SARS-CoV-2 antibody prevalence in Sierra Leone, March 2021: a cross-sectional, nationally representative, age-stratified serosurvey
Introduction As of 26 March 2021, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention had
reported 4 159 055 cases of COVID-19 and 111 357 deaths among the 55 African Union …
reported 4 159 055 cases of COVID-19 and 111 357 deaths among the 55 African Union …
[HTML][HTML] Hand hygiene compliance at two tertiary hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone, in 2021: a cross-sectional study
GN Kamara, S Sevalie, B Molleh, Z Koroma… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hand hygiene actions are essential to reduce healthcare-associated infections and the
development of antimicrobial resistance. In this cross-sectional study at two tertiary …
development of antimicrobial resistance. In this cross-sectional study at two tertiary …
[HTML][HTML] National antimicrobial consumption: analysis of central warehouses supplies to in-patient care health facilities from 2017 to 2019 in Uganda
Antimicrobial consumption (AMC) surveillance at global and national levels is necessary to
inform relevant interventions and policies. This study analyzed central warehouse …
inform relevant interventions and policies. This study analyzed central warehouse …
Antibiotic use among hospitalised patients in Sierra Leone: a national point prevalence survey using the WHO survey methodology
IF Kamara, J Kanu, A Maruta, BD Fofanah… - BMJ open, 2023 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Inappropriate use of antibiotics is a major driver of antibiotic resistance. A few
studies conducted in Africa have documented that about half of hospitalised patients who …
studies conducted in Africa have documented that about half of hospitalised patients who …
Laboratory capacity assessments in 25 African countries at high risk of yellow fever, August-December 2018
BW Johnson, M Demanou, G Fall, JL Betoulle… - Pan African Medical …, 2021 - ajol.info
Introduction: accurate and timely laboratory diagnosis of yellow fever (YF) is critical to the
Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) strategy. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance recognized the …
Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) strategy. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance recognized the …
[HTML][HTML] Culture Requests and Multi-Drug Resistance among Suspected Urinary Tract Infections in Two Tertiary Hospitals in Freetown, Sierra Leone (2017–21): A …
JSO Campbell, S van Henten, Z Koroma… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
In sub-Saharan Africa, there is limited information about the use of microbiology laboratory
services in patients with suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs). This cross-sectional study …
services in patients with suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs). This cross-sectional study …
Building diagnostic systems in Sierra Leone: The role of point-of-care devices in laboratory strengthening
R Ansumana, A Street, F Bah, F Koker… - African Journal of …, 2020 - journals.co.za
The 2014–2016 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak highlighted the vital importance of
investing in West Africa's laboratory infrastructure and systems. In the absence of facilities …
investing in West Africa's laboratory infrastructure and systems. In the absence of facilities …
[HTML][HTML] Have hand hygiene practices in two tertiary care hospitals, Freetown, Sierra Leone, improved in 2023 following operational research in 2021?
MM Moiwo, GN Kamara, D Kamara, IF Kamara… - Tropical Medicine and …, 2023 - mdpi.com
In 2021, an operational research study in two tertiary hospitals in Freetown showed poor
hand hygiene compliance. Recommended actions were taken to improve the situation …
hand hygiene compliance. Recommended actions were taken to improve the situation …
[HTML][HTML] High levels of antibiotic resistance patterns in two referral hospitals during the post-ebola era in free-town, sierra leone: 2017–2019
The Post-Ebola era (2017–2019) presented an opportunity for laboratory investments in
Sierra Leone. US CDC supported the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to establish a …
Sierra Leone. US CDC supported the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to establish a …
[HTML][HTML] Assessing changes in surgical site infections and antibiotic use among caesarean section and herniorrhaphy patients at a regional hospital in Sierra Leone …
SSTK Kpagoi, KN Kamara, R Carshon-Marsh… - Tropical Medicine and …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major public health threat to the success of surgery. This
study assessed changes in SSIs and use of antibiotics among caesarean section (CS) and …
study assessed changes in SSIs and use of antibiotics among caesarean section (CS) and …