Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

Perspective

Published on 21 Oct 2025

Strengthening health systems for health emergency preparedness and response in Africa: integrating building system resilience to achieve universal health coverage and promote health security is a “double win”

Ambrose Otau Talisuna
Humphrey Cyprian Karamagi
Sohel Saikat
Benson Droti
Geoffrey K. Bisoborwa
Juliet Nabyonga-Orem
Dick Chamla
Abdou Salam Gueye
Francis Chisaka Kasolo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1685122

1,635 views

Editorial

Published on 15 Oct 2025

Editorial: Enhancing global access to diagnostic tools for emerging tropical diseases in resource-limited settings

Larson Boundenga
Falgunee K. Parekh
Ricky Soong
Illich Manfred Mombo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1716391

652 views

Perspective

Published on 14 Oct 2025

Addressing malaria vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria: lessons from the Pfizer-Kano incident and COVID-19 vaccination

Stephen Monday Suru
Chidiebere Emmanuel Ugwu

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1691239

1,955 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Oct 2025

Knowledge, practices, and perceptions towards malaria prevention and control among Residents of Canaanland and surrounding areas in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Theophilus Wakai
Carrin Fiamitia
Irrinus Kintung
Mac Johngwe
Shalom Chinedu
Israel Afolabi

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1686197

1,799 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Oct 2025

“A guardian angel that just appeared”: the impact of a community health worker in supporting treatment adherence and follow-up for Chagas disease patients

Cristina Juan Jimenez
Marta Arsuaga Vicente
María Santamaría Seijas
Mar Lago Nuñez
Marta Díaz Menéndez
Rosa de Miguel Buckley
Fernando de la Calle-Prieto
Ana M. Ayuso_Alvarez
Marina Gold

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1632961

1,180 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Oct 2025

Predicting the ecological niches of Aedes aegypti s.l. using maximum entropy in Kenya

Samuel K. Muchiri
Moses M. Musau
Paul Mwaniki
Fridah Kirimi
Nathan O. Agutu
Emelda A. Okiro
Simon Dellicour
Robert W. Snow

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1641807

2,250 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Oct 2025

Current knowledge and attitudes toward antibiotic use among community pharmacy personnel in a rural province in South Africa and the implications

Tiyani Milta Maluleke
Morgan Tiyiselani Maluleke
Ana Golić Jelić
Stephen M. Campbell
Vanda Marković-Peković
Natalie Schellack
Nishana Ramdas
Brian Godman
Johanna C. Meyer

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1637843

1,115 views
2 citations

Policy and Practice Reviews

Published on 30 Sep 2025

Health system preparedness among African countries for disease outbreaks using the World Health Organisation Health systems framework: an awakening from the recent mpox outbreak

Innocent Ayesiga
Primrose Magala
Aghu Ovye
Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami
Pius Atwau
Esther Ismaila
Henry Muwonge
Tom Didimus Ediamu
Lorna Atimango
Joy Malle Dogo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1618205

1,942 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Sep 2025

Modeling the impact of climate change for the potential distribution of the main vector and reservoirs of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis due to leishmania major in Morocco

Mohamed Daoudi
Abdelkrim Outammassine
David Olivier
Mounia Amane
Myriam Beaulieu
Abdellatif Akarid
Momar Ndao
Mohamed Hafidi
Samia Boussaa
Ali Boumezzough

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1629454

1,847 views
1 citation

Policy Brief

Published on 24 Sep 2025

Potential activities to reduce the extent of substandard and falsified antibiotics across Africa and associated antimicrobial resistance

Tiyani Milta Maluleke
Biset Asrade Mekonnen
Chukwuemeka Michael Ubaka
Bene D. Anand Paramadhas
Mukhethwa Munzhedzi
Aubrey Chichonyi Kalungia
Ester Hango
Santosh Kumar
Brian Godman
Johanna C. Meyer

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1634029

1,546 views
2 citations

Brief Research Report

Published on 19 Sep 2025

Field observations on the use of rapid diagnostic tests for Human African Trypanosomiasis in Nigeria

Chinwe U. Chukwudi
Omolara S. Adenekan
Jonadab C. Chinwendu
Amadea O. Enwonwu
Chinonso C. Iyi
Uchenna H. Anyaorah
Chukwuebuka V. Ugwu
Michael O. John
Glory N. Joseph
Akwoba J. Ogugua

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1638558

2,873 views

Opinion

Published on 18 Sep 2025

The intersectoral challenges facing biobanking in One Health and Global Health

Qiang Wei
Jasper H. C. Luong
Io Hong Cheong
Zisis Kozlakidis

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1653226

1,453 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Sep 2025

Impact of climatic factors on malaria in Senegal based on the surveillance system between 2015 and 2022

Cheikh Talla
Maryam Diarra
Ibrahima Diouf
Mareme S. Thiam
Aboubacry Gaye
Mamadou A. Barry
Ehimario Igumbor
Corinne Simone Merle
Rosemary Audu
Cheikh Loucoubar

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1631996

1,946 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Sep 2025

Schistosomiasis mapping in Senegal: from baseline to present

Ndeye M. Kane
Khadime Sylla
Ngayo Sy
Boubacar Diop
Rose Monteil
Malang Mané
Daouda Gueye
Momadou L. Samb
Babacar Banda Diallo
Madeline Woo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1555191

1,841 views

Perspective

Published on 08 Sep 2025

Barriers to uptake and implementation of malaria chemoprevention in school-aged children: a stakeholder engagement meeting report

