The 1st Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (GFELTP) scientific conference is organized by the Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme as part of their 10th anniversary celebration. It is a gathering of field epidemiologists and public health specialist in Africa. The primary aim of the GFELTP scientific conference is to provide a platform for Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) trainees and alumni to exhibit their scientific presentation skills. Several outbreaks have been investigated by FETPs and alumni in Africa. Some rare, others common. The conference provides the opportunity to share experiences and technical know-how in responding to outbreaks and other public health emergencies. This would lead to strengthening of networks and collaborations between African countries. The conference is slated for September 18–21, 2017 at the Swiss Spirit Hotel and Suites Alisa, Accra – Ghana, under the theme: “A decade of Field Epidemiology Training in Ghana: Scaling up Workforce Development to Improve Public Health.” The conference comprises of pre-conference workshops, plenary sessions, panel discussions, 50 orals presentations and 70 posters.
Accra, 18 - 21 September 2017
Organizers: Ghana Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme
Date published: 04 Oct 2017
Conference abstracts
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Oral presentation Analysis of stillbirths surveillance data in Shama District, Western Region, Ghana, 2015 Akua Boadiwaa Amoh-Yeboah, Daniel Agudey, Kofi Mensah Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 10 Oct 2017; 1 (3):1. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.1.116 |
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Oral presentation Determinants of low birth weight in neonates born in three hospitals in Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana, 2016: an unmatched case-control study Zakariah Adam, Pricillia Nortey, Ernest Kenu, Edwin Afari, Donne Ameme, Delia Bandoh PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 11 Oct 2017; 1 (3):2. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.2.115 |
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Oral presentation Predictors of attrition in patients on anti-retroviral treatment in Ghana an analysis of National HIV Programme data Abdulai Marijanatu, Stephen Ayisi Addo, Akosua Baddoo, Alfred Yawson, Nibretie Workneh, Zhao Jinkou, Wiah Ekow, Okae Ivy, Rebecca Balira PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 11 Oct 2017; 1 (3):3. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.3.114 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of cholera outbreak data in the Atebubu-Amanten district, November 2016 Collins Adu Amankwaa, Samuel Oko Sackey, George Khumalo Kuma, David Afrifia, Yaw Mensah PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 11 Oct 2017; 1 (3):4. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.4.112 |
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Oral presentation TB/ HIV prevalence and treatment outcome in Kunene Region 2014-2016 Helena Hakwenye, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 13 Oct 2017; 1 (3):5. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.5.111 |
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Oral presentation Incidence of abortion and related complications in Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana, 2011-2015 Ernest Akyereko, Donne Ameme, Ernest Kenu, Edwin Afari, Samuel Oko Sackey, Martha Laabi, Osei Kuffour Afreh PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 13 Oct 2017; 1 (3):6. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.6.110 |
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Oral presentation Suspected neonatal death investigation, Jaedae District, Sinoe County, February 2017 Youhn Konway, Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Maame Amo-Addae, Lily Sanvee Blebo, Faith Kamara PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 13 Oct 2017; 1 (3):7. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.7.109 |
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Oral presentation Trends of mortality among patients on treatment of tuberculosis in Oshikoto Region, Namibia, 2011-2015 Ndilimeke Pangwashime, Kofi Nyarko, Ruth Nangobe, Silas Nghishihange PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 13 Oct 2017; 1 (3):8. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.8.108 |
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Oral presentation Factors associated with accessibility to teenage friendly sexual and reproductive health services in Lira District, Uganda: a case control study Tugume Abdulaziz, Lynn Atuyambe, Doreen Tuhebwe, Christine Muhumuza PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 13 Oct 2017; 1 (3):9. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.9.107 |
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Oral presentation Maternal death investigation: Voinjama District, Lofa County, Liberia, June 2016 Darius Dolopei, Maame Amo-Addae, Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Lily Sanvee Blebo, Faith Kamara PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 13 Oct 2017; 1 (3):10. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.10.106 |
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Oral presentation Examining the virial load suppression in patients on antiretroviral treatment in Opuwo District, Kunene Region, Namibia among 2013-2015, treatment cohort Iyaloo Mwaningange, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 13 Oct 2017; 1 (3):11. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.11.105 |
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Oral presentation Maternal death investigation, Greenville District, Sinoe County, Liberia, January 2017 Vivian Doedeh, Maame Amo-Addae, Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Lily Sanvee Blebo, Faith Kamara PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):12. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.12.104 |
