Evaluation of the implementation of hospital hygiene components in 30 health-care facilities in the autonomous district of Abidjan (Cote d'Ivoire) with the WHO Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework (IPCAF).

Introduction: As part of the implementation of its mission "to integrate hygiene activities into healthcare", the general directorate of health conducted in 2018 with its technical structures, an evaluation of the implementation of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) using the WHO IPCAF tool in 30 health-care facilities in the autonomous district of Abidjan.

Materials And Methods: This were a cross-sectional survey with a conceptualized component considering the issue of injection safety and sanitary waste management, which was conducted in the named health-care facilities from March 20 to 28, 2018. The scores of the essential components of the IPC made it possible to assess the IPC level of each health-care facility evaluated and the overall IPCAF score of all facilities.

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Background: Malaria is the leading cause of morbidity in Côte d’Ivoire. Therefore, Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Health implemented an exemption policy for Malaria treatment to remove the financial barriers hindering diagnosis and treatment.

Objective: A normative study was carried out at second-level hospital (Abobo Sud General Hospital) from January to October 2017.

[Evaluation of introduction of the Haemophilus influenzae vaccine in Côte d’Ivoire].

Introduction: Côte d’Ivoire introduced the Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine into the EPI in March 2009. Following this introduction, an evaluation was conducted in 2012 in order to evaluate the vaccine introduction process. Methods: Data collection methods consisted of document review, structured interviews and direct observation.

Pandemic Influenza A(H1N1) in Cote d'Ivoire: health-care providers' knowledge of influenza and attitudes towards vaccination.

Introduction: During the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic (pH1N1), different methods were promoted to reduce the spread of influenza, including respiratory etiquette and vaccination. To identify knowledge gaps about influenza and to plan the vaccination campaign against the pandemic in Côte d'Ivoire, a survey was conducted among health-care providers (HCPs) to assess their knowledge about influenza and their willingness to be vaccinated.

Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was performed in the city of Abidjan on 16-18 February 2010, in the three university teaching hospitals, a randomly selected general hospital, and two randomly selected private clinics.

[The quality of immunization services in community centers in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire].

In addition to health care centers, other institutions such as community centers are also involved in providing immunization services, the purpose being to address the inadequate provision of services in this area. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of immunization services provided by non-medical staff. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted over the course of two months in the 15 public community centers providing immunization services in Abidjan.

Establishment of a National Immunization Technical Advisory Group in Côte d'Ivoire: process and lessons learned.

In January 2010, Côte d'Ivoire became the first GAVI-eligible country in sub-Saharan Africa to establish a National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG). The Côte d'Ivoire "National Committee of Independent Experts for Vaccination and Vaccines" (CNEIV-CI) was created to strengthen national capacity for evidence-based policy decisions with regard to immunization and vaccines. The primary reasons for success in Côte d'Ivoire were a strong political will, the availability of sufficient national expertise, a step-by-step country-driven process, and the provision of technical assistance to the Ministry of Health.

[Estimated costs of the expanded program of immunization in the health district of Grand Bassam, Cote d'Ivoire].

The vaccines of the Expanded Immunization Program are administered free of charge to beneficiaries. However, these vaccines are purchased by countries and partners of immunization. These costs need to be estimated to be better understood.

[Evaluation of the quality of prenatal consultations in the health district of Grand Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire].

Maternal mortality constitutes a major public health problem in Côte d'Ivoire. Better management of pregnant patients and improved quality of pre-natal consultations could contribute to solving this problem. But what is the current situation of these a pre-natal consultations in the medical district of Grand-Bassam? To answer to this question, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out between August 26th and September 30th, 2002 in three medical establishments in charge of pre-natal consultations in that District.

[Chronic malnutrition among children under five years of age in the northern part of Côte d'Ivoire].

The malnutrition of children under five years of age constitutes a major public health problem in most developing countries. A cross-section study was carried in 2003 in the northern part of Côte d'Ivoire to determine the prevalence of chronic malnutrition and to identify risk factors among children under five years of age living in urban and rural areas of the northern part of Côte d'Ivoire. A total of 292 and 268 children under five years of age residing respectively in urban and rural areas were included in the study.

[Estimated operational costs of vaccination campaign to combat yellow fever in Abidjan].

A cost effectiveness study was conducted with the main objective to assess the operational costs of a vaccination campaign against yellow fever organised and implemented in Abidjan from September 21st to October 2nd, 2001. The study was carried out from the perspective of the health authorities. Data was collected retrospectively on all information related to resources needed and required activities.