Domestic animals as potential reservoirs of zoonotic viral diseases

O Tomori, DO Oluwayelu - Annual review of animal biosciences, 2023 - annualreviews.org
Zoonoses are diseases and infections naturally transmitted between humans and vertebrate
animals. Over the years, zoonoses have become increasingly significant threats to global …

[HTML][HTML] Politics of disease control in Africa and the critical role of global health diplomacy: A systematic review

VK Chattu, WA Knight, A Adisesh, S Yaya… - Health Promotion …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Africa is facing the triple burden of communicable diseases, non-
communicable diseases (NCDs), and nutritional disorders. Multilateral institutions, bilateral …

The neglected continuously emerging Marburg virus disease in Africa: A global public health threat

D Srivastava, LVS Kutikuppala, P Shanker… - Health Science …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background and Aim Severe viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) is caused by Marburg
virus which is a member of the Filoviridae (filovirus) family. Many Marburg virus disease …

[HTML][HTML] Preparing for future outbreaks in Ghana: An overview of current COVID-19, monkeypox, and Marburg disease outbreaks

I Owusu, C Adu, RG Aboagye… - Health Promotion …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Ghana is currently grappling with simultaneous
outbreaks of Marburg virus disease and human monkeypox virus. The coexistence of these …

COVID-19: an opportunity to re-evaluate the implementation of a One Health approach to tackling emerging infections in Nigeria and other sub-Saharan African …

O Ayobami, G Mark, Z Kadri-Alabi, CR Achi… - Journal of the Egyptian …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background One Health (OH) has resurfaced in the light of the ravaging COVID-19
pandemic. It has been accepted by many local and global health authorities as a suitable …

Reviewing the Past, Present, and Future Risks of Pathogens in Ghana and What This Means for Rethinking Infectious Disease Surveillance for Sub‐Saharan Africa

PNJ Mahama, AT Kabo-Bah, JI Blanford… - Journal of Tropical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The current epidemiological transition makes us wonder how the parallel of infectious
diseases (IDs) might be at the end of each passing year. Yet, the surveillance of these IDs …

Assessing the Knowledge and Awareness Among Selected Tertiary Students in the Accra Metropolis on Zoonotic Infections

AJ Barimah, TY Ofosua, HO Addo… - Environmental …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Zoonotic infections are a serious threat to human health and a direct risk that
could potentially be fatal. Animals both domestic and wild serve as reservoirs for zoonotic …

Rabies in equids in Sudan

YH Ali, TAG Mohieddeen, MM Abdellatif… - … Journal of Veterinary …, 2024 - scielo.org.za
Rabies is endemic in Sudan with continuing outbreaks occurring annually, the most
common animals affected are dogs, followed by goats and equids. This work focused on …

Rabies control in Ghana: Stakeholders interventions, challenges and opportunities

BO Emikpe, DA Asare, W Tasiame… - Health Science …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Rabies remains a significant public health issue in Ghana, predominantly
affecting rural communities with limited access to health care and veterinary services. The …

A Review of Evidence Related to the Zoonotic Characteristics of the Monkeypox Virus

K Abdullah, J Hussain, E Chan, K Tingley… - Open Forum …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
The 2022 monkeypox virus (MPXV) outbreaks spurred global public health concern. In
response, we undertook a living systematic review of its zoonotic characteristics, including …