November 2024
Evaluating a novel predictive tool for respiratory infection outbreaks in real life
Respiratory infections remain a significant public health threat with considerable morbidity and mortality, highlighting the need for effective early warning tools. This study aims to evaluate the Epidemic Volatility Index (EVI) as a real-life early warning tool for respiratory infections. From October 16, 2023, to February 4, 2024, adults with respiratory infection symptoms were studied at the hospital, with nasal...
November 2024
Cholera epidemic and first deployment of the « strengthening and utilizing response groups for emergencies» (AVoHC-SURGE) in Madarounfa, Niger
Cholera is an acute diarrheal infection caused by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with Vibrio cholerae. In early September 2022, Niger experienced an outbreak of this disease, with a total of 39 cases and one death (2.56%) reported in Madarounfa. Building on lessons learned from previous epidemics and leveraging the new Health Emergency Management Project (AVoHC-SURGE) in Niger, the quality of response...
November 2024
Investigation of a waterborne gastroenteritis outbreak in Bouaké South Health District, Côte d'Ivoire, March 2024
The Air France 3 Health Center reported an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis on March 10, 2024. The aim of this study was to describe the phenomenon, identify the causal agent, and determine the source of contamination. A retrospective cohort study was conducted on March 11, 2024. Data were collected from consultation registers at the Air France 3 and Kôkô urban health centers, as well as from interviews...
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