African Field Epidemiology Network

Prevalence and clustering of major cardiovascular risk factors among community-dwelling older adults in rural Enugu State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease and stroke remain leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally, with a disproportionate burden in low- and middle-income countries. Older adults in rural Nigerian communities may experience substantial cardiometabolic risk, yet loc...

Operationalizing public health emergency operations centers in Somalia: a scoping review of challenges and strategies

Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs) are central to national health security systems, enabling coordinated preparedness, surveillance, and response to public health emergencies. However, their operationalization remains particularly challenging in fragile and confl...