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Infection Rates and Risk Factors for Infection Among Health Workers During Ebola and Marburg Virus Outbreaks: A Systematic Review

Saranya A, Selvaraj E Lee, Mason Harrell, et al. (2018) CC

The Journal of Infectious Diseases, jiy435, https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiy435. Many outbreaks reported high proportions of infected HWs. Similar HW infection rates and exposure risk factors in both past and recent EVD and MVD outbreaks emphasize the need to improve the implementation of approp... more

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The impact of mental health and psychosocial support programmes for populations affected by humanitarian emergencies: A systematic review protocol

Bangpan, M; F. Lambert; A. Chiumento; K. Dickson Oxfam (2016) CC

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The Impacts of Dietary Change on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Land Use, Water Use, and Health: A Systematic Review

Aleksandrowicz L., Green R., Joy E., et al. (2016) CC

PlosOne https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0165797; Food production is a major driver of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water and land use, and dietary risk factors are contributors to non-communicable diseases. Shifts in dietary patterns can therefore potentially provide benefits for both the en... more

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Interventions to improve antiretroviral therapy adherence among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review of the literature

K. Ridgeway; L. S. Dull K. R. Murray; et al. PLOS ONE (2018) CC

Research Article PLOS ONE | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0189770 January 2, 2018

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Buruli ulcer in Africa: Geographical distribution, ecology, risk factors, diagnosis, and indigenous plant treatment options - A comprehensive review

Osei-Owusu J.; Fordjour Aidoo O.; Eshu F. et al. Heliyon (2023) C2

Buruli ulcer (BU), a neglected tropical disease (NTD), is an infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. The disease has been documented in many South American, Asian, and Western Pacific countries and is widespread throughout much of Africa, especially in West... more

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The nature and contribution of innovative health financing mechanisms in the World Health Organization African region: A scoping review

Nabyonga-Orem J., Christmals C.D., Addai K.F. et al. Journal of Global Health (2023) CC

Achieving financial risk protection for the whole population requires significant financing for health. Health systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) are plagued with persistent underfunding, and recent reductions in official development assistance have been registered. To create fiscal ... more

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Young people in HIV care in Ukraine: a national survey on characteristics and service provision (version 1; peer review: 2 approved)

G. Kyselyova; V. Martsynovska; A. Volokha; H. Bailey et al. F1000Research (2019) C2

F1000Research 2019, 8:323 Last updated: 17 MAY 2019

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Chemical Control of Snail Vectors as an Integrated Part of a Strategy for the Elimination of Schistosomiasis—A Review of the State of Knowledge and Future Needs

Garba Djirmay, A.; R. Singh Yadav, J. Guo; et al. (2024) CC2

Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9(9), 222; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed9090222

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The availability, cost, and affordability of essential medicines for asthma and COPD in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Stolbrink, M.; Thomson, H.; Hadfield, R.M. et al. The Lancet Global Health (2022) CC

Background: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cause a considerable burden of morbidity and mortality in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Access to safe, effective, quality-assured, and affordable essential medicines is variable. We aimed to review the existing ... more

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Cholera prevention, control strategies, challenges and World Health Organization initiatives in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A narrative review

Buliva E., Elnossery S., Okwarah P. et al. Heliyon (2023) C2

Cholera remains a significant public health threat in many countries worldwide. In resource-constrained settings, it disproportionately affects thousands of poor and vulnerable population

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Taking Stock of Reproductive Health in Humanitarian Settings: 2012-2014 Inter-agency Working Group on Reproductive Health in Crises' Global Review

Chen Reis, Ruwan Ratnayake (2015)

Conflict and Health, vol. 9 Supplment 1. Free download of all articles at: http://www.conflictandhealth.com/supplements/9/S1 The IAWG has undertaken an updated review to identify services, quantify progress, document gaps and determine future directions for programs, advocacy and funding prioriti... more

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Status and methodology of publicly available national HIV care continua and 90-90-90 targets: A systematic review

R. Granich; S. Gupta; I. Hall; et al. Plos Medicine (2017) CC

Research Article PLOS Medicine | DOI:10.1371/journal.pmed.1002253 April 4, 2017

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Impact of health systems strengthening on coverage of maternal health services in Rwanda, 2000–2010: a systematic review

Maurice Bucagu, Jean M. Kagubare, Paulin Basinga, Fidèle Ngabo, Barbara K Timmons & Angela C Lee Reproductive Health Matters (2012) CC

From 2000 to 2010, Rwanda implemented comprehensive health sector reforms to strengthen the public health system, with the aim of reducing maternal and newborn deaths in line with Millennium Development Goal 5, among many other improvements in national health. Based on a systematic review of the lit... more

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The Impact of Tuberculosis among Immigrants: Epidemiology and Strategies of Control in High-Income Countries—Current Data and Literature Review

C. Contini, M. Maritari, M. die Nuzzo, et al. INTECH (2017) CC

World's largest Science, Technology & Medicine Open Access book publisher Chapter 7 from the book People's Movements in the 21st Century - Risks, Challenges and Benefits

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The economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the USA, Europe, and Asia: results from a systematic review of the literature

Rehman, A.; Ahmad Hassali, M.A.; Muhammad, S.A. et al. (2019) CC2

Lack of information about economic burden of COPD is a major cause of lack of attention to this chronic condition from governments and policymakers.

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Global, regional, and national prevalence of, and risk factors for, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in 2019: a systematic review and modelling analysis

Adeloye, D.; Song, P.; Zhu, Y. et al. (2022) CC2

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an increasingly important cause of morbidity, disability, and mortality worldwide. We aimed to estimate global, regional, and national COPD prevalence and risk factors to guide policy and population interventions.

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Buruli ulcer, tuberculosis and leprosy: Exploring the One Health dimensions of three most prevalent mycobacterial diseases: A narrative review

Spiliopoulos O.; Solomos Z.; Puchner K. Tropical Medicine & International Health Volume 29 Issue 8; August 2024 (2024) C2

Although Buruli ulcer, tuberculosis, and leprosy are the three most common mycobacterial diseases, One Health dimensions of these infections remain poorly understood. This narrative review aims at exploring the scientific literature with respect to the presence of animal reservoir(s) and other envir... more

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Financing for equity for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health in low- and middleincome countries: A scoping review

Bou-Karroum L., Iaia D.G. , El-Jardali F., et al. PLOS Global Public Health (2024) CC

Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed considerable progress in women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health (WCAH) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet deep inequities remain between and within countries. This scoping review aims to map financing interventions and meas... more

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Restricting the use of antibiotics in food-producing animals and its associations with antibiotic resistance in food-producing animals and human beings: a systematic review and meta-analysis

K.L Tang, N.P Caffrey, D.B Nóbrega, et al. (2017) CC

Lancet Planet Health 2017 Published Online November 6, 2017 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(17)30141-9

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Incidence and Prevalence of Opportunistic and Other Infections and the Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV-infected Children in Low- and Middle- income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-a

M.-R. B-Lajoie; O. Drouin; G. Bartlett; et al. Clinical Infectious Diseases; Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA); hivma; Oxford; WHO (2016) C2

Clinical Infectious Diseases 1586 - 1594 • CID 2016:62 (15 June) • HIV/AIDS