Severe Respiratory Diphtheria Complicated by Myocarditis-Induced Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Peripheral Neuropathy in a Non-Immunized Two-Year-Old Child from Rural Somalia: A Case Report. [PDF]
Int Med Case Rep JFarah SA, Hassan Orey FA, Elmi AH.
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Self‐Immolation in South Asia: Epidemiology, Motives, and Sociocultural Contexts
Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Self‐immolation is a neglected public health and social problem in South Asia. This review focuses on epidemiological patterns, sociodemographic characteristics, motives, and psychosocial correlates associated with self‐immolation in South Asian countries.
S. M. Yasir Arafat +2 more
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Climate Variability, Urbanization, Water Insecurity, and Cholera in Somalia (2000-2025): A Thematic Narrative Review. [PDF]
Environ Health InsightsAhmed NI +6 more
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Paternal Postpartum Depression in South Asia
Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is a well‐recognized perinatal mental health condition, yet its occurrence among fathers remains poorly studied, particularly in South Asia where patriarchal norms obscure men's psychological distress. Objective To examine the prevalence, assessment tools, risk and protective factors, and interventions ...
S. M. Yasir Arafat, Sadeed Hossain
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Unveiling healthcare disparities in Somalia: the hidden struggles of nomadic communities. [PDF]
Int J Equity HealthDuale HA +5 more
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Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are individuals or groups forced to leave their homes due to conflict, violence, or other coercive circumstances. This study examined the effects of armed conflict on health service availability and outcomes for IDPs residing in designated centers in Adigrat City, Tigray region, Ethiopia.
Fikre Belay Tekulu +3 more
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Prevalence of Delayed Breastfeeding Initiation and Its Risk Factors Among Reproductive Aged Women in Somalia: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Somalia Health and Demographic Survey. [PDF]
Health Sci RepBirhan NA +6 more
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Reproductive, Female and Child Health, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Introduction Maternal near‐miss is a major public health problem, particularly in underdeveloped countries like Ethiopia. However, little is known about how determinants influence maternal near‐miss through mediators in the Ethiopian context. Objectives To identify determinants and their direct and indirect effects on maternal near‐miss among ...
Yinager Workineh +2 more
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Antimicrobial-Resistant Infections in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR): Burden, Mortality Trends, and Progress Toward AMR Reduction Milestones (2013-2023). [PDF]
Health Serv InsightsAhmed NJ.
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Reproductive, Female and Child Health, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.ABSTRACT Objective To assess whether the hemoglobin–albumin–lymphocyte–platelet (HALP) score distinguishes fetal growth restriction (FGR) from small for gestational age (SGA) and its association with composite adverse perinatal outcome (CAPO). Method This retrospective study included 444 singleton pregnancies (214 FGR; 230 SGA) at a tertiary center ...
Murat İbrahim Toplu +6 more
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