Improving COVID-19 contact tracing and testing of exposed individuals in Cameroon using digital health technology: a cluster randomised trialResearch in context

Autor: Boris Tchakounte Youngui, Albert Mambo, Rhoderick Machekano, Rogacien Kana, Emilienne Epée, Sylvain Zemsi Tenkeu, Philippe Narcisse Tsigaing, Marie Louise Aimée Ndongo, Christelle Mayap Njoukam, Lawane Bichara, Tatiana Djikeussi Katcho, Muhamed Awolu Mbunka, Terence Acheliu Longla, Leonie Simo, Adrienne Vanessa Kouatchouang, Patrice Tchendjou, Appolinaire Tiam, Laura Guay, Khairunisa Suleiman, Olukunle Akinwusi, Rigveda Kadam, Paula Akugizibwe, Mario Songane, Godfrey Woelk, Boris Kevin Tchounga, Alain Daniel Ndjomo Mba, Mireille Nadine Nanga Dampand, Rita Ngufor Azi, Christian Narcisse Nelle Jembe, Rocard Lele Djouota, Thierry Messomo, Jean Luc Bell Mathias, Jeanne Liliane Mbengue, Martin Gael Mbody, Edy Tchokouani Tchouatcha, Jinette Lorraine Nekame Guedem, Felicite Diane Messina Maga, Alex Miguel Ngeukoue Kamdoum, Ashley Kue Nechi, Judith Mignonne Akono, Patrice Herve Tamssa, Vendeline Amaelle Goretti Mvong, Ferline Gouefack Zogni, Marie Marquiny Tekou Makamte, Patrick Bertin Tawambe, Leonard Ewane, Cyrus Raymond Mbengue Moukouri, Hans Mossi Makembe, Corinne Mbita Nyate, Marie Noel Mengong Bitounou, Gwladys Tientcheu Mendjiegoue, Marlyse Mafopah Fomo, Alphonse Nwatsok A Bessong, Saintiche Flore Nguefack, Nicole Sylvie Nyaloumbe Abedine, Martin Njiken, Franklin Tsague Zangue, Ingrid Ornella Benga Mve, Alice Tegomo Kengue, Anicet Valere Christian Kingue, Nadia Aissatou, Edith Tchuessi Lako, Odette Adomdji Nta, Zara Lawane, Ghislaine Demgne Dada, Georges Christian Yemy, Theodore Edimo Mballa, Charlie Tsamo Querie, Berline Mebong, Jonas Wa, Marie Madeleine Biloa Awono, Wilfried Ganni Wele, Jeanine Kenko, Sophie Larissa Guimbang A Ireke, Nathalie Nguigna Epoune, Armand Joel Ngadje Tchakounte, Amidou Momo Azangue, Franck Adrien Bika Baring, Atikatou Ngamtiate Vessah, Guillaume Ngoule Ngoh, Franck Joel Nyato, Viviane Ngogang, Serges Djobissie Fankou, Rabyatou Elh Aboubakar, Pauline Dervette Ngo Banin, Sylvie Blondine Dipoko

Publikováno v: EClinicalMedicine, Vol 74, Iss , Pp 102730- (2024)

Summary: Background: Contact tracing was described as a key strategy to contribute to controlling the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome of Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) but implementing it can be a challenge. Digitalisation of contact tracing

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/5da0531373e14af78b5588bc2c3c9829

Protocol to implement a syndromic surveillance survey of COVID-19 in Malawi

Autor: Thulani Maphosa, Godfrey Woelk, Brittney N. Baack, Evelyn Kim, Rhoderick Machekano, Annie Chauma Mwale, Thokozani Kalua, Suzgo Zimba, Rachel Kanyenda Chamanga, Alice Maida, Andrew Auld, Andrew S. Azman, Maria Oziemkowska, Joram Sunguti, Cathy Golowa, Lester Kapanda, Harrid Nkhoma, Veena Sampathkumar, Allan Ahimbisibwe, Louiser Kalitera, Elton Masina, Rumours Lumala, Kwashie Kudiabor, Zuze Joaki, Cephas Muchuchuti, Tadala H. Mengezi, Rose Nyirenda, Laura Guay

Publikováno v: Public Health in Practice, Vol 4, Iss , Pp 100339- (2022)

Introduction: Malawi experienced two waves of COVID-19 between April 2020 and February 2021. A High negative impact of COVID-19 was experienced in the second wave, with increased hospital admissions that overwhelmed the healthcare system. This paper

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/1865fbd406fa4d118a40f846da1961b7

Active pediatric HIV case finding in Kenya and Uganda: A look at missed opportunities along the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) cascade.

Autor: Michelle M Gill, Eliab K Natumanya, Heather J Hoffman, Gordon Okomo, Geoffrey Taasi, Laura Guay, Rose Masaba

Publikováno v: PLoS ONE, Vol 15, Iss 6, p e0233590 (2020)

BACKGROUND:Children living with HIV remain undiagnosed due to missed opportunities along the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission cascade. This study addresses programmatic gaps in the cascade by describing pregnancy and HIV-related service

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/dabd6f228dcd4a18aa66272be0155ee5

Comparison of 6-week PMTCT outcomes for HIV-exposed and HIV-unexposed infants in the era of lifelong ART: Results from an observational prospective cohort study.

Autor: Appolinaire Tiam, Seble G Kassaye, Rhoderick Machekano, Vincent Tukei, Michelle M Gill, Majoalane Mokone, Mosilinyane Letsie, Mots'oane Tsietso, Irene Seipati, Janety Barasa, Anthony Isavwa, Thorkild Tylleskär, Laura Guay

Publikováno v: PLoS ONE, Vol 14, Iss 12, p e0226339 (2019)

BACKGROUND:Lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces mother-to-child HIV transmission (MTCT) and improves maternal health. Data on the outcomes of HIV-exposed infants (HEI) compared to their unexposed counterparts in the era of universal ART is l

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/96132ae70bf54091be98b17a8166ed41

Piloting very early infant diagnosis of HIV in Lesotho: Acceptability and feasibility among mothers, health workers and laboratory personnel.

Autor: Michelle M Gill, Lynne M Mofenson, Mamakhetha Phalatse, Vincent Tukei, Laura Guay, Matsepeli Nchephe

Publikováno v: PLoS ONE, Vol 13, Iss 2, p e0190874 (2018)

Mortality associated with in-utero HIV infection rises rapidly within weeks after birth. Very early infant diagnosis of HIV (VEID)-testing within 2 weeks of birth-followed by immediate initiation of antiretroviral therapy has potential to avert morta

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/c995b361293246a8b56c013a83ab580c