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pro vyhledávání: '"Uche V"'
Autor:
Ifeoma N. Anagbogu, Yisa A. Saka, Olabanji Ahmed Surakat, Chukwu Okoronkwo, Emmanuel Davies, Philip Oyale, Uwem Friday Ekpo, Uche V. Amazigo, Kira Barbre, Micheal Igbe, Audrey Nyior, Solomon M Jacob, Uduak Gideon Nteun, Zaiyanatu Abubakar Umar
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2022)
Abstract Background Integrated transmission assessment surveys (iTAS) have been recommended for evaluation of the transmission of both lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis as the prevalence of both diseases moves toward their respective elimi
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/37d1a29db87c4537a0c8851ddf10ca6c
Publikováno v:
Infectious Diseases of Poverty, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-4 (2020)
Abstract Universal health coverage emphasises the value of the community-based delivery of health services to ensure that underserved populations have access to care. In areas where infectious diseases are endemic, there are often few resources and l
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/21bba7be9b064dcda5e8034209f2b2a1
Publikováno v:
Infectious Diseases of Poverty, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2019)
Abstract In a recent article we discussed the feasibility of onchocerciasis elimination in Africa by 2025. We expressed concern that elimination may be impeded by failure to build on the lessons learned in the African onchocerciasis control programme
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f045db1bc61448eca67b2cb222eda7d9
Autor:
Uche V Amazigo, Stephen G A Leak, Honorat G M Zoure, Chukwu Okoronkwo, Maimouna Diop Ly, Sunday Isiyaku, Andy Crump, Joseph C Okeibunor, Boakye Boatin
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 15, Iss 3, p e0009088 (2021)
The neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect hundreds of millions of people, predominantly in rural, often difficult-to-access areas, poorly served by national health services. Here, we review the contributions of 4.8 million community-directed dist
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/e21e6253ddd942f7b055b90318ac0258
Publikováno v:
Infectious Diseases of Poverty, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2018)
Abstract Background Onchocerciasis is found predominantly in Africa where large scale vector control started in 1974. Registration and donation of ivermectin by Merck & Co in 1987 enabled mass treatment with ivermectin in all endemic countries in Afr
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/aece7ee2f5bf430e9eb8dfb3b9a0dbc4
Publikováno v:
BMC Nutrition, Vol 4, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2018)
Abstract Background Nutritional deficiencies among school children may hinge on inadequate nutrient intake. School meals should improve nutrient intakes by providing a third of recommended daily energy and nutrient intakes (RNI). The study aimed at e
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/b1e3e3b25ace45ad951275cd61209774
Autor:
Honorat GM Zouré, Mounkaila Noma, Afework H Tekle, Uche V Amazigo, Peter J Diggle, Emanuele Giorgi, Jan HF Remme
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2014)
Abstract Background The original aim of the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) was to control onchocerciasis as a public health problem in 20 African countries. In order to identify all high risk areas where ivermectin treatment was
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/58117c38ddf64981a7e3ce6d51415da5
Autor:
Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo, Yolande Flore Longang Tchounkeu, Rahel Akumu Oyugi, Asaph Turinde Kabali, Joseph C. Okeibunor, Cele Manianga, Uche V. Amazigo
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, Vol 6, Iss 2, Pp 1-8 (2011)
Although the depiction of a child leading a blind man is the most enduring image of onchocerciasis in Africa, research activities have hardly involved children. This paper aims at giving voice to children through drawings and their interpretation. Th
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/2785f7178e6d4b57942f142a5f498edb
Autor:
Stanimira P Krotneva, Luc E Coffeng, Mounkaila Noma, Honorat G M Zouré, Lalle Bakoné, Uche V Amazigo, Sake J de Vlas, Wilma A Stolk
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 9, Iss 9, p e0004051 (2015)
Since its initiation in 1995, the African Program for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) has had a substantial impact on the prevalence and burden of onchocerciasis through annual ivermectin mass treatment. Ivermectin is a broad-spectrum anti-parasitic ag
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/596b5158f38c48729179744a5fa33750
Autor:
Luc E Coffeng, Wilma A Stolk, Honorat G M Zouré, J Lennert Veerman, Koffi B Agblewonu, Michele E Murdoch, Mounkaila Noma, Grace Fobi, Jan Hendrik Richardus, Donald A P Bundy, Dik Habbema, Sake J de Vlas, Uche V Amazigo
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 8, Iss 6, p e2759 (2014)
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/2fbe62c261e544b999c4638fb61b8ff5