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Global burden of diseases attributable to air pollution by Babatola, Samuel Soledayo

“…Air pollution has remained a major issue of concern over the years with serious toxicological effects on human health. This paper evaluates the comparison of…”
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Investigation of medicinal plants traditionally used as dietary supplements: A review on Moringa oleifera by Matic, Ivana, Guidi, Arianna, Kenzo, Maurice, Mattei, Maurizio, Galgani, Andrea

“…Diet and nutrition are important factors in the promotion and maintenance of good health throughout the entire life course. A plant-based diet may be able to…”
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Trend and enhanced surveillance of Monkeypox during COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria by Amao, Lateefat Kikelomo, Olatunji, David Idowu, Igbodo, Gordon, Okoli, Solomon Chieloka, Amaechi, Ifeanyichukwu, Goni, Muhammad Isa, Ehiakhamen, Odianosen, Aderinola, Olaolu, Ogunleye, Adesola, Ogunbode, Oladipo, Adeleye, Adesola, Arowolo, Tajudeen, Suleman, Kabiru, Hassan, Abubakar, Yelwa, Mohammed Usman, Inam, Nsikak, Akinpelu, Afolabi, Muhammad, Fahad, Jinadu, Kola, Onoh, Ikenna, Akinrogbe, Jessica, Ilori, Elsie, Biobelu, Abaye, Richard, Ikwuogu, Nwadiuto, Ifeoma, Demebons, Oyaba, Nwakaego, Ogbue, Owhodar, Emmanuel, Oladejo, John, Okpokoro, Evaezi, Ihekweazu, Chikwe

“…Monkeypox (MPX) is a viral zoonosis with lesions like smallpox. Though rare in Nigeria, sporadic outbreaks have been reported in 17 states since September…”
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Are there ecological and seasonal factors influencing the resurgence of mpox in Africa? by Ndembi, Nicaise, Mbala-Kingebeni, Placide, Khalifa, Banda, Mazaba, Mazyanga L., Foláyan, Morẹ́nikẹ́ O.

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Predictors for vaccine hesitancy among nursing students in Namibia by Gabriel, Rebekka N., Kashiva, Alfeus D., Shikesho, Ottilie N.

“…Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are a priority group targeted for vaccination because they are greatly exposed to infectious agents.Aim: To determine the…”
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Publication practices and responsible authorship: a review article by Tarkang, Elvis E., Kweku, Margaret, Zotor, Francis B.

“…Dissemination of research findings through the publication of one’s work or a group of contributors is an important part of the research process, as this…”
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Frequency and factors associated with focused antenatal care in Guinea: Analysis of the DHS 2018 by Baldé, Maimouna, Loua, Jean B.D., Sidibé, Tiany, Barry, Fanta, Camara, Bienvenu S., Diallo, Ramata, Toure, Madeleine, Keita, Kaba S., Camara, Sadan, Balde, Mamadou D.

“…Background: In Guinea, despite women’s recourse to antenatal care (ANC), little remains known about the use of focused antenatal care (FANC), contained in the…”
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Neglected mpox resurges with virulence in Africa: Will this be another neglected warning? by Tomori, Oyewale

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Dynamic factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Cameroon between 2021 and 2022 by Tchiasso, Dora, Mendjime, Patricia, Njuwa Fai, Karl, Nana Wandji, Brenda S., Yuya, Francis, Youm, Éric, Stanton, Amelia M., Karimu, Ismaila, Bebell, Lisa M., Matchim, Lucrece, Buri, Bongkiyung D., Ntone, Rodrigue, Yonta, Cyrille, Tchame, Claudric R., Essaka, Rachelle, Eyong, Justin B., Ngosso, Audrey, Nanda, Herwin, Nsaibirni, Robert, Ndifon, Mark, Eteki, Lucrèce, Mandeng, Nadia, Zoung-Kani Bisseck, Anne-Cécile, Koku, Modeste T., Epée, Emilienne, Etoundi Mballa, Georges-Alain, Tchocfe Ndoula, Shalom, Esso, Linda, Boum II, Yap