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Oral presentation Intimate partner violence during pregnancy and associated factors among women attending antenatal care in Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda, 2016 Wilson Tusiime, Richard Mangwi Ayiasi, Eric Segujja PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):13. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.13.103 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of laboratory confirmed meningitis data after an outbreak of meningitis in Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana, 2016 George Khumalo Kuma, Donne Ameme, Ernest Kenu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):14. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.14.102 |
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Oral presentation Large cholera outbreak in Brong Ahafo Region-Ghana, 2014 Charles Lwanga Noora, Kofi Issah, Ernest Kenu, Emmanuel George Bachan, George Khumalo Kuma, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Timothy Letsa PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):15. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.15.101 |
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Oral presentation Prevalence and determinants of preterm delivery in an inner city referral hospital, Greater Accra Region, Ghana-2016 Ernest Konadu Asiedu, Edwin Afari, Samuel Oko Sackey, Donne Ameme, Priscilia Nortey, Delia Bandoh, Kofi Nyarko, Ernest Kenu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):16. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.16.100 |
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Oral presentation Hidden-deaths high stillbirth rate in Upper East Region, Ghana, 2011-2015 Francis Broni, Joseph Opare, Samuel Sackey, Ernest Kenu, Donne Ameme, Kofi Nyarko, Edwin Afari, Frederick Wurapa PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):17. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.17.136 |
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Oral presentation An evaluation of the district level preparedness and response to the 2016 yellow fever outbreak in Kalangala District, Uganda George Kiwanuka, Doreen Tuhebwe, Michael Ediau, Hillary Bitakalamire PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):18. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.18.135 |
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Oral presentation Assessment of the Tamale West Hospital laboratory, Ghana, 2017 Razak Gyesi Razak Isshaku, Francis Broni, Donne Ameme, Ernest Kenu, Samuel Oko Sackey, Priscillia Nortey, Edwin Andrew Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):19. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.19.132 |
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Oral presentation Risk factors for non-communicable disease among adolescents in Senior High School in Accra Bandoh Delia Akosua, Sunkwa-Mills Gifty, Ernest Kenu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):20. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.20.130 |
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Oral presentation OUTBREAK OF CHOLERA IN AGONA TOWN, AHANTA WEST DISTRICT, WESTERN REGION, GHANA-2016 Daniel Tetteh Agudey, Emmanuel Kojo Tinkoran, Kofi Asemanyi-Mensah, Michael Adjabeng, Edwin Afari, Fredrick Wurapa, Ebenezer Kofi Mensah, Samuel Oko Sackey, Donne Ameme PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):21. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.21.129 |
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Oral presentation Health workers knowledge, attitude and practice during Lassa Fever outbreak, Anambra State, Nigeria, 2016 Obagha Chijioke, Simeon Ajisegiri, Belinda Uba, Saheed Gidado, Patrick Nguku, Franklin Onwokwu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):22. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.22.128 |
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Oral presentation Unexplained cluster of deaths - Nana Kru Community, Dugbe River District, Liberia, January 2017 George Tamatai, Joseph Asamoah Frimpog, Maame Amo-Addae, Lily Sanvee Blebo, Faith Kamara PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):23. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.23.127 |
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Oral presentation Prevalence and factors associated with cryptococcosis infection in patients with HIV and AIDS, Esperanza Hospital, Luanda, 2016 Raidel de Jesus, Miguel Santana Bettencourt Mateus, Joana Afonso de Morais, Pires Joao PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):24. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.24.126 |
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Oral presentation Can the frontline field epidemiology training program strengthen surveillance in reference hospitals? The case of N’Gaoundere Regional Hospital, Cameroon 2017 Moïse Prosper Bebe, Ateba Athanase, Bibiane Kameni, Fadimatou Altine Fadimatou, Rose-Carole Bohimbo, Etoundi Mbella PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):25. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.25.124 |
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Oral presentation Trend of childhood pneumonia in an Urban District in Ghana - 2017 Dora Dadzie, John Yabani, Samuel Sackey, Priscilla Nortey, Donne Ameme, Ernest Kenu, Edwin Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):26. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.26.122 |
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Oral presentation Diarrhoea in children less than five years surveillance data in hohoe municipality 2010-2014 Philip Nani-Tome, Joyce Der-Saayeng, Ernest Kenu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):27. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.27.121 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of tuberculosis surveillance data, West Gonja district, 2011-2015 Mahama Mutala, Chrysantus Kubio, Stephen Atasige PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 16 Oct 2017; 1 (3):28. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.28.120 |
