Publications by authors named "Nadege M Goumkwa"
Toward the elimination of hepatitis B: networking to promote the prevention of vertical transmission of hepatitis B virus through population-based interventions and multidisciplinary groups in Africa.
Judith Ndongo Embola Torimiro Kerina Duri Nadège M Goumkwa Solange M Atah Juliette-Laure Ndzie Ondigui
Front Public Health
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- In 2019, the WHO reported 81 million people with chronic hepatitis B in Africa, highlighting the need for prevention programs to stop mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HBV, which can lead to chronic infections.
- A network called the Mother-Infant Cohort Hepatitis B Network (MICHep B Network) was created in 2018, involving multiple African countries and the UK, aiming to promote effective initiatives for preventing MTCT of HBV.
- The network has conducted various studies and workshops to raise awareness and build capacity around HBV, revealing a significant acceptability of the hepatitis B vaccine among families in Cameroon and Zimbabwe.
Article Synopsis
- Occult hepatitis B (OBI) and C (OCI) infections are serious health issues in Africa, leading to liver complications like cirrhosis and cancer, and pose risks for transmission.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis examined OBI and OCI prevalence across Africa, utilizing data from multiple published studies.
- The findings indicated that OBI has a prevalence of about 14.8%, while OCI is around 10.7%, with higher rates observed in specific patient populations such as those with liver disorders and malignancies.