The concluding article of our special collection, 'Systematic Reviews on Infection Prevention and Control in the context of COVID-19,' guest edited by Prof. Ehimario Igumbor, is now available! Explore ‘From evidence to policy: WHO’s COVID-19 infection prevention and control guideline development process’ by Hannah M. Hamilton Hurwitz, Kathleen Dunn, Roger Chou, Nathan Ford, João Paulo Toledo, April Baller. Read it here: https://publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/1296. Thank you for following along and enjoying the complete collection! If you are interested in launching a special collection, please contact special-issues@aosis.co.za.

We’re excited to announce the publication of the final article in our special collection, 'The Program for Research on Vaccine Effectiveness in Africa: An Africa CDC Saving Lives and Livelihoods Initiative,' which was implemented by the Makerere University Infectious Diseases Institute, under the expert guidance of guest editors  Prof. Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan, Assoc. Prof. Nuredin Ibrahim Mohammed, Prof. Prisca Olabisi Adejumo and Assoc. Prof. Thandie Sharon Mwalukomo. Discover ‘Barriers and enhancers to COVID-19 vaccination among healthcare workers in a metropolitan city in Nigeria’ by Adewale V. Opayele, Adeniyi F. Fagbamigbe, Chinwe L. Ochu, Rodgers R. Ayebare, Adedayo O. Faneye, Adewemimo C. Olaosebikan, Oluwaseun E. Falayi, Gloria O. Nwiyi, Sunday O. Eziechina, Ikemefule R. Uzoma, Priscilla Ibekwe, Prosper Okonkwo, Tamrat Shaweno, Nebiyu Dereje, Suzan Nakasendwa, Tonny Muwonge, Mosoka P. Fallah, Georgina N. Odaibo for the concluding insights on the study that identifies why HCWs in Nigeria are hesitant about getting vaccinated. This information can help to improve vaccination rates in this group. Read it now: Special Collection: Vaccine Effectiveness in Africa. Thank you for joining us on this journey! Interested in starting your own special collection? Contact us at special-issues@aosis.co.za.

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