Publications by authors named "Hussein Abubakar"
Background: Kenya has implemented a robust response to non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs); however, key gaps in health services for NCDIs still exist in the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The Kenya Non-Communicable Diseases and Injury (NCDI) Poverty Commission was established to estimate the burden of NCDIs, determine the availability and coverage of health services, prioritize an expanded set of NCDI conditions, and propose cost-effective and equity-promoting interventions to avert the health and economic consequences of NCDIs in Kenya.
Methods: Burden of NCDIs in Kenya was determined using desk review of published literature, estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study, and secondary analysis of local health surveillance data.
Article Synopsis
- Cholera is still a significant health issue in Kenya, particularly in Isiolo County, despite public awareness efforts; understanding the community's knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is crucial for effective prevention.
- A mixed-methods study was conducted with 428 participants, revealing that while most had heard of cholera and understood its communicability, many were not treating their drinking water or practicing good sanitation.
- Factors associated with higher knowledge scores included having a positive attitude, treating drinking water, being younger than 36, and having formal education, while focus group discussions identified poor latrine access and cultural beliefs as challenges to cholera prevention.
Tobacco use and its determinants in the 2015 Kenya WHO STEPS survey.
BMC Public Health
November 2018
Background: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2015, over 1.1 billion people smoked tobacco, which represents around 15% of the global population. In Africa, around one in five adults smoke tobacco.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Globally, alcohol consumption contributes to 3.3 million deaths and 5.1% of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), and its use is linked with more than 200 disease and injury conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Diabetes Mellitus is one of the four major non-communicable diseases causing about 4 million deaths in 2017. By 2040, low income countries are projected to experience 92% increase in mortality due to diabetes. Undiagnosed diabetes poses a public health concern with costly public health implications especially in Africa.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCholera Outbreak in Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kenya - November 2015-June 2016.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
August 2018
Article Synopsis
- - Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya is home to approximately 340,000 refugees and faced a cholera outbreak starting in November 2015, when two residents showed symptoms of acute watery diarrhea linked to Vibrio cholerae.
- - Following the initial cases, there was a swift escalation, with 45 more confirmed cases reported within a week, prompting a coordinated response from various health organizations, including the UN, Médecins Sans Frontières, and local health authorities.
- - To mitigate future cholera risks, it's crucial to enhance water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities, as well as to improve disease surveillance systems in the camp and its surrounding areas.