Policy brief on improving access to artemisinin-based combination therapies for malaria in Central African Republic

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 242-245
Author(s):  
Gérard Gresenguet ◽  
Méthode Moyen ◽  
Boniface Koffi ◽  
Jean Pierre Bangamingo
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Central African Republic ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Combination Therapies ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Children Under 5

In the Central African Republic (CAR) malaria is a major public health problem and hampers socioeconomic development. It accounts for 40 percent of complaints and 10 percent of deaths in health facilities (15;17). Pregnant women, who make up 4 percent of the population, and children under 5 years of age, who represent 17.3 percent, are the groups most vulnerable to malaria owing to their low levels of immunity.

Policy brief on improving access to artemisinin-based combination therapies for malaria in Burkina Faso

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bocar Kouyaté ◽  
Victor Nana
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Combination Therapies ◽  
Medical Consultations ◽  
Children Under 5

Malaria is a major public health problem in Burkina Faso. Statistics from health facilities in 2006 show that 40.1 percent of medical consultations, 53.4 percent of hospital admissions, and 45.8 percent of deaths are malaria related (2). Malaria among children under 5 years of age accounted for 46 percent of all cases in 2004, 49 percent in 2005 and 48 percent in 2006. In the same age group, malaria was the cause of 66.4 percent of deaths in 2004, 62.0 percent in 2005 and 62.7 percent in 2006.

Tetanus in Southeast Asia

1988 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-178
Author(s):  
R Kim-Farley ◽  
I Mochny ◽  
A Schnur
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Tetanus Toxoid ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Neonatal Tetanus ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Immunisation Coverage

With an estimated 337, 000 cases and 270, 000 deaths due to neonatal tetanus each year, tetanus remains a major public health problem in Southeast Asia. Although immunisation coverage of pregnant women with tetanus toxoid and infants with Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus (DPT) has increased, it is clear that immunisation activities must be accelerated to meet the 1990 goal of Universal Child Immunisation and eliminate the needless suffering, disability and death from tetanus.

scholarly journals Prevalence of shigellosis diarrhoea in a paediatrics population: hospital based survey in Bangui, Central African Republic

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. 655-657
Author(s):  
Alexandre Manirakiza ◽  
Prisca Megne-Boudjeka ◽  
Gustave Bobossi-Serengbe ◽  
Raymond Bercion ◽  
Alain Le Faou
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Central African Republic ◽  
Shigella Flexneri ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Rapid Methods ◽  
Shigella Species ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Antibiotics Susceptibility

Introduction: Shigellosis is still a major public health problem in sub-Saharan countries, especially among children. Methodology: The prevalence of shigellosis in children presenting with diarrhoea in the Complexe Pédiatrique de Bangui, Central African Republic, was determined. Stools were analyzed in the bacteriology laboratory of the Institut Pasteur de Bangui, Central African Republic, where identification of Shigella species and analysis of antibiotics susceptibility were performed. Results: A total of 15 strains of Shigella were isolated from 156 stools; Shigella flexneri was the only species found. Two infected children died of dehydration. Most strains were resistant to antibiotics except quinolones, which were active on all of these strains. Conclusions: The control of Shigella infections should be reinforced in Bangui, and accurate, affordable and rapid methods of diagnosis would be helpful.

scholarly journals Dietary Diversity and Its Association with Anemia among Pregnant Women Attending Public Health Facilities in South Ethiopia

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Romedan Delil ◽  
Dessalegn Tamiru ◽  
Beakal Zinab
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional

