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Cholera public health surveillance in the Republic of Cameroon-opportunities and challenges

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2016
INTRODUCTION: in Cameroon, cholera has periodically resurfaced since it was first reported in 1971. In 2003, Cameroon adapted the integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) strategy to strengthen surveillance in the country. This study was an in-
Moise Chi Ngwa, Song Liang, Leonard Mbam Mbam, Arabi Mouhaman, Andrew Teboh, Kaousseri Brekmo, Onana Mevoula, John Glenn Morris Jr   +7 more
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Physiological and psychosocial stressors among hemodialysis patients in the Buea Regional Hospital, Cameroon

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION: End stage renal disease is an irreversible kidney condition and hemodialysis is the most frequent treatment option used for end stage renal disease.
Odette Dorcas Manigoue Tchape, Youth Brittany Tchapoga, Catherine Atuhaire, Gunilla Priebe, Samuel Nambile Cumber   +4 more
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Public awareness, knowledge and practice relating to epilepsy amongst adult residents in rural Cameroon - case study of the Fundong health district

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2013
Epilepsy associated stigma remains a main hindrance to epilepsy care, especially in developing countries. In Africa, anti-epileptic drugs are available, affordable and effective.
Luchuo Engelbert Bain, Paschal Kum Awah, Innocent Takougang, Yelena Sigal, Tom T Ajime   +4 more
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Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus: investigating the uptake and utilization of maternal and child health services in Tiko health district, Cameroon

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2015
INTRODUCTION: despite evidence that interventions to prevent mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV are effective in ensuring a healthy child and keeping mothers alive, there are many challenges to achieving successful interventions in Cameroon. The
George Awungafac, Patrick Achiangia Njukeng, Juliana Ajoache Ndasi, Lawrence Tanyi Mbuagbaw   +3 more
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Indigenismo mbororo en Camerún: Algunas claves para una lectura en femenino [PDF]

Revista d'Estudis Autonòmics i Federals, 2021
Understanding indigenous issues in African territories is generally followed by some debates about its suitability and we are invited to look towards indigeneity from the view of cultural distinctiveness, beyond territoriality.
Cristina Enguita-Fernàndez
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Mother-to-child transmission of HIV: findings from an Early Infant Diagnosis program in Bertoua, Eastern Cameroon

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2013
BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis of HIV is crucial to ensure early antiretroviral (ARV) treatment which is associated with lower mortality in HIV-infected children.
Jean Jacques N Noubiap, Adamo Bongoe, Sylvie Agokeng   +2 more
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Experimental study of biogas production from water hyacinth

Science and Technology for Energy Transition, 2023
In the Littoral and East regions of Cameroon, the proliferation of the water hyacinth threatens the conservation of biodiversity. Indeed, its rapid multiplication asphyxiates fish and promotes malaria.
Wembe Djomsi Brillant, Djomi Rolland, Konai Noel, Nkadeu Gilles, Ntamack Guy Edgar   +4 more
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An assessment of discriminatory power of office blood pressure measurements in predicting optimal ambulatory blood pressure control in people with type 2 diabetes

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
BACKGROUND: ambulatory blood pressure (BP) measurements (ABPM) predict health outcomes better than office BP, and are recommended for assessing BP control, particularly in high-risk patients. We assessed the performance of office BP in predicting optimal
Andre Pascal Kengne, Christelle Nong Libend, Anastase Dzudie, Alain Menanga, Mesmin Yefou Dehayem, Samuel Kingue, Eugene Sobngwi   +6 more
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Protection level of anti-hepatitis B vaccine and immunoglobulin in a pediatric Cameroonian population

Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2023
Background: Background: Despite nearly twenty years of an effective vaccine, hepatitis B remains one of the most common viral infections worldwide. Mother-to-child transmission is a major route in children.
Merveille Kemenang, René G. Essomba, Aubin Nanfack, Paul F. Endja, Alexis Ndjolo, Céline N. Nkenfou   +5 more
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Determinants to late antenatal clinic start among pregnant women: the case of Saint Elizabeth General Hospital, Shisong, Cameroon

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: To improve maternal health, barriers that limit access to quality maternal health services must be identified and addressed at all levels of the health system.
Mbinkar Adeline Venyuy, Samuel Nambile Cumber, Claude Ngwayu Nkfusai, Fala Bede, Yunga Patience Ijang, Emerson Wepngong, Solange Ngo Bama, Joyce Mahlako Tsoka-Gwegweni, Pierre Marie Tebeu   +8 more
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