Seroprevalence of Rift Valley Fever Viruses Antibodies in Domestic Livestock in the Tahoua Region of Niger.

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) remains a significant public health and economic concern in Niger, particularly in the Tahoua region. This study aimed to update seroprevalence estimates of Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV) and identify high-risk areas and animal populations. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between January and May 2024, during which 615 domestic ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats, and camels) were sampled and tested for RVFV-specific antibodies using a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA).

Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding statutory rape and its management among healthcare workers in emergency wards in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Introduction: statutory rape is a critical public health and legal issue with severe consequences for survivors in Nigeria and is related to insufficient healthcare training, hindering effective case management. This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of healthcare workers in emergency wards in Ibadan to identify gaps and challenges in statutory rape management.

Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted among 198 healthcare workers in Ibadan, using structured questionnaires and analyzed with descriptive statistics, t-tests, and chi-square tests.

Seroprevalence of H9N2 and H5 avian influenza in mixed-species poultry farms in Northern Benin.

Avian influenza is one of the major threats to poultry and human health in northern Benin, while mixed-species farming systems increase the risks of viral transmission. The present study estimated the seroprevalence of avian influenza subtypes H9N2 and H5 in indigenous chickens and guinea fowls in the Atacora and Donga regions. A total of 300 birds including 191 indigenous chickens and 109 guinea fowls, from six districts were sampled through a cross-sectional survey using systematic random sampling.