Background: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted routine immunization services globally, with low-resource settings like Nigeria particularly impacted due to long-standing health system weaknesses. Objectives: This study examined trends in immunization coverage, service...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i61665
Okereke K. Chinedu, Okeke E. Ikechukwu, Okonkwo C. Obianuju, Adediran F. Damilola, Chiamaka Goodness Ujam, Muoneke J. N., Idris O. Khalilullah, Ogenyi.O.Comfort, Umeozulu J. Ifunanya, Onu S. Ngozi, Ojeh F. Golden, Oiku M. Omofuma, Oni Toluwani A., Dotun Timilehin Oyeniyi, Nnanna C. Ogoma, Uwakwe J. Arinze & Akhaine J. Precious·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious global health challenge. Every year, it affects millions of people and is currently the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent surpassing even HIV. Several factors can influence the outcome of TB treatment, including...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i61666
Background: Ascites is rare in children and typically linked to hepatic, infectious, or nutritional causes. In early 2025, an unusual cluster of pediatric ascitic syndromes was reported in two health districts in central Niger, prompting an epidemiological investigation. Methods:...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i61664
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that causes a gradual Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that causes gradual decline in kidney function and increases patient susceptibility to infection. One of the serious compl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i61663
Background: Skin diseases are a common health problem in the pediatric age group. The prevalence of skin diseases depends on the health status, hygiene, and nutrition of children in the society. Aim of the Study: To evaluate the prevalence of skin diseases among schoolchildren in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i61662
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), a metabolic disorder characterized by an excessive increase in blood glucose levels when poorly managed, has been associated with functional and structural changes in the haemoglobin molecule, cytoplasmic viscosity, and osmotic disturbances wit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i61661
Favour C. Ezem, Izunna M. Ezemaduka, Chizurumoke K. Ezenma, Chelsea S. Ezeilo, Chimaoge H. Igboanude, Chimerie C. Ugwuanyi, Somtochukwu C. Ezenwali, Chioma J. Ofoma, Tochukwu C. Onuchukwu, Chika A. Nmaju & Kelechi U. Imediegwu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Introduction: Foodborne diseases pose significant global health and economic burdens, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Despite existing interventions, poor food safety knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) persist, necessitating targeted assessments among hig...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51660
Introduction: Helicobacter pylori is an infectious organism affecting man which occurs worldwide, more prevalent in developing countries including Nigeria. It is the most frequent cause of peptic ulcers in children and is linked to the emergence of gastric cancers in adults. H. p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51659
Background: Emergency contraception (EC) refers to contraceptive methods for the prevention of pregnancy resulting from unprotected sexual intercourse. They are very effective and can prevent up to 95% of unintended pregnancies if used within five days of sexual intercourse. To l...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51658
Emergency medicine relies profoundly on radiological imaging to provide crucial diagnostic insights for the swift and accurate assessment and management of patients grappling with traumatic injuries, acute strokes, and acute abdominal conditions. This review paper meticulously ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i51656