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Newest firstBackgroundNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a critical public health challenge in Kenya, responsible for over 50% of inpatient admissions and 40% of deaths. While digital health tools and artificial intelligence offer promising ways to improve prevention, diagnosis, and management, little is known about how these tools are perceived and used in practice. There is limited research exploring the views and l…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundKlebsiella pneumoniae is the leading cause of sepsis among neonates in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) in Africa and Asia, contributing substantially to the overall burden of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) infections and mortality among neonates globally. Pathogen sequencing has been used to investigate case clusters and confirm nosocomial transmission in a small number of neonatal units. Here we…
Introduction The growing opioid crisis and persistent global health disparities underscore the urgent need for alternative therapeutic strategies. Cannabis, with its long-standing historical use and recent legislative developments, presents a potentially significant avenue for addressing these challenges. This review examines the evolving landscape of medicinal cannabis, drawing from historical ethnopharmacologica…
Background Previous studies have explored the perspectives of health care professionals on the use of medicinal hemp, but they were mostly situated in high income countries. This study sets out to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs of health care professionals regarding the use of hemp in clinical therapy vis-à-vis the legislative framework in Ghana. Objective To explore the perspectives of physicia…
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…
IntroductionMonkeypox, a zoonotic viral disease primarily endemic to Africa, has seen a global resurgence, raising concerns due to its potential for severe multisystem complications. While often self-limiting, the burden of monkeypox is heightened in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in Africa, where healthcare resources are limited. ObjectiveTo review the multisystem complications of monkeypo…
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in health systems abilities to detect, report, and respond to threats. Inadequate preparedness led to healthcare worker infections (HCW), essential service disruptions, and impacts on communities. Primary health care (PHC) is often overlooked in health security initiatives. Epidemic Ready Primary Health Care (ERPHC) is an initiative that strengthens PHC facilities to p…
Open article record in new tab ↗Accessing accurate medication insights is vital for enhancing patient safety, minimizing errors, and supporting clinical decision-making. However, healthcare professionals in Africa often rely on manual and time-consuming processes to retrieve drug information, exacerbated by limited access to pharmacists due to brain drain and healthcare disparities. This paper presents "Drug Insights," an open-source Retrieval-A…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundBreast cancer associated mortality in Africa remains high due to poor survival rates, varying widely across countries. Despite medical advancements, barriers like limited access to early detection and treatment persist. This meta-analysis offers a crucial update on 5-year survival trends and influencing factors across continental Africa. MethodsA systematic search of four biomedical databases and citatio…
Open article record in new tab ↗Objective To evaluate the prevalence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), comorbidity rates with disruptive behavior disorders and main negative outcomes in primary school students in Nampula, Mozambique. Methods We selected a random sample of 748 students for ADHD screening from a population of around 43,000 primary school students. The Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Rating Scale version IV was applied…
BackgroundCisgender female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa have a high risk of HIV acquisition, highlighting the need for innovative approaches to expand coverage of evidence-based HIV prevention methods, including oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Our study aimed to identify FSWs preferences for a PrEP delivery model with structured choices for delivery location, services offered, and adherence suppo…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionApplication of data science in Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) across Africa is variable with limited documentation. Despite efforts to reduce preventable MNCH morbidity and mortality, progress remains slow. Accurate data is crucial for holding countries accountable, tracking progress towards realisation of SDG3 targets on MNCH, and guiding interventions. Data science can improve data availa…
Open article record in new tab ↗The rapid urbanization, particularly in Africa has posed several challenges that affect provision and accessibility of healthcare. The complex mix of providers, socio-economic inequalities, and inadequate infrastructure have been found to limit clients ability to reach and utilize routine and emergency health services. A growing body of literature shows poor health outcomes in African cities, including high instit…
The study investigated the impact of healthcare system efficiency on the delivery of maternal, newborn, and child services in Africa. Data Envelopment Analysis and Tobit regression were employed to assess the efficiency of 46 healthcare systems across the continent, utilizing the Variable Returns to Scale model with Input orientation to evaluate technical efficiency. The Tobit method was utilized to explore factor…
Open article record in new tab ↗The advances in the field of biotechnology (and bioengineering) over the past decades has allowed the precise development of new products across the agricultural, environmental, and pharmaceutical sectors. This has led to the need to evaluate the relevance and applicability of existing policies and frameworks that regulate the current transgenic technologies. On the African continent, there are delays in the devel…
Open article record in new tab ↗The impact of Post COVID-19 Condition is ongoing despite the WHO declaration that the pandemic has ended. In this study, we explore the prevalence of PCC among healthcare workers (HCWs) in four African Countries and its influence on their professional performance. This study was conducted as an online cross-sectional survey of healthcare workers from four African countries (Cameroon, Egypt, Nigeria, and Somalia) b…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundHypertension and diabetes share common pathophysiological mechanisms and hence have a high likelihood of co-occurring. The co-existence of hypertension and diabetes increases cardiovascular disease risk and healthcare spending. This review aimed to estimate the burden of hypertension among people with diabetes in African countries. MethodsThis review was registered in the International Prospective Regist…
Open article record in new tab ↗Cannabis is indigenous to many African countries. Despite this, the legalization of cannabis for industrial, medical, and economic purposes is not uniform. However, there is a growing interest in cannabis use for medical purposes in Africa. Pharmacists are best equipped to provide clinical advice and oversight in the safe management, production, and dispensing of medical cannabis on the continent. In this article,…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMobile phones are potential reservoirs for pathogens and sources of healthcare-associated illnesses. More microbes can be found on a mobile phone than on a mans lavatory seat, the sole of a shoe, or a door handle. When examining patients, frequent handling of mobile phones can spread bacteria and provide a suitable breeding environment for numerous microorganisms. Nevertheless, evidence of bacterial cont…
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