Why Cameroon Should Take Action Against Hepatitis B
Infectious Diseases Akem Olives Nkwain Infectious Diseases Akem Olives Nkwain

Why Cameroon Should Take Action Against Hepatitis B

Blake Zuwui's story sheds light on the formidable barriers to Hepatitis care and treatment in Cameroon: the scarcity of testing, the pervasive ignorance about the disease, and the prohibitive costs associated with screening, diagnosis, and care. These obstacles are not insurmountable; they demand targeted solutions and a collective resolve to dismantle them.

Read More
Le Secteur Pharmaceutique Privé: Un Axe Négligé Dans la Lute Contre la Résistance aux Antimicrobiens en Républic Démocratique du Congo
Infectious Diseases Richard Bokele Infectious Diseases Richard Bokele

Le Secteur Pharmaceutique Privé: Un Axe Négligé Dans la Lute Contre la Résistance aux Antimicrobiens en Républic Démocratique du Congo

Dans les couloirs de la santé publique en République Démocratique du Congo, un ennemi silencieux mais redoutable s’infiltre : la résistance aux antimicrobiens (RAM). Ce phénomène, qui menace l’efficacité des traitements contre les maladies infectieuses, est exacerbé par l’utilisation abusive et irrationnelle des antimicrobiens.

Read More
Antimicrobial Resistance; the next global health challenge
Infectious Diseases Oluchi Mbamalu Infectious Diseases Oluchi Mbamalu

Antimicrobial Resistance; the next global health challenge

Imagine a future where the simple act of taking antibiotics could be futile, where common infections once easily treated become life-threatening. This is not a distant dystopia; it’s a reality we are inching towards every day due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). By 2050, AMR could claim 10 million lives annually, surpassing the death toll of diseases like HIV and malaria.

Read More
A Global Call to Arms Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Infectious Diseases Ugochi Stellamaris Inweregbu Infectious Diseases Ugochi Stellamaris Inweregbu

A Global Call to Arms Against Antimicrobial Resistance

A 2019 report by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation reveals a staggering 1.27 million deaths directly linked to drug-resistant infections, with the highest mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The culprit? Misuse of antibiotics and a lack of awareness about AMR among both the public and healthcare professionals in LMICs.

Read More
A Unified Front: Early Detection and Prevention of Pandemics Through One Health Surveillance
Infectious Diseases Didier Isingizwe Infectious Diseases Didier Isingizwe

A Unified Front: Early Detection and Prevention of Pandemics Through One Health Surveillance

Current pandemic responses often fall short due to fragmented surveillance systems focused solely on human health. This approach fails to capture crucial insights from animal populations, neglecting a vital piece of the puzzle. Additionally, delayed responses, fueled by bureaucratic hurdles or inadequate surveillance infrastructure, can significantly amplify outbreaks, as tragically exemplified by the Ebola epidemic.

Read More
Can We End Tuberculosis?
Infectious Diseases Yemah Mariama Bockarie Infectious Diseases Yemah Mariama Bockarie

Can We End Tuberculosis?

This year’s World TB Day (24 March 2024) theme is ‘Yes! We can end TB!’. It conveys a message of hope that getting back on track to turn the tide against the TB epidemic is possible. The emphasis is on turning commitments into tangible actions.

Read More