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Oral presentation Evaluation of cholera surveillance system in Ga South Municipality, Greater Accra Region, Ghana, 2016 Akua Boadiwaa Amoh-Yeboah, Bright Davies-Teye, Edwin Afari, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Donne Kofi Ameme, Samuel Oko Sackey PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):29. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.29.119 |
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Oral presentation Buruli ulcer disease in Greater Accra Region, Ghana- analysis of data from 2011-2015 Tanko Rufai, Edwin Afari, Samuel Sackey, Donne Ameme, Doris Arhin, Edwin Ampadu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):30. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.30.161 |
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Oral presentation Desk review of maternal death in Liberia, epidemiological week 1-52, 2016 Alberta Corvah, Maame Amo-Addae, Lily Sanvee Blebo, Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Faith Kamara PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):31. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.31.158 |
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Oral presentation Risk factors associated with yellow fever epidemic, Luanda, 2016 Luis Bandeira, Joana Afonso, Moises Francisco, Joana Paixo, Maria Soares, Joao Pires, Tazi Nimi Maria PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):32. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.32.156 |
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Oral presentation Use of insecticides treated nets at the house hold level in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of Ghana Sadia Seidu, Juliana Yartey Enos, Akosua Gyasi PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):33. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.33.154 |
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Oral presentation HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis infections among blood donors in Koforidua, 2016 Alomatu Holy, Bismark Sarfo, Donne Kofi Ameme, Edwin Andrew Afari, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Samuel Oko Sackey, Fred Wurapa PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):34. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.34.153 |
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Oral presentation Knowledge, attitudes and practices on management of hypertension amongst hypertensive patients in Outapi District Hospital, Namibia, 2016 Uzenia Ndatelea Mupakeleni, Longin Barongo, Hileni Niikondo, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):35. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.35.152 |
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Oral presentation Prescribers’ compliance with quinine use for treating uncomplicated malaria in the first trimester of pregnancy in polyclinics in Accra Isaac Nkrumah, Ivy Asantewa Sarpong PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):36. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.36.150 |
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Oral presentation Avian Influenza (H5N1) outbreak investigation in Bawjiase, Central Region- Ghana, 2015 Akua Boadiwaa Amoh-Yeboah, Eric Yirenkyi, Boakye-Yiadom Adomako, Elijah Paa Quansah, Anna Jammeh, Helena Acquah PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):37. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.37.149 |
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Oral presentation Acute flaccid paralysis case investigation report Bekwai Municipality, Ghana Kingsley Atuahene Ampratwum, Dennis Laryea, Akoto Osei, Opoku-Amankwaah PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):38. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.38.148 |
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Oral presentation Health facilities readiness to manage preterm labour using antenatal corticosteroids in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital catchment area, Uganda, 2016 Christine Begumisa, Peter Waiswa, Aloysius Ssennyonjo, Michael Ediau, Doreen Tuhebwe PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):39. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.39.147 |
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Oral presentation PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF POSTPARTUM MORBIDITIES AMONG WOMEN IN MBALE DISTRICT, EASTERN UGANDA Jacinta Dusabe, Christine Begumisa, Catherine Birabwa, Michael Ediau, Doreen Tuhebwe, John Waniaye, Richard Kajura, Justine Bukenya PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 17 Oct 2017; 1 (3):40. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.40.146 |
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Oral presentation A retrospective review of stillbirth data in the Volta Region, Ghana, 2016 Anna Jammeh, Ernest Kenu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 18 Oct 2017; 1 (3):41. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.41.145 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of a five year (2011-2015), trends and distribution of the burden of road traffic injuries in Uganda: a retrospective study Frederick Oporia, Rebecca Nuwematsiko, Abdulgafoor Bachani, John Bosco Isunju, Abdullah Ali Halage, Lynn Muhimbuura Atuyambe, Olive Kobusingye PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 19 Oct 2017; 1 (3):42. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.42.144 |
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Oral presentation Antibiotic susceptibility pattern for bacteria pathogens isolated in urinary tract infection, Tamale, Ghana, 2017 Gyesi Razak Issahaku, Aaron Naah-Sabie, Amin Iddrisu Kpani, Donne Ameme, Ernest Kenu, Samuel Oko Sackey, Priscillia Nortey, Edwin Andrew Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 19 Oct 2017; 1 (3):43. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.43.141 |
