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Oncology Education in PALOP: Challenges and Opportunities for Strengthening Hea...
Carrilho, Carla; Martins, Antonieta; Embaló, Bubacar; David, Liudmila Castelo; Chimpolo, Maria Madalena; Sacarlal, Jahit; Lara Santos, LúcioThis article analyzes the current landscape of Oncology education in Portuguese-speaking African countries (PALOP), identifying challenges and proposing strategies to strengthen oncology training. The rising incidence of oncological diseases in these countries, combined with the shortage of specialised professionals, highlights the urgent need for investment in oncology education. The article discusses approach...
Molecular detection of Helicobacter pyloriand its genotypic antimicrobial resis...
Ismail, Muhammad Ahamed; Majaliwa, Nashon D.; Vale, Filipa F.; Cumbana, Roqueia; Sumbana, José J.; Muchongo, Arsénio; Nassone, Ema; Loforte, MichellaBackground Helicobacter pylori strains show a high level of genotypic diversity and express several genes that contribute to their pathogenicity and resistance. In Mozambique, there is lack of information regarding its resistance pattern to antibiotics. In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of H. pylori and its genotypic resistance to clarithromycin, metronidazole, and fluoroquinolones in Mozamb...
Molecular detection of Helicobacter pylori and its genotypic antimicrobial resi...
Ismail, Muhammad; Majaliwa, Nashon D.; Vale, Filipa F.; Cumbana, Roqueia; Sumbana, José J.; Muchongo, Arsénio; Nassone, Ema; Loforte, MichellaBackground Helicobacter pylori strains show a high level of genotypic diversity and express several genes that contribute to their pathogenicity and resistance. In Mozambique, there is lack of information regarding its resistance pattern to antibiotics. In this study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of H. pylori and its genotypic resistance to clarithromycin, metronidazole, and fluoroquinolones in Mozamb...
Pain management in cancer patients in the main hospitals in Mozambique
Pinto, Emília; Gonçalves, Ferraz; Sacarlal, Jahit; Castro, Luísa; Rego, GuilherminaPain is the most feared and distressing symptom in palliative care. In advanced stages of cancer, its incidence is 70–80%. In Mozambique there is little published information concerning to the prevalence, intensity, and pain’s management in cancer patients. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted between August 2018 and January 2019, in Mozambique’s main hospitals, and in the only hospital with an i...
Strengthening Bioethics Committees from Portuguese Speaking African Countries
Schwalbach, João; Sevene, Esperança; Branco Fernandes, Ema Cândida; Monteiro de Pina Araújo, Isabel Inês; Pereira de Melo, HelenaIn the last decade, in lusophone African countries, like in other countries from Africa, health research has increased and in response Research Ethics Committees have been established namely in Universities, Research Centers and Ministries of Health. But these committees still face a serious lack of staff trained in research ethics, and the “language divide” is an important barrier faced by them, as the main et...