A5083530109- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Travel-related health issues
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Malaria Research and Control
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Disaster Response and Management
- Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency
- Retinoids in leukemia and cellular processes
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Gadarif University
2024
Sudan Medical Specialization Board
2024
Institut Pasteur
2019
University of Hong Kong
2019
Ministry of Health
1995-2019
HKU-Pasteur Research Pole
2019
World Health Organization - Pakistan
2009-2014
World Health Organization - Lebanon
2013
World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
2011
World Health Organization - Egypt
2006
Abstract Since its emergence in 2012, 2,260 cases and 803 deaths due to Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) have been reported the World Health Organization. Most were transmission healthcare settings, sometimes causing large outbreaks. We analyzed epidemiologic clinical data of laboratory-confirmed MERS-CoV from eleven healthcare-associated outbreaks Kingdom Saudi Arabia Republic Korea between 2015–2017. quantified key epidemiological differences Twenty-five percent (n =...
In 2023, Sudan was affected by a major cholera outbreak 10 states amidst armed conflict that severely disrupted the health services. This study aimed to describe magnitude, pattern, and trend (2023-2024) of in across different states. Cholera caused significant morbidity mortality facilitated hampered response damaging infrastructure, displacing people, disrupting healthcare Effective control requires rapid with trained workers, long-term investments water infrastructure community-based solutions.
During March and April of 1992, the health surveillance system began detecting increasing numbers cases meningococcal disease (MCD) in Islamic holy city Makkah (Mecca). We identified 102 bacteriologically confirmed (CC) 80 suspected (SC) MCD. Neisseria meningitidis was as Group A, III-1 clone. The ratio male:female 2.9:1. All age groups males were affected. There only one case among women aged 10-30; 50% adult female 55 or older. case-fatality (CFR) 14.7% CC. Pakistanis, who comprised about...
Little is known about the occurrence of chikungunya fever in Eastern Mediterranean Region World Health Organization (WHO). In January 2011, Ministry Public and Population (MoPH&P) Yemen reported to WHO an increasing number "dengue-like" acute febrile illnesses unknown origin from one its coastal governorates. An epidemiological investigation was conducted Al-Hudaydah governorate between 23 26 2011 by a joint team WHO, MoPH&P U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU-3) Cairo, Egypt. The led...
To investigate a cluster of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) cases in women-only dormitory Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 2015, we collected epidemiologic information, nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal swab samples, and blood samples from 828 residents during November 2015 December 2015-January 2016. We found confirmed infection for 19 (8 by reverse transcription PCR 11 serologic testing). Infection attack rates varied (2.7%-32.3%) building. No deaths occurred. Independent risk factors were...
In July 2009, WHO and partners were notified of a large outbreak unknown illness, including deaths, among African Union (AU) soldiers in Mogadishu. Illnesses characterized by peripheral edema, dyspnea, palpitations, fever. Our objectives to determine the cause outbreak, design recommend control strategies.The illness was defined as acute onset lower limb with chest pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal or headache. Investigations Nairobi Mogadishu included clinical, epidemiologic, environmental,...
The objective of this retrospective cohort study was to assess the impact implementation different levels infection prevention and control (IPC) measures during an outbreak Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) in a large tertiary hospital Saudi Arabia. setting emergency room (ER) included primary secondary MERS patients.Rapid response teams conducted repeated assessments IPC monitored corrective using detailed structured checklist. We ascertained epidemiologic link between patients...
Between 19 April and 23 June 2015, 52 laboratory-confirmed cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome due to coronavirus (MERS) were reported from Al-Ahssa region, eastern Saudi Arabia.The first seven occurred in one family; these followed by 45 three public hospitals.The objectives this investigation describe the epidemiological characteristic cluster identify potential risk factors control measures be instituted prevent further occurrence MERS.We obtained medical records all confirmed...
The viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF) are a growing public health threat in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.Nearly all of them zoonotic origin.VHF often cause outbreaks with high fatalities and, except for yellow fever, currently there no specific treatment or vaccination options available.In response to this threat, Regional Office World Health Organization convened technical consultation Tehran on 27-30 November 2011 review current gaps prevention and control VHF Region.The meeting...
A cross-sectional study, a follow-up study and an evaluation of impact community-based distribution vitamin capsules (200 000 IU) were conducted in Omdurman (Sudan) between November, 1988, March, 1989. In the survey 1441 children less than 5 years age participated, which established baseline values for plasma retinol-binding protein. During period 290 cases diarrhea occurred. Low concentrations protein (less 1.85 mg/dl) proved to be risk factor diarrhea, especially girls. The relative...
We studied case-fatality rates (CFRs) among cases of meningococcal disease (MCD) admitted to Makkah (Saudi Arabia) hospitals during the period 1988-97. Of 483 cases, 431 (89.2%) were due strains serogroup A, 31 (6.4%) W135, 16 (3.3%) C, and 5 (10%) B. Eighty-one patients died (case fatality rate (CFR)) 16.8%, 95% CI 13.5%, 20.4%). The CFR in infections A was 14.8%, for other serogroups it 32.7% (95% 20.3%, 47.1%). MCD N. meningitidis increased steadily with age (P<0.05). Seeking first...
In May 1992, 81 bacteriologically confirmed cases of typhoid fever (TF) were identified in all districts Tabuk City northwestern Saudi Arabia. Attack rates (AR) residential ranged from 0.9-10.3 per 10,000. Confirmed included 9 workers the city's referral hospital, King Khalid Hospital (AR 140/10,000), 2 families medical staff, 57 community 4.4/10,000) and 13 a local military cantonment 0.8/10,000). The outbreak began with onset TF three areas within 5 days, continued for 7 weeks, ended weeks...
During the spring of 2009, a novel influenza A (H1N1) virus swine origin caused human infection and acute respiratory illness in Mexico.After initially spreading North America, spread globally resulting first pandemic since 1968.While majority illnesses by 2009 were mild self-limiting, severe complications, including fatalities, also reported.In view increasing number laboratory-confirmed cases deaths from Eastern Mediterranean Region World Health Organization, Regional Office convened...
Despite being a preventable and treatable disease, cholera remains public health problem in Sudan. The objective of the outbreak investigation was to identify associated risk factors that would help institute appropriate control measures.
Abstract We studied risk factors associated with fatal outcome of cholera patients during the outbreak in Gadarif State, Sudan 2023 using surveillance data and patients' medical records, Forty-six out 1,904 died (case-fatality rate [CFR] 2.4 (95 CI: 1.8-3.2). The CFR among females (2.84, 95 1.86-4.13), (p>0.05) from males (CFR=2.34, 1.43-3.59). aged 70 years or more was 3.81 1.05-9.47). mean (SD, IQR) duration between onset diarrhea reaching CTC 0.58 (1.27, 0.0–1.0) 0.5435 (0.81, days for...
Abstract Introduction: Dengue fever surveillance in El-Obeid, Sudan, identified approximately 572 cases. To estimate the outbreak's true magnitude, a community-wide cluster survey was conducted. Methodology: Eighty clusters, each comprising ten households, were chosen via systematic random sampling. Rapid diagnostic tests used on blood samples from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals within household. Results: There discrepancies between official system survey. The revealed delayed...
Background: Very little has been reported on assessments of outbreak response activities undertaken in affected areas. There were no indicators to monitor the performance implemented multi-sectoral interventions. Objective: To provide a rapid and reliable interim assessment control measures so that professionals decision-makers modify improve their strategies management recurring outbreaks cholera before, during after occurrence. Material Methods: Guided with ten pillars supported by Global...
Background: Cholera outbreak is a significant public health threat in some parts of Sudan. In 2023, there was large-scale Gadarif State. Aim: To analyse the 2023 cholera Sudan and recommend prevention control measures for future. Methods: this retrospective study we conducted an epidemiological analysis data from suspected confirmed cases, aged ≥ 2 years, 138 centres State, Results: A total 1997 cases were using rapid diagnostic test between 25 August 17 December 2023. Most patients (99.2%)...