MOBILITY PATTERNS DURING THE INITIAL PHASE OF COVID-19: A GERMAN CASE REPORT
The emergence of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in December 2019 rapidly evolved into a global public health crisis, prompting widespread policy interventions aimed at reducing transmission. Central to these efforts was the reduction of the reproduction number (R-value), which…
DETERMINANTS OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL COMPLIANCE AMONG FRONTLINE HEALTH WORKERS AT KAILAHUN GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL, SIERRA LEONE
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is essential for safeguarding both patients and healthcare workers (HCWs) from healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and occupational exposure to infectious agents. Globally, HCWs face significant risks, with millions exposed annually to blood-borne pathogens such as Hepatitis…
EXPLORING SOCIOCULTURAL AND BEHAVIORAL DRIVERS OF HIGH HEPATITIS B PREVALENCE IN PREGNANT WOMEN IN CENTRAL ETHIOPIA
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major public health concern globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where vertical transmission significantly contributes to the burden of chronic infection. Pregnant women represent a critical population due to the risk of mother-to-child transmission…
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE FIVE MAJOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAKS AMONG DISPLACED POPULATIONS DURING THE GAZA CONFLICT (2023–2024)
Displaced populations are highly vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks due to overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, limited access to necessities, and weakened healthcare systems. This study examines the five most critical infectious diseases affecting displaced individuals during the Gaza conflict, highlighting their…