The lives lost and economic costs of viral zoonotic pandemics have steadily increased over
the past century. Prominent policymakers have promoted plans that argue the best ways to …

Introduction: Venous leg ulcers (VLU) embody the most severe stage of the broad spectrum
of chronic venous disease. Approximately 40% of patients with VLU present with the …

Background Regularly updated data on stroke and its pathological types, including data on
their incidence, prevalence, mortality, disability, risk factors, and epidemiological trends, are …

As COVID-19 rages on, the pandemic of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues in the
shadows. The toll taken by AMR on patients and their families is largely invisible but is …

HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of disease burden in sub-Saharan Africa. Existing evidence has
demonstrated that there is substantial local variation in the prevalence of HIV; however …

Background Efforts to establish the 2015 baseline and monitor early implementation of the
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlight both great potential for and threats to …

Background Understanding the patterns of HIV/AIDS epidemics is crucial to tracking and
monitoring the progress of prevention and control efforts in countries. We provide a …

Background The sustainable development goals (SDGs) aim to end HIV/AIDS as a public
health threat by 2030. Understanding the current state of the HIV epidemic and its change …

Background Since the first HIV/AIDS case appeared in 1980s, HIV/AIDS has been the focus
of international attention. As a major public health problem, there are epidemiological …

Background A key component of achieving universal health coverage is ensuring that all
populations have access to quality health care. Examining where gains have occurred or …