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The economic impacts of The CT-OVC programme in Kenya

S. Asfaw; B. Davis; J. Dewbre; et al. PtoP (From Protection to Protection); Food and Agriculture Organization on the United Nations; Unicef; European Union; et al. (2013) C2

Policy Brief

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Key Considerations: Emerging evidence on shielding vulnerable groups during COVID-19

Schmidt-Sane M. SSHAP (2020) CC

Shielding is a term used to describe the protection of individuals at high risk of severe COVID-19 illness by separating them from the general population.

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Buruli ulcer in Africa: Geographical distribution, ecology, risk factors, diagnosis, and indigenous plant treatment options - A comprehensive review

Osei-Owusu J.; Fordjour Aidoo O.; Eshu F. et al. Heliyon (2023) C2

Buruli ulcer (BU), a neglected tropical disease (NTD), is an infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. The disease has been documented in many South American, Asian, and Western Pacific countries and is widespread throughout much of Africa, especially in West... more

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Strengthening prehospital clinical practice guideline development in South Africa: Reflections from guideline experts

McCaula, M.; T. Younga and M. Clarke (2021) CC

African Journal of Emergency Medicine Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2021, Pages 132-139

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Novel vaccination approaches to prevent tuberculosis in children

J. A. Triccas, C. Counoupas Pneumonia; BioMed Central (2016) CC

Review Triccas and Counoupas Pneumonia (2016) 8:18; DOI 10.1186/s41479-016-0020-z

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Examining nursing practices for management of sepsis in low income countries: the case of Uganda

Aliga C., Mutyabule J., Nakate G., et al. (2018) CC

Examining nursing practice guidelines to improve quality of care for patients with sepsis in low income countries is required. • A large amount of information about best practice standards in sepsis management is available for healthcare professionals; however, implementation and adherence to prac... more

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Health systems context(s) for integrating mental health into primary health care in six Emerald countries: a situation analysis

Mugisha J.; Abdulmalik, J.; Hanlon C; et al. International Journal of Mental Health Systems; BioMed Central (2017) C1

Mugisha et al. Int J Ment Health Syst (2017) 11:7 DOI 10.1186/s13033-016-0114-2

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An investigation of barriers to the use of the World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist in theatres

Verwey and Gopalan South Africa Med. J. (2018) CC

This editorial will consider the often heralded and sometimes belittled Surgical Safety Checklist (SSCL) for its general benefits, potential utility, and range of evidence attesting to its value in quality and safety improvement.

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The role of community health workers in the re-engineering of primary health care in rural Eastern Cape

Karl le Roux, Ingrid M le Roux, Nokwanele Mbewu & Emily Davis South African Family Practice (2015) CC

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Dolutegravir Resistance in Malawi’s National HIV Treatment Program

van Ossterhout, J. J.; Chipungu, C.; Nkhoma, L. et all. (2022) CC2

Dolutegravir HIV drug resistance (HIVDR) data from Africa remain sparse. We reviewed HIVDR results of Malawians on dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy (November 2020– September 2021). Of 6462 eligible clients, 33 samples were submitted to South Africa, 27 were sequenced successfully, and 8 ... more

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Qualitative assessment of community health workers’ perspective on their motivation in community-based primary health care in rural Malawi

Ndambo, M.K.; Munyaneza, F.; Aron, M.B. et al. BMC Health Services Research (2022) CC

Background: Community Health Workers (CHWs) have a positive impact on the provision of community-based primary health care through screening, treatment, referral, psychosocial support, and accompaniment. With a broad scope of work, CHW programs must balance the breadth and depth of tasks to mainta...in CHW motivation for high-quality care delivery. Few studies have described the CHW perspective on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to enhance their programmatic activities. Methods: We utilized an exploratory qualitative study design with CHWs employed in the household model in Neno District, Malawi, to explore their perspectives on intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and dissatisfiers in their work. Data was collected in 8 focus group discussions with 90 CHWs in October 2018 and March–April 2019 in seven purposively selected catchment areas. All interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded, and analyzed using Dedoose. Results: Themes of complex intrinsic and extrinsic factors were generated from the perspectives of the CHWs in the focus group discussions. Study results indicate that enabling factors are primarily intrinsic factors such as positive patient outcomes, community respect, and recognition by the formal health care system but can lead to the chal- lenge of increased scope and workload. Extrinsic factors can provide challenges, including an increased scope and workload from original expectations, lack of resources to utilize in their work, and rugged geography. However, a posi- tive work environment through supportive relationships between CHWs and supervisors enables the CHWs. Conclusion: This study demonstrated enabling factors and challenges for CHW performance from their perspec- tive within the dual-factor theory. We can mitigate challenges through focused efforts to limit geographical distance, manage workload, and strengthen CHW support to reinforce their recognition and trust. Such programmatic empha- sis can focus on enhancing motivational factors found in this study to improve the CHWs’ experience in their role. The engagement of CHWs, the communities, and the formal health care system is critical to improving the care provided to the patients and communities, along with building supportive systems to recognize the work done by CHWs for the primary health care systems. more

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iSupport, an online training and support program for caregivers of people with dementia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial in India

Mehta, M.K.; et al. (2018) CC

Trials (2018) 19:271 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-018-2604-9 Based on the findings of this trial, we will examine the potential use and scale up of iSupport for caregiver distress in India. This style of online self-help programs could be expanded to other regions or countries or to other suitabl... more

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Catastrophic Health Expenditures and Impoverishment in Kenya

Kimani D., Mugo M., Kioko U. et al. School of Economics, University of Nairobi (2016) C1

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Mental Health Promotion. Case Studies from Countries

Shekhar Saxena and Preston J. Garri World Federation for Mental Health; World Health Organization WHO (2004) C_WHO

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Benefits of a one health approach: An example using Rift Valley fever

Rostal, M.K.; et al. (2018) CC

One Health 5 (2018) 34–36

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The burden of severe asthma in sub-Saharan Africa: Findings from the African Severe Asthma Project

Kirenga, B.J.; Chakaya, J.; Yimer, G. et al. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: Global (2024) CC

Severe asthma is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and health care utilization, but its burden in Africa is unknown. This article wants to determine the burden (prevalence, mortality, and activity and work impairment) of severe asthma in 3 countries in East Africa: Uganda, Kenya, and Ethio... more

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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: The foundation for building resilience in climate‑vulnerable communities

Omasete J., Forster J., Geere J., et al. Water Aid (2022) CC

This report, which involved input from across WaterAid, in particular from the Programme Support Unit (PSU) of WaterAid UK, includes case studies from a variety of countries, including Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, India and Nepal, each demonstrating what must be done now to i... more

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Tracking aid flows for development assistance for health

Vassall A.; Shotton J.; Klein O. et al Global Health Action (2014) CC

he global architecture for providing development assistance for health (DAH) has become increasing complex in the last decade, with many new funding agencies entering the health sector. This study presents a detailed picture of European Union (EU) and EU member state originating DAH between 2006 ... more

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Cholera Guide

Stephen J.McPhee; and Papadakis Maxine The McGraw-Hill Companies (2010)

Adapted from CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2010

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Water and planetary health. Protecting the lifeblood of human civilisation

Macklin, M. (2019) C2

Water is the lifeblood of planetary health and human civilisation. As a critical source of fresh water, rivers underpin civilisations, past and present. However, rivers constantly change in response to environmental and human pressures. Protecting global river systems from climate change and other a... more