Introduction: Socioeconomic and demographic conditions in a country can influence tuberculosis incidence and mortality, with nearly 95% of tuberculosis-related deaths occurring in poorer countries. Mozambique is among...Introduction: Socioeconomic and demographic conditions in a country can influence tuberculosis incidence and mortality, with nearly 95% of tuberculosis-related deaths occurring in poorer countries. Mozambique is among the 30 countries with the highest TB burden. Objective: The study aimed to estimate the average direct medical cost of treating drug-resistant tuberculosis in 19 health centers in Maputo City, Mozambique. Methods: A retrospective analysis of direct medical costs was conducted on patients aged 18 and older who completed 20-month drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment regimens in Maputo City in 2019. Results: This analysis covered 140 patients who completed a 20-month treatment regimen, with 64.3% (78) being male and 35.7% (62) female. Approximately 50% of the participants were aged between 29 and 47. The average direct medical cost of DRTB treatment was $4789.43, reaching up to $6568.00, with a standard deviation of $753.26, including clinical interventions and treatment. Conclusion: The direct medical costs for a basic treatment package for a patient with drug-resistant TB in Mozambique equal 36 minimum wages. Developing alternative and innovative funding mechanisms and identifying ways to mitigate costs through the use of generic medicines would be beneficial.展开更多
Mozambique's continental margin in East Africa was formed during the break-off stage of the east and west Gondwana lands. Studying the geological structure and division of continent-ocean boundary(COB) in Mozambiq...Mozambique's continental margin in East Africa was formed during the break-off stage of the east and west Gondwana lands. Studying the geological structure and division of continent-ocean boundary(COB) in Mozambique's continental margin is considered of great significance to rebuild Gondwana land and understand its movement mode. Along these lines, in this work, the initial Moho was fit using the known Moho depth from reflection seismic profiles, and a 3D multi-point constrained gravity inversion was carried out. Thus, highaccuracy Moho depth and crustal thickness in the study area were acquired. According to the crustal structure distribution based on the inversion results, the continental crust at the narrowest position of the Mozambique Channel was detected. According to the analysis of the crustal thickness, the Mozambique ridge is generally oceanic crust and the COB of the whole Mozambique continental margin is divided.展开更多
This study thoroughly evaluates sustainable energy practices in Mozambique,identifies suitable activities and suggests future re-search directions.The authors meticulously detail the research tasks undertaken to achie...This study thoroughly evaluates sustainable energy practices in Mozambique,identifies suitable activities and suggests future re-search directions.The authors meticulously detail the research tasks undertaken to achieve the primary objective of the study,including organizing articles by publication year,journal and conference papers;identifying the most frequently cited articles;and recognizing countries that have made significant contributions to the concept of sustainable energy.The study highlights the most relevant sustainable energy development practices for Mozambique,identifies suitable activities and suggests future research direc-tions.Through rigorous analysis,six significant areas of sustainable energy development were identified,including renewable energy(RE)resources,environmental science,social sciences,computer science,management and accounting,and Earth and planetary sci-ences.The study used Scopus as the selected multidisciplinary peer-reviewed citation database on 20 February 2023,resulting in 76 publications.The study has been conducted nationwide for several months and thoroughly investigates various resources such as hydro,wind,solar,biomass and geothermal energy.It achieves this by evaluating and characterizing the power generation potential of each RE resource and,in addition,identifying and examining numerous projects at the technical and economic feