Publications by authors named "Barakat Kolawole"

The situation in Sudan have deteriorated since the ongoing war outbreak in April 2023. This article sheds light on the pharmacological status in Sudan in terms of shortage of supply, rising demands, and regulatory issues. The ongoing civil war has acutely impacted the dilapidated pharmaceutical status of Sudan, patients have suffered from the paucity of medical services forcing an out-of-control rise in underreported morbidity and mortality.

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  • - The Monkeypox Disease (MPXD) has gained global attention, leading to it being classified as a health emergency after an index case was reported in Europe from a Nigerian traveler; a study was conducted to evaluate public awareness and knowledge of MPXD among educated Nigerians.
  • - An online survey with 822 Nigerian respondents indicated that while 89% were aware of MPXD, only 58.7% had a solid understanding of the disease, revealing knowledge gaps particularly regarding transmission methods and prevention practices.
  • - Factors such as male gender, Ph.D. education, and being homosexual were linked to better knowledge of MPXD, highlighting the need for improved public health communications to address knowledge deficiencies and prevent future outbreaks.
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Africa experienced the third wave of the coronavirus disease in 2019, which caused an 18% rise in cases in most parts of the continent. As of January 2022, the region had an estimated 10.4 million cumulative cases and more than 233,000 deaths, which add up to the burden on the fragile healthcare system, which continues to face a shortage of staff and resources.

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Hepatitis is defined as the inflammatory reaction of the liver parenchyma. It is either acute, which resolves within six months or may be chronic. An outbreak of severe, acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children was reported in nearly all World Health Organisation (WHO) regions except in the Africa.

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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has evolved in different waves and is currently in its third wave for the majority of countries around the world. Each wave emanated with its own set of challenges. Lower- and middle-income countries such as most African countries have faced additional challenges compared to high-income countries.

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