As COVID-19 restrictions have eased, the resumption of international travel and sexual interactions at large gatherings have fueled the continued spread of human mpox beyond its endemic regions.1–3 The current global circulation of the clade II variant of the monkeypox virus (MPXV) has been marked by unique person-to-person transmission, including sexual and non-sexual contact.1,3,4 The […]
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The WHO action plan for adolescent health highlights key areas for investment (malnutrition, mental health, education and employment, social norms and expectations of women, and violence and injury) and preparation of adolescents to cope with emerging threats (such as climate change and pandemics). The economic case for investment in adolescents has been made: an investment […]
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are widespread worldwide and negatively affect sexual and reproductive health. Gaps in evidence and in available tools have long hindered STI programmes and policies, particularly in resource-limited settings. In 2022, WHO initiated a research prioritization process to identify the most important STI research areas to address the global public health need. […]
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HIV prevalence and incidence have declined in East, Central, and Southern Africa (ECSA), but remain high among female sex workers (FSWs). Sex worker programmes have the potential to considerably increase access to HIV testing, prevention, and treatment. We aimed to quantify these improvements by modelling the potential effect of sex worker programmes at two different […]
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The renewed investment in sex work programmes is not only a moral imperative but a strategic necessity for global public health. Given their significant role in the HIV epidemic, including male clients of sex workers in intervention programmes is crucial to address the broader dynamics of HIV transmission. Costing studies are essential to understanding the […]
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This study underscores the need for focused efforts to ensure equitable and universal access to HIV prevention and treatment interventions for key populations in sub-Saharan Africa to achieve the global goal of ending the HIV epidemic by 2030. The findings serve as a call to action for policymakers, healthcare providers, and researchers to priorities key […]
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The devastating civil war in northern Ethiopia that began in November 2020 and ended with a peace deal brokered in Pretoria in November 2022 has had far-reaching effects in Tigray. As many as 300,000 to 800,000 people are estimated to have lost their lives (Tigray War Project, 2023) and more than 1.6 million were displaced […]
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The devastating war in northern Ethiopia between the government and Tigray forces that began in November 2020 and ended with a peace deal brokered in Pretoria in November 2022 has had far-reaching effects in Tigray’s neighboring region of Afar. Conflict in that region first erupted in the south in mid-2021, with regional troops fighting alongside […]
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While significant gains have been made to address the global burden of maternal mortality, as demonstrated by the 34.5% reduction between 2000 and 2020, 1 progress has been uneven. A disproportionate burden is evident in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), 1,2 particularly in the perinatal phase,3–5 a neglected yet critical period for action to prevent […]
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