Authors: Sima Rugarabamu, Janeth George, Kennedy M. Mbanzulu, Gaspary O. Mwanyika, Gerald Misinzo and Leonard E. G. Mboera Abstract Between April 2018 and November 2020, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) experienced its 11th Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak. Tanzania’s cross-border interactions with DRC through regular visitors, traders, and refugees are of concern, given the potential for further spread to neighboring…

Authors: Kennedy Makola Mbanzulu, Leonard E. G. Mboera, Roger Wumba, Danoff Engbu, Michael Mondjo Bojabwa, Josué Zanga, Patrick Mulopo Mitashi, Gerald Misinzo and Sharadhuli Iddi Kimera ABSRACT Background: The knowledge of key elements of the ecosystem affecting mosquito distribution and their population dynamics is essential for designing mosquito-borne disease interventions. The present study characterized the physicochemical properties…

Authors: Janeth George, Barbara Häsler, Erick V. G. Komba, Mark Rweyemamu, Sharadhuli I. Kimera and James E. D. Mlangwa   ABSTRACT A strong animal health surveillance system is an essential determinant of the health of animal and human population. To ensure its functionality and performance, it needs to be evaluated regularly. Therefore, a process evaluation was conducted…

Authors: Janeth George, Barbara Häsler, Erick V. G. Komba, Calvin Sindato, Mark Rweyemamu, Sharadhuli I. Kimera and James E. D. Mlangwa ABSTRACT Animal health surveillance plays a vital role in ensuring public health, animal welfare, and sustainable food production by monitoring disease trends, early detecting (new) hazards, facilitating disease control and infection, and providing data for risk…

Authors: Baraka L Ngingo, Leonard E G Mboera, Augustino Chengula, Ines Machelle,  Mariam R Makange, Michael Msolla, Gaspary O Mwanyika, Sima Rugarabamu and  Gerald Misinzo  Abstract Background: Tanzania has experienced periodic dengue outbreaks with increased incidence since 2010. However, there is limited information on vector dynamics and transmission risk in most parts of the country. This study was conducted to determine Aedes mosquito abundance,…

Authors: Noel Gahamanyi, Leonard E.G. Mboera, Mecky I. Matee, Mecky I. Matee, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi, Kye-Yoon Yoon, Mr. Humphrey, Cheol-Ho Pan, Erick V.G. Komba Abstract A growing number of Campylobacter species other than C. jejuni and C. coli have been considered as emerging human and animal pathogens but their contribution to human gastroenteritis is poorly documented. This study aimed at detecting Campylobacter species from…

Authors: Noel Gahamanyi, Dae-Geun Song, Kye-Yoon Yoon, Leonard E. G. Mboera, Mecky I. Matee, Dieudonné Mutangana, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi, Erick V. G. Komba and Cheol-Ho Pan Abstract Thermophilic Campylobacter species are among the major etiologies of bacterial enteritis globally. This study aimed at assessing the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) profiles, virulence genes, and genetic diversity of thermophilic Campylobacter species isolated from a layer poultry farm in South Korea. One hundred…

Authors: Noel Gahamanyi, Dae-Geun Song, Kye-Yoon Yoon, Leonard E. G. Mboera, Mecky I. Matee, Dieudonné Mutangana, Erick V. G. Komba, Cheol-Ho Pan and Raghavendra G. Amachawadi   Abstract Thermophilic Campylobacter species of poultry origin have been associated with up to 80% of human campylobacteriosis cases. Layer chickens have received less attention as possible reservoirs of Campylobacter species. Initially, the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of two…

Authors: Noel Gahamanyi, Emmanuel Munyaneza, Emmanuel Dukuzimana, Naasson Tuyiringire, Cheol-Ho Pan and Erick V. G. Komba  Abstract Diarrhea, often caused by microorganisms, has been associated with high morbidity and mortality in Africa. Increased rates of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens have reignited the quest for alternative therapies. This review aimed at identifying medicinal plants used in the treatment of human diarrheal cases in Rwanda and…

Authors: Edson Kinimi, Mana Mahapatra, Tebogo Kgotlele, Mariam R. Makange, Chandana Tennakoon, Felix Njeumi, Steven Odongo, Serge Muyldermans, Richard Kock, Satya Parida, Mark Rweyemamu and Gerald Misinzo Simple Summary Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) causes a highly devastating disease, peste des petits ruminants (PPR), in sheep and goats, which is targeted for global control and eradication. However, in many developing countries, access to expensive sequencing…