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Comprehensive Immunisation Among Children Aged 12–23 Months in India—A Multilevel Modelling Analysis From the National Family Health Survey (2015–21)

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Under‐5 child mortality due to vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs) contributes to an estimated burden of ∼5.2 million deaths globally, mostly within low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Despite ongoing efforts to expand immunisation coverage, gaps in immunisation remain a persistent public health concern, underscoring the need to examine ...
Mansi Malik   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Can Universal Health Coverage Be Achieved Through an Unregulated Private Health System? Somalia's Policy Paradox

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Universal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare without financial hardship. Somalia presents a critical test case for UHC implementation in fragile and conflict‐affected settings due to decades of state collapse, weak governance, and heavy reliance on an unregulated private health sector.
Ilyas Abdullahi Khalif   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preterm Birth Frequency and Associated Outcomes From the MATISSE (Maternal Immunization Study for Safety and Efficacy) Maternal Trial of the Bivalent Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F Protein Vaccine. [PDF]

open access: yesObstet Gynecol
Madhi SA   +17 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Dual Burden of Conflicts and Healthcare Collapse in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Call for Action

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
The dual burden of conflict and healthcare attacks in the DRC has led to system collapse, resulting in the destruction of facilities, massive displacement, and the resurgence of deadly outbreaks. Urgent global action and coordinated, sustained investments are imperative to protect health services and prevent further catastrophe.
Emile Cyubahiro, Darius Benimana
wiley   +1 more source

The Effects of Armed Conflict on Healthcare Delivery and Nutritional Services in Somalia: A Narrative Review

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Armed conflict remains one of the most significant barriers to health system stability and food security in fragile states, such as Somalia. This narrative review synthesizes literature published between 2016 and 2025 to examine how ongoing conflict has shaped healthcare delivery and nutrition services, identifying key challenges, and ...
Abdullahi Hassan Elmi
wiley   +1 more source

Determinants of the Number of Tetanus‐Toxoid Injections Before Birth Among Pregnant Women in Somalia: A Multilevel Analysis

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
Using nationally representative data from Somalia, this study reveals substantial gaps in maternal tetanus vaccination coverage and identifies key determinants of vaccine uptake, including socioeconomic status, healthcare access, and antenatal care utilization.
Jama Mohamed   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella Virus, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Simplex Virus Among Children and Women in Bhutan's National Referral Hospital: A Cross‐Sectional Study

open access: yesPublic Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2026.
Congenital infections caused by Toxoplasma gondii, rubella virus, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus were assessed in 624 children and women at JDWNRH (2019–2022). HSV (83.8%) and CMV (82.7%) were most prevalent, whereas T. gondii was the lowest (14.7%).
Karma Norbu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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