“…Background: Little is known about attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccination in sub-Saharan Africa, where immunisation coverage is the lowest in the world.Aim: The…”
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Engaging healthcare students in innovative approaches for antimicrobial resistance containment by Kasujja, Hassan, Kajumbula, Henry, Tusiimire, Jonans, Waswa, J. P., Nanyonga, Stella M., Kiggundu, Reuben, Mwandah, Daniel C., Murungi, Marion, Mugenyi, Nathan, Mukenya, Irene M., Joshi, Mohan P., Schwarz, Dan, Bongomin, Felix, Konduri, Niranjan

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Reduced mother-to-child transmission rates of HIV between 2017 and 2020 in Kenya. What changed? by Mandala, Justin, Muyumbu, Linda, Austin, Gwyneth, Ashiono, Everline, Stankevitz, Kayla, Bateganya, Moses, Chabikuli, Otto

“…Background: In 205 health facilities, mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) rates were reduced from 7.4% to 2.1% between…”
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The association of smoking and alcohol in colorectal cancer in black patients – Case-control study by Kgomo, Mpho K., Zingoni, Ratidzo L., Becker, Piet J.

“…Background: Studies have focused on smoking and alcohol as risk factors for colorectal cancer (CRC). Caucasians and other populations have been studied…”
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Solidarity for the mpox outbreak: A call for a unified global response by Khalifa, Banda, Foláyan, Morẹ́nikẹ́ O., Ndembi, Nicaise

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Now more than ever: Mpox renews the call for local pharmaceutical production for Africa’s health security by Ndembi, Nicaise, Foláyan, Morẹ́nikẹ́ O.

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The cholera paradox: Removing the pump handle by Agogo, Emmanuel

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Prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and its associated factors in urban Burkina Faso by Traoré, Solo, Dahourou, Désiré L., Paré, Boyo C., Sagna, Yempabou, Zemba, Daniel, Somé, Douonibo P., Ouédraogo, Nomwindé C.J., Millogo, Kalo R., Séré, Lassina, Rouamba, Toussaint, Tiéno, Hervé, Guira, Oumar

“…Background: Community screening could be an effective strategy for identifying people with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in low-income…”
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Continental concerted efforts to control the seventh outbreak of Ebola Virus disease in Uganda: The first 90 days of the response by Aceng, Jane R., Bosa, Henry K., Kamara, Neema, Atwine, Diana, Mwebesa, Henry, Nyika, Howard, Maureen, Katusiime, Olaro, Charles, Kagirita, Atek, Larmode, Mohammed, Riek, Lul P., Temfack, Elvis, Salyer, Stephanie, Aliddeki, Dativa, Machingaidze, Shingai, Mazuguni, Festo, Kirenga, Bruce, Muttamba, Winters, Wayengera, Misaki, Bbuye, Mudashir, Kasambula, Arthur, Eurien, Daniel, Grace, Akello, Ampaire, Ingrid, Herbert, Isabirye, Tut, Mathew, Bangure, Donewell, Mankoula, Wessam, Sonko, Ibrahima, Kokou, Alinon N., Magodi, Simon, Mhiraf, Addis, Bulwadda, Daniel, Kyabayinze, Daniel, Kabami, Zainah, Muruta, Allan, Bahatungire, Rony, George, Upentho, Nabadda, Susan, Birungi, Gloria, Richard, Kabanda, Aragaw, Merawi, Ouma, Ahmed O.

“…On 20th September 2022, Uganda declared the 7th outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) caused by the Sudan Ebola strain following the confirmation of a case…”
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Work-life balance mediating stress and quality of life in academics during COVID-19 in Malaysia by Aye, Lwin M., Tan, Jeremy Ern Hwei, Ramasamy, Shamala

“…Background: Following the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, academicians from the…”
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Mpox, stigma and the Public Health Emergency of Continental Security declaration: Addressing public health challenges in Africa by Foláyan, Morẹ́nikẹ́ Oluwátóyìn

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Evaluation of implementation of evidence-based public health training in sub-Saharan Africa by Rohwer, Anke C., Jessani, Nasreen S., Mbeye, Nyanyiwe M., Balugaba, Bonny E., Akiteng, Ann R., Tumusiime, David, Ntawuyirushintege, Seleman, Kedir, Kiya, Howe, Rawleigh, Durao, Solange, Toews, Ingrid, Burns, Jacob

“…Background: The Collaboration for Evidence-based Healthcare and Public Health in Africa (CEBHA+) developed and offered a course on evidence-based public health…”
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