A5012042168- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Global Health and Epidemiology
MRC Unit the Gambia
2022-2025
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
2023-2025
Medical Research Council
2023
Abstract Background One of the main challenges wound healing is infection with multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus. The spectrum antibiotics used to treat them declining; thus, there a need for alternatives. Our study was designed evaluate antimicrobial properties honey, its pharmacokinetics (ADMET) and in-silico analysis bioactive compounds against dihydropteroate synthase S. aureus using trimethoprim control. Methods Standard protocols were employed in...
Background In low-resource settings, it is challenging to ascertain the burden and causes of under-5 mortality as many deaths occur outside health facilities. We aimed determine childhood in rural Gambia using verbal autopsies (VA). Methodology used WHO VA questionnaires conduct VAs for years age Basse Fuladu West Health Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSS) between September 01, 2019, December 31, 2021. Using a standardized cause death list, two physicians assigned discordant diagnoses...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread morbidity and mortality resulted in the biggest setback routine vaccinations three decades. Data on impact of immunisation Africa are limited, part, due to low-quality or administrative data. This study examined coverage timeliness childhood during Gambia, a country with an system considered robust. Methods We obtained prospective birth cohort data 57 286 children over 300 communities two health demographic surveillance sites, including...
Estimates for COVID-19-related excess mortality African populations using local data are needed to design and implement effective control policies.We applied time-series analysis from three health demographic surveillance systems in The Gambia (Basse, Farafenni, Keneba) examine pandemic-related during 2020, when the first SARS-CoV-2 wave was observed, compared pre-pandemic period (2016-2019).Across sites, average total deaths 2020 were 1512 1634, respectively (Basse: 1099 vs 1179, Farafenni:...
Without complete data on under-5 mortality, tracking progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 will be challenging. Such are also needed to ensure proper planning and prioritisation of scarce resources in low-income middle-income countries. However, most countries have weak Civil Registration Vital Statistics (CRVS) systems, leaving a critical gap understanding mortality dynamics. This paper outlines community-based approach enhance surveillance countries, using The Gambia...
Abstract Background In low-resource settings, it is challenging to ascertain the burden and causes of under-5 mortality as many deaths occur outside health facilities. Verbal autopsy (VA) an important tool that provides data on death in communities with limited access care. We aimed determine childhood by VA rural Gambia. Methodology used WHO standard questionnaires conduct VAs for years age Basse Fuladu West Health Demographic Surveillance Systems Gambia between September 01, 2019, December...
Background: Estimates for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related excess mortality African populations using local data are needed to design and implement effective policies.Methods: We used from three regionally distinct Health Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSSs) covering 10% of the population in The Gambia (Basse, Farafenni Keneba) examine pandemic-related during 2020, when first SARS-CoV-2 wave was observed, compared pre-pandemic period (2016-2019). applied time-series analysis...