A5086685437- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Sodium Intake and Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Migration, Identity, and Health
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
World Health Organization - Pakistan
2024
Togolese Ministry of Health
2013-2023
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Tokoin
2016
Departamento de Epidemiología
2013
National Center for Communicable Diseases
2013
National Institute for Communicable Diseases
2013
University of the Witwatersrand
2013
National Health Laboratory Service
2013
University of Pretoria
2013
University of California, Irvine
2013
Abstract Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an emerging zoonosis posing a public health threat to humans in Africa. During sporadic RVF outbreaks 2008–2009 and widespread epidemics 2010–2011, 302 laboratory-confirmed human infections, including 25 deaths (case-fatality rate, 8%) were identified. Incidence peaked late summer early autumn each year, which coincided with incidence rate patterns livestock. Most case-patients adults (median age 43 years), men (262; 87%), who worked farming, animal or...
Inadequate immunization coverage remains a public health problem in Africa. In Togo, only 62% of children under one year age were fully immunized 2013. This study aimed to estimate the among aged 12-23 months, and identify factors associated with incomplete status Togo.A cross-sectional survey was conducted six regions Togo. Children 12 23 months who living their parents or guardians from selected households recruited for study. Data collected using pre-tested questionnaire through...
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is beneficial in reducing the risk of emergence HIV resistant strains. ART among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) influenced by several factors related patient, medication, and health facilities. In Togo, previous studies on adherence have reported good during first year follow-up. However these may hide many disparities dues cultural specificities which differ across geographic areas country. We sought determine level document associated PLWHA...
Incompleteness of vaccination coverage among children is a major public health concern because itcontinues to sustain high prevalence vaccine-preventable diseases in some countries. In Togo, very few data on the factors associated with incomplete have been published. We determined immunization aged one five years Togo and factors. This was cross-sectional study using secondary from 2010 Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS4) conducted 1 5 Togo. survey over period two months September...
The objective of this study is to assess the quality life and identify factors associated with good global among people living HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Togo.In total, 880 PLWHA mean age (standard deviation) 39.6 (10.1) years, were interviewed. Most them (78.4%) female. score was ranged from 42.6 112, a estimated at 86.3 ± (13.3). More than three-quarters (76.2%) participants had life. In multivariate analysis, secondary education level or higher (adjusted odds ratio = 1.78, 95% confident interval...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines can cause adverse events that lead to vaccine hesitancy. This study aims at estimating the prevalence of severe (SAEs) and their associated factors among health professionals vaccinated with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 in Togo.A cross-sectional was conducted from March 13th 19th, 2021 Togo who received first dose vaccine. An online self-administered questionnaire used collect sociodemographic vaccination data. SAEs were defined as one resulting...
Background/Objectives: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a critical intervention to prevent cervical cancer, especially in settings where screening limited. In Togo, cancer the second most common women. Togo conducted an HPV campaign for girls aged 9–14 from 27 November 1 December 2023, followed by introduction of vaccine into routine immunization. This study aimed assess regional disparities coverage during this campaign. Methods: A cross-sectional was using data nationwide The...
Cholera burden in Africa remains unknown, often because of weak national surveillance systems. We analyzed data from the African Surveillance Network (www.africhol.org).During June 2011-December 2013, we conducted enhanced seven zones and four outbreak sites Togo, Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Guinea, Uganda, Mozambique Cote d'Ivoire. All health facilities treating cholera cases were included. incidences calculated using culture-confirmed corrected for lack culture testing usually due to...
Several studies on the sexual risk behaviors in sub-Saharan Africa have reported that initiation of antiretroviral therapy leads to safer behaviors. There is however a persistence risky behavior which evidenced by high prevalence sexually transmitted infections among people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). We sought determine factors associated sex PLWHA Togo. An analytical cross-sectional survey was conducted from May July 2013 at regional hospital Sokodé, Togo, targeted 291 for least...
Background In 2008, the proportion of truck drivers who were not systematically protected during sex was 63% with casual partners and 60% workers. Despite high level knowledge on HIV/AIDS growing awareness existence risk HIV infection, condom use always encounters resistance among in Togo. We sought to document factors associated trucks' Methods This an analytical cross-sectional study conducted 2010 targeted truckers at station two main roads Togo, Lomé-Cinkassé Kodjoviakopé-Sanvee Condji....
Many studies have reported factors associated with HIV status disclosure among People Living With and AIDS (PLWHA) but very few were conducted PLWHA receiving ART. In Togo, no study on to sexual partners has been ART yet. We sought document at Sokodé regional hospital in Togo.This was a cross-sectional from May July 2013 the of 291 who had for least three months.A total enrolled this study. Their mean age (± SD) 37.3 ± 9.3 years sex ratio (Male/Female) 0.4. Among them, 215 (74.6%) completed...
