[HTML][HTML] Breast-milk substitutes: a new old-threat for breastfeeding policy in developing countries. A case study in a traditionally high breastfeeding country

H Barennes, G Empis, TD Quang, K Sengkhamyong… - PloS one, 2012 - journals.plos.org
Background Developing countries with traditionally breastfeeding are now experiencing the
increasing pressure of formula milk marketing. This may endanger lives and undermine the …

Burden and epidemiology of influenza‐and respiratory syncytial virus‐associated severe acute respiratory illness hospitalization in Madagascar, 2011‐2016

JH Rabarison, S Tempia, A Harimanana… - Influenza and other …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are responsible for
substantial global morbidity and mortality in young children and elderly individuals …

Children's access to treatment for epilepsy: experience from the Lao People's Democratic Republic

H Barennes, K Sengkhamyong, EM Sambany… - Archives of disease in …, 2011 - adc.bmj.com
Epilepsy affects an estimated 10.5 million children worldwide, of whom 80% live in
developing countries. The treatment gap is estimated at around 90% in the Lao People's …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and factors associated with human Taenia solium taeniosis and cysticercosis in twelve remote villages of Ranomafana rainforest, Madagascar

A Rahantamalala, RL Rakotoarison… - PLoS Neglected …, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Infections with the tapeworm Taenia solium (taeniosis and cysticercosis) are
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) highly endemic in Madagascar. These infections are …

[HTML][HTML] Is insufficient knowledge of epilepsy the reason for low levels of healthcare in the Lao PDR?

A Harimanana, P Chivorakul, V Souvong… - BMC health services …, 2013 - Springer
Background The treatment gap for epilepsy is considerable in low and middle-income
countries. In the Lao PDR it is estimated at over 90%. Health workers play a significant role …

[HTML][HTML] Family, social and cultural determinants of long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) use in Madagascar: secondary analysis of three qualitative studies focused on …

AF Njatosoa, C Mattern, D Pourette, T Kesteman… - Malaria Journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Although it is accepted that long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) use is an
effective means to prevent malaria, children aged 5 to 15 years do not appear to be …

[HTML][HTML] An Entomological Investigation during a Recent Rift Valley Fever Epizootic/Epidemic Reveals New Aspects of the Vectorial Transmission of the Virus in …

LM Tantely, SF Andriamandimby, MF Ambinintsoa… - Pathogens, 2024 - mdpi.com
A Rift Valley fever (RVF) outbreak occurred in at least five regions of Madagascar in 2021.
The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the richness, abundance, ecology, and …

[HTML][HTML] Paradoxical risk perception and behaviours related to Avian Flu outbreak and education campaign, Laos

H Barennes, AN Harimanana, S Lorvongseng… - BMC Infectious …, 2010 - Springer
Abstract Background In Laos, small backyard poultry systems predominate (90%). The first
lethal human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) occurred in 2007. Few …

[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of severe acute respiratory infections from hospital-based surveillance in Madagascar, November 2010 to July 2013

NH Razanajatovo, J Guillebaud, A Harimanana… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Few comprehensive data exist regarding the epidemiology of severe acute
respiratory infections (SARI) in low income countries. This study aimed at identifying …

Associated factors with adherence to antiepileptic drug in the capital city of Lao PDR

A Harimanana, S Clavel, P Chivorakul, F Perez… - Epilepsy research, 2013 - Elsevier
Available medical care for epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs (AED) are provided in Vientiane
Municipality by district hospitals supported by a non-governmental organization, which is …