Colette Morlino
Isabel Byrne
Jane Achan
Vito Baraka
Aissata Barry
Teun Bousema
Alioune Camara
Frank Chacky
R. Matthew Chico
Sian E. Clarke

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1480907

2,359 views

Opinion

Published on 01 Sep 2025

Bridging the gap: understanding arboviral vectors in the Caribbean

Reneé L.M.N. Ali
Nikhella S. Winter-Reece
Simone L. Sandiford

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1621421

1,474 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Aug 2025

Prescription and antibiotic resistance patterns at selected critical care units of the largest teaching and referral hospital in Kenya

Emmah Obegi
Margaret Oluka
Sylvia Opanga
Dorothy Aywak
Faith Okalebo
Mitchel Okumu

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1555008

1,770 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Aug 2025

Estimated extent of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription from community pharmacies in a rural province in South Africa and the implications

Tiyani Milta Maluleke
Morgan Tiyiselani Maluleke
Ana Golić Jelic
Stephen M. Campbell
Vanda Marković-Peković
Natalie Schellack
Audrey Chigome
Aislinn Cook
Brian Godman
Johanna C. Meyer

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1637362

1,443 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 28 Aug 2025

Community perspectives on anti-helminthiasis mass drug administration for school-age children in Ghana

Lansana Barry
Nathaniel Larbi Andah
Sidikiba Sidibé
Alexandre Delamou
Phyllis Dako-Gyeke

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1553488

1,164 views

Editorial

Published on 26 Aug 2025

Editorial: Preventing and controlling tropical infectious diseases: lessons from the global south

Teresa Elizabeth Leslie
Jayaprakasam Madhumathi

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1685134

1,401 views

Policy Brief

Published on 26 Aug 2025

Potential activities to improve primary care prescribing of antibiotics across Africa

Audrey Chigome
Nishana Ramdas
Stephen M. Campbell
Márió Gajdács
Israel Abebrese Sefah
Ester Hango
Amos Massele
Brian Godman
Johanna C. Meyer

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1634182

1,635 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 22 Aug 2025

Modeling the effectiveness of Esperanza window traps as a complementary vector control strategy for achieving the community-wide elimination of onchocerciasis

Shakir Bilal
Morgan E. Smith
Swarnali Sharma
Wajdi Zaatour
Ken Newcomb
Thomas R. Unnasch
Edwin Michael

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1626506

998 views

Systematic Review

Published on 20 Aug 2025

Bridging the policy-action gap: a scoping review of climate-resilient malaria control policies in Kenya and Zambia with recommendations for strengthening the WHO framework

Isaac Ntwiga
Samuel Kamau Kang’ethe
Josphat Martin Muchangi
Sheila Lumumba
Jackline Kiarie
Sarah Kogei
Levy Mkandawire

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1596875

1,513 views

Case Report

Published on 19 Aug 2025

Death to bite: a case report of dead snake envenoming and treatment

Susmita Thakur
Surajit Giri
Gaurav Choudhary
Hemen Nath
Robin Doley

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1644239

6,012 views

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Volume 6 - 2025

Strengthening health systems for health emergency preparedness and response in Africa: integrating building system resilience to achieve universal health coverage and promote health security is a “double win”

Editorial: Enhancing global access to diagnostic tools for emerging tropical diseases in resource-limited settings

Addressing malaria vaccine hesitancy in Nigeria: lessons from the Pfizer-Kano incident and COVID-19 vaccination

Knowledge, practices, and perceptions towards malaria prevention and control among Residents of Canaanland and surrounding areas in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

“A guardian angel that just appeared”: the impact of a community health worker in supporting treatment adherence and follow-up for Chagas disease patients

Predicting the ecological niches of Aedes aegypti s.l. using maximum entropy in Kenya

Current knowledge and attitudes toward antibiotic use among community pharmacy personnel in a rural province in South Africa and the implications

Health system preparedness among African countries for disease outbreaks using the World Health Organisation Health systems framework: an awakening from the recent mpox outbreak

Modeling the impact of climate change for the potential distribution of the main vector and reservoirs of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis due to leishmania major in Morocco

Potential activities to reduce the extent of substandard and falsified antibiotics across Africa and associated antimicrobial resistance

Field observations on the use of rapid diagnostic tests for Human African Trypanosomiasis in Nigeria

The intersectoral challenges facing biobanking in One Health and Global Health

Impact of climatic factors on malaria in Senegal based on the surveillance system between 2015 and 2022

Schistosomiasis mapping in Senegal: from baseline to present

Barriers to uptake and implementation of malaria chemoprevention in school-aged children: a stakeholder engagement meeting report

Bridging the gap: understanding arboviral vectors in the Caribbean

Prescription and antibiotic resistance patterns at selected critical care units of the largest teaching and referral hospital in Kenya

Estimated extent of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription from community pharmacies in a rural province in South Africa and the implications

Community perspectives on anti-helminthiasis mass drug administration for school-age children in Ghana

Editorial: Preventing and controlling tropical infectious diseases: lessons from the global south

Potential activities to improve primary care prescribing of antibiotics across Africa

Modeling the effectiveness of Esperanza window traps as a complementary vector control strategy for achieving the community-wide elimination of onchocerciasis

Bridging the policy-action gap: a scoping review of climate-resilient malaria control policies in Kenya and Zambia with recommendations for strengthening the WHO framework

Death to bite: a case report of dead snake envenoming and treatment