PLoS medicine 2013 ; 10(9); e1001512. doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1001512. Epub 2013 09 10
Publications
Observational bias during nutrition surveillance: results of a mixed longitudinal and cross-sectional data collection system in Northern Nigeria.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Sahel is subject to seasonal hungry periods with increasing rates of malnutrition. In Northern Nigeria, there is no surveillance system and surveys are rare.
PloS one 2013 ; 8(5); e62767. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0062767. Epub 2013 05 03
High maternal and neonatal mortality rates in northern Nigeria: an 8-month observational study.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Despite considerable efforts to reduce the maternal mortality ratio, numerous pregnant women continue to die in many developing countries, including Nigeria.
International journal of women's health 2013 ; 5 495-9. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S48179. Epub 2013 08 13
Nigeria
antenatal care
fetal mortality
maternal mortality
Factors associated with severe preeclampsia and eclampsia in Jahun, Nigeria.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore traditional herbal medicines as potential risk factors of severe preeclampsia and eclampsia in Nigeria.
International journal of women's health 2013 ; 5 509-13. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S47056. Epub 2013 08 19
herbal use
hypertensive disorders
pregnancy
traditional treatments
First outbreak response using an oral cholera vaccine in Africa: vaccine coverage, acceptability and surveillance of adverse events, Guinea, 2012.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Despite World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification of two safe and effective oral cholera vaccines (OCV), concerns about the acceptability, potential diversion of resources, cost and feasibility of implementing timely
PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2013 ; 7(10); e2465. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002465. Epub 2013 10 17
Use of a cholera rapid diagnostic test during a mass vaccination campaign in response to an epidemic in Guinea, 2012.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: During the 2012 cholera outbreak in the Republic of Guinea, the Ministry of Health, supported by Médecins Sans Frontières - Operational Center Geneva, used the oral cholera vaccine Shanchol as a part of the emergency respon
PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2013 ; 7(8); e2366. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002366. Epub 2013 08 15
Task-sharing of HIV care and ART initiation: evaluation of a mixed-care non-physician provider model for ART delivery in rural Malawi.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Expanding access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa requires implementation of alternative care delivery models to traditional physician-centered approaches.
PloS one 2013 ; 8(9); e74090. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0074090. Epub 2013 09 16
Infections in children admitted with complicated severe acute malnutrition in Niger.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Although malnutrition affects thousands of children throughout the Sahel each year and predisposes them to infections, there is little data on the etiology of infections in these populations.
PloS one 2013 ; 8(7); e68699. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0068699. Epub 2013 07 17
Measles in Democratic Republic of Congo: an outbreak description from Katanga, 2010-2011.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Democratic Republic of Congo experiences regular measles outbreaks.
BMC infectious diseases 2013 May 22; 13 232. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-13-232. Epub 2013 05 22
Malaria is an uncommon cause of adult sepsis in south-western Uganda.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Malaria is often considered a cause of adult sepsis in malaria endemic areas. However, diagnostic limitations can make distinction between malaria and other infections challenging.
Malaria journal 2013 May 01; 12 146. doi: 10.1186/1475-2875-12-146. Epub 2013 05 01