Browsing by Author "Odile Patrick Thalia"

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    Burden of Pediatric Typhoid Disease in Uganda: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention Strategies
    (Eurasian Experiment Journal of Public Health (EEJPH), 2025) Odile Patrick Thalia
    Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, remains a critical public health challenge in Uganda, particularly affecting children in rural and peri-urban areas. Despite advances in healthcare, the disease continues to thrive due to factors such as inadequate water sanitation, poor hygiene practices, overcrowded living conditions, and limited access to healthcare services. Children under 15 bear the brunt of the disease, with a disproportionate incidence among school-aged children. The burden of pediatric typhoid fever includes significant morbidity, long term health consequences, and substantial economic strain on families. Typhoid fever is transmitted primarily through contaminated food and water, and the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella strains complicates treatment. This review examines the causes, risk factors, health consequences, and prevention strategies for pediatric typhoid fever in Uganda. Key interventions discussed include improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, vaccination efforts, early diagnosis, and enhanced healthcare infrastructure. The review highlights the urgent need for comprehensive, multi-faceted approaches to reduce the burden of pediatric typhoid fever, with particular focus on expanding access to vaccines, strengthening healthcare systems, and addressing environmental determinants.
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    Climate Change Projections and Future Malaria Risks: Predicting the Expansion of Malaria in East and West Africa amid Global Warming
    (Eurasian Experiment Journal of Public Health (EEJPH), 2025) Odile Patrick Thalia
    Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in East and West Africa, with climate change emerging as a critical determinant of its transmission dynamics. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events are altering the geographic distribution of malaria, potentially expanding transmission zones into previously malaria-free highland and semi-arid regions. This review examines climate change projections and their implications for malaria risks in East and West Africa, focusing on temperature increases, rainfall variability, and extreme weather events. It assesses how these climatic changes influence mosquito breeding, parasite development, and human-vector interactions, thereby exacerbating malaria burdens in vulnerable regions. Furthermore, the study explores regional vulnerabilities, high-risk areas, and the necessity of integrating climate change considerations into malaria control strategies. Effective adaptation measures, including enhanced disease surveillance, climate-resilient vector control strategies, and policy frameworks that incorporate climate projections, are crucial for mitigating malaria expansion. Strengthening healthcare preparedness and fostering regional collaboration will be essential in addressing the evolving challenges posed by climate-driven malaria transmission
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    The Role of Public Health in Reducing Health Risks
    (Eurasian Experiment Journal of Scientific and Applied Research, 2024) Odile Patrick Thalia
    Public health plays an important role in reducing health risks by focusing on the prevention of diseases and the promotion of well-being across populations. This paper explores the multi-dimensional nature of public health interventions that operate at individual, community, and policy levels. By emphasizing a data-driven approach, public health seeks to address emerging health challenges such as infectious diseases, lifestyle-related health risks, and environmental hazards. It also highlights strategies like vaccination, health education, and regulatory reforms that have successfully minimized health risks. Case studies on the effectiveness of various interventions demonstrate the importance of collaboration across sectors to ensure long-term success. The future of public health lies in adapting to new challenges while promoting equity and sustainability to improve global health outcomes.