Archive:: Central African Journal of Public Health:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2017

Lassa Fever Outbreak in Southwestern Nigeria: The Ekiti State Response amidst Economic Recession

Aduayi Victor Adovi, Ibikunle Oluwafunmilayo, Fashola Adebayo Matthew, Yusuf Musah, Odu Olusola, Oluwafemi Omoniyi Stephen, Olomojobi Folakemi, Ojo Simeon Olurotimi, Omole Ayotunde, Onwu Victor, Bamidele Oni

Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2017

Pages: 11-18

Received: 13 February 2017

Accepted: 22 February 2017

Published: 21 March 2017

DOI: 10.11648/j.cajph.20170302.11

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Abstract: A confirmed case in a community requires prompt isolation of affected patients, good infection prevention and control practices, and rigorous contact tracing to stop outbreaks. This study depicts the highlights of the Ekiti state’s response to its first confirmed Lassa fever outbreak. The approach used was a coordinated, and integrated rapid implem... Show More

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Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy and Associated Factors Among Adult ARV Users in Arba Minch Hospital, Southern Ethiopia

Nuredin Nassir Azmach

Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, April 2017

Pages: 19-26

Received: 14 June 2017

Accepted: 28 June 2017

Published: 21 July 2017

DOI: 10.11648/j.cajph.20170302.12

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Abstract: The provision of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), HIV/AIDS is becoming a chronic manageable disease; therefore to manage chronic disease, adherence to HIV medication is very important but a variety of other factors may complicate ART adherence that needs devotion from patients, provisions of health services and health care professionals, and having so... Show More

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