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Oral presentation Evidence of non-influenza respiratory viruses among children under five years hospitalized with pneumonia, Greater Accra, 2013-2017 Elijah Paa Edu-Quansah, Bismark Sarfo, Margaret Niezer, Michael Addo Preko Ntiri, Joseph Humphery Kofi Bonney, Anthony Twumasi Boateng, Doris Aboagyewaa Boampong, William Kwabena Ampofo PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 19 Oct 2017; 1 (3):44. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.44.140 |
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Oral presentation Malaria deaths and associated factors in children under 5 in a pediatric hospital in Angola Maria das Dores Pedro Nsuka, Feio Raul Jorge, Pires Joao PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 20 Oct 2017; 1 (3):45. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.45.139 |
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Oral presentation Schistosomiasis outbreak investigation - Bokomu District, Gbarpolu County, Liberia, 2016 Jacob Munyan, Maame Amo-Addae, Peter Adewuyi, Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Thomas Nagbe, Hurbert Kazoora, Olivia Namusisi, Scott McNabb PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 20 Oct 2017; 1 (3):46. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.46.138 |
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Oral presentation Ebola virus disease preparedness and prevention strategies in Uganda following the 2017 outbreak in Congo Rebecca Nuwematsiko, Victor Musiime, Jonan Gasanani, Amon Lucky Bwambale, Phionah Apiyo, Macklean Ayebare, Comfort Mkina, Musa Sekamatte, Angella Musewa PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 20 Oct 2017; 1 (3):47. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.47.206 |
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Oral presentation Surveillance data analysis on measles, Anambra State, Nigeria, 2011-2016 Obagha Chijioke, Simeon Ajisegiri, Belinda Uba, Saheed Gidado, Patrick Nguku PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 20 Oct 2017; 1 (3):48. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.48.205 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of typhoid fever surveillance data, Cape Coast Metropolis, 2016 Cynthia Sekubia Asamoah, Ebenezer Kofi Mensah PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 21 Oct 2017; 1 (3):49. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.49.203 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of anaemia in pregnancy surveillance data, upper west Akim district, Ghana, 2016 Gifty Hlormadey, Ebenezer Kofi Mensah PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 21 Oct 2017; 1 (3):50. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.50.202 |
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Oral presentation Evaluation of water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure in rural healthcare facilities, Kamwenge district, Uganda, 2017 Emily Atuheire, Jarred McAteer, Sae-Rom Chae, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario, Rob Quick PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 23 Oct 2017; 1 (3):51. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.51.200 |
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Oral presentation Factors associated with tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Opuwo District Hospital- Kunene Region, Namibia 2013-2015 Silas Nghishihange, Kofi Nyarko, Micheal Shikongo, Ligola Akwenye PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 23 Oct 2017; 1 (3):52. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.52.199 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of meningitis outbreak data, Techiman Municipality, November 2016 Stephen Nyarko-Ameyaw, George Khumalo Kuma, Charles Lwanga Noora PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 23 Oct 2017; 1 (3):53. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.53.198 |
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Oral presentation Prevalence of bacterial bloodstream infections and antibiotic susceptibility patterns in a Regional Referral Hospital, Ghana-2017 George Khumla Kuma, Japheth Awuletey Opintan, Suleman Iddrisu, Bless Bilinyi, Victoria Alale, Sarah Lambon, Ature Awal, Donne Ameme, Samuel Sackey, Ernest Kenu, Edwin Afari, Fredreick Wurapa, Kofi Mensah Nyarko3, Nicholas Agyapong, Frank Asante, Diana Odai PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 23 Oct 2017; 1 (3):54. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.54.196 |
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Oral presentation Awareness level of caregivers on measles-2 vaccination, Accra -Ghana, 2015 Gyesi Razak Issahaku, Anna Jammeh, Boakye Yiadom Adomako, Francis Broni, George Asumah Adu, Eunice Etornam Apem-Danso, Christopher Sandi, Donne Ameme, Ernest Kenu, Samuel Oko Sackey, Kofi Nyarko, Edwin Andrew Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 23 Oct 2017; 1 (3):55. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.55.195 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of meningitis outbreak data, Jaman North District (JND), August 2016 Bismark Kwasi Dartey, Charles Lwanga Noora, George Khumalo Kuma PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 23 Oct 2017; 1 (3):56. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.56.193 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of upper respiratory tract infection surveillance data in Tolon district, 2011-2015 Evans Kusi Appiah, Charity Azantilow, George Alhassan, Edwin Accrachi, Jacob Mahamah PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 23 Oct 2017; 1 (3):57. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.57.192 |
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Oral presentation Factors associated with intermediate outcomes of diabetes care among clients attending facilities in two rural districts in Eastern Uganda Catherine Birabwa, Roy Mayega, Francis Bwambale PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 24 Oct 2017; 1 (3):58. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.58.189 |
