Stigma and infectious diseases in Africa: examining impact and strategies for reduction.

Stigma poses a significant barrier to accessing care, managing, and preventing infectious diseases in Africa. The authors conducted an extensive search across Scopus, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar to identify relevant English-language articles, with no constraints on publication dates, using the keywords "Stigma," and "Infectious Disease," in conjunction with "Africa." This article explores the multifaceted nature of stigma associated with infectious diseases, highlighting its impact on healthcare access and public health outcomes.

The Re-emergence of Diphtheria Amidst Multiple Outbreaks in Nigeria.

Diphtheria, a vaccine-preventable disease, has resurfaced in Nigeria, where many outbreaks have been reported in recent years. The outbreaks have occurred across the country, including in areas with high vaccination coverage. Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the causal agent, is a highly contagious bacteria that can cause severe respiratory and systemic symptoms and can be fatal if not treated.

The emergence of BtSY2 Covid-like virus: A call for global preparedness.

Scientists in China announced on 25th of November with great concern that there is a new Covid-like virus out of the five viruses of concern discovered among bats across Yunnan province. It was reported that this Covid-like virus BtSY2 has high potential of infecting humans as it comprises a receptor binding domain which is a vital part of the spike protein used to lay hold of human cells and subsequently utilize human ACE2 receptor for cell entry similar to the SARS-CoV-2. In a bid , it is expedient for and the world to keep an eye on this Covid-like virus capable of spreading from bats to humans because most pandemic outbreaks in recent decades have arisen in such a manner.