A5088068964- Respiratory viral infections research
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Dengue and Mosquito Control Research
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- COVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Global Maternal and Child Health
Sana'a University
2016-2024
Ministry of Public Health
2017-2023
Yemenia University
2021
Jordan University of Science and Technology
2021
Eastern Mediterranean Public Health Network
2019
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of pediatric death, with >99% mortality occurring in low- and lower middle-income countries. At least half RSV-related deaths are estimated to occur the community, but clinical characteristics this group children remain poorly characterized.The RSV Global Online Mortality Database (RSV GOLD), global registry under-5 who have died illness, describes dying through data sharing. GOLD acts as collaborative platform for deaths, including...
The outbreaks of circulating Vaccine Derived Polio Viruses (cVDPVs) have emerged as a major challenge for the final stage polio eradication. In Yemen, an explosive outbreak cVDPV2 was reported from August 2021 to December 2022. This study aims compare patterns outbreak, response measures taken by health authorities, and impacts in southern northern governorates.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of tuberculosis' (TB) ending barriers. TB patients with DM are at a higher risk than non-diabetes to develop complication, relapse and die. In Yemen, information on TB-DM comorbidity lacking. This study aimed determine the prevalence associated factors diabetes among National Tuberculosis Center (NTC) in Sana'a. A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted. All aged >15 years who attended NTC from July November 2021 were screened for DM. Socio-demographic...
Yemen has faced one of the worst humanitarian crises in world since start war 2015. In 2020; 30 Vaccine Derived Polio Virus type 1 (VDPV1) isolates were detected Saadah governorate. The aims are to characterize outbreak and address gaps predisposing emergence circulation VDPV1 governorate, Yemen.A retrospective descriptive study confirmed cases between January December 2020 was performed. Surveillance staff collected data from patient cases, contacts, as well stool specimens that shipped WHO...
Background After 2 years of war that crippled the capacity Yemeni National Health System and left only 45% health facilities functioning, Yemen faced increasing vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) outbreaks may be at high risk polio importation. Objective The aim this study was to determine impact 2015 on immunization coverage children under 1 year. Methods Data vaccination for 2012-2015 were obtained from national Expanded Program Immunization (EPI). calculated governorate levels by dividing...
In 2010, Yemen started the surveillance for severe acute respiratory infections (SARIs) by establishing 2 sentinel sites in Sana’a and Aden city. This study aims to determine proportions of influenza noninfluenza viruses among SARI patients severity its associated factors. The data who were admitted at Al Johory hospital Wahdah city during period 2011-2016 analyzed. positive (type A, B) (respiratory syncytial, adenovirus, human parainfluenza, metapneumovirus), intensive care unit (ICU)...
Background Rabies remains a neglected and poorly controlled disease throughout the developing world, particularly in Africa Asia, where most human rabies deaths occur. Objective This study aimed to describe epidemiology of exposures, its trend, geographical distribution Yemen. Methods Cumulative data from surveillance system for period 2011-2017 were obtained National Control Program as paper-based annual reports. Data included number persons bitten by suspected rabid animal, their gender...
Abstract Background Recent conflict and war in Yemen lead to collapse of the health system, decrease immunization coverage spread many outbreaks. On May 22, 2018, surveillance officer Shabwah governorate reported an increased number suspected measles. 24, a team from Yemen-Field Epidemiology Training Program was sent investigate. The aims were describe outbreak, determine risk factors for measles infection recommend control measures. Methodology A descriptive followed by case-control study...
Intestinal schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease, causing morbidity and mortality in subtropical countries. Despite the frequent implementation of mass drug administration with praziquantel, reinfection Schistosoma mansoni still common Yemen. In addition, there scarcity information on impact S. nutritional status anemia among schoolchildren. The present study aimed to determine prevalence risk factors intestinal investigate its schoolchildren Sana'a Governorate, It was conducted...
COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for a well-trained public health workforce to save lives through timely outbreaks detection and response. In Yemen, country that is entering its seventh year of protracted war, ongoing conflict severely limited country's capacity implement effective preparedness response measures including COVID-19. There are growing concerns virus may be circulating within communities undetected unmitigated especially as underreporting continues in some areas due...
The burden of seasonal influenza in conflict counties is exacerbated due to limited resource and collapse health system. During 2018 /2019 season, two-fold increase the incidence was reported Yemen with 22% case fatality severe acute respiratory infection (SARI). aims are analyze circulating viruses, positivity rate risk factors for hospitalizing associated-SARI.We used a retrospective analytical study based on surveillance data. All patients during 2018/2019 fulfilling WHO cases definition...
