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African health policy, systems and evidence ·
From the abstract: “Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the genetic diversity and evolution of measles virus (MeV) during the last large MeV outbreak in Burundi in 2024.”
From the abstract: “This study identified key themes on women’s lived experience of depression, including symptoms, meaning, perceived causes, perpetuating and relieving factors, treatment perceptions, coping strategies, and challenges.”
From the abstract: “Samples collected from three Punjab wetlands (Chashma Barrage, Taunsa Barrage, and Patisar Lake) were integrated with global GenBank reference sequences to evaluate maternal diversity and reconstruct demographic histories.”
From the abstract: “This study assessed the level of trust and its associated factors among hospitalized patient in Awi Zone public hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia.”
From the abstract: “To elucidate women’s lived experiences with side effect counseling and management, we examined how women in Kenya and Ethiopia manage contraceptive side effects with and without help from healthcare providers, and what their preferences are for support.”
From the abstract: “We conducted a retrospective cohort study of adult PLHIV admitted with cryptococcal meningitis between 1st/01/2017–31st/12/2022 at a national referral hospital in Uganda.”
From the abstract: “This study provides critical evidence on disparities in HIV testing among adolescents and young adults in Botswana, highlighting persistent gaps in access and utilization.”
From the abstract: “Further in vivo experiments revealed that F3023-0929 and F2708-0061 exhibited potent larvicidal activity, with LC₅₀ values of 37.75 ppm and 33.49 ppm, respectively, thereby supporting their potential as promising insecticidal candidates for mosquito control.”
From the abstract: “We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 1,636 asymptomatic women aged 25 years and above screened at 29 government and private facilities across all 16 regions of Ghana (January–February 2025).”
From the abstract: “This study sought to understand the drivers of modern contraceptive use trend and inequalities among sexually active women of reproductive ages in Lesotho during the period 2004–2023.”