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Oral presentation Evaluation of the tuberculosis surveillance system in the Ashaiman Municipality of the Greater Accra Region Rita Patricia Frimpong-Mansoh, Benedict Nii Calys- Tagoe, Efua Therson- Coffie, Kwadwo Odei Antwi- Agyei PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 24 Oct 2017; 1 (3):59. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.59.188 |
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Oral presentation Yellow fever (YF) remains a public health problem in Cameroon: descriptive analysis of the national database (2010-2016, 50th epidemiological week) Bernadette Dorine Ngono Noah, Francky Baonga Ba Pouth, Corlins Ndode, Carole Bohimbo, Armel Evouna, Gael Kouamen, Mathieu Els PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 24 Oct 2017; 1 (3):60. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.60.186 |
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Oral presentation Epidemiological profile of animal bite and rabies in Mozambique from January to August 2016 Judite Celeste Monteiro Braga, Antonio Nhambomba, Lorna Gujaral PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 24 Oct 2017; 1 (3):61. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.61.185 |
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Oral presentation Investigation and response of foodborne outbreak in Tsito, Ho West District, Volta region - Ghana, 2017 Joshua Marvin Tetteh, Eugene Addo, Charles Adjei Mensah PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 24 Oct 2017; 1 (3):62. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.62.184 |
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Oral presentation Data analysis report of the external evaluation of microscopy quality and rapid malaria diagnostic test in Mozambique, 2011- 2016 Assuate Abacar, Gelane Salvador, Crizolgo,Taibo Cátia Gudo, Eduardo Samo PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 25 Oct 2017; 1 (3):63. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.63.183 |
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Oral presentation More than just a beating: the burden of injuries due to gender based violence in Uganda - a 5 year analysis Rebecca Nuwematsiko, Frederick Oporia, Doreen Tuhebwe, Juliet Nabirye, Swaibu Zziwa, Micheal Ediau, Lyn Atuyambe, Olive Kobusingye PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 25 Oct 2017; 1 (3):64. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.64.182 |
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Oral presentation The contamination rate in the liquid and solid culture using sputum sample at the national TB reference laboratory, 2016 Nilsa Nascimento, Khalide Azam PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 25 Oct 2017; 1 (3):65. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.65.181 |
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Oral presentation Outbreak of cholera at Dutsen-Abba Ward Zaria local government area, Kaduna State Nigeria 2015: the importance of hygienic practices Ibrahim Baffa Sule, Mohammed Yahaya, Usman Rabi, Ubong Akpan Okon, Katchy Uche Ifeoma, Oyeladun Funmi Okunromade, Aisha Abubakar, Patrick Nguku PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 25 Oct 2017; 1 (3):66. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.66.180 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of Hepatitis B surveillance data, Berekum Municipality, Ghana, November 2016 Joseph Gyebi-Buaben, Bedima Duut, Osei Kuffour Areh, George Khumalo Kuma, Charles Lwanga Noora PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 25 Oct 2017; 1 (3):67. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.67.179 |
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Oral presentation Prevalence of elevated blood sugar and its associated risk factors in Oshakati, Oshana Region, Namibia, 2016 Olivia Nakwafila, Kofi Nyarko, Gabriel Sehanne PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 25 Oct 2017; 1 (3):68. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.68.176 |
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Oral presentation Neonatal death surveillance system evaluation, Kintampo North Municipality, Ghana, 2017 Christopher Sunkwa Tamal, Chystantus Kubio, Edwin Afari, Ernest Kenu, Samuel Oko Sackey, Donne Ameme, Priscillia Nortey, Alice Vorleto, Charles Akwesi Gyamfi, Paul Awuffor, Isaac Addisi PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 25 Oct 2017; 1 (3):69. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.69.175 |
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Oral presentation Measles outbreak investigation - District 3, Grand Bassa County, Liberia, 2016 David Tokpah, Maame Amo-Addae, Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Faith Kamara-Whesseh, Thomas Nagbe, Herbert Kazoora PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 25 Oct 2017; 1 (3):70. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.70.174 |
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Oral presentation Acute Flaccid Paralysis case investigation, Butaw District, Sinoe County, Liberia, August 2016 Thomas Paasawe, Maame Amo-Addae, Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Lily Sanvee Blebo, Faith Kamara PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 26 Oct 2017; 1 (3):71. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.71.173 |
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Oral presentation An evaluation of the still births surveillance system, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia, January 2017 Rebekka Shikesho, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 26 Oct 2017; 1 (3):72. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.72.172 |
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Oral presentation Trends of measles in Namibia, a secondary data analysis: 2012-2015 Scaramoush Lilliane Crentsil, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 26 Oct 2017; 1 (3):73. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.73.171 |
