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Genomic epidemiology of the 2025 mpox epidemic in Sierra Leone

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By Allan Campbell, John Demby Sandi, Ifeanyi F. Omah, Martin Faye, Edyth Parker, Taylor M Brock-Fisher, Crystal M. Gigante, Mohamed Kamara, Anu Williams, Mouhamed Kane, Julian Campbell, Mignane Ndiaye, Ibrahim Umaru Fofanah, Al Ozonoff, Colby Wilkason, Danny Park Verified, Christopher Tomkins-Tinch, Christopher John Shin, Ian Baudi, Brendan Blumenstiel, Patrick Varilly, Ivan Specht, Ben Fry Verified, Paul Cronan, Harouna M Soumare, Alexandra Tuttle, Jonathan Greene, Aminata Shamit Koroma, Joseph Sam Kanu, Mamadou Aliou Barry, Aboubacry Gaye, Andy Diouf, Christine Hughes, Joshua I. Levy, Alhaji Umar N’jai, Moussa Moïse Diagne, George Ameh, John Klena, Monique A. Foster, Abebaw Kebede, Collins K. Tanui, Boubacar Diallo, Anise N Happi, Sofonias Kifle Tessema, Abdourahmane Sow, Yenew Kebede, James Squire, Doris R. Harding, Zikan Koroma, Mohamed Jalloh, Kristian G. Andersen, Andrew Rambaut, Mohamed Vandi, Ibrahima Fall, Pardis Sabeti, Christian T. Happi, Foday Sahr, Donald S. Grant, Vidalyn Folorunso, Kadiatu Salmata Sesay, Sia Mani, Choe Miller, Naomi Daniel Sesay, Francis Baimba, Roberta Lansana, Simon Ruhweza, Zein Souma, Amanda Kargbo, Komba Koninga, Alie Tia, Jone Ngobeh, Foday Thoronka, Alusine Fofanah, Marietou F. Paye, Karlie Zhao, Ellory Laning, Oludayo Oluwaseyi Ope-ewe, Ayotunde Elijah Sijuwola, Femi Saibu, Ebenezer Kehinde Ogundana, Ruth Oluwaseun Obaado, Jolly Amoche Adole, Imonikhe Kennedy Kio, Folefac Agnes Njeandoh, Walter O. Oguta, Dolo Nosamiefan, Isatta Wurie
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Abstract Mpox is a re-emerging zoonotic disease caused by MPXV, which has led to outbreaks across multiple countries in recent years. Sierra Leone reported its first mpox case in 8 years in January 2025, rapidly becoming the epicenter of a continental outbreak with more than 5,000 confirmed cases by August, a surge with unknown origins, timings and drivers.
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Hand Hygiene Practices and Promotion in Public Hospitals in Western Sierra Leone: Changes Following Operational Research in 2021

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By Sulaiman Lakoh, Christiana S. Kallon, Joseph Sam Kanu, Matilda N. Kamara
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1. Introduction Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), defined as infections that occur during patient care, result in avoidable deaths or prolonged hospitalization for millions of people worldwide [1,2,3]. HAIs increase healthcare costs and contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant infections [1,4]. Hence, preventing HAI is an important strategic intervention for patients’ safety and the quality of health care [5].
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Improvement in Infection Prevention and Control Compliance at the Three Tertiary Hospitals of Sierra Leone following an Operational Research Study

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By Ibrahim Kamara, Francis Moses, Joseph Sam Kanu, Rugiatu Z. Kamara
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4. Discussion This is the first follow-up study assessing the change in IPC programme implementation at the tertiary hospitals of Sierra Leone following a baseline operational research. We showed that several communication materials were used to disseminate the baseline study findings [13], which enabled the uptake of recommended actions.
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