[HTML][HTML] Synergistic fight against future pandemics: Lessons from previous pandemics

OJ Okesanya, G Olatunji, E Manirambona… - Le infezioni in …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The history of pandemics spans centuries and has had a profound impact on human health,
societies, and economies. Pandemics have caused fear, panic, and significant morbidity and …

Harnessing wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) in Africa: a historic turning point towards strengthening the pandemic control

E Manirambona, DE Lucero-Prisno III, DO Shomuyiwa… - Discover Water, 2024 - Springer
Curbing infectious diseases has been a significant challenge worldwide, with existing
conventional surveillance systems presenting gaps in providing timely and spatial …

Curbing antimicrobial resistance in post‐COVID Africa: Challenges, actions and recommendations

DO Shomuyiwa, DE Lucero‐Prisno III… - Health science …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Antimicrobial self‐medication and use have significantly increased in the
COVID‐19 era—increasing antibiotic consumption and resulting in a high prevalence of …

The monkeypox virus: a public health challenge threatening Africa

E Manirambona, SS Musa… - Public Health …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract On 23 July 2022, the World Health Organization reported monkeypox cases in over
75 countries and, as a result, declared the virus a Public Health Emergency of International …

[HTML][HTML] Monkeypox among refugees: a call for a global protection

E Manirambona, DO Shomuyiwa - Travel Medicine and Infectious …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The global trend of refugees has significantly increased over a decade. According to
UNHCR UK, over 89.3 million individuals worldwide, among whom 27.1 million were under …

Stigma and infectious diseases in Africa: examining impact and strategies for reduction

PO Omosigho, OO John, MB Musa… - Annals of Medicine …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Stigma poses a significant barrier to accessing care, managing, and preventing infectious
diseases in Africa. The authors conducted an extensive search across Scopus, PubMed …

[HTML][HTML] COVID-19 vaccines: ensuring social justice and health equity among refugees in Africa

E Manirambona, O Hague, LF Trajano… - Annals of Global …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
COVID-19 poses a particular threat to refugees in Africa. Overcrowded living conditions and
lack of effective sanitation make refugees highly vulnerable to infection. Furthermore …

[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in Kakuma Refugee Camp Complex, Kenya, 2020–2021

M Ope, R Musyoka, J Kiogora, J Wambugu… - Emerging Infectious …, 2024 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Understanding SARS-CoV-2 infection in populations at increased risk for poor health is
critical to reducing disease. We describe the epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 infection in …

Assessing Uganda's Progressive Refugee Policy in the Era of COVID-19: Introduction to the Special Issue

M d'Errico, P Winters, D Romano - The Journal of Development …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Uganda is home to 1.5 million refugees from DRC, Burundi, South Sudan and other
countries. The Uganda political framework is one of the most progressive and inclusive …

Transfers as a Means to Mitigate COVID-19 Impacts on Food Security: Evidence from Refugee and Host Communities Uganda

M d'Errico, E Jumbe, L Oliver, R Pietrelli… - The Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Uganda is home to some 1.5 million refugees. Its self-reliance policy welcomes refugees
with freedom of movement and work; a piece of land for building a house and home …