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Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in six districts in Zambia in July, 2020: a cross-sectional cluster sample survey
Published in The Lancet global health (01-06-2021)“…Between March and December, 2020, more than 20 000 laboratory-confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection were reported in Zambia. However, the number of…”
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Prevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Among Healthcare Workers—Zambia, July 2020
Published in Clinical infectious diseases (15-09-2021)“…Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) in Zambia have become infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that…”
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Effectiveness of two doses of Euvichol-plus oral cholera vaccine in response to the 2017/2018 outbreak: a matched case–control study in Lusaka, Zambia
Published in BMJ open (11-11-2022)“…IntroductionZambia experienced a major cholera outbreak in 2017–2018, with more than 5905 cases reported countrywide, predominantly from the peri-urban slums…”
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Effects of the ECHO tele-mentoring program on HIV/TB service delivery in health facilities in Zambia: a mixed-methods, retrospective program evaluation
Published in Human resources for health (20-03-2023)“…In the quest to ensure that quality healthcare is provided to all citizens through building healthcare worker capacity and extending reach for expert services,…”
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A Multisectoral Emergency Response Approach to a Cholera Outbreak in Zambia: October 2017-February 2018
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COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Against Progression to In-Hospital Mortality in Zambia, 2021–2022
Published in Open forum infectious diseases (01-09-2022)“…Abstract Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are highly effective for reducing severe disease and mortality. However, vaccine effectiveness…”
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Hypertension among persons living with HIV-Zambia, 2021; A cross-sectional study of a national electronic health record system
Published in PLOS global public health (10-07-2023)“…Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is a common cause of death in Zambia. Data on hypertension prevalence in Zambia are…”
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Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 During the First 4 Waves in Zambia
Published in JAMA network open (01-12-2022)“…Few epidemiologic studies related to COVID-19 have emerged from countries in Africa, where demographic characteristics, epidemiology, and health system…”
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Hospitalizations and costs incurred at the facility level after scale-up of malaria control: pre-post comparisons from two hospitals in Zambia
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-01-2014)“…There is little evidence on the impact of malaria control on the health system, particularly at the facility level. Using retrospective, longitudinal…”
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Integrating isoniazid preventive therapy into the fast-track HIV treatment model in urban Zambia: A proof-of -concept pilot project
Published in PLOS global public health (2023)“…Most people living with HIV (PLHIV) established on treatment in Zambia receive multi-month prescribing and dispensing (MMSD) antiretroviral therapy (ART) and…”
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COVID-19 Severity and COVID-19–Associated Deaths Among Hospitalized Patients with HIV Infection — Zambia, March–December 2020
Published in MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report (04-06-2021)“…What is already known about this topic? The effect of HIV infection on COVID-19 outcomes is unclear. What is added by this report? HIV infection was not…”
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Geospatial patterns of progress towards UNAIDS ‘95-95-95’ targets and community vulnerability in Zambia: insights from population-based HIV impact assessments
Published in BMJ global health (01-10-2023)“…IntroductionIn sub-Saharan Africa, HIV/AIDS remains a leading cause of death. The UNAIDS established the ‘95-95-95’ targets to improve HIV care continuum…”
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Cholera Epidemic — Lusaka, Zambia, October 2017–May 2018
Published in MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report (18-05-2018)“…On October 6, 2017, an outbreak of cholera was declared in Zambia after laboratory confirmation of Vibrio cholerae O1, biotype El Tor, serotype Ogawa, from…”
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841 Developing a novel one-day paediatric assessment and stabilisation (PAS) course for front line healthcare workers in Lusaka, Zambia
Published in Archives of disease in childhood (01-10-2021)“…BackgroundA large proportion of front-line paediatric healthcare in Zambia is delivered by staff with no specialist paediatric training, and training this…”
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Clinical Outcomes in Children With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Treated for Nonsevere Tuberculosis in the SHINE Trial
Published in Clinical infectious diseases (19-07-2024)“…Abstract Background Children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, CWH) are at high risk of tuberculosis (TB) and face poor outcomes, despite antiretroviral…”
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Prevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) among Health Care Workers-Zambia, July 2020
Published in Clinical infectious diseases (30-03-2021)“…Healthcare workers (HCWs) in Zambia have become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, SARS-CoV-2 prevalence…”
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Inadequate Lopinavir Concentrations With Modified 8-hourly Lopinavir/Ritonavir 4:1 Dosing During Rifampicin-based Tuberculosis Treatment in Children Living With HIV
Published in The Pediatric infectious disease journal (01-10-2023)“…Lopinavir/ritonavir plasma concentrations are profoundly reduced when co-administered with rifampicin. Super-boosting of lopinavir/ritonavir is limited by…”
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Two-month follow-up of persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection-Zambia, September 2020: a cohort study
Published in The Pan African medical journal (2022)“…COVID-19 is often characterized by an acute upper respiratory tract infection. However, information on longer-term clinical sequelae following acute COVID-19…”
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Integrating isoniazid preventive therapy into the fast-track HIV treatment model in urban Zambia: A proof-of -concept pilot project
Published in PLOS global public health (01-01-2023)“…Most people living with HIV (PLHIV) established on treatment in Zambia receive multi-month prescribing and dispensing (MMSD) antiretroviral therapy (ART) and…”
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Development of tuberculosis treatment decision algorithms in children below 5 years hospitalised with severe acute malnutrition in Zambia and Uganda: a prospective diagnostic cohort study
Published in EClinicalMedicine (01-07-2024)“…In children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) tuberculosis is common, challenging to diagnose, and often fatal. We developed tuberculosis treatment decision…”
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