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Global structural stability and the role of cooperation in mutualistic systems
Global structural stability and the role of cooperation in mutualistic systems

PLos ONE; 17 (4), 2022
Dynamical systems on graphs allow to describe multiple phenomena from different areas of Science. In particular, many complex systems in Ecology are studied by this approach. In this paper we analize the mathematical framework for the study of the structural stability of each stationary point, feasible o...

Nucleic acid testing identifies high prevalence of blood borne viruses among approved blood donors in Mozambique

PLos ONE; 17 (4), 2022
Background: Although blood transfusion is an intervention that saves lives, it poses significant risks to the blood receivers, including the transmission of bloodborne pathogens. We aimed at determining the prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C virus (...

The effects of text reminders on the use of family planning services: evidence from a randomised controlled trial in urban Mozambique

BMJ glob. health; 4 (7), 2022
Introduction: Reduction of unmet need for contraception is associated with enhanced health outcomes. We conducted a randomised controlled trial in Mozambique analysing the effects of text messages encouraging use of family planning services. Methods: This trial was conducted within a sample of women ser...

COVID-19-related healthcare impacts: an uncontrolled, segmented time-series analysis of tuberculosis diagnosis services in Mozambique, 2017–2020

BMJ glob. health; 4 (7), 2022
Introduction Currently, COVID- 19 dominates the public health agenda and poses a permanent threat, leading to health systems’ exhaustion and unprecedented service disruption. Primary healthcare services, including tuberculosis services, are at increased risk of facing severe disruptions, particularly i...

Investigation and contact tracing of the first cases of COVID-19 in Mozambique, 2020

Pan Afr. med. j; 41 (302), 2022
Contact tracing is an important strategy to interrupt the spread of infectious disease and prevent new cases. After the confirmation of the first positive case of COVID-19 in Mozambique on March 22, 2020, case investigation and contact tracing were immediately initiated, which included clinical and labor...

Evaluation of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis surveillance system in Maputo City, Mozambique in the period 2017-2018

Pan Afr. med. j; 41 (), 2022
Introduction: multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) remains a public health problem worldwide. In Mozambique, cases of MDR-TB have increased annually. In 2018, 1,206 cases were reported, as compared to 943 cases in 2017. The aim of this study was to assess the surveillance system for multidrug-resist...

Moçambique. Manual de biossegurança e bioprotecção do instituto nacional de saúde
Biosafety and bioprotection manual of the national institute of health

Ao efectuarmos a revisão deste manual pretendemos apresentar uma nova dinâmica sobre os principais conceitos relativos a Biossegurança e Bioprotecção, suas interfaces essenciais e permitir que esses conhecimentos teóricos se desdobrem em acções práticas no dia-a-dia dos funcionários e colaborad...

High Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders in Adolescents and Youth Living with HIV: An Observational Study from Eight Health Services in Sofala Province, Mozambique

AIDS patient care STDs; 36 (4), 2022
Adolescent mental health (MH) is a significant global health concern, which is extremely relevant when referring to adolescents and youth living with HIV (AYHIV). In Mozambique, ∼52% of the population is <18 years and the country has the world's eighth highest HIV prevalence (insert citation). We perfo...

Vigilância Combinada de Factores de Risco e Doenças Não Transmissíveis em Moçambique: Estudos de Exequibilidade
Combined Surveillance of Risk Factors and Noncommunicable Diseases in Mozambique: Feasibility Studies

Introdução: A crescente carga global de Doenças Não Transmissíveis (DNTs) exige sistemas de vigilância que permitam acompanhar as tendências e avaliar o impacto de intervenções. O objectivo destes estudos foi testar modelos de vigilância hospitalar e comunitária de factores de risco e de DNTs....

Terapêutica Medicamentosa e Fitoterapia da COVID-19: Relevância para Moçambique
COVID-19 Drug Therapeutics and Phytotherapy: Relevance to Mozambique

Introdução: Desde o surgimento da pandemia da COVID-19 até 26 de Abril de 2022, houve 508 041 253 casos confirmados, incluindo 6 224 220 óbitos. A África contava, na altura, com 8 727 503 casos confirmados e 171 603 óbitos, enquanto Moçambique contabilizava 225 366 casos e 2 201 óbitos. Esta revi...