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Newest firstBackgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a key strategy for cervical cancer elimination. In Cameroon, HPV vaccine was introduced into the expanded program on immunization in 2020. However, synthesized evidence on vaccine acceptability is needed to guide policy. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of HPV vaccine awareness, willingness to vaccinate, recommendat…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMpox, a zoonotic disease endemic to Africa, presents a significant public health threat with variable severity driven by viral clades and host factors. After over 50 years of outbreaks, this study aimed at providing a comprehensive continent-wide assessment of its severity and mortality for evidence-based public health planning and clinical management. MethodsThis systematic review and meta-analysis, con…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMpox remains a significant public health threat in Africa, with recent outbreaks driven by newly emergent clades I and II. Vaccination is a critical intervention for outbreak control, yet evidence on vaccine acceptance and uptake across the continent has not been comprehensively synthesized. This study aimed to determine the pooled prevalence and determinants of mpox vaccine acceptance and uptake in Afri…
BackgroundIn many Sub-Saharan African countries, structural health system challenges lead to a heavy reliance on informal caregivers to provide basic patient care in hospitals. These caregivers are frequently exposed to blood and body fluids (BBF), placing them at high risk of infections like hepatitis B, COVID-19, and cholera. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of BBF exposure and vaccinat…
BackgroundIn Cameroons overburdened healthcare system, informal caregivers are partners in patient care. This study aimed to address the existing knowledge gap by providing a description of the living conditions, challenges, and interactions of caregivers in Yaoundes public hospitals. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from April to July 2025 at two public hospitals in Yaounde. Participants included indi…
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…