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Oral presentation Clubfoot in Oshana Intermediate Hospital, Oshana region, Namibia, 2017 Elmarie Eiman, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 26 Oct 2017; 1 (3):74. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.74.170 |
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Oral presentation Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C virus among HIV positive people: implication for anaemia and disease progression, Tamale, Ghana 2015 Gyesi Razak Issahaku, Donne Ameme, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Samuel Oko Sackey, Ernest Kenu, Edwin Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 26 Oct 2017; 1 (3):75. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.75.169 |
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Oral presentation Descriptive analysis of Lassa fever outbreak data in Edo State, Nigeria, 2016 Ibrahim Abiodun Seriki, Lilian Okeke, Osamwonyi Irowa PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 26 Oct 2017; 1 (3):76. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.76.168 |
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Oral presentation Outbreak of scabies among school pupils, Accra, Ghana, 2017 Basil Benduri Kaburi, George Adu Asumah, Dora Dadzie, Emmanuel Kwame Tender, Smith Vincent Addeh, Theophilus Aryee, Donne Kofi Ameme, Ernest Kenu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 26 Oct 2017; 1 (3):77. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.77.166 |
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Oral presentation Tuberculosis treatment outcomes using treatment supporters in Ketu South Municipality of Volta Region in Ghana Charles Kofi Azagba, Edwin Andrew Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 26 Oct 2017; 1 (3):78. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.78.165 |
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Oral presentation Home delivery in Eastern Cameroon 2016: risk factors for the occurrence of neonatal tetanus Céline Mairousgou Tchida, Corlins Ndode, Gael Kouamen, Mathieu Els, Alain Georges Etoundi PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 26 Oct 2017; 1 (3):79. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.79.164 |
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Oral presentation Descriptive characterization of the Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria, 2016 Ibrahim Sule Baffa, Usman Rabi, Aisha Abubakar, Mercy Niyang, Bola Gobir, Patrick Nguku PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 26 Oct 2017; 1 (3):80. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.80.237 |
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Oral presentation Investigation on knowledge, attitude and practices of Namibian men regarding prostate cancer among men attending Intermediate Hospital Oshakati, Namibia, 2016 Olivia Nakwafila, Kofi Nyarko, Isaac Quaye, Penehafo Angula PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):81. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.81.236 |
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Oral presentation Geospatial variation of confirmed malaria incidence and related environmental characteristics in sub-districts of Upper East Region Ernest Akyereko, Donne Ameme, Patrick Lamptey, Edwin Andrew Afari, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Ernest Kenu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):82. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.82.235 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of tuberculosis surveillance data, Sunyani West District, Brong Ahafo Abigail Bohemaa Boateng, Gideon Kye-Duodu, Charles Lwanga Noora PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):83. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.83.234 |
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Oral presentation Prevalence of breast feeding among HIV positive women and its associated risk in Khomas region, Namibia Scaramoush Lilliane Crentsil, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):84. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.84.233 |
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Oral presentation Public awareness and attitude about Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever during an outbreak, Windhoek, Namibia, 2017 Kanutus Benedictus Shiikufeni, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):85. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.85.232 |
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Oral presentation Leprosy case investigation - Limpopo province, South Africa, December 2016 Khuliso Goodman Ravhuhali, Ntsieni Ramalwa, Carl Reddy PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):86. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.86.230 |
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Oral presentation Trend of confirmed measles incidence in Kunene region, Namibia, 2009 to 2015 Iyaloo Mwaningange, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):87. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.87.229 |
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Oral presentation Evaluation of measles case-based surveillance system in Edo State, Nigeria, January to December, 2016 Ibrahim Abiodun Seriki, Mohammed Shakir Balogun, Osamwonyi Irowa PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):88. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.88.228 |
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Oral presentation An investigation of persons with hepatitis B in a psychiatric, long-term care facility in Gauteng, October 2016 Theesan Ananda Vedan, Genevie Ntshoe, Kerrigan McCarthy PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):89. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.89.226 |
