Boghuma K Titanji
Biographic Data
| ID | 8450771 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Boghuma K Titanji |
| GIVEN NAMES | Boghuma K |
| FAMILY NAME | Titanji |
| SIGNATURE | TITANJI B K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Emory University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6881-2764 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 4 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
The Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Emergency and the erosion of global health security
International healthcare workers’ experiences and perceptions of the 2022 multi-country mpox outbreak
In May 2022, the most widespread outbreak of sustained transmission of mpox outside of countries historically affected countries in Western and Central Africa occurred. We aimed to examine the personal and clinical experiences of international healthcare workers (HCWs) during this public health emergency. We conducted an international cross-sectional survey study between August and October 2022, examining the experiences and perceptions of HCWs c…
The time is now (again) for mpox containment and elimination in Democratic Republic of the Congo
sponsorship: This work was supported by the International Mpox Research Consortium (IMReC) through funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and International Development Research Centre (grant no. MRR-184813 to JK, PMK); Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (Monkeypox Threat Reduction Network grant #HDTRA1-21-1-0040 to AWR). The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish…
Pandemic potential of the Nipah virus and public health strategies adopted during outbreaks
Kerala, a south Indian state witnessed several outbreaks of Nipah encephalitis since 2018, a zoonotic viral disease with significant pandemic potential. This review highlights the relevance of surveillance and health system preparedness, infection control, early diagnosis and treatment with broad-spectrum antivirals, environmental conservation, and community engagement in mitigating Nipah outbreaks. Additionally, it emphasises the importance of d…
Covid-19 preventive social-behavioural practices and exposure to Sars-CoV-2 among residents in the city of Yaounde
Non-pharmaceutical interventions remain key in mitigating the spread of SARS-CoV-2. We sought to assess COVID-19 preventive, social-behavioural practices, and SARS-CoV-2 exposure through IgG rapid tests. This was a cross-sectional survey among 971 respondents residing in 180 households within the “ Cite Verte ” health district of Yaounde-Cameroon, from October-November 2020. Using a structured questionnaire, data on SARS-CoV-2 preventive and soci…
Strengthening diagnostic capacity in Africa as a key pillar of public health and pandemic preparedness
Improving the response to future pandemics requires an improved understanding of the role played by institutions, politics, organization, and governance
Strategies for Expediting Clinical Trials in the Next Public Health Emergency
This Viewpoint highlights areas for improving implementation of future epidemic clinical trials, focusing on research among nonhospitalized persons
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Covid-19 preventive social-behavioural practices and exposure to Sars-CoV-2 among residents in the city of Yaounde
Non-pharmaceutical interventions remain key in mitigating the spread of SARS-CoV-2. We sought to assess COVID-19 preventive, social-behavioural practices, and SARS-CoV-2 exposure through IgG rapid tests. This was a cross-sectional survey among 971 respondents residing in 180 households within the “ Cite Verte ” health district of Yaounde-Cameroon, from October-November 2020. Using a structured questionnaire, data on SARS-CoV-2 preventive and soci…
Strengthening diagnostic capacity in Africa as a key pillar of public health and pandemic preparedness
Improving the response to future pandemics requires an improved understanding of the role played by institutions, politics, organization, and governance
Strategies for Expediting Clinical Trials in the Next Public Health Emergency
This Viewpoint highlights areas for improving implementation of future epidemic clinical trials, focusing on research among nonhospitalized persons
The time is now (again) for mpox containment and elimination in Democratic Republic of the Congo
sponsorship: This work was supported by the International Mpox Research Consortium (IMReC) through funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and International Development Research Centre (grant no. MRR-184813 to JK, PMK); Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (Monkeypox Threat Reduction Network grant #HDTRA1-21-1-0040 to AWR). The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish…
Pandemic potential of the Nipah virus and public health strategies adopted during outbreaks
Kerala, a south Indian state witnessed several outbreaks of Nipah encephalitis since 2018, a zoonotic viral disease with significant pandemic potential. This review highlights the relevance of surveillance and health system preparedness, infection control, early diagnosis and treatment with broad-spectrum antivirals, environmental conservation, and community engagement in mitigating Nipah outbreaks. Additionally, it emphasises the importance of d…
International healthcare workers’ experiences and perceptions of the 2022 multi-country mpox outbreak
In May 2022, the most widespread outbreak of sustained transmission of mpox outside of countries historically affected countries in Western and Central Africa occurred. We aimed to examine the personal and clinical experiences of international healthcare workers (HCWs) during this public health emergency. We conducted an international cross-sectional survey study between August and October 2022, examining the experiences and perceptions of HCWs c…
The Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Emergency and the erosion of global health security
Medicine (6 works) · Pandemic (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Public health (5 works) · Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research (4 works) · Disease (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Preparedness (3 works) · Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research (2 works)