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pro vyhledávání: '"Rachael Thomson"'
Autor:
Georgina Zawolo, Gertrude Nsorma Nyaaba, Gartee Nallo, Karsor Kollie, Rachael Thomson, Joanna Raven, Sally Theobald, Laura Dean
Publikováno v:
Health Research Policy and Systems, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-18 (2024)
Abstract Background Globally, community health worker (CHW) programmes are critical to addressing health worker shortages and have been recognised as critical pillars within the drive towards universal health coverage (UHC). In 2016, the Liberian Min
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/1d3404c9c41b4e3da9e833ac795ac012
Autor:
Ymkje Stienstra, Leslie Mawuli Aglanu, Janna M Schurer, Rhona Mijumbi, Jean Bosco Mbonigaba, Abdulrazaq G Habib, Brent Thomas, Jonathan Steinhorst, Rachael Thomson, Sara Padidar, John H Amuasi, George O Oluoch, David G Lalloo
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 12, p e0011838 (2023)
Snakebite envenoming is a debilitating neglected tropical disease disproportionately affecting the rural poor in low and middle-income countries in the tropics and sub-tropics. Critical questions and gaps in public health and policy need to be addres
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f5dfdc029e4b4fd6a7d2f0a33c0e469d
Autor:
Efundem Agboraw, Fred Sosu, Laura Dean, Alice Siakeh, Rachael Thomson, Karsor Kollie, Eve Worrall
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
Abstract Background Preventive chemotherapy delivered via mass drug administration (MDA) is essential for the control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), including lymphatic filariasis (LF), schistosomiasis and onchocerciasis. Successful MDA relie
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/bfe2bba455534d108e483a18549319ab
Autor:
Josephine A. K. Harrison, Rachael Thomson, Hastings T. Banda, Grace B. Mbera, Stefanie Gregorius, Berthe Stenberg, Tim Marshall
Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-17 (2020)
Abstract Background People with disabilities experience significant health inequalities. In Malawi, where most individuals live in low-income rural settings, many of these inequalities are exacerbated by restricted access to health care services. Thi
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/c40895d6d96544bdb20eea951fcc8bd8
Autor:
Samuel Wanji, Theobald Mue Nji, Louise Hamill, Laura Dean, Kim Ozano, Abdel J. Njouendou, Raphael A. Abong, Elisabeth Dibando Obie, Andrew Amuam, Relindis Ekanya, Winston Patrick Chounna Ndongmo, Bertrand L. Ndzeshang, Ebua Gallus Fung, Dum-Buo Nnamdi, Desmond Akumtoh Nkimbeng, Samuel Teghen, Emmanuel Kah, Helen Piotrowski, Armelle Forrer, Jahangir A. M. Khan, Maame E. Woode, Louis Niessen, Victoria Watson, Zakariaou Njoumemi, Michele E. Murdoch, Rachael Thomson, Sally Theobald, Peter Enyong, Joseph D. Turner, Mark J. Taylor
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2019)
Abstract Background Onchocerciasis is a priority neglected tropical disease targeted for elimination by 2025. The standard strategy to combat onchocerciasis is annual Community-Directed Treatment with ivermectin (CDTi). Yet, high prevalence rates and
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/461a69575fce44e5b20bcada9f192621
Autor:
Theobald Mue Nji, Helen Piotrowski, Nnamdi Dum-Buo, Ebua Gallus Fung, Laura Dean, Sally Theobald, Rachael Thomson, Samuel Wanji, Kim Ozano
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 15, Iss 6, p e0009433 (2021)
BackgroundOnchocerciasis affects some of the world's most marginalized people, perpetuating poverty and inequalities. Mass Drug Administration (MDA) with Ivermectin has taken place within the Meme River basin region in Cameroon for over 15 years. Des
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/22165bd2d2e44038a70a9173ee4a2143
Autor:
Akinola Oluwole, Laura Dean, Luret Lar, Kabiru Salami, Okefu Okoko, Sunday Isiyaku, Ruth Dixon, Elizabeth Elhassan, Elena Schmidt, Rachael Thomson, Sally Theobald, Kim Ozano
Publikováno v:
Human Resources for Health, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-16 (2019)
Abstract Background The control and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) is dependent on mass administration of medicines (MAM) in communities and schools by community drug distributers (CDDs) who are supported and supervised by health f
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/6dbf6ac894904dbaa0a84fdaf2ec6ffe
Autor:
Laura Dean, Rachael Thomson, Kim Ozano, Sally Theobald, Armelle Forrer, Samuel Wanji, Elisabeth Dibando Obie, Theobald Mue Nji, Louise Hamill, Helen Piotrowski, Abdel J Njouendou, Relindis Ekanya, Winston Patrick Chounna Ndongmo, Ebua Gallus Fung, Dum-Buo Nnamdi, Raphael A Abong, Amuam Andrew Beng, Mathias Esum Eyong, Bertrand L Ndzeshang, Desmond Akumtoh Nkimbeng, Samuel Teghen, Anicetus Suireng, Ernerstine Ebot Ashu, Emmanuel Kah, Michele M Murdoch, Peter Enyong, Joseph D Turner, Mark J Taylor
Publikováno v:
BMJ Global Health, Vol 6, Iss 1 (2021)
Introduction Onchocerciasis is targeted for elimination mainly with annual community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI). High infection levels have been reported in South-West Cameroon, despite ≥15 years of CDTI. The aim of this study was to
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/11c2b86a7c264a7cb75b5b5f24429409
Autor:
Makia Christine Masong, Kim Ozano, Marlene Siping Tagne, Marlene Ntchinda Tchoffo, Sharon Ngang, Rachael Thomson, Sally Theobald, Louis-Albert Tchuem Tchuenté, Estelle Kouokam
Publikováno v:
Global Health Action, Vol 14, Iss 1 (2021)
Background: The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which pledge to leave no one behind for Universal health coverage (UHC) raise the importance of ensuring equitable health outcomes and healthcare delivery. As Neglected Tropical Diseases (NT
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a1888c7343d3461d86982a8964ae59b3
Autor:
Oluwatosin Adekeye, Kim Ozano, Ruth Dixon, Elisabeth Osim Elhassan, Luret Lar, Elena Schmidt, Sunday Isiyaku, Okefu Okoko, Rachael Thomson, Sally Theobald, Laura Dean
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 14, Iss 11, p e0008857 (2020)
Nigeria has the highest burden of NTDs in sub-Saharan Africa. Commitments to reach the control and elimination of many Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), particularly those amenable to preventive chemotherapy (onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil t
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/001dcc6ce9d74db88089bc23bdb68733