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Oral presentation Assessment of dog bites/human rabies surveillance data, Eastern Region, 2016 Adomako Boakye-Yiadom, Frank Baiden, Samuel Sackey Oko, Donne Ameme, Fred Wurapa, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Ernest Kenu, Edwin Andrew Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):90. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.90.224 |
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Oral presentation Malaria outbreak investigation - Mopani and Vhembe districts, Limpopo province, South Africa, May 2017 Khuliso Goodman Ravhuhali, Ntsieni Ramalwa, Carl Reddy PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):91. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.91.220 |
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Oral presentation District health information management system as a tool for enhancing integrated disease surveillance and response in Ghana, 2017 John Ojo, Ernest Asiedu, Edwin Afari, Ernest Kenu, Samuel Sackey, Donne Ameme, Priscillia Nortey PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):92. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.92.219 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of malaria diagnosis and treatment data amongst pregnant women after the implementation of test-treat-track policy, Brong Ahafo Region-2017 AAsare-Ntow Kofi, George Kuma, Micheal Rockson Adjei PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):93. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.93.218 |
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Oral presentation Urinary schistosomiasis outbreak in a community basic school, la Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality, Ghana-2016 George Asumah Adu, Boakye-Yiadom Adomako, Eunice Etornam Ampem Danso, Philip Gevao, Anna Jammeh, Geoffery Atelu, Theophilus Aryee, Donne Ameme, Ernest Kenu, Edwin Afari, Fredrick Wurapa PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):94. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.94.217 |
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Oral presentation Evaluation of the surveillance system in Uganda: a case reliability for the typhoid surveillance data in Koboko - a rural and remote district in Northern Uganda, 2017 Magdalene Akos Odikro, Doreen Tuhebwe, Anne Nasubo, Steven Barnes Ssali, George Holoya, Robert Oliga, Steven Ssendagireza PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 27 Oct 2017; 1 (3):95. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.95.216 |
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Oral presentation Prevalence of meningitis cases in Katima Mulilo district, Zambezi Region, Namibia, 2007-2015 Annety Likando, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 29 Oct 2017; 1 (3):96. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.96.215 |
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Oral presentation Impact of bovine tuberculosis on animal production and human development in the Ngaounderé II, Adamawa region, Cameroon 2017 Alain Sanama, Halimatou Kangue Ali, Soreya Affi Dawa, Moussa Yaya, Rose Carole Bohimbo, Alain George Etoundi Mbella PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 29 Oct 2017; 1 (3):97. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.97.214 |
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Oral presentation Factors associated with perinatal mortality among Referred Obstetric Emergencies in the Accra-Tema Metropolitan Areas, Ghana, 2017 Paul Boateng, Anthony Appiah-Danso, Ernest Kenu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 29 Oct 2017; 1 (3):98. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.98.212 |
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Oral presentation Isolation of uro-pathogenic bacteria and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in urine samples of patients with suspected urinary tract infection in Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforidua -Ghana, 2016 Baba Kunta Fofana, Bismark Sarfo PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 29 Oct 2017; 1 (3):99. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.99.211 |
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Oral presentation Trends of measles cases and vaccination status - Eenhana, Namibia, 2012-2016 Loide Ndimulunde, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 29 Oct 2017; 1 (3):100. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.100.210 |
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Oral presentation Upsurge in meningitis cases in Jirapa district, Upper West Region – 2017 Francis Broni, Ernest Akyereko, John Ojo, Christopher Tamal, Gideon Oteng, Marlon Mensah, Donne Ameme, Samuel Sackey, Kofi Nyarko, Ernest Kenu, Frederick Wurapa, Edwin Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 29 Oct 2017; 1 (3):101. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.101.209 |
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Oral presentation Epidemiological profile of rubella in Angola, from 2010 to 2015 Raidel de Jesus, Paula da Paixao, Moises Francisco, Filomena Da Silva, Pires Joao PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 29 Oct 2017; 1 (3):102. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.102.207 |
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Oral presentation Evaluation of the measles surveillance system at Ga East Municipality (GEM), 2015 Ernest Konadu Asiedu, Edwin Afari, Donne Ameme, Samuel Sackey, Kofi Nyarko PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 29 Oct 2017; 1 (3):103. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.103.239 |
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Oral presentation Evaluation of timeliness and completeness of reporting of the integrated disease surveillance and response system in District Health Information Management System II in Western Region, Ghana, 2017 Daniel Tetteh Agudey, Emmanuel Kojo Tinkorang, Kofi Asemanyi-Mensah, Edwin Afari, Fredrick Wurapa, Samuel Oko Sackey, Michael Adjabeng, Donne Ameme, Ebenezer Kofi Mensah PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 29 Oct 2017; 1 (3):104. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.104.238 |
