A5078846489- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Ecology
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Fluoride Effects and Removal
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Travel-related health issues
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
- Global Health and Surgery
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Malaria Research and Control
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Agricultural Innovations and Practices
- Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
Tufts University
2011-2025
University of Global Health Equity
2020-2023
New England Disabled Sports
2022
Given the recent emergence of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in Rwanda and its profound impact on livelihoods health, improving RVF prevention control strategies is crucial. Vaccinating livestock one most sustainable to mitigate health livelihoods. However, vaccine supply chain constraints severely limit effectiveness vaccination programs. In human sector, unmanned aerial vehicles, i.e., drones, are increasingly used improve chains last-mile delivery. We investigated perceptions whether delivering...
Snakebite envenomation (SBE) is a serious medical condition with human, animal, and environmental factors driving occurrence. In Rwanda, the number of SBE cases reported by system far lower than regional estimates for incidence, suggesting that victims might be seeking care outside formal structures. Our goals were to describe circumstances surrounding snakebite explore experiences in accessing treatment. For this qualitative study, our team recruited individuals bitten snakes between 2013...
Abstract Objectives To generate and employ scenarios of sentinel human animal outbreak cases in local contexts that integrate health interests practices facilitate risk management readiness. Methods We conducted a scoping review past outbreaks the strengths weaknesses response efforts USAID STOP Spillover program countries. This information iterative query-and-response with country teams stakeholders led to curated emphasizing One Health human:animal interfaces at sub-national levels....
Snakebite envenomation (SBE) is a neglected One Health issue that overwhelmingly affects people living in rural and impoverished regions of Africa Asia. Information on SBE scarce Rwanda; thus, our objectives were to 1) describe the demographics patients seeking hospital care, 2) evaluate physician adherence national treatment guidelines, 3) assess availability snake antivenom at hospitals Rwanda. To achieve these goals, we obtained data animal bites/stings visited every district provincial...
Most rural women smallholder farmers in Kenya generate income from the sale of small ruminant animals. However, diseases such as Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) prevent them optimizing earnings. A crucial aspect for control CCPP is vaccination. In Kenya, vaccines are distributed through a government delivery mechanism. This study examines gaps and barriers that accessing vaccines. Qualitative data collection tools used were focus groups discussions, meals, jar voices key informant...
The Government of Rwanda reported an outbreak Rift Valley fever (RVF) in the Eastern Province 2018. To respond to outbreak, vaccination and education campaigns about disease were carried out. Because RVF cases continue be detected impacts livelihoods health, accurate knowledge communication are imperative. objectives this study evaluate risk perceptions transmission among livestock farmers Nyagatare District, Province, Rwanda, compare knowledge, perceptions, farming practices between male...
Abstract Pastoralists contribute to social, environmental, and economic well-being in the drylands of Northern Kenya. Pastoralism is also their way life how they manage livelihoods. However, marginalization these communities, including lack basic infrastructure services, compounded by increasing threat infectious disease climate change, has led loss livelihoods poor health. One Health service delivery can improve pastoralists’ health This case examines development policy Turkana County, The...
Malaria is a potentially fatal disease spread by the bites of Plasmodium-infected Anopheles mosquitoes. Despite long-term efforts to control malaria in Rwanda, incidence increased from 48 403 cases/1000 individuals between 2012 and 2016. The diagnosis treatment occurs at multiple levels, but costs these activities are not well understood. This research was conducted estimate direct medical incurred Ministry Health diagnosing treating three districts Rwanda 2018.A cross-sectional...
Livestock diseases are a major barrier to productivity for both male and female livestock keepers in Africa. In Kenya, two of the most devastating Newcastle Disease (ND) poultry Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP) goats. Female tend own more small ruminants (goats, sheep, etc.) their livelihoods adversely affected if herds not vaccinated against these diseases. farming has gender specific challenges opportunities, with implications empowerment women smallholder farmers, household...
Abstract Background Dental fluorosis is caused by prolonged exposure to excessive fluoride during the period of permanent tooth formation and characterized discoloration, pitting, loss shape. Communities living near Lake Kivu in Western Rwanda exhibit a high prevalence dental fluorosis; however, data on risk factors are scarce. Methods This cross sectional, quantitative study used One Health approach investigate among people livestock measure content environment. In 2018, oral health...
Most capacity building efforts to investigate and counter emerging infectious diseases have focused on supporting public health agencies. However, improve the understanding of epidemiology, outcome diseases, aid in their detection treatment increase participation prevention control, gender roles must be considered. Gender plays a significant role shaping disease response. In most recent Ebola Outbreak West African region, glaring disparities were apparent as spread through nations decimating...
<p><strong>Background.</strong> Traditionally, poultry is kept and reared by women in extensive production systems. In Kenya most developing countries, smallholder productivity constrained diseases such as Newcastle disease (ND), which preventable via a vaccine, yet contributes to significant morbidity mortality among flocks primarily owned managed villages. <strong>Objective.</strong> This study aimed map the vaccine value chain stakeholders identify barriers...
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