Abstract Background The rapid epidemiologic transition of diseases has adverse implications for low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Nigeria due to their limited healthcare, weaker health systems and the westernization lifestyle. There is a need evaluate enormity or otherwise non-communicable (NCDs) burden in such low resource settings. We performed this survey determine prevalence NCDs its risk factors among Ijegun- Isheri Osun community residents Lagos, Nigeria. Methods A...

The designing of contextually tailored sustainable plans to finance the procurement vaccines and running appropriate immunisation programmes are necessary address high burden vaccine-preventable diseases low coverage in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We sought estimate minimum fraction a country's health budget that should be invested national achieve 80% or greater depending on context, with without donors' support.

The burden of malaria remains the highest in sub-Saharan Africa and South Sudan is not an exception. country has borne brunt years chronic warfare endemic malaria, with increasing mortality morbidity. Limited data still exists on factors influencing recurrence severe especially emergency contexts such as Sudan, affected by various conflicts humanitarian situations. This study therefore aimed to investigate severity occurrence selected primary healthcare centres Sudan. would assist guide...

To evaluate the impact of immunisation service integration to nutrition programmes and under 5-year-old paediatric outpatient departments primary healthcare centres in Rumbek East Centre counties South Sudan.

The objective of this study was to assess if children aged 0-23 months in a conflict-affected state South Sudan were on track with their immunization schedule and identify predisposing factors that affected population from being routine schedule.Community-based cross-sectional using semi-structured questionnaire. binary outcome interest defined as or off vaccination schedule. Multivariable logistic regression used analyze for the association between surveyed one's schedule.Rural communities...

The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency on global scale, and vaccination has been shown to be effective in containing the pandemic. Social issues surrounding contribute level of skepticism opposition expressed by sizable proportion population. need address socio-cultural religious standpoints immunization related discussions becoming more pressing as pandemic's socioeconomic implications become concerning. Without doubt, failing social jeopardizes countries' ability achieve...

Background: Nigeria ranks third just behind India and China in the global disease burden of pneumococcal disease. The current sustainability approach for an affordable conjugate vaccine (PCV) national immunization program from 2014 till 2025 involves a cost sharing plan funded with 75% financial support GAVI subsidy Pfizer pharmaceuticals. There is strong need to generate evidence on cost-effectiveness PCV 2014-2025 beyond 2025.Methods: following parameters (demography, burden, health...

The two major global immunization agenda framings (Missed Opportunity for Immunisation (MOI) vs. Defaulting) are interchangeably and inappropriately used in public health research practice, with flawed or misleading strategies recommended adopted various settings around the world. This is demonstrated by fact that many opportunities to incorporate findings from coverage into policy squandered. ineffectiveness of inappropriate interventions based on biased evidence can discourage mislead...

Background: Endometriosis affects between 1% to 10% of women worldwide; it is associated with a significant burden on the woman, her relationships, productivity, mental health, family and society. Aim:To contribute current understanding impact endometriosis women’s lives by integrating qualitative research findings explore illness experiences living endometriosis. Study design:Synthesis data using Britten’s meta-ethnography.Methods:Six bibliographic databases (Medline,...

Maternal and child health, with a focus on perinatal remains an area of for developing countries. Zambia has identified maternal health as concentration in its 2030 vision agenda, the goal achieving less than 180 deaths per 100, 000 live births by 2030. So far, interventions executed government include improving birthing space providing higher quality services such emergency obstetric care, post-abortion care encouraging community level advocacy safe motherhood action groups. However, high...

Abstract Background: The rapid epidemiologic transition of diseases has adverse implications for low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) like Nigeria due to their limited healthcare, weaker health systems and the westernization lifestyle. There is a need evaluate enormity or otherwise non-communicable (NCDs) burden in such low resource settings. We performed this survey determine prevalence NCDs its risk factors among Ijegun- Isheri Osun community residents Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: A...

The two major global immunisation agenda framings (Missed Opportunity for Immunisation, MOI vs Immunisation Defaulting) are interchangeably and inappropriately used in public health research practice with flawed or misleading strategies recommended adopted various settings globally. This is evident the fact that many opportunities to adopt evidence/findings from coverage policy grossly missed. Ineffectiveness of inappropriate interventions biased evidence can discourage mislead governance...

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to assess if children aged 0–23 months in a conflict-affected state South Sudan were on track with their immunisation schedule and identify predisposing factors that affected population from being routine schedule. Design Community-based cross-sectional using semi-structured questionnaire. binary outcome interest defined as or off vaccination Multivariable logistic regression used analyse for the association between surveyed one’s Setting...

Abstract In a bid to address the high burden of vaccine-preventable disease and low immunisation coverage in Africa, Ministers health finance from several African countries conveyed at maiden Ministerial Conference on Immunisation Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 25th February 2016 pledge political commitments reduce prevalence deaths diseases barest minimum. The fulfilment this across Africa would require design contextually tailored sustainable plans procurement vaccines running apt programs. A...

Abstract Objectives The objective of this study was to assess if children aged 0-23 months in a conflict-affected state South Sudan were on track with their immunisation schedule and identify predisposing factors that affected population from being routine schedule. Design Community-based cross-sectional using semi-structured questionnaire. binary outcome interest defined as or off vaccination Multivariable logistic regression used analyse for the association between surveyed one’s Setting...

Abstract Background South Sudan has borne the brunt of years chronic warfare and remains endemic malaria, with increasing mortality morbidity. Limited data still exists on factors influencing severity recurrent especially in emergency context as Sudan. This study therefore aimed to investigate recurrence severe malaria selected primary healthcare centres would assist guide prevention, treatment, eradication efforts. Methods We conducted a retrospective routinely collected clinic for...