Abstract Objectives This study aimed to measure the treatment default rate among children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) who were admitted outpatient therapeutic programme (OTP) in Yemen and determine its risk factors. Methods A prospective was conducted SAM newly 11 OTPs primary health centres of Sana'a city. pretested semistructured questionnaire used for data collection at admission after 2 months OTP. Univariate multivariate analysis using binary logistic regression analyse factors...
As a consequence of war and the collapse health system in Yemen, which prevented many people from accessing facilities to obtain primary care, vaccination coverage was affected, leading deadly diphtheria epidemic at end 2017.This study aimed describe epidemiology Yemen determine its incidence case fatality rate.Data were obtained surveillance program 2017-2018, using definitions World Health Organization. A probable defined as involving person having laryngitis, pharyngitis, or tonsillitis...
Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is endemic in Yemen. About 4440 cases were reported 2019. On July 23, 2018, a Hajjah governorate surveillance officer notified the Ministry of Public Health and Population about an increase number CL Bani-Oshb, Kuhlan district, governorate. 24, Yemen Field Epidemiology Training Program sent team to perform investigation. Objective We aimed describe outbreak determine its risk factors. Methods A descriptive study case-control (1:1 ratio) conducted....
Yemen has recently faced the largest cholera outbreak in world, which started at end of 2016. By 2017, cumulative reported cases from all governorates reached 777,229 with 2134 deaths. Al Hudaydah was one most strongly affected areas, 88,741 (18%) and 244 (12%) deaths reported.The aim this study to determine risk factors associated transmission city, Yemen.From December 1, 2017 January 10, 2018, a total 104 patients (57 women 47 men) who presented treatment centers city three or more watery...
Confirm existence of COVID-19 outbreak, conduct contact tracing, and recommend control measures.
Influenza virus infection is an important cause of under-five mortality. Maternal vaccination protects children younger than 3 months age from influenza infection. However, it unknown to what extent paediatric influenza-related mortality may be prevented by a maternal vaccine since global age-stratified data are lacking.We invited clinicians and researchers share clinical demographic characteristics 5 years who died with laboratory-confirmed between January 1, 1995 March 31, 2020. We...
Background: In 2010, influenza surveillance started in Yemen after H1N1 outbreak. Ministry of Health (MoH) established two sentinel sites for Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) at the main public hospitals Sana'a and Aden with support NAMRU3, where SARI samples tested non-influenza viruses by Real-Time-PCR assay. The aim is to describe severity as indicated admission intensive care unit (ICU) fatality well associated among hospitalized patients order provide recommendations improving...
Background: The management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in inpatient therapeutic feeding centers (TFCs) is a life-saving intervention for children 6-59 months Yemen. Aims: To evaluate the anthropometric recovery admitted to TFCs and transferred complete treatment outpatient programs (OTPs) Sana’a City Public Hospitals. Methods: A prospective follow-up study from September 2023 April 2024 was conducted. anthropometry measurements Weight-for-Height Z score (WHZ) Mid-Upper Arm...
Abstract Background: Rituximab is currently approved for the treatment of relapsed and refractory indolent lymphomas, which was added to protocol in Yemen although it highly costly. The study aimed determine long-term response rituximab on Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas (NHL) patients. Methods: A retrospective cohort conducted National Oncology Center (NOC) Aden by review medical registries NHL patients from 2017-2020. Sociodemographic clinical data were extracted patients’ files a well-trained team....
The aim of this study was to evaluate blood transfusion services (BTS) at the main banks (BBs) Sana’a Capital. 4 BBs Capital were evaluated according safe World Health Organization BTS standards. Qualitative and quantitative data collected using semi-structured questionnaires covering 6 components: activities, quality assurance system (QAS) training, donation, grouping compatibility testing, components, screening for transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs). An overall mean percent score...
Dengue fever (DF) is a mosquito-borne disease caused by virus that transmitted Aedes Aegypti. Some patients may develop Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and Shock Syndrome (DSS). Globally, more than 40% of the population currently at risk Dengue. Approximately 50-100 million cases DF 250-500 thousand DHF are reported yearly. The mortality rate 5-10%. In coastal governorates Yemen, not only an endemic but many outbreaks have been since 2002. Out those governorates, Tazi governorate was one most...
Rotavirus (RV) kills over 185,000 children <5 years every year and is responsible for one-third of all child diarrheal deaths worldwide. The Surveillance System (RVSS) in Yemen was launched 2007 at five sentinel sites to monitor the impact vaccine on RV morbidity mortality.This study aimed determine usefulness RVSS, assess its performance, identify strengths weaknesses implementation.The Centers Disease Control Prevention's updated guidelines evaluating a public health surveillance system...