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A Global Health Alert on the Re‐Emergence of Mpox a Viral Zoonotic Illness Its Prevention and Management: A Narrative Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is gaining attention in the global health community due to its potential for human transmission and similarities to the well‐known smallpox virus. Mpox was first detected in the 1970s and mostly affects Central and West Africa.
Muslim Bin Aqeel, Asif Hanif, Shahzad Ahmad, Fatima Iftikhar Shah, Benish Javed, Shazia Iqbal   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the usability and practicality of AI-enabled smartphone-based obstetric ultrasound in Sierra Leone: a mixed-methods study. [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
Sesay ADD, Koroma AL, van der Kwaak A, Seguin E, Kanu A, Falama AM, Bakker MI, de Vries I.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Addressing Climate Driven Vector‐Borne Disease in West Africa

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Introduction Vector‐borne diseases (VBDs) pose a significant public health threat in West Africa, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly among vulnerable populations. This region is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change due to its geographical location, dependence on rain‐fed agriculture, and fragile ...
Majani Edward, Oladipupo Iyanu Roseline, Emmanuel Victor, Oladeji Yinmi Gabriel   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 173, Issue 3, Page 1207-1222, June 2026.
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
wiley   +1 more source

Sex-based disparities in asthma prevalence in Sierra Leone. [PDF]

BMC Pulm Med
Osborne A.
europepmc   +1 more source

Superstitions on Human Papillomavirus in Africa: A Scoping Review

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
Africa bears a high burden of HPV‐induced diseases; this scoping review explored how superstitions and cultural beliefs fuel vaccine hesitancy. There are widespread myths and opposition from cultural/religious leaders that drive HPV vaccine hesitancy; targeted and culturally sensitive campaigns/educations are essential to improve vaccine uptake and ...
Jimoh Amzat, Kafayat Aminu, Rita Amarachi Nwebo, Precious Nnannah, Chiamaka Norah Ezeagu, Ganiyat Amzat, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trends and Patterns of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting in Sierra Leone: A Retrospective Analysis of VigiFlow Data (2008-2022). [PDF]

Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf
Jalloh I, Abiri OT, James PB, Vagiri R, Padayachee N.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Prevalence Trends and Associated Factors of the Double Burden of Malnutrition Among Rwandan Women of Childbearing Age: Evidence From Demographic Health Surveys, 2010–2020

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
From 2010 to 2020, the prevalence of overweight or obese Rwandan women substantially increased from 18% to 27%, whereas that of underweight women decreased slightly. Overweight/Obesity increased with age, marital status, religion, occupation, wealth, and urban residence and media access, whereas poverty, being unmarried, widowed/divorced were ...
John Mugisha, Japhet Ishimwe, Theophile Dushimirimana, Joseph Imanishimwe, Liang Zhou   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Alarming Eastward Front of Cassava Mosaic Disease Reported in Guinea and Sierra Leone Reaches Western Côte d'Ivoire. [PDF]

Viruses
Pita JS, Tiendrébéogo F, Eni AO, Amoakon WJ, Kouakou BSM, Combala M, Yoboue AAN, Eboulem GR, Otron DH, Koné MM, Seka JSS, Aka RAK, Savi MK, Ndougonna C, Kouassi NK.   +14 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Universal Health Coverage and Health Equity in West Africa: Tracking Progress Toward SDG 3.8 in Ghana and Liberia

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
Despite moderate national progress toward universal health coverage in Ghana and Liberia, significant wealth‐ and location‐based inequities persist. Preventive services are relatively strong, but access to essential treatments remains low, highlighting the need for targeted, equity‐focused health policies to achieve SDG 3.8.
Samuel Asamoah, Michael Sarfo, Olanrewaju Lawal, Sandra Konadu Bonnah, Michael Snowden, Jamie P. Halsall, Godness Kye Biney, Angwach Abrham Asnake   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source