More Mungati

Pediatric COVID-19 in Lesotho and Post-pandemic Implications on Lower Respiratory Infections in Children

Kristen S Joseph, Tiiso D Lekhela, Michael R. Rose, Lawrence Gersz et autres

Background The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Reaching Impact, Saturation, and Epidemic Control (RISE) program funded Jhpiego to support the Government of Lesotho's COVID-19 response, including two national COVID-19 treatment centers. To evaluate the status of post-pandemic pediatric respiratory care …

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Maternal death surveillance and response system evaluation in Makonde District, Zimbabwe, 2021

Tsitsi Brenda Makanyanga, Bernard Madzima, More Mungati, Addmore Chadambuka et autres

BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality is of global concern, almost 800 women die every day due to maternal complications. The maternal death surveillance and response (MDSR) system is one strategy designed to reduce maternal mortality. In 2021 Makonde District reported a maternal mortality ratio …

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Rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation in patients with advanced HIV disease: 6-month outcomes of an observational cohort evaluation in Lesotho

Appolinaire Tiam, Heather Paulin, Rhoderick Machekano, Ikwo Oboho et autres

For adults and adolescents, the World Health Organization defines advanced HIV disease (AHD) as a CD4 (cluster of differentiation 4) count of <200 cells/mm3 or a clinical stage 3 or 4 event. We describe clinical outcomes in a cohort of AHD patients …

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Implementation and Uptake of Raltegravir Granules in Newborns Diagnosed With HIV Through Birth Testing in Maternity Settings in Zimbabwe During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Lise Denoeud‐Ndam, Carl Stecker, Precious Andifasi, Angela Mushavi et autres

Zimbabwe introduced raltegravir (RAL) granules at 14 facilities providing point-of-care HIV birth testing, aiming to initiate all newborns with HIV on a RAL-based regimen. From June 2020 to July 2021, we tested 3172 of the 6989 (45%) newborns exposed to HIV; we …

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Optimising neonatal antiretroviral therapy using raltegravir: a qualitative analysis of healthcare workers’ and caregivers’ perspectives

Leila Katirayi, Carl Stecker, Precious Andifasi, Angela Mushavi et autres

BACKGROUND: In 2020, Zimbabwe adopted the WHO's recommendation to use raltegravir (RAL) granule-based regimens for treatment of neonates identified with HIV at the time of birth testing. This study explores the acceptability of RAL granules by caregivers and healthcare workers (HCWs). METHODS: …

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Evaluation of the Intermittent Preventive Therapy in Pregnancy using Sulphadoxine/ Pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) Program in Chiredzi District, Zimbabwe, 2021

Amanda Sarah Thakataka, Joseph Mberikunashe, More Mungati, Tsitsi Juru et autres

Zimbabwe (code pays fourni par la source)

Evaluation of intensified provider initiated testing and counselling program in Harare City, 2017–2018

Edias Mandere, More Mungati, Gloria Gonese, Notion Tafara Gombe et autres

BACKGROUND: Knowledge of HIV status remains a challenge despite implementation of various testing strategies including provider-initiated HIV testing (PITC). Harare City intensified provider-initiated HIV testing by targeting testing all eligible clients visiting facilities to achieve the UNAIDS first 95. This study aimed …

Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Ouganda (code pays fourni par la source)

Evaluation of Intensified Provider Initiated Testing and Counselling Program in Harare City, 2017-2018

Edias Mandere, More Mungati, Gloria Gonese, Notion Tafara Gombe et autres

Zimbabwe (code pays fourni par la source)

Evaluation of Intensified Provider Initiated Testing and Counselling Program in Harare City, 2017-2018

Edias Mandere, More Mungati, Gloria Gonese, Notion Tafara Gombe et autres

Abstract Introduction Knowledge of HIV status remains a challenge despite implementation of various testing strategies including provider-initiated HIV testing (PITC). Harare City intensified provider-initiated HIV testing by targeting testing all eligible clients visiting facilities to achieve the UNAIDS first 95. This study …

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Performance of a Dual Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Syphilis Rapid Test Compared With Conventional Serological Testing for Syphilis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus in a Laboratory Setting: Results From the Zimbabwe STI Etiology Study

Cornelis A. Rietmeijer, More Mungati, Peter H. Kilmarx, Beth Tippett Barr et autres

BACKGROUND: Dual human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/syphilis rapid, point-of-care testing may enhance syphilis screening among high-risk populations, increase case finding, reduce time to treatment, and prevent complications. We assessed the laboratory-based performance of a rapid dual HIV/syphilis test using serum collected from patients …

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Serological Markers for Syphilis Among Persons Presenting With Syndromes Associated With Sexually Transmitted Infections: Results From the Zimbabwe STI Etiology Study

Cornelis A. Rietmeijer, More Mungati, Peter H. Kilmarx, Beth Tippett Barr et autres

BACKGROUND: Syphilis prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa appears to be stable or declining but is still the highest globally. Ongoing sentinel surveillance in high-risk populations is necessary to inform management and detect changes in syphilis trends. We assessed serological syphilis markers among persons …

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Evaluation of the Maternal Death Surveillance and response system in Hwange District, Zimbabwe, 2017

Mpumelelo Maphosa, Tsitsi Juru, Nyasha Masuka, More Mungati et autres

BACKGROUND: Maternal Death Surveillance and Response (MDSR) system was established to provide information that effectively guides actions to eliminate preventable maternal mortality. In 2016, Hwange district sent six maternal death notification forms (MDNF) to the province without maternal death audit reports. Timeliness …

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