Anthropogenic emissions of atomic chlorine precursors in the Yangtze River Delta region, China.

Chlorine radical plays an important role in the formation of ozone and secondary aerosols in the troposphere. It is hence important to develop comprehensive emissions inventory of chlorine precursors in order to enhance our understanding of the role of chlorine chemistry in ozone and secondary pollution issues. Based on a bottom-up methodology, this study presents a comprehensive emission inventory for major atomic chlorine precursors in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region of China for the year 2017.

Prevalence of trachoma in the Kayes region of Mali eight years after stopping mass drug administration.

Background: In 2009, three years after stopping mass treatment with azithromycin, a trachoma impact survey in four health districts in the Kayes region of Mali found a prevalence of trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) among children aged 1 to 9 years of >5% and a trachomatous trichiasis (TT) prevalence within the general population (≥1-year-old) of <1%. As a result, the government's national trachoma program expanded trichiasis surgery and related activities required to achieve trachoma elimination.

Methodology/principal Findings: In 2015, to assess progress towards elimination, a follow-up impact survey was conducted in the Kayes, Kéniéba, Nioro and Yélimané health districts.

[Decentralization of healthcare and analysis of health data: the experience of the community of Zegoua, Mali].

Goals: In the frame of the project "Bringing the healthcare near to the people of Municipality of Zegoua" one goal was the strengthening of SLIS and its adaptation to the context of decentralization.

Methodology: The research included the decentralized collection and analysis of health data (modern and traditional) and the presentation of key indicators in graphical form to local authorities, to support decision making.

Results: The analysis of data from 2006-2008 found: the increase in Curative Consultation from 0.