Institut National de Santé Publique

Sex work or male-with-male sexual activity and the risks of HIV and hepatitis C acquisition among people who inject drugs: a global systematic review and meta-analysis

Background People who inject drugs (PWID) may engage in sexual behaviours that increase their HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) risk, including sex work and male-with-male sexual activity. We undertook a global systematic review to assess whether PWID who engage in these behaviours...

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) on Dengue Fever in Burkina Faso: Findings from the national household survey in Burkina Faso

Abstract Background Dengue fever is an emerging public health concern in Burkina Faso, with increasing outbreaks and data gaps in population awareness. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to dengue fever in all health regions of the country. Meth...

Impact of respiratory syncytial virus immunization in older adults: the importance of a valid burden estimation

ABSTRACT Introduction In the province of Québec, Canada, a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization program restricted to seniors residing in long-term care facilities (LTCF) and those aged ≥75 years from private senior residences (PSR) was implemented in Fall 2024, with ap...

Strengthening insecticide resistance management in malaria vectors control in Côte d’Ivoire: from evidence to action

Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Côte d’Ivoire, particularly among young children and pregnant women. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have significantly reduced transmission, but their effectiveness is increasingly threatened by widespread insecticide resistance...

Insecticide resistance profile and efficacy of next-generation LLINs against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae s.l. in M’bé, central Côte d’Ivoire

Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) combining pyrethroids with synergists or partner insecticides represent the next-generation tools for controlling malaria transmitted by resistant vectors. Because of their differing modes of action, their deployment in a given area would req...