta, Dinah Nandudu, Violet Chumutai, Herbert Isabirye, Robert Maiteki, Agnes Flavia Wanyoto, Moureen Asimire, Dansan Atim, Kenneth Turyahabwe, Wellborn Osinde, Apolo Ayebare, Winfred Ayenyo, Samuel Gidudu, Irene Kyamwine Byakatonda, Hildah Tendo Nansikombi, Lilian Bulage, Sarah Elayeete, Patricia Eyu, Alex Riolexus Ario

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Epidemiological profile of extrapulmonary tuberculosis in the Centre-Est region of Burkina Faso, 2021–2023

Saïdou‑Mady Bagaya, Issaka Bebane, Morou Nikiema, Kouka Joseph Ouedraogo Ouedraogo, Djibril Boro, Kobena Naon, Dahourou Sou, Issa Guire, Frank Palamanga Obulbiga, Denis Yelbeogo

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Ten years after the Ebola outbreak: Lessons, progress, and preparedness and response in West Africa

Virgil Kuassi i Lokossou, Aishat Bukola Usman, Oyeladun Okunromade, Issiaka Sombie, Melchior Athanase Aïssi

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Predictors of COVID-19 mortality at 30 days of hospitalisation in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Cosma Kajabika Luberamihero, Odrade Chabikuli, Claire Sangara Rukiya, Ken Kayembe Mabika, Alain Magazani Nzanzu , Léopold Lubula , Wolfgang Weber, Prince Kimpanga Diangs

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Hypertension prevalence and associated factors among adults in Tanga region, 2023: A community-based cross-sectional survey

Sephord Saul Ntibabara, Peter Richard Torokaa, Godbless Henry Mfuru, Evelyine Bartazar Ngoli, Thobias Bollen, Rukia Mohamed Mashauri, David John Osima, Fungo Samson Masulo, George Atmos Massawe, Khadija Shamte, Faraja David Ng'ida, Nemes Josaphat, Jasper Kimambo, Mariam Monah, Mariam Mbwana Ramadhani, Agnes Fridomu Njau, Fatma Moh'd Juma, Helman Nyigo, James Allan, Jonhas Masatu, Loveness Urio, Elias Bukundi, Mucho Mizinduko, Ally Hussein

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Factors associated with malaria in pregnancy in N'Zérékoré District, Republic of Guinea

Mory Diakité, Fatoumata Binetou Diong, Mohamed Khalis, Saad Zbiri, Bapaté Barry, Mouhamadou Faly Ba, Amadou Ibra Diallo, Kenza Hassouni, Nadji Adil, Adama Faye

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Evaluation of antibiotic prescription rates, Bono Region, Ghana, 2017-2022

Eric Kofi Nyarko, Emmanuel Obeng-Hinneh, Georgia Ghartey, Stephen Kwame Korang, Emmanuel George Bachan, Prince Quarshie, Kofi Amo-Kodieh, Patrick Kuma Aboagye

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Antimicrobial resistance at the human-animal-environment interface: Implications for global health and food security

Maduabuchukwu Innocent Nkollo, Rosemary Nkollo-Ngwuede, Eseosa Irenegbe Oronsaye-Oseghale, Osamudiamen McHillary Ogiemudia, Martha Onarerhime Emolade, Israel Ofejiro Efejene

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Incidence, trend and geographical disparity of malaria in pregnancy, Savannah Region, Ghana, 2018-2022

Jonathan Wadeyir Abesig, Joseph Chantiwuni Nindow, Annungma Christopher Bagonluri, Kwabena Adjei Sarfo, Magdalene Akos Odikro, Gyesi Razak Issahaku, George Akowah, Delia Akosua Bandoh , Ernest Kenu, Williams Azumah Abanga, Chrysantus Kubio

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Factors associated with non-compliance to the pre-analytical phase of the malaria thick blood smear in the Lemba Health Zone, Democratic Republic of Congo

Fidèle Djamba Okitokonda, Ernest Ombha Loshima, Guy Bilulu Suama, Freddy Kambale Kavoga, Eric Panzu Kalunda, Pélagie Babakazo Diambulula

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Trends in cervical cancer screening uptake and cytology outcomes at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, Kenya

Molly Mukii Maundu, Kinara Fossa, Magoma Mwancha-Kwasa, David Ndegwa, Prabhjot Kaur Juttla, Rashida Admani, Francis Makokha

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The trend and distribution of stillbirth in the Eastern Region of Ghana

Francis Asare Yeboah, Winfred Ofosu, John Ekow Otoo, Simon Adu-Poku, Delia Akosua Bandoh , Samuel Asare, Esther Berchie Osei, Michael Obodai Topson, James Farson, Ernest Kenu

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Investigation of the 2024 Aeromonas hydrophila outbreak in Jinja and Luuka, Uganda: A mixed-methods approach​