BACKGROUND: Anemia is a major public health problem among pregnant women in developing countries like Ethiopia. Nutritional deficiency related to anemia is an important contributor to maternal mortality and poor fetal outcomes.METHODS: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women to assess the prevalence of anemia and its association with dietary diversity in Hossana Town from March 15 to April 30, 2017. Systematic random sampling procedure was employed to select 314 study subjects. Data were collected using an interviewer administered semi-structured questionnaire supplemented with laboratory tests. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the independent predictors of anemia.RESULTS: The prevalence of mild to moderate anemia among pregnant women was 56.6% and 40.8% respectively. The mean dietary diversity and food variety score of study participants were 7 and 22 respectively. Maternal education (AOR=10.5; 95% CI:2.2, 27), occupation of spouse (AOR=9.3; 95% CI:1.6, 53), nutrition education (AOR=2.5; 95% CI:1.5, 6.4) and dietary diversity (AOR=18.6; 95% CI: 4.4, 28) were significantly associated with anemia.CONCLUSION: Anemia was found to be a moderate public health problem in Hossana Town. Therefore, there is a need of nutrition education and promotion awareness on healthy diets to prevent anemia among pregnant women. 

scholarly journals Anaemia among pregnant women in a rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 2400
Author(s):  
Abiselvi A. ◽  
Gopalakrishnan S. ◽  
Umadevi R. ◽  
Rama R
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
Vulnerable Groups ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Training Centre

Background: Anaemia is a major public health problem in developing countries. The vulnerable groups include adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating mothers. Despite several National and International strategies to control anaemia, the magnitude of the problem remains high. Lack of adequate program implementation strategies could be a possible reason for this problem and therefore, we aimed to estimate the prevalence of anaemia among rural pregnant women in our field practice area in Tamil Nadu.Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out among 270 pregnant women registered at our Rural Health Training Centre. All these pregnant mothers gave informed consent to participate in the study. A structured interview schedule was administered and hemoglobin levels were recorded from their Mother Child Protection Card. A mean hemoglobin value was calculated and anaemia was defined as a Hemoglobin level <11 g/dl as per WHO classification.Results: About 48.5% of pregnant women were in the age group of 15-24 years. In this study, 41.5% were found to be anaemic. About 38.1% of the study participants were found to have mild anaemia (hemoglobin level between 10.0-10.9 g/dl), while 1.9% had moderate anaemia (Hb between 7.0 - 9.9 g/dl) and 1.5% had severe anaemia (Hb below 7 g/dl).Conclusions: Anaemia is an imminent public health problem, which requires due attention. It is a social problem, wherein the knowledge and attitudes of the pregnant women deeply influence the disease burden. Adequate measures to address these issues have to be in place as a priority, in order to minimize the magnitude of anaemia. 

scholarly journals NEW WORLD LEISHMANIOSIS IN RUSSIAN TOURISTS WHO VISITED SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES AND THE FIRST EXPERIENCE OF THE TREATMENT WITH PERU BALSAM

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-112
Author(s):  
A. M Bronshteyn ◽  
N. G Kochergin ◽  
N. A Malyshev ◽  
V. Ya Lashin ◽  
S. V Burova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
New World ◽  
Folk Medicine ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
South American ◽  
Parasite Resistance ◽  
Local Species

Two cases of New World cutaneous leishmaniasis acquired by Russian tourists in Peru and possibly in Bolivia are presented. L. viannia ( L.braziliensis complex) was identified in Liverpool School of Tropical medicine in the patient travelled to Bolivia. The present study aimed to investigate Balsamum peruvianum one of the product of folk medicine of Indians of Amazon region against local species of Leishmania resulted in healing the ulcers. Leishmaniasis is a major public health problem, and the alarming spread of parasite resistance has increased the importance of discovering new therapeutic products.

Development of new dinuclear Fe(III) coordination compounds with in vitro nanomolar antitrypanosomal activity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe Figuerôa Moreira ◽  
Juliana de Araujo Portes ◽  
Nathalia Florencia Barros Azeredo ◽  
Christiane Fernandes ◽  
Adolfo Horn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Trypanosoma Cruzi ◽  
Chagas Disease ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Coordination Compounds ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Neglected Tropical Disease ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Protozoan Pathogen

Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease caused by the protozoan pathogen Trypanosoma cruzi. The disease is the major public health problem affecting about 6 to 7 million people worldwide,...

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