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Perinatal mortality in eastern Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Every day, over 5000 stillbirths and more than 6000 newborn deaths are estimated to occur worldwide, the majority in sub‐Saharan Africa and South Asia. Estimates, however, rely on data that might underestimate these deaths. Further, outside major categories such as preterm birth, infection, and complications at delivery, little is ...
Yohanis Alemeshet Asefa, Assefa Tola Gemeda, Hannah Blencowe, Nega Assefa, Lars Åke Persson, Anna C. Seale   +5 more
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The use of natural resources to improve household income, health, and nutrition within the forests of Kianjavato, Madagascar

Madagascar Conservation & Development, 2018
Understanding natural resource extraction in Madagascar is key to developing wider conservation and management strategies that ensure the continued delivery of essential ecosystem services, and the development of health and economic strategies to meet ...
C. Borgerson, Steig E Johnson, E. Louis, Sheila M. Holmes, Evelin Jean Gasta Anjaranirina, H. Randriamady, C. Golden   +6 more
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Gender Differences in Multidimensional Poverty in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite the growing demand for gender‐disaggregated statistics on poverty, there is hardly any cross‐country evidence of gender disparities in poverty. The paper contributes to filling this gap, by using two novel individual‐level indices of multidimensional poverty.
Francesco Burchi, Daniele Malerba
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Challenges of rabies surveillance in Madagascar based on a mixed method survey amongst veterinary health officers

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
IntroductionIn Madagascar, rabies is endemic and a notifiable disease. The objective of this mixed study was to understand the challenges faced by the Veterinary Health Officers (VHOs) in the current rabies surveillance system in Madagascar.MethodsA ...
Anou Dreyfus, Marie Hermelienne Volasoa, Marie Hermelienne Volasoa, Hélène Guis, Hélène Guis, Hélène Guis, Hélène Guis, Nivohanitra Perle Razafindraibe, Mino Harimbola Razafindramparany, Nomenjanahary Lalaina Arivony, Naltiana Rakotondrabe, Mamitiana Aimé Andriamananjara, Philippe Dussart, Daouda Kassie, Daouda Kassie, Daouda Kassie, Vincent Lacoste, Soa Fy Andriamandimby   +17 more
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Extreme vulnerability of smallholder farmers to agricultural risks and climate change in Madagascar

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 2014
Across the tropics, smallholder farmers already face numerous risks to agricultural production. Climate change is expected to disproportionately affect smallholder farmers and make their livelihoods even more precarious; however, there is limited ...
C. Harvey, Zo Lalaina Rakotobe, N. Rao, R. Dave, Hery Razafimahatratra, R. Rabarijohn, Haingo Rajaofara, James L. MacKinnon   +7 more
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From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

Journal of International Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreign aid to their former colonies relative to other countries.
Swetha Ramachandran
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Phenotypic and molecular characterisations of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii strains isolated in Madagascar

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2019
Background The present study aimed to perform a deep phenotypic and genotypic analysis of 15 clinical carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAb) strains isolated in Madagascar between 2008 and 2016 from diverse sources.
Pierrette Landrie Simo Tchuinte, Mamitiana Alain Noah Rabenandrasana, Carole Kowalewicz, Volasoa Herilalaina Andrianoelina, Andriniaina Rakotondrasoa, Zafitsara Zo Andrianirina, Vincent Enouf, Elisoa Hariniaina Ratsima, Frédérique Randrianirina, Jean-Marc Collard   +9 more
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Severity of Compound Precipitation and Temperature Extreme Events Over Africa at 1.5°C and 2°C Global Warming Levels

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
Results indicate that, an increase in global warming level from 1.5°C to 2°C is likely to induce on the one hand a 3‐fold increase in the frequency of occurrence of dry and warm compound events, and on the other hand a 2‐fold increase in their duration, over West, Central, South‐West, and South‐East Africa, intensifying droughts through reduced ...
Thierry C. Fotso‐Nguemo, Arona Diedhiou, Gabriel Fotso‐Kamga, Ibrahima Diba, Moctar Camara, Roméo S. Tanessong, Derbetini A. Vondou   +6 more
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Study Protocol: A Cross-Sectional Examination of Socio-Demographic and Ecological Determinants of Nutrition and Disease Across Madagascar

Frontiers in Public Health, 2020
Madagascar has experienced significant environmental change since 1960, particularly through forest clearing for agricultural expansion. Climatic patterns are undergoing change in Madagascar as well, with increasing temperatures, droughts, and cyclonic ...
Christopher D. Golden, Christopher D. Golden, Christopher D. Golden, Christopher D. Golden, Benjamin L. Rice, Benjamin L. Rice, Hervet J. Randriamady, Arisoa Miadana Vonona, Jean Frederick Randrianasolo, Ambinintsoa Nirina Tafangy, Mamy Yves Andrianantenaina, Nicholas J. Arisco, Gauthier N. Emile, Faustin Lainandrasana, Robuste Fenoarison Faraniaina Mahonjolaza, Hermann Paratoaly Raelson, Vololoniaina Ravo Rakotoarilalao, Anjaharinony Andry Ny Aina Rakotomalala, Alex Dominique Rasamison, Rebaliha Mahery, M. Luciano Tantely, Romain Girod, Akshaya Annapragada, Amy Wesolowski, Amy Winter, Daniel L. Hartl, James Hazen, C. Jessica E. Metcalf, C. Jessica E. Metcalf   +28 more
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Patient‐Centred Care in AD Was Discussed at a Meeting in Doha Organized by the International Society of Atopic Dermatitis

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A pre‐meeting on the Organization of Care in Atopic Dermatitis was held on October 24, 2024, in Doha, Qatar, in the context of the 14th Georg Rajka Symposium on Atopic Dermatitis organized by the International Society of Atopic Dermatitis (ISAD).
J.‐F. Stalder, A. Ammar‐Khodja, R.‐A. Bou Haka, O. Faye, U. Gieler, M. Hamdy‐ElSayed, P. Lio, F. Rapelanoro Rabenja, F. Sentenac, M. Steinhoff, P. Sulejmani, R. Takaoka, D. Troya, F. Wang, S. Zobiri, A. Taïeb   +15 more
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