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Oral presentation Analysis of teenage pregnancy data, Sunyani West District, 2011 - 2015 Charlotte Kesewaa Adu-Gyamfi, Gideon Kye-Duodu, Charles Lwanga Noora PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 30 Oct 2017; 1 (3):105. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.105.275 |
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Oral presentation Pertussis outbreak near an international border, Ghana, 2016 Samuel Dapaa, Florence Nzilanye, Donne Ameme, George Khumalo Kuma, Samuel Sackey, Ernest Kenu, Edwin Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 30 Oct 2017; 1 (3):106. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.106.273 |
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Oral presentation Diarrheal diseases among children under five years in Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana, 2016 Samuel Dapaa, Florence Nzilanye, Donne Ameme, George Khumalo Kuma, Samuel Sackey, Edwin Andrew Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 30 Oct 2017; 1 (3):107. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.107.272 |
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Oral presentation Determinants of timely utilization of antenatal care in Burundi, 2017: a cross-sectional study Fiston Muneza, Agnes Nyabigambo, Fredrick Makumbi PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 30 Oct 2017; 1 (3):108. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.108.271 |
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Oral presentation Secondary data analysis of diarrhoea surveillance data in Sunyani West District, Ghana, 2016 Jane Addae-Kyereme, Ebenezer Kofi Menash PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 30 Oct 2017; 1 (3):109. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.109.270 |
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Oral presentation Trends of diarrhoeal diseases in children under five years in the War Memorial Hospital-Navrongo, Ghana: 2010-2013 Maria Anyorikeya, Donne Kofi Ameme, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Samuel Oko Sackey, Edwin Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):110. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.110.269 |
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Oral presentation Evaluation of bacterial meningitis surveillance data of the Northern Region, Ghana, 2010-2015 Basil Benduri Kaburi, Chrysantus Kubio, Ernest Kenu, Donne Kofi Ameme, Jacob Yakubu Mahama, Samuel Oko Sackey, Edwin Andrew Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):111. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.111.268 |
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Oral presentation Malaria diagnosis and treatment practices in Tolon district, Northern Region Tahiru Ukasha, Donne Ameme, Ernest Kenu, Hafia Safia, Richael Mills PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):112. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.112.267 |
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Oral presentation Evaluating meningitis outbreak response using smartphone technology, Ghana, 2016 Ernest Akyereko, Basil Kaburi, Samuel Dapaa, Francis Broni, Gyasi Isshaku Razak, Eunice Ampem-Danso, Donne Ameme, Edwin Andrew Afari, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Ernest Kenu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):113. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.113.266 |
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Oral presentation Reassessment of a designated baby-friendly health facility in Greater Accra Region, Ghana Doris Ocansey, Faith Agbozo PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):114. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.114.265 |
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Oral presentation Surveillance system evaluation of lymphatic filariasis in Ga south, Ghana, 2016 Anna Jammeh, Nana Yaw Pepra, Donne Ameme PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):115. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.115.477 |
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Oral presentation Measles surveillance system evaluation, Ga West, Ghana-2017 Emmanuel Kwame Tender, Stephen Atasige, Edwin Afari, Ernest Kenu, Samuel Oko Sackey, Donne Ameme, Priscillia Nortey PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):116. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.116.476 |
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Oral presentation Laboratory assessment, Northern Region, 2017 Francis Broni, Joseph Opare, Frederick Wurapa, Kofi Nyarko, Donne Ameme, Edwin Afari PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):117. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.117.475 |
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Oral presentation Factors associated with malaria mortality in the Province of Luanda, 2017 Claudete Samutondo, Rosa Moreira, Jlio Leite PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):118. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.118.474 |
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Oral presentation Cluster of Clostridium difficile at a TB hospital in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, 2016 Theesan Vedan, Riyadh Manesen PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):119. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.119.471 |
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Oral presentation Pneumococcal meningitis outbreak and associated factors in Six Districts of Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana, 2016 Charles Lwanga Noora, Timothy Letsa, George Khumalo Kuma, Ernest Asiedu, Gideon Kye-duodu, Edwin Afari, Osei Afreh Kuffour, Joseph Opare, Kofi Nyarko, Donne Ameme, Emmanuel Bachan, Kofi Issah, Franklin Aseidu Bekoe, Moses Aikins, Ernest Kenu PAMJ Conf Proceedings. 01 Nov 2017; 1 (3):120. doi:10.11604/pamj.cp.2017.3.120.470 |
