Meningococcal Outbreaks in Tertiary Education Settings in the United Kingdom: Lessons from the 2026 Kent Cluster for Surveillance, Vaccination Policy, and Institutional Preparedness in Sub-Saharan Africa-A Narrative Review

Jun 26, 2026

Authors Malizgani Mhango, Enos Moyo, Nigel Tungwarara, Knowledge Denhere, Moses Chirimbana, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira Abstract Background: In March 2026, a meningococcal cluster centred on the University of Kent, England, caused two deaths and resulted in over 20 reported...

Computer-Assisted Mobile Phone Interviews in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Through a Total Survey Error Framework

Jun 26, 2026

Authors Abigail R Greenleaf , Huguette Diakabana , Charles Lau Abstract Researchers increasingly use computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) via mobile phones in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). A nascent methodological literature explores...

Health system support and strengthening for cross-border HIV services: key informants’ perspectives on testing and linkage for Lesotho-South Africa migrant workers

Jun 26, 2026

Authors Joanne E Mantell, Tsitsi B Masvawure, Noelle Anna Thomas, Gavin George, Andrea A Howard, Michael Strauss, Felix Ndagije, Molibeli Lethoko, Andrea Low, Yael Hirsch-Moverman Abstract Introduction Cross-border migrants, especially those in destination countries...

HIV prevalence and associated factors among women in urban Ethiopia: findings from the Ethiopian Population-based HIV Impact Assessment

Jun 26, 2026

Authors Kidist Zealiyas, Yimam Getaneh, Terefe Gelibo, G/Medhin G/Michael, Sileshi Lulseged, Hailegnaw Eshete, Abebe Habteselassie, Getachew Tollera, Gemechu Tadesse, Minilik Demissie Amogne Abstract Objectives Women remain disproportionately affected by HIV in...

Recent HIV-1 infection and associated factors among newly diagnosed female sex workers in Ethiopia-2019 to 2022

Jun 26, 2026

Authors Minilik Demissie Amogne, Tekalign Deressa, Fethia Kedir, Feyiso Bati, Abnet Assefa, Jaleta Bulti Tura, Ayalew Aklilu, Wudinesh Belete Belihu, Birra Bejiga Bedassa, Saro Abdella, Fekadu Yadeta, Moges Asressie Chanyalew, Mesay Hailu, Getachew Tollera, Sileshi...

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