Analyse de la performance sur la base des mécanismes de financement pour améliorer l'état de santé maternelle et infantile et la prévention de la transmission mère du VIH (PTME) des enfants dans les milieux pauvres en ressources
Pour atteindre l'amélioration de la santé maternelle et infantile est l'un des éléments les plus cruciaux de Objectifs du Millénaire pour le développement (OMD). Malgré le développement considérable...

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Psychosocial Support in Disaster Situation in the Philippens and Indonesia: a critical Literature Review
The purpose of this study is to conduct a critical analysis on the mental health and psychosocial support provision in the Philippines and Indonesia. In doing so, this research have three main...

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The impact of globalization on health care delivery : an analysis of health worker migration from Southern Africa
Southern Africa accounts for up to 33 percent of the global disease burden but relies on only 2.8 percent of the world health workforce. At the same time, the number of migrant health workers...

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Immunoidentification of trypanosoma cruzi antigens using Sera from chronically infected patients
The main objective of this study was to search for the most immunoreactive native proteins of Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi) by carrying out a serological analysis of anti-T. cruzi antibodies in sera...

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Effectiveness and Safety of Short Course Liposomal Amphotericin B (AmBisome) as First Line Treatment for Visceral Leishmaniasis in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is one of the endemic countries for Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL). MSF ran a VL treatment clinic in the most endemic district (Fulbaria) between 2010 and 2013 using a semi-ambulatory regimen...

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The double burden of malnutrition and its risk factors in school children in Tunja
Undernutrition and overnutrition are relevant Public Health problems in Colombia. We conducted a nutritional survey in Tunja to assess the magnitude of the problem in order to guide government...

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HIV serostatus disclosure by pregnant women and new mothers in Sub Sahara Africa - a review of the literature
Serostatus disclosure is one of the key pillars for prevention of vertical transmission from mother to the infant. Frequently, pregnant women in Sub Sahara Africa (SSA) are the first in the family...

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Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2012: Signs and Symptoms, Management and Outcomes
Data collected during the 2012 Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were analysed for clinical signs, symptoms and case fatality of EVD caused by Bundibugyo...

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Maasai Butterfat Fed Babies, A Pilot Qualitative Study of the Infant Supplemental Feeding Practices and Beliefs of the Maasai Living in the Longido District of Tanzania.
This study was undertaken to investigate the infant feeding practices and beliefs of the Maasai living in rural Northern Tanzania. The fact that butterfat is fed to the babies is common knowledge...

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Counselling on newborn danger signs in low- and middle-income countries: a literature review
Newborn mortality is a priority public health topic. Many newborn deaths occur at household level and would be preventable if care was sought in time. Counselling caretakers about danger signs that...

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