The importance of supplementary immunisation activities to prevent measles outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya

Autor: C. N. Mburu, J. Ojal, R. Chebet, D. Akech, B. Karia, J. Tuju, A. Sigilai, K. Abbas, M. Jit, S. Funk, G. Smits, P. G. M. van Gageldonk, F. R. M. van der Klis, C. Tabu, D. J. Nokes, LSHTM CMMID COVID-19 Working Group, JAG Scott, S. Flasche, IMO Adetifa

Publikováno v: BMC Medicine, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2021)

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted routine measles immunisation and supplementary immunisation activities (SIAs) in most countries including Kenya. We assessed the risk of measles outbreaks during the pandemic in Kenya as a case

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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital admissions and inpatient mortality in Kenya

Autor: M Ogero, L Isaaka, L Mumelo, D Kimego, T Njoroge, G Mbevi, C Wanyama, R Lucinde, H Gathuri, M Otiende, C Nzioki, A Wachira, F Mumbi, G Oeri, N Mwangi, R Gitari, D Mugambi, S Namu, A Ithondeka, H Kariuki, Z Kiama, L Mwende, E Jowi, B Muthui, A Kaara, E Sitienei, L Thuranira, I Oginga, J Njagi, E Kamau, E Namulala, G Oketch, O Wandera, S Adhiambo, A Adem, M Ochieng, A Otedo, K Otiende, A Odondi, F Makokha, D Lubanga, J Nyikui, W Masoso, M Manyonge, R Inginia, E Manuthu, D Wafula, C Agutu, R Malangachi, S Biko, null Simiyu, J Obare, D Kimutai, B Gituma, J Kyalo, M Timbwa, J Otieno, M Liru, C Nyabinda, S Otieno, R Aman, M Mwangangi, P Amoth, I Were, C Mwangi, K Kasera, W Ng’ang’a, A Tsegaye, C Sherry, B Singa, K Tickell, J Walson, J Berkley, F Were, N Mturi, M Hamaluba, B Tsofa, J Mwangangi, P Bejon, E Barasa, M English, A Nyaguara, EW Kagucia, JAG Scott, S Akech, AO Etyang, A Agweyu

BackgroundThe impact of COVID-19 in Africa remains poorly defined. We sought to describe trends in hospitalisation due to all medical causes, pneumonia-specific admissions, and inpatient mortality in Kenya before and during the first five waves of th

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https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.10.25.22281489

SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and implications for population immunity: Evidence from two Health and Demographic Surveillance System sites in Kenya, February-June 2022

Autor: EW Kagucia, AK Ziraba, J Nyagwange, B Kutima, M Kimani, D Akech, M Ng’oda, A Sigilai, D Mugo, H Karanja, J Gitonga, A Karani, M Toroitich, B Karia, M Otiende, A Njeri, R Aman, P Amoth, M Mwangangi, K Kasera, W Ng’ang’a, S Voller, LI Ochola-Oyier, C Bottomley, A Nyaguara, PK Munywoki, G Bigogo, E Maitha, S Uyoga, KE Gallagher, AO Etyang, E Barasa, J Mwangangi, P Bejon, IMO Adetifa, GM Warimwe, JAG Scott, A Agweyu

BackgroundUp-to-date SARS-CoV-2 antibody seroprevalence estimates are important for informing public health planning, including priorities for Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination programs. We sought to estimate infection- and vaccination-

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https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.10.10.22280824

Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in women attending antenatal care in eastern Ethiopia: a facility-based surveillance

Autor: Joseph Oundo, Jag Scott, Lemma Demissie Regassa, Yadeta Dessie, Lola Madrid, Zelalem Teklemariam, Nega Assefa

Publikováno v: BMJ Open, Vol 11, Iss 11 (2021)
BMJ Open

ObjectiveWe conducted serosurveillance of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among pregnant women attending their first antenatal care.SettingThe surveillance was set in one referral hospital in Harar, one district hospital and one health centre located in H

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https://researchonline.lshtm.ac.uk/id/eprint/4664153/1/Assefa_etal_2021_Seroprevalence-of-anti-sars-cov.pdf

Additional file 4 of The importance of supplementary immunisation activities to prevent measles outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya

Autor: C. N. Mburu, J. Ojal, R. Chebet, D. Akech, B. Karia, J. Tuju, A. Sigilai, K. Abbas, M. Jit, S. Funk, G. Smits, P. G. M. Van Gageldonk, F. R. M. Van Der Klis, C. Tabu, D. J. Nokes, JAG Scott, S. Flasche, IMO Adetifa

Additional file 4. Outbreak probability for different scenarios of reduction in measles transmissibility.

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