Publications by authors named "Abdoul F Diabate"
Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate adverse events related to the administration of Covishield vaccine from the AstraZeneca laboratory in volunteers vaccinated at the Dermatology Hospital of Bamako.
Methodology: This was a Phase IV clinical trial involving volunteers vaccinated at the Dermatology Hospital of Bamako from April to June 2021. Scientific and ethical aspects were reviewed and addressed.
Article Synopsis
- A study examines why high-mobility individuals in Mali have never received preventive chemotherapy during mass drug administration (MDA) for neglected tropical diseases, highlighting the need for high treatment coverage to eliminate these illnesses as public health issues.
- Researchers conducted qualitative interviews and focus groups with displaced persons, nomads, and economic migrants to gather insights on their experiences and challenges related to MDA.
- Key reasons for not receiving treatment included geographic mobility, lack of awareness, negative rumors, fear of side effects, and logistical challenges, leading to recommendations for community involvement and flexible intervention strategies to improve access.
Article Synopsis
- - Lymphedema (LE), a serious condition resulting from lymphatic filariasis, is primarily treated through limb hygiene and local care, with a study exploring doxycycline's potential benefits.
- - A multicenter trial in Mali tested doxycycline (200 mg/day) against a placebo for 6 weeks in patients with LE stages 1-3, measuring the disease's progression over 24 months.
- - Results showed no significant difference in LE progression between the doxycycline and placebo groups, but both experienced reduced acute adenolymphangitis attacks; doxycycline was well tolerated but not more effective than hygiene alone.
Article Synopsis
- Schistosomiasis is a significant public health issue in Mali, particularly in the Kalabancoro District, which has reported high prevalence rates of urinary (10.83%) and intestinal (50.83%) schistosomiasis.
- A study involving 947 participants found that while 76.1% claimed some awareness of schistosomiasis, a majority did not understand how the disease is transmitted or how to prevent it effectively.
- The findings indicate a need for targeted educational interventions in the Kalabancoro community to address misconceptions and improve prevention and treatment knowledge, which are critical for eliminating the disease.
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination activities started in Mali in 2005 in the most endemic areas and reached countrywide coverage in 2009. In 2004, the district of Bamako was endemic for LF with a prevalence of 1.5%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- There is a demand for improved mosquito monitoring tools for diseases like lymphatic filariasis and malaria, leading to a study comparing various collection methods.
- The research took place in two villages in Mali from 2011 to 2012 using human landing catch (HLC), Ifakara tent trap type C (ITTC), and Biogents sentinel trap (BGST) to collect Anopheles mosquitoes.
- Results indicated that HLC was more effective in mosquito collection, though both ITTC and HLC showed similar infection prevalence for Wuchereria bancrofti, suggesting ITTC is a viable alternative for monitoring purposes.
Background: In 2004, Mali implemented mass drug administration (MDA) aimed at controlling schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths. Despite several rounds of MDA, the health district of Bankass reported low coverage (64.8%) for praziquantel and albendazole in 2017, meaning that this district was still facing challenges in accomplishing the targeted 75% coverage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In Mali, nomadic populations are spread over one third of the territory. Their lifestyle, characterized by constant mobility, excludes them from, or at best places them at the edge of, health delivery services. This study aimed to describe nomadic populations' characteristics, determine their perception on the current health services, and identify issues associated with community-based health interventions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF