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Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni, Niccolò Capurro, Alessandro Svizzero, Valeria Brazzelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Controlling banana bunchy top disease in Benin: Crop protection strategies with socio‐economic perspectives

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Banana and plantain are vital for food security and income in West Africa, yet banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) threatens production. This study combined remote sensing, field surveys, modelling and socio‐economic analysis to assess BBTV spread and control strategies in Benin.
Renata Retkute, Martine Zandjanakou‐Tachin, Bonaventure Aman Omondi, Ulrich Roland Agoi, Yaovi Marc Vodounou, Hermine Akofodji, Evrard Akpla, Laurence Dossou, Emiline Médénou, Alban Etchiha, Alphonse Attadéou, P. Lava Kumar, John E. Thomas, Christopher A. Gilligan   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vigesimal Numerals on Ifẹ̀ (Togo) and Ifẹ̀ (Nigeria) / Dialects of Yorùbá

Linguistik Online, 2010
This study intends to bring Ifẹ̀ (Togo) into a linguistic limelight using the numeral systems. Numerals are a very important aspect of the day to day socio-economic and linguistic life of Ifẹ̀ (Togo) people.
Felix Abídèmí Fábùnmi
doaj   +1 more source

Capsicum chinense as an African traditional vegetable: Culture, resilience, and opportunity

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Capsicum chinense is central to everyday diets, cultural identity, and smallholder livelihoods across Sub‐Saharan Africa, yet remains overlooked in agricultural research and policy. This paper reframes C. chinense as a traditional, climate‐resilient vegetable shaped by centuries of farmer stewardship and cultural selection.
Derek W. Barchenger, Herbaud P. F. Zohoungbogobo   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Perceptions, challenges and determinants of management strategy choices for combating fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) infestation in Ghana

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
Despite high awareness of fall armyworm, a significant gap remains in the use of sustainable and effective control measures. Farmers predominantly perceive synthetic pesticides as ideal despite studies highlighting botanical and traditional methods as more sustainable.
Richard Adabah, Robert Aidoo, Bright Owusu Asante, Amos Mensah, Seth Etuah, Gifty Boakye Appiah, Jonas Osei‐Adu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anti‐Globalization Dynamics and Africa's Structural Transformation: Identifying Avoidable Environmental Degradation Thresholds

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study pursues a dual objective. First, it investigates the unconditional impact of anti‐globalization on structural transformation in Africa. Second, it explores how environmental degradation interacts with anti‐globalization to influence structural transformation. The analysis focuses on 52 African countries over the period 2005–2023. To
Simplice A. Asongu, Ekene ThankGod Emeka
wiley   +1 more source

Le cancer en milieu chirurgical pédiatrique au Togo

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
INTRODUCTION: Le but de ce travail était de relever les aspects épidémiologiques des cancers de l'enfant en milieu chirurgical, décrire les problèmes posés par ces cancers et évaluer les résultats de leur prise en charge.
Komla Gnassingbe, Koffi Mawuse Guedenon, Kokou Kanassoua, Komlan Adabra, Kagnimtassou Kpabi, Gamedzi Komlatse Akakpo-Numado, Gado Napo-Koura, Hubert Tekou   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Women's Empowerment, Governance, and the Economics of Clean Cooking Transitions in Africa

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Over the past few decades, the global economy, particularly in developing nations, has persistently grappled with rising dependence on conventional energy resources, thus rendering the realization of Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 7 (SDGs 5 and 7) an elusive aspiration for the international community.
Stephen Kelechi Dimnwobi, Olufemi Gbenga Onatunji, Simplice A. Asongu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Incidence de la variation du prix du maïs bio fortifié et du soja sur la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle dans la préfecture de Dankpen au Togo [PDF]

Revue Hybrides
In Togo, agriculture remains the main activity and the mainstay of the rural economy. One of the special features of this agriculture is that it is practised by small family farms that grow cash crops and food crops, including maize and soya.
Kodjo Mawuényiga KEKE, Kossiwa ZINSOU-KLASSOU   +1 more
doaj  

Connaissances, attitudes et pratiques des prescripteurs sur l’antibiothérapie et la résistance aux antibiotiques dans la région de la Kara au Togo en 2024

Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health
Introduction: L’utilisation inappropriée des antibiotiques est l’une des principales causes de résistance aux antibiotiques. Elle occasionne environ 1,27 million de décès chaque année dans le monde.
Séwa Kokou, Mébiny-Essoh Agballa Tchalla Abalo, Rébecca Kinde, Somiabalo Payakissim Atèkpè, Abalo Mazamesso Palanga, Bassotom Lakougnon, Ditorguéna Bassokla Wasungu, Lawaratou Okotan, Zakariaou Bouraïma, Nounguéboame Douti, Kossi Kamékpo, Mabinou Yékplé, Améto Adzo Kogbetsè, Kamaloudine Kpékpassi, Léname Bounti, Barema Redah, Koudjo Elom Adanlekponsi, Mawaba Peleke Hilim, Akawulu N’Djao, Dzidzova Amenyido Nyameko, Yenduban Douti, Aboudramane Lambonkale, Koffi Akolly, Monfaye Sabi, Sibabe Agoro, Koumavi Didier Ekouevi   +25 more
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