A5016623746- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Global Security and Public Health
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Trace Elements in Health
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Middle East and Rwanda Conflicts
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis
World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean
2021-2023
World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe
2023
World Health Organization
2023
Climate Analytics
2023
World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia
2023
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
2023
World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa
2023
World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific
2023
World Health Organization Regional Office for the Americas
2023
University of Aden
2022
BackgroundIn May 2022, several countries with no history of sustained community transmission mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) notified WHO new cases. These cases were soon followed by a large-scale outbreak, which unfolded across the world, driven local, in-country within previously unaffected countries. On July 23, declared outbreak Public Health Emergency International Concern. Here, we aim to describe main epidemiological features this largest reported date.MethodsIn analysis global...
(See the Major Article by Neil et al, on pages 1091–9 and Editorial Commentary Crump, 1107–9.) Background. Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi causes an estimated 22 million cases of typhoid fever 216 000 deaths annually worldwide. We investigated outbreak unexplained febrile illnesses with neurologic findings, determined to be fever, along Malawi–Mozambique border. Methods. The investigation included active surveillance, interviews, examinations ill convalescent persons, medical chart...
Background The bacterium Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi causes typhoid fever, which is typically associated with fever and abdominal pain. An outbreak of in Malawi-Mozambique 2009 was notable for a high proportion neurologic illness. Objective Describe features complicating during an Methods Persons meeting clinical case definition were identified through surveillance, laboratory confirmation by antibody testing or blood/stool culture. We gathered demographic information, examined...
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a global crisis, creating an unprecedented situation, which taken the world by storm, overshadowing on all life' aspects and having significant impact health systems of most countries. In this study, delivery services is investigated both before during outbreak at public hospitals in Yemen assess utilisation services.Data collected from 127 were reviewed using DHIS2 system. data represented 3 months between January March 2020 April June 2020. results then...
In Yemen, initial surveillance of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) focused primarily on patients with symptoms or severe disease. The full spectrum the remains unclear. To best authors' knowledge, this is first seroprevalence study performed in Yemen.This cross-sectional investigation included 2001 participants from all age groups four districts Aden, southern Yemen. A multi-stage sampling method was used. Data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire, and blood samples taken....
Although Liberia adapted the integrated diseases surveillance and response (IDSR) in 2004 as a platform for implementation of International Health Regulation (IHR (2005)), IDSR was not actively implemented until 2015. Some innovations best practices were observed during after Ebola virus disease outbreak. This paper describes different approaches used from 2015 to 2017.We conducted cross-sectional study using findings supervisions September November 2017 perused outbreaks linelists submitted...
Lessons learned from the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak enabled Liberia to develop a health plan for strengthening public capacity against potential threats. risk communication is one of core pillars that provide life-saving information and knowledge take preventive proactive actions These were applied in response post-ebola meningococcal septicemia meningitis outbreaks Sinoe Grand Kru counties. This paper documents experiences these Liberia.Risk Communication promotion strategies...
Introduction Yemen was one of the last countries in world to declare first case pandemic, on 10 April 2020. Fear and concerns catastrophic outcomes epidemic were immediately raised, as country is facing a complex humanitarian crisis. The purpose this report describe epidemiological situation during 2 months SARS-CoV-2 epidemic. Methods We analyzed data from 18 February 05 June 2020, including before confirmation case. included our analysis out 23 governorates Yemen, located southern eastern...
Abstract Background The need for early identification of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in communities was high Yemen during the first wave COVID-19 epidemic because most presenting to health facilities were severe. Early detection would allow interventions interrupt transmission chains. This study aimed describe implementation community-based surveillance (CBS) internally displaced people (IDP) camps and urban settings from 15 April 2020 30 September 2020. Methods Following Centers...
The 2022-2023 mpox outbreak predominantly affected adult men; 1.3% of reported cases were in children and adolescents <18 years age. Analysis global surveillance data showed 1 hospital intensive care unit admission 0 deaths that age group. Transmission routes clinical manifestations varied across subgroups.
During the flare-ups of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Liberia, Sinoe County reactivated multi-sectorial EVD control strategy order to be ready respond eventual reintroduction cases. This paper describes impacts interventions implemented during last flare-up Monrovia, from April 1 June 9, 2016, using resources provided original outbreak that ended a year ago.We conducted descriptive study describe key County, capacity available, implications for reactivation multi-sectoral strategy, and...
On April 25, 2017, the Sinoe County Health Team (CHT) notified Liberia Ministry of (MoH) and National Public Institute an unknown illness among 14 persons that resulted in eight deaths County. 26, Rapid Response epidemiologists from CDC, World Organization (WHO) African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) were deployed to support county-led response. Measures immediately implemented identify all cases, ascertain cause illness, control outbreak. Illness was associated with attendance at a...
BackgroundAs West Africa continues to suffer from a deadly Ebola epidemic, the national health sectors struggle minimize damages and stop spread of disease.MethodsA cohort inhabitants small village an hot zone in Sinoe County Liberia was followed on day-by-day basis search for new cases other community members or regions. Technical, clinical, humanistic aspects response are discussed this report.ResultsOf 22 confirmed since beginning outbreak (June 16, 2014), 7 were Polay Town, 5.5 miles...
Abstract Introduction During the flare-ups of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Liberia, Sinoe County reactivated multi-sectorial EVD control strategy order to be ready respond eventual reintroduction cases. This paper describes impacts interventions implemented during last flare-up Monrovia, from April 1 June 9, 2016, using resources provided original outbreak that ended one year back. Methods We conducted a descriptive study describe key County, capacity available, implications for reactivation...
Background: In Yemen; initial surveillance of COVID-19 focused primarily on patients with symptoms or severe disease, and, as such, the full spectrum are not clear that make epidemiology is uncertain. To best our knowledge, this first seroprevalence study done in Yemen to measure anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies general population by sex and age group Aden, Yemen.Methods: It a one-time cross-sectional investigation among 2000 participants from all groups four districts Aden at southern Yemen. A...