ANALYZING MANDATORY REPORTING PRACTICES FOR HEPATITIS C VIRUS RNA TEST RESULTS IN THE UNITED STATES
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection remains a significant public health concern in the United States (US), and timely reporting of HCV Ribonucleic Acid (RNA) test results is critical for surveillance and disease control. This study aimed to map the reporting…
TACKLING RABIES: HISTORICAL, CURRENT, AND FUTURE INSIGHTS INTO A GLOBAL HEALTH THREAT
Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease recognized as one of the World Health Organization’s Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Globally, it accounts for approximately 14,000 human deaths each year, with children under 14 years constituting 40% of bite victims. The majority…
STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING THE ONGOING SARS-COV-2 PANDEMIC AND SEASONAL INFLUENZA
The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 in 2020 has led to a global pandemic, posing significant challenges for public health systems worldwide. Concurrently, the annual seasonal influenza outbreak introduces an additional burden, creating a scenario in which two highly contagious respiratory diseases…