International Health: Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025
International Health is an Open Access journal that aims to stimulate scientific and policy debate and provide a forum for analysis and opinion sharing for individuals and organisations engaged in all areas of global heath.
This month’s Editor’s Choice article is a Short Communication by Manickum et al, who examined COVID-19 vaccine wastage in private and public healthcare facilities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Their work highlights the importance of addressing emergency distribution and logistics for vaccines needed in epidemic situations at global and national level, in particular the need for fast-tracking regulatory authorization at the same time as conducting appropriate training in handling, administration, and communication around vaccine hesitancy. Given the current situation with Mpox vaccines, this work is especially pertinent and can serve as a reminder of lessons learned.
Lessons from the Field
Laboratory capacity expansion: lessons from establishing molecular testing in regional referral laboratories in Ethiopia
Leulseged Chekol, Ebba Waktola, Saira Nawaz, Lehageru Tadesse, Samuel Muluye, Zelalem Bonger, Addisu Bogale, Frehywot Eshetu, Desalegne Degefaw, Adamu Tayachew, Hulemenaw Delelegn, Sharon Daves, Eyasu Seyoum, Kyle Moon, Daniel Melese, Joan-Miquel Balada, Shu-Hua Wang, Desmond Williams, Wondwossen Gebreyes, Zelalem Mekuria
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 123–127, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae046
Accelerating onchocerciasis elimination in humanitarian settings: lessons from South Sudan
J N Siewe Fodjo, S R Jada, J Rovarini, Y Y Bol, J Y Carter, A Hadermann, T Lakwo, R Colebunders
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 128–132, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae051
Review Article
Burden of overweight and obesity among adolescents in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Addis Eyeberu, Yadeta Dessie, Nega Assefa
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 133–152, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae041
Original Articles
Obesity, beverage consumption and sleep patterns in rural African women in relation to advertising of these beverages
Merling Phaswana, Zandile June-Rose Mchiza, Sunday Olawale Onagbiye, Philippe Jean-Luc Gradidge
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 153–158, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae031
Risk factors and circulation pattern of respiratory syncytial virus in children under 2 years in Maputo, Mozambique
Mirela Pale, Almiro Tivane, Tinne Gils, Adilson Bauhofer, Neuza Nguenha, Loira Machalele, Félix Gundane, Aunésia Marrurele, Judite Salência, Délcio Muteto, Josina Chalufo-Chilundo, Marilda Siqueira, Tufária Mussá
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 159–167, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae033
Education and non-communicable diseases in India: an exploration of gendered heterogeneous relationships
Jhumki Kundu, Srinivas Goli, K S James
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 168–178, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae037
Human papillomavirus vaccine coverage among immigrant adolescents in Alberta: a population-based cohort study
Crystal Du, Don Voaklander, Salima Meherali, Yuba Raj Paudel, Shannon E MacDonald
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 179–185, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae038
Risk factors associated with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in areas with a moderate tuberculosis burden
Noormohamad Mansoori, Bagher Pahlavanzadeh, Masoumeh Atarjalali
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 186–194, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae039
Active surveillance of immunization adverse effects: a multicentre, open-label, three-arm randomized uncontrolled trial in Ethiopia
Dawit Getachew Assefa, Tizalegn Tesefaye, Etaferaw Bekele, Genet Geberemickeal, Andualem Mebratu, Aschalew Gossaye Ejigu, Tariku Nigatu, Eden Dagnachew Zeleke
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 195–204, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae040
Understanding male circumcision: insights from a peri-urban community in Maputo City, Mozambique
Joelma Baduro, K Carter Mccabe, Nílzio Cavele, Américo José, Anchelda Mulimela, Mehol Jamnadas, Cremildo Manhiça, Celso Monjane, Sheila Nhachungue, Tom Decroo, Ivalda Macicame
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 205–213, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae042
Disclosure of diagnosis by parents and caregivers to children infected with HIV in Hawassa, southern Ethiopia: a multicentre, cross-sectional study
Kejela Tari, Merga Dheresa, Lemesa Abdisa, Dawit Abebe, Desalegn Admassu, Sinetibeb Mesfin
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 214–220, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae044
Knowledge and utilization of iodized salt among expectant mothers in Harar City's public health facilities: a multicenter study in Eastern Ethiopia
Hanan Mohammed, Dawit Abebe, Fisseha Yetwale, Worku Mekuannint, Sinetibeb Mesfin
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 221–228, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae045
Short Communications
COVID-19 vaccine wastage in private and public healthcare facilities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Viloshini Krishna Manickum and Lehlohonolo John Mathibe
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 229–231, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae056
Prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales in edible ice in Thailand
Premjit Amornchai, Vanaporn Wuthiekanun, Sayan Langla, Gumphol Wongsuvan, Panatda Aramrueang, Nicholas P J Day, Direk Limmathurotsakul
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 232–234, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae050
Letter to the Editor
Addressing the risk factors for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases in the Philippines
Dalmacito A Cordero
International Health, Volume 17, Issue 2, March 2025, Pages 235–236, https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihae049