A5037458275- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Leprosy Research and Treatment
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Agricultural pest management studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Actinomycetales infections and treatment
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Histiocytic Disorders and Treatments
University of Gondar
2016-2025
Wollo University
2020-2023
Globally, healthcare systems are facing the enormous challenge of COVID-19 pandemic. Ethiopia is currently implementing different preventive measures to interrupt transmission SARS-CoV-2. The early effect these on essential service delivery unknown. In this study, we looked at number visits over 8 weeks, 4 weeks before and after implementation measures. During measures, patient flow decreased in all elements service. decline was dramatic for family planning (98%), emergency surgery (77%),...
We assessed healthcare workers (HCWs) COVID-19 vaccine acceptability in Ethiopia.We carried out a cross-sectional survey from February to April 2021 HCWs five teaching hospitals. were selected using convenient sampling, and data collected through link. Descriptive analysis mixed-effect logistic regression performed. A total of 1,314 participated the study.We found that 25.5% (n = 332) would not accept 20.2% 264) willing recommend vaccination others. Factors associated with non-acceptance...
Abstract Background Sepsis due to multidrug resistant (MDR) bacteria is a growing public health problem mainly in low-income countries. Methods A multicenter study was conducted between October 2019 and September 2020 at four hospitals located central (Tikur Anbessa Yekatit 12), southern (Hawassa) northern (Dessie) parts of Ethiopia. total 1416 patients clinically investigated for sepsis were enrolled. The number from Tikur Anbessa, 12, Dessie Hawassa hospital 501, 298, 301 316,...
Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Ethiopia, caused by Leishmania aethiopica , is often severe and hard to treat compared CL other species elsewhere. Miltefosine the only oral anti-leishmanial drug, with a favorable side-effect profile routinely available sodium stibogluconate (SSG), but evidence about its use for L . lacking. Methodology principal findings In an observational cohort study, treatment outcomes, safety adherence among patients who required systemic received miltefosine...
Leishmaniasis is a common neglected tropical disease in Ethiopia. Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by Leishmania donovani presents the lowlands, while cutaneous (CL) affects people living highlands. Although CL described as being aethiopica, there also evidence of L. tropica and major isolated from patient, sand flies potential reservoirs. Information on species causing Ethiopia patchy, no nation-wide study has ever been done. Understanding which are can have important implications for...
Abstract Countries around the world are facing an enormous challenge due to COVID-19 pandemic. The pressure that pandemic inflicts on health systems could certainly impact care, control, and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). From mid-January 2020, Ethiopia started prepare for prevention treatment COVID-19. Federal Ministry Health pledged continue essential healthcare, including NTD during this However, some hospitals have been closed other healthcare services turned into...
Although Ethiopia eliminated leprosy as public health problem 20 years ago, still more than 3000 new cases are reported annually. Leprosy related disability affects patients' day to physical activities and their participation in social activities. Assessing the degree of activity limitation is recommended show assess efficacy rehabilitation efforts.A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted among a total 305 patients. Data were collected by face interview using Screening Activity...
Introduction: Following the recommendation of Global Leprosy Strategy, Ethiopia targeted to reduce incidence new leprosy cases, and proportion with severe disability (grade 2) from 13.6% in 2016 < 1% 2020. This study assessed clinical profile cases sequelae previously treated ones 20 years after was eliminated as a public health problem country.
 Methodology: Hospital based cross sectional conducted by reviewing medical records all patients seen at dermatology clinic Boru Meda August...
Countries like Ethiopia have had to make difficult decisions balance between the demands of COVID-19 pandemic and maintaining essential health service delivery. We assessed effect preventive measures on healthcare services in selected facilities Ethiopia. In a comparative cross-sectional study, we analyzed compared data from seven over two periods: pre-COVID-19 period before first reported case country during period. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics independent t test....
In this study, we described the proportion of COVID-19 patients started on antibiotics empirically and work-ups performed to diagnose bacterial superinfection. We used a retrospective cohort study design involving medical records symptomatic, hospitalized who were admitted these centers. A total 481 included, with median age 41.0 years (interquartile range, 28-58.5 years). 72.1% (N = 347) received antibiotics, either before or during admission. This is troublesome because none patients'...
Introduction: The majority of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) have established primary skin manifestations or associated clinical feature. Skin NTDs often result in physical impairment and disfigurement, which can lead to disability. been proposed as an entry point for integrated control. However, the magnitude overlap is poorly understood.
 Methodology: An institution-based cross-sectional study was done using medical records dermatology patients between July 2017 June 2018 a...
COVID-19 is not well studied in Africa. Understanding the clinical profile and management of will help to plan better prevention treatment strategies taking local context into consideration. In this study, we described profile, used, outcomes patients one centers Ethiopia, Boru Meda Hospital. An institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study was carried out using medical records who were admitted Hospital with a positive reverse transcription (RT)-PCR result from May 9, 2020 September...
Abstract Background Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis (HSS) is an important chronic complication of Schistosoma infection. However, its diagnosis and management are complicated due to lack evidence uniform guidance. In this study, we described the clinical profile HSS in one Ethiopia's referral hospitals. Methods A hospital-based, cross-sectional study was conducted using medical records patients diagnosed with based on symptoms typical ultrasound findings observed at gastroenterology clinic...
Abstract Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is common in Ethiopia, but the national guideline does not offer specific treatment recommendations. Consequently, different regimens are used country, without quality evidence. In Boru Meda Hospital, sodium stibogluconate (SSG) routinely combined with allopurinol for systemic CL treatment, although evidence on effectiveness limited. An observational cohort study was done to document clinical outcomes patients receiving SSG/allopurinol at end of each...
Introduction: Leprosy is a chronic neglected tropical disease, classified into two groups: multibacillary (MB) and paucibacillary (PB) leprosy based on the number of skin lesions nerve involvement. A positive slit smear (SSS) result automatically puts patient in MB category. Although guidelines do not recommend routine use SSS for classification diagnosis leprosy, it performed most patients Ethiopia. However, added value performing top clinical unclear.
 Methodology: cross sectional...
Introduction: Mycetoma is a chronic infection that can affect the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and bone. Although Ethiopia in so-called mycetoma belt, very little has been published about disease Ethiopia. There are no data yet. Here, we present first detailed description of patients Ethiopia.
 Cases presentation: Seven cases clinically diagnosed from Boru Meda Hospital described. All presented with swelling foot, although sinuses grains were identified for only one patient. Patients late...
Every organ can be affected by Rosai-Dorfman disease, the most common being skin and soft tissue, bone upper respiratory tract. Here we present a disease patient who manifested with multiple involvement. A 33-year-old male presented joint pain, diarrhea, purulent nasal discharge sinus pain. After having serials of investigations he was misdiagnosed as tuberculosis fungal sinusitis. Finally, cytology from lymph node aspiration suggested disease. The sino presentation sinusitis...
Abstract Background Leishmaniasis is a common neglected tropical disease in Ethiopia. Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) caused by Leishmania donovani presents the lowlands, while cutaneous (CL) affects people living highlands. Although CL described to be L. aethiopica , there also evidence of tropica and major isolated from patient, sand flies potential reservoirs. Information on species causing Ethiopia patchy no nation-wide study has ever been done. Understanding which are can have important...
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is common in Ethiopia, but the national guideline does not offer specific treatment recommendations. Consequently, different regimens are used country, without quality evidence. In Boru Meda Hospital, sodium stibogluconate (SSG) routinely combination with allopurinol for systemic CL treatment, although evidence on its effectiveness limited. An observational cohort study was carried out to document clinical outcomes patients receiving SSG/allopurinol at end of...