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Policy and Practice Reviews

Published on 11 Nov 2025

Tackling the burden of envenomation in Africa: advances, challenges, and strategic priorities for enhanced diagnosis and treatment

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Khawla Ammouch
Nihal Mesmoudi
Noureddine Hammani
Jacob Galan
Abdellah Moustaghfir
Reto Stöcklin
Naoual Oukkache

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1653213

314 views

Original Research

Accepted on 10 Nov 2025

Forecasting Dog Rabies Dynamics in Tunisia Using Time Series Models: Insights for Early Warning Systems

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Sana Kalthoum
Mariem Handous
Kaouther guesmi
Imed Ben Slimen
Hajlaoui Haikel
Wiem Khalfaoui
Aziz ben Mbarek
Chafik Ben salah
Mounir Bsir
Kaouther Oukaili

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

Original Research

Accepted on 03 Nov 2025

Investigation of an onchocerciasis educational intervention for improving knowledge, attitude, and prevention practices among endemic communities in Ghana

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Jamila Taffe
Ekbal Djibril
Sandra Abankwa Kwarteng
Patrick Obuam
Ernest Ampon
Sarah Franklin
Eric Laarison Bawah
Pauline E Jolly

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

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Original Research

Accepted on 29 Oct 2025

Participatory approach in designing a One Health rabies surveillance form for integrated bite case management in Uganda

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Samuel George Okech
Rabina Ghimire
Terence Odoch Amoki
Sonja Hartnack
Doreen Agado
Akankwatsa Dickson
Felister Apio
Priscilla Babirye
Stella Maris Lunkuse
Maria Flavia Nakanjako

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

194 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Oct 2025

Assessing knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of schistosomiasis among nursing and midwifery students in the Hohoe nursing and midwifery training college, Ghana

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Divine Tobig Naabil
Desmond Tsekpo
Alfred Kwesi Manyeh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1669964

498 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Oct 2025

Effects of behaviour change communication: interventions for the prevention of bilharziasis in the districts of N’dali and Aguégués in Benin

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Josias Olutobi Ahamidé
Charles Jérôme Sossa
Yolande Sissinto
Edmond Yétongnon
Edgard-Marius Ouendo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1622582

553 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Oct 2025

Seroprevalence, molecular detection, risk factor analysis and public health perceptions of brucellosis in donkeys across different production systems in Kenya

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

James Mutiiria Kithuka
Timothy Muthui Wachira
Joshua Orungo Onono

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1694016

593 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

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

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

879 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 19 Sep 2025

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

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

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

2,644 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Sep 2025

Schistosomiasis mapping in Senegal: from baseline to present

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

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

1,556 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Aug 2025

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

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

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

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1553488

954 views

Case Report

Published on 19 Aug 2025

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

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Susmita Thakur
Surajit Giri
Gaurav Choudhary
Hemen Nath
Robin Doley

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1644239

5,082 views

Editorial

Published on 15 Aug 2025

Editorial: Enhancing leprosy diagnosis: new tools and approaches for global health impact

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Angelica Gobbo
Natália Aparecida de Paula
Filipe Rocha Lima

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1678063

894 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jul 2025

Visceral leishmaniasis treatment outcome and associated factors among pediatric patients in Northwest Ethiopia: a seven-year retrospective cohort data analysis (2013–2019)

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Haregewoyn Abere
Aberham Abere
Dessie Abebaw
Gizework Alemnew Mekonnen
Tena Cherkos
Mekuriaw Alemayehu
Mequanent Kassa

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1566971

2,044 views

Mini Review

Published on 29 Jul 2025

One Health approach for the prevention of open defecation: a panacea for open defecation-driven neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Verner N. Orish
Isaac B. Addei
David E. Adzah
Acheampong G. Oteng
Moses A. Ayaaba
Aleksandra Marinkovic
Tatiana Gardellini
Ricardo Izurieta
Rajashree Pandit
Chuku Okorie

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1630115

1,249 views

Editorial

Published on 10 Jul 2025

Editorial: Female genital schistosomiasis: research needed to raise awareness and deliver action

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Margaret Gyapong

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1621992

722 views