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Newest firstBackgroundMpox remains a critical public health challenge in Central Africa, where endemic circulation of the virulent Clade I virus persists through zoonotic and human-to-human transmission. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesize 40 years of evidence (1984-2024) to characterize Mpox epidemiology, vaccination gaps and clinical pattern in the Central African Republic (CAR), informing targeted control s…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMpox, caused by the Mpox virus, is a zoonotic disease historically endemic in Central and West Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) bears the highest burden, with evolving epidemiology and significant public health challenges. Understanding severity and mortality trends is critical for global control efforts. MethodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis followed PRISMA guidelines to synthesi…
BackgroundEmergency medicine systems are vital for reducing mortality and disability, yet Cameroon faces significant healthcare access challenges, with only 0.6% of GDP allocated to public health and 70% of health expenditures paid out-of-pocket. This study assessed proportion of population benefiting from health coverage, patterns, and associated factors in Cameroon to inform policies aimed at achieving universal…
BackgroundThe development of effective vaccines was a promising tool for ending the pandemic. However, the success of a vaccination programme depends heavily on achieving significant community acceptance. In Cameroon, numerous studies have investigated the level of acceptance, hesitancy and perception of COVID-19 vaccines, with mixed results. To provide a comprehensive understanding of these parameters, this meta-…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundCameroon has developed a Health Sector Strategy (HSS) that aims at fostering a healthy and productive human capital. To achieve this objective, key health indicators have been defined to track progress towards the goal. This study was conducted to provide evidence on the current situation and assess progress towards achieving the HSS and other key health indicators in the Centre Region and in Cameroon. M…
BackgroundIntegrating the principles of humanized care into healthcare systems is critical to promoting optimal well-being throughout the patient care process. In a context of limited resources, improving the quality of care and health services means identifying priority sites to optimize cost-effectiveness. The objective was to measure key indicators of quality and safety of care in health facilities (HFs) and to…
BackgroundThe risk of infection during dental practices is omnipresent for both patients and healthcare workers. Workers within the bucco-dental health services are among the most affected. The most reported infectious agents transmitted through blood and body fluids are Human Immunodeficiency Virus, viral hepatitis B and C. Compliance with standard precautions prevents exposure to hospital associated infections t…
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