Impact of antimicrobial stewardship interventions to improve antibiotic prescribing for hospital inpatients in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
L Siachalinga, W Mufwambi, IH Lee - Journal of Hospital Infection, 2022 - Elsevier
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions to improve antibiotic use are being
implemented in Africa, but their impact is not fully known. The aim of this review was to …
implemented in Africa, but their impact is not fully known. The aim of this review was to …
Point of care diagnostics in resource-limited settings: A review of the present and future of PoC in its most needed environment
Point of care (PoC) diagnostics are at the focus of government initiatives, NGOs and
fundamental research alike. In high-income countries, the hope is to streamline the …
fundamental research alike. In high-income countries, the hope is to streamline the …
[HTML][HTML] Global strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance: a one health perspective
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health challenge that has escalated
due to the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and the environment …
due to the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in humans, animals, and the environment …
Infectious disease control: from health security strengthening to health systems improvement at global level
XX Zhang, YZ Jin, YH Lu, LL Huang, CX Wu… - Global Health Research …, 2023 - Springer
Since the twenty first century, the outbreaks of global infectious diseases have caused
several public health emergencies of international concern, imposing an enormous impact …
several public health emergencies of international concern, imposing an enormous impact …
'A tale of two paradoxes in response to COVID-19': Public health system and socio-economic implications of the pandemic in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
B Banda Chitsamatanga, W Malinga - Cogent Social Sciences, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Africa's response to the outbreak of infectious diseases has come under scrutiny over the
years and the outbreak of COVID-19 has exacerbated the situation. The rapid spread of this …
years and the outbreak of COVID-19 has exacerbated the situation. The rapid spread of this …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of age structure and vaccine prioritization on COVID-19 in West Africa
HB Taboe, M Asare-Baah, A Yesmin… - Infectious Disease …, 2022 - Elsevier
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a major global health challenge since its
emergence in 2019. Contrary to early predictions that sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) would bear …
emergence in 2019. Contrary to early predictions that sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) would bear …
Effect of corruption on perceived difficulties in healthcare access in sub-Saharan Africa
Background Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by improving financial protection
and effective service coverage is target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals. Little is …
and effective service coverage is target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals. Little is …
Exploration of gut microbiome research in Africa: a scoping review
The crucial role of the gut microbiome in various diseases has led to increased interest in
interventions and therapeutics targeting the human microbiome. Accordingly, the current …
interventions and therapeutics targeting the human microbiome. Accordingly, the current …
Applications of nanozymology in the detection and identification of viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens
SP Songca - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nanozymes are synthetic nanoparticulate materials that mimic the biological activities of
enzymes by virtue of their surface chemistry. Enzymes catalyze biological reactions with a …
enzymes by virtue of their surface chemistry. Enzymes catalyze biological reactions with a …
Zero malaria: a mirage or reality for populations of sub-Saharan Africa in health transition
E Sarpong, DO Acheampong, GNR Fordjour… - Malaria Journal, 2022 - Springer
The global burden of malaria continues to be a significant public health concern. Despite
advances made in therapeutics for malaria, there continues to be high morbidity and …
advances made in therapeutics for malaria, there continues to be high morbidity and …