Assessment of household insecticide-treated bed net ownership, utilization, and associated factors in Kersa Woreda, Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia

Jan 6, 2025

Authors: Tadesse EM, Baruda YS, Tadesse TM. Abstract: Background: An estimated 40% of the world’s population lives in malaria-prone areas, there are 300-500 million malaria episodes worldwide, and at least one million malaria fatalities occur each year which...

Index-linked Assisted HIV Self-Testing for Children 2-14 Years: Results of a Pilot Evaluation in Ethiopia

Oct 14, 2024

Authors: Gutema Y, Lulseged S, Getachew M, Getahun M, Melaku Z, Tilahun M, Shimelis M, Temesgen C, Asres T, Dereje A, Assefa A, Tewoldebirhan E, Teferi W, Mekonnen A, Fayorsey R, Zerbe A, Gunn J, Medley A, Gross J, Hrapcak S, Abrams EJ. Abstract: Background: Case...

Prevalence of syphilis among adults and adolescents in five sub-Saharan African countries: findings from Population-based HIV Impact Assessment surveys

Sep 9, 2024

Authors: Farahani M, Killian R, Reid GA, Musuka G, Mugurungi O, Kirungi W, Nuwagaba-Biribonwoha H, El-Sadr WM, Justman J. Abstract: Background HIV and syphilis are common sexually transmitted infections in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to investigate the prevalence...

Incidence and predictors of attrition from HIV treatment among adults living with HIV in high-caseload facilities following implementation of universal test and treat strategy in Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study

Aug 7, 2024

Authors: Bekele A, Ahmed I, Tefera F, Yimam JA, Woldeselassie FT, Abera G, Ahmed J, Mekonnen A, Haile A, Yohannes F, Getachew M, Abdella S, Shah M. Abstract: Background: The introduction of universal test and treat (UTT) strategy has demonstrated a reduction in...

Regional and temporal variations in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Ethiopia: Lessons learned from the COVID-19 enhanced surveillance and response

May 31, 2024

Authors: Gizaw Teka, Adane Woldeab, Nebiyu Dereje, Frehywot Eshetu, Lehageru Gizachew, Zelalem Tazu, Leuel Lisanwork, Eyasu Tigabu, Ayele Gebeyehu, Adamu Tayachew, Mengistu Biru, Tsegaye Berkessa, Abrham Keraleme, Fentahun Bikale, Wolde Shure, Admikew Agune, Bizuwork...

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