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Case Report/Series

Effectiveness of rVSV-ZEBOV vaccination during the 2018–20 Ebola virus disease epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective test-negative study

Meakin S, Nsio J, Camacho A, Kitenge R, Coulborn RM,  et al.
2024-08-01 • Lancet Infectious Diseases
2024-08-01 • Lancet Infectious Diseases

BACKRGOUND

The rec...

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Abstract

A novel personal protective equipment for filovirus outbreaks: a usability study under simulated field conditions

Sterk E, Schramm B, Riccio E, Gabut M, Fontana L,  et al.
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
INTRODUCTION
The 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak underlined inadequacies of current personal protective equipment (PPE), such as being uncomfortable and hot, causing excessive sweati...
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Slide Presentation

A novel personal protective equipment for filovirus outbreaks a usability study under simulated field conditions

Sterk E, Schramm B, Riccio E, Gabut M, Fontana L,  et al.
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
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Research

Effect of large-scale mass drug administration for malaria on mortality and morbidity in Angumu health zone, Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo

Grout L, Katuala Givo Y, Newport T, Mahamat TA, Gitahi P,  et al.
2023-02-06 • Malaria Journal
2023-02-06 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Angumu health zone in Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo, is a highly malaria-endemic area with an overburdened health system and hosting internally displaced persons (ID...
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Research

Community-based surveillance to monitor mortality in a malaria-endemic and Ebola-epidemic setting in rural Guinea

Tiffany A, Moundekeno FP, Traore A, Haile M, Sterk E,  et al.
2016-10-03 • American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
2016-10-03 • American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Multiple community-based approaches can aid in quantifying mortality in the absence of reliable health facility data. Community-based sentinel site surveillance that was used to document...
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Short Report

Evidence for a decrease in transmission of Ebola virus — Lofa County, Liberia, June 8–November 1, 2014

Sharma A, Heijenberg N, Peter C, Bolongei J, Reeder B,  et al.
2014-11-14 • Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
2014-11-14 • Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC?
Lofa County in Liberia has one of the highest numbers of reported cases of Ebola virus disease (Ebola) in West Africa. Government health offic...
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Research

Effect of artesunate-amodiaquine on mortality related to Ebola virus disease

Gignoux EM, Azman AS, de Smet M, Azuma P, Massaquoi M,  et al.
2016-01-07 • New England Journal of Medicine
2016-01-07 • New England Journal of Medicine
BACKGROUND
Malaria treatment is recommended for patients with suspected Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa, whether systematically or based on confirmed malaria diagnosis. At t...
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Abstract

Feasibility of large-scale mass drug administration for malaria in Angumu health zone, Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo

Sterk E, Newport T, Mahamat TA, Gitahi P, Mandagot JJ,  et al.
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
INTRODUCTION
Conflict in DRC’s northeast has led to large-scale displacement. MSF has supported around 50,000 internally displaced people, together with the host community, in Angumu...
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Abstract

CHAMPIONS CONTRE EBOLA – a smartphone game for health promotion

Wodon S, Voiret I, Acquarone A, Sterk E, Traore K,  et al.
2020-05-28 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020: Innovation
2020-05-28 • MSF Scientific Days International 2020: Innovation
INTRODUCTION
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has led to over 3300 confirmed cases and caused over 2250 deaths so far. Health promotion is a key component...
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Research

Clinical Manifestations and Case Management of Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever caused by a newly identified virus strain, Bundibugyo, Uganda, 2007-2008

Roddy P, Howard N, Van Kerkhove MD, Lutwama J, Wamala JF,  et al.
2012-12-28 • PLOS One
2012-12-28 • PLOS One
A confirmed Ebola haemorrhagic fever (EHF) outbreak in Bundibugyo, Uganda, November 2007-February 2008, was caused by a putative new species (Bundibugyo ebolavirus). It included 93 putat...
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Research

Prevalence of malaria in an area receiving seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Niger

Coldiron ME, Assao B, Guindo O, Sayinzoga-Makombe N, Koskalova A,  et al.
2021-10-24 • Malaria Journal
2021-10-24 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Malaria transmission is highly seasonal in Niger. Despite the introduction of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in the Magaria District, malaria incidence remains hig...
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Research

Encouraging impact following 2.5 years of reinforced malaria control interventions in a hyperendemic region of the Republic of Guinea

Tiffany A, Moundekeno FP, Traore A, Haile M, Sterk E,  et al.
2016-05-28 • Malaria Journal
2016-05-28 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Malaria is one of the principal causes of morbidity and mortality in the Republic of Guinea, particularly in the highly endemic regions. To assist in malaria control effor...
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Conference Summary

The 2014–2015 Ebola outbreak in West Africa: hands on

Vetter P, Dayer JA, Schibler M, Allegranzi B, Brown D,  et al.
2016-05-05 • Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control • International Consortium for Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC) 2015
2016-05-05 • Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control • International Consortium for Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC) 2015
The International Consortium for Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC) organises a biannual conference (ICPIC) on various subjects related to infection prevention, treatment and contr...
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Research

The impact of control strategies and behavioural changes on the elimination of ebola from Lofa County, Liberia

Funk S, Ciglenecki I, Tiffany A, Gignoux EM, Camacho A,  et al.
2017-04-10 • Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
2017-04-10 • Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa was stopped by an enormous concerted effort of local communities and national and international organizations. It is not clear, however, how much the pu...
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Commentary

Malaria in pregnancy: a call for a safe, efficient, and patient-centred approach to first-trimester treatment

Rao B, Jensen TO, Jimenez BC, Robays J, Lasry E,  et al.
2018-06-06 • Lancet Global Health
2018-06-06 • Lancet Global Health
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Slide Presentation

Feasibility of large-scale mass drug administration? for malaria in Angumu health zone, DRC

Sterk E, Newport T, Mahamat TA, Gitahi P, Mandagot JJ,  et al.
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research
2021-05-19 • MSF Scientific Days International 2021: Research