Joseph Oposhia, Joseph Kungu, Peter Dyogo Nantamu, Aggrey Bameka, Pauline Akiror, Yenusu Mbwire, Joash Magambo, Susan Nabadda, Michael Mulowoza, Alfred Yayi, Deborah Aujo, Gorretti Akol Olupot, Kenneth Kabaali, Peter Olupot-Olupot

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Knowledge, attitude, practice and entomological risk of dengue in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, 2024

Saïdou-Mady Bagaya, Christian Manuel Zett, Denis Yelbeogo, Hamadou Seogo, Roland Lamoussa Abga, Bérenger Kabore, Toussaint Compaoré, Pananou Daourou, Dahourou Sou, Kiswendsida Ousséni Ouedraogo, Wendlassida-Aboubacar Mahamane Nacro, Evariste Pikbougoum, Ousseni Barry , Alphonse Traoré, Hamed Ouedraogo

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Surveillance data analysis of diarrhoea diseases in children under five years, Savannah Region, Ghana, 2017 – 2021

Farouk Umar Saeed, Abdul Rahman Mohammed, Joseph Alphonsus Chantiwuni Nindow, Gyesi Razak Issahaku, Delia Akosua Bandoh , George Akowuah, Magdalene Adikro , Ernest Kenu, Chrysantus Kubio

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Epidemiological situation of 2023 dengue fever outbreaks in ECOWAS Region: Implications for strengthening preparedness and response

Virgil Kuassi Lokossou, Aishat Bukola Usman, William Kofi Bosu, Olivier Manigart, Cedric Bationo, Felix Agbla, Babacar Fall, Damola Olajide, Tomé CA, Issiaka Sombie, Melchior Athanase Joel Codjovi Aïssi

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Factors influencing early care-seeking for malaria management among pregnant women in the Boussé Health District, Burkina Faso: A mixed-methods study

Youssouf Bagayan, Toussaint Rouamba, Fanta Sogoré, Botovola Miraimila, Biébo Bihoun, Halidou Tinto, Kassoum Kayentao

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Stigma and associated factors among Mpox survivors in central Uganda, August 2024–January 2025

Joanita Nalangwa, Richard Mugisha, Iva Lukabwe, Gidudu Samuel, Lilian Bulage, Benon Kwesiga, Anet Mary Namusisi, Emmanuel Akiror, Prichard Kavuma, Ruth Kaliisa, Inyeong Park, Dohoon Kim, Alex Ndyabakira, Dassan Atim, Alex Riolexus Ario

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Risk factors for maternal mortality during labour induction in an urban Kenyan tertiary hospital: A case-cohort study

Moses Ndiritu, Magoma Mwancha-Kwasa, Rashida Admani, Margaret Mbuga, Patrick Nyaga, Prabhjot Kaur Juttla, Teresia Njoki Kimani, Ryan Gitau, Alfred Owino Odongo, Mary Maina

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Epidemiology of measles infection in Namibia, 2020-2024

Monika Kondjeni i Densi, Ndeshihafela Sakaria, Dianah Mukuture Ewaga, Secilia Penehafo Nghidishange, Silas Nghishihange, Shalo Nelly Ntusi

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Prevalence and factors associated with antenatal care services utilisation among urban refugees in Kampala, Uganda

Innocent Okot, Justine Bukenya, Sidon Bigirwamukama, Brian Kirumira, Christopher Garimoi i Orach

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Seasonal patterns in malaria cases: An outbreak investigation in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2023

Peter Richard Torokaa, Jasper Kimambo, Mariam Mbwana, Mariam Monah, Sephord Ntibabara, Nemes Josaphat, Khalifa Munisi, Sijenunu Aaron, Ford Chisongela, Ally Adinani Omary, Ally Hussein

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Pesticide exposure and associated acute health effects among smallholder farmers in Mbale District, Eastern Uganda

Elizabeth Muhumuza, Charles Ssemugabo, Andrew Tusubira, Maggie Ssekitto Ashaba, Deborah Wanzira, David Guwattudde

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Averting human rabies transmission using One Health approach in a rural community in northeast Ghana

Joshua Kwabena Aniaku, George Akowuah, Geoffrey Delali Komla Gone, Moses Barima Djimatey

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Spatial and temporal trends of conjunctivitis in Uganda, 2020–2023: A nationwide surveillance analysis

Gertrude Abbo, Richard Migisha, Benon Kwesiga, Patricia Eyu, Hilda Tendo Nansikombi, Lilian Bulage, Alex Riolexus Ario

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Evaluation of the community-led total sanitation in Bongo District, Ghana, 2024

Dora Pakindam, Rita Agyekumwah Asante Kus, Samuel Dapaa, Noora Charles Lwanga , Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Samuel Sackey, Ernest Kenu

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Typhoid fever in the West Gonja Municipality, Ghana: Analysis of 2022 laboratory surveillance data

