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Continuing communicable disease burden in Eritrea.

J Mufunda1, P Nyarango, A Kosia

  • 1Orotta School of Medicine, Asmara, Eritrea. mufunda@yahoo.com

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|April 12, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The incidence of acute respiratory tract infections and HIV/AIDS increased in Eritrea from 1998-2003, while tuberculosis and STDs decreased. High HIV/AIDS case fatality rates pose a threat to communicable disease control efforts.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • National health profile of Eritreans from 1998 to 2003.
  • Focus on communicable diseases: acute respiratory tract infection (ARTI), tuberculosis (TB), diarrhoea, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and HIV/AIDS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze trends in the incidence and case fatality rates of major communicable diseases in Eritrea.
  • To assess the overall disease burden and identify public health challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study using a health information management system.
  • Inclusion of outpatient and inpatient records for all ages.
  • Calculation of incidence rates per 100,000 population.

Main Results:

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  • ARTI incidence rose 30% (6,500 to 8,500 cases/year); diarrhoea rates remained stable. Rates for both were 3x higher in children under 5.
  • TB and STD incidences decreased significantly.
  • HIV/AIDS incidence increased by 60% (40 to 65 cases/year).
  • HIV/AIDS case fatality rate (CFR) increased to 14% by 2001, posing a significant threat.

Conclusions:

  • While TB and STDs declined, ARTI and HIV/AIDS burdens increased.
  • High HIV/AIDS CFR is a critical concern despite low incidence.
  • Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) showed positive impact on pediatric CFRs.