The Lancet. Infectious diseases 2026 Jul 20; . doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(26)00382-8. Epub 2026 07 20
Publications
Carbon emissions of a vaccine trial implemented in Uganda: retrospective assessment to identify actions to enhance researchers' environmental responsibilities.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To estimate the carbon footprint of a vaccine trial conducted in Uganda and to identify opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in future trials.
BMJ open 2026 Jul 15; 16(7); . doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-117954. Epub 2026 07 15
Africa South of the Sahara
Climate Change
Clinical Trial
Incidence of symptomatic Lassa virus infection in West African countries (Enable 1.0 Lassa Research Study): a prospective, multisite, cohort study.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Lassa fever vaccine trials are hampered by knowledge gaps on disease incidence, at-risk populations, sequelae, and transmission risks.
The Lancet. Global health 2026 Jun 30; . doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(26)00090-2. Epub 2026 06 30
Lassa Fever
Measles epidemic in Yakusu Health Zone, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2018-2019: a retrospective observational study.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A large measles outbreak occurred in Yakusu Health Zone, Democratic Republic of the Congo, between January 2018 and June 2019.
BMC infectious diseases 2026 Jun 18; . doi: 10.1186/s12879-026-13602-1. Epub 2026 06 18
Disease outbreaks
Health surveys
Mass vaccination
Measles
Mortality
Retrospective studies
Vaccination coverage
Strengthening capacity for clinical trial monitoring in the East African community: a multi-country training programme.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The expanding volume and increasing complexity of clinical research in East Africa, driven by emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, has increased the need for strong regulatory monitoring systems.
BMC medical education 2026 Jun 16; . doi: 10.1186/s12909-026-09664-z. Epub 2026 06 16
Capacity building
Clinical trial monitoring
Clinical trials
East Africa
Programme evaluation
Research ethics committees
Performance of a Pediatric Early Warning Score Among Children With Severe Acute Malnutrition.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Pediatric Early Warning Systems (PEWSs) have been used to predict adverse outcomes among hospitalized patients, though evidence is limited in resource-limited settings.
Pediatrics 2026 Jun 16; . doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-072357. Epub 2026 06 16
Comparison of three linezolid management strategies for peripheral neuropathy in multidrug- or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis treatment: a target trial emulation.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Peripheral neuropathy frequently leads to linezolid dose reductions or interruptions during multidrug- or rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) treatment.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2026 Jun 12; . doi: 10.1093/cid/ciag361. Epub 2026 06 12
Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
Linezolid
Multidrug-Resistant
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Treatment Outcome
Tuberculosis
Decentralised rapid diagnostic tests enable cholera diagnosis by non-laboratory health workers during outbreaks in Cameroon.
Abstract
Cholera has re-emerged as a major global public health emergency, with reported cases and deaths tripling between 2022 and 2025 especially in Africa, due to climate shocks, population displacement, fragile water and sanitation systems, and delays in la
Scientific reports 2026 Jun 03; . doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-55479-9. Epub 2026 06 03
Cholera
Diagnosis
Point-of-care diagnostics
Rapid diagnostic tests
Clinical characteristics and in-hospital mortality outcomes of admitted neonates at the MSF-supported Al-Salam MOH Hospital, Amran Governorate, Yemen: A retrospective descriptive analysis.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Globally, about 2.3 million neonates die annually, most of them in low-resource and conflict-affected countries.
BMC pediatrics 2026 Jun 02; . doi: 10.1186/s12887-026-07066-0. Epub 2026 06 02
Humanitarian setting
Low birth weight
Neonatal mortality
Predictors
Prematurity
Yemen