Farouk Umar aeed, Samuel Jerry Apetorgbor, Gyesi Razak Issahaku, George Akowuah, Magdalene Odikro, Ernest Kenu, Joseph Alphonsus Chantiwuni Nindow, Chrysantus Kubio

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Anthrax outbreak linked to handling and consumption of infected meat, Sembabule District, Uganda, October–December 2024

Hannington Katumba, Emmanuel Mfitundinda, Gertrude Abbo, Richard Migisha, Jane Frances Zalwango, Tom Ndaga, Benon Kwesiga, Lilian Bulage, John Opolot, Stella Atim, Linda Atiku, Alex Riolexus Ario

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Factors influencing vaccination coverage for the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine in Kabadougou, Côte d’Ivoire, 2025: Analytical cross-sectional study

Bi Tahié Aubain Hué, Aimée Lulebo Mampasi, Lepri Bernadin Nicaise Aka, Jean Bosco Kasonga Ngindu, Zolou Marie Tia, Pierre Wilnique, Pegnontaye Moussa Soro, Innocent Kedja, Isaac Tiembré

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Evaluation of the neonatal tetanus surveillance system in Mozambique, 2019-2023

José Vasco Jemusse, Taiobo Martins Jamal, Domingos Guihole, Érika Valeska Rossetto, Adilson Fernando Loforte Bauhofer, Áuria Ribeiro Banze

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Prevalence and factors associated with impaired fasting glucose among urban women in Burkina Faso

Boyo Constant Paré, Désiré Lucien Dahourou, Solo Traoré, Ad Bafa Ibrahima Ouattara, Ter Tiero Elias Dah, Oumar Guira

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Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in school-aged children, knowledge, attitude and practice of household heads regarding hematuria, Haho Health District, Togo

Agballa Mébiny–Essoh Tchalla Abalo, Essona Matatom Akara, Edem Kpeglo, Eyabo Balouki, Novinyo Koffi Messa Edoh, Bernard Sawadogo, Yao Kassankogno, Hamadi Assane, Simon Antara

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Microbial profiling, antibiotic susceptibility, and residue detection in market-ready tilapia from key aquaculture regions in Zambia

Kunda Ndashe, Geoffrey Mainda, Chanda Chitala, Mwaka Sinkala, Ladslav Moonga, Emmanuel Kabwali, Gilbert Nchima, Henry Kangwa, Masuzyo Nyirenda, Chitwambi Makungu, Mark Caudell, Katendi Changula, Niwael Mtui-Malamsha, Tabitha Kiman, John Bwalya Muma, Mwansa Songe, Mwendalubi Hadunka, Bernard Mudenda Hang’ombe

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Knowledge, attitude, and perception of sexual and reproductive health among adolescents in Abuja secondary schools

Sylvia Adanma Ezenwa-Ahanene, Madaki Dauda Polycarp, Oghenetega ThankGod Oweh, Olaolu Bilewu, Deinere Oweh

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Exploring health dynamics in Tsakare Community, Mount Darwin District, Zimbabwe: A qualitative approach to education 5.0 driven interventions, 2024

Zibusiso Nyati-Jokomo, Richard Makurumidze, Shuvai Chikombe, Memory Chimsimbe, Pamela Gojorena, Cremance Tshuma, George Mapiye, Rutendo Gutsire, Jephat Chifamba, Joconiah Chirenda, Marvellous Mhloyi, Fiona Makoni

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Coverage and determinants of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in Guinea, 2021

Niouma Nestor Leno, Sidikiba Sidibé, Aboubacar Sidiki Cherif, Mohamed Fara Mara, Djiki Camara, Tamba Gaston Kambadouno, Aissata Kolonga Bangoura, Timothé Guilavogui, Alioune Camara

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Predictors of virologic failure among adults receiving first-line antiretroviral therapy in the Sunyani Municipality, Ghana

Michael Awenkanab Avarade, Moses Kportoe, Charles Lwanga Noora , Bismark Farso, Ernest Kenu

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Evaluation of the paediatric human immunodeficiency virus care and treatment program in Bulawayo City, Zimbabwe, 2023

Elizabeth Zuvaidzo Ngarivhume, Edwin Nkosinathi Sibanda-Mzingwane, Gerald Shambira, Addmore Chadambuka Addmore Chadambuka, Tsitsi Patience Juru, Notion Tafara Gombe, Gibson Mandozana, Mufuta Tshimanga

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of community health workers regarding Mpox in Mbarara City, Uganda, February 2025

Patrick Kwizera, Richard Migisha, Hannington Katumba, Charity Mutesi, Emmanuel Mfitundinda, Owens Joyce Kobusingye, Loryndah Olive Namakula, Emmanuel Okiror Okello, Abraham Muhwezi, Dansan Atim, Ivan Lukabwe, Lilian Bulage, Benon Kwesiga, Alex Riolexus Ario

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