Contraceptive use among HIV-infected women in Togo is poorly documented. We aim at assessing the prevalence of modern contraceptive and associated factors Togo.Cross-sectional study.The study was conducted five HIV care centres Centrale Kara regions Togo.We included 461 HIV-positive aged between 15 49 years who were sexually active.The outcome variable using methods.A total interviewed, with an average age 34.3 (±7.1). Among them, 332 (73.1%) reported methods, mostly condom alone (74.7%) or...
During the last ten years, a resurgence of syphilis has occurred in many countries worldwide, including Togo. Previous studies have shown wide range infection among female sex workers (FSWs), from 1.5 to 42.1%. In Togo, Key populations, FSWs, are rarely involved sentinel surveillance programs determine prevalence HIV and syphilis. The aim this study was (FSWs) their clients Togo.We conducted cross-sectional December 2011 targeting FSWs Among participant who consented, we collected blood...
Introduction: National programs are facing challenges of loss to follow-up people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) on antiretroviral therapy (ART). We sought identify risk factors associated early among HIV-infected patients ART in Togo and the outcome such patients.
During 2014, Africa reported more than half of the global suspected cholera cases. Based on data collected from seven countries in African Cholera Surveillance Network (Africhol), we assessed sensitivity, specificity, and positive negative predictive values clinical case definitions, including that recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) using culture confirmation as gold standard. The study was designed to assess results real-world field situations settings with recent outbreaks or...
Abstract Background Infection with Penicillium marneffei is a common opportunistic infection in Southeast Asia where it endemic. We report case of fatal outcome Togolese woman infected Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Case presentation A 45-years-old patient, had consulted for ongoing febrile pneumonia since two weeks. Clinical examination revealed fever 38.5°C, dyspnea, pulmonary syndrome condensation and papulo-nodular “molluscum contagiosum” like lesions located on the face, arms, neck...
Background . Lassa fever belongs to the group of potentially fatal hemorrhagic fevers, never reported in Togo. The aim this paper is report first two cases infection Case Presentation occurred expatriate’s health professionals working Togo for more than years. symptoms appeared among a clinic located Oti district north country. absence clinical improvement after antimalarial treatment and worsening led medical evacuation. delayed diagnosis case outcome. second recovered under ribavirin...
Togo introduced monovalent rotavirus vaccine starting 19 June 2014. We compared all-cause acute gastroenteritis (AGE) hospitalizations and rotavirus-associated during the prevaccine period (July 2008–June 2014) to 1 year after introduction 2014–June 2015). The proportion of children with AGE who tested positive for declined from 53% (645/1223) in years 36% (68/187) postvaccine (P < .01). decline only occurred <1 age were eligible vaccination was greatest season months, supporting that it...
Since the launch of Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1988, there has been a tremendous progress reduction cases poliomyelitis. The world is on verge achieving global polio eradication and May 2013, 66th World Health Assembly endorsed Endgame Strategic Plan (PEESP) 2013-2018. plan provides timeline for completion GPEI by eliminating all paralytic due to both wild vaccine-related polioviruses.We reviewed how supported communicable disease surveillance seven eight countries that...
A recent innovation in support of the final segment immunization supply chain is licensing certain vaccines for use a controlled temperature (CTC), which allows excursions into ambient temperatures up to 40°C specific number days immediately prior administration. However, limited evidence exists on CTC economics inform investments labeling other eligible use. Using data collected during MenAfriVac™ campaign Togo, we estimated economic costs vaccine logistics when using approach compared full...
Pediatric bacterial meningitis (PBM) causes severe morbidity and mortality within Togo. Thus, as a member of the World Health Organization coordinated Invasive Bacterial Vaccine Preventable Diseases network, Togo conducts surveillance targeting Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), Haemophilus influenzae, at sentinel hospital capital city, Lomé, in southernmost Maritime region.Cerebrospinal fluid was collected from children <5 years with suspected...
During 2014, 4 regions in Togo within the African meningitis belt implemented vaccination campaigns with meningococcal serogroup A conjugate vaccine (MACV). From January to July 2016, experienced its first major Neisseria meningitidis W (NmW) outbreak. We describe epidemiology, response, and management of outbreak.Suspected, probable, confirmed cases were identified using World Health Organization case definitions. Through case-based surveillance, epidemiologic laboratory data collected for...
Introduction: We determined the sero-prevalence of HIV among female sex workers (FSWs) in Togo identified their sexual risk behaviors.
Togo is a cholera-endemic country bordered by other countries where this disease endemic. We describe the epidemiology of cholera in Togo, using national surveillance data.We reviewed data housed National Ministry Health. Districts submitted reports summary weekly case counts and deaths at level. Data were available district level during 2008-2010 from 1996 onward. Microbiological confirmation usually was not performed, identification based on clinical suspicion.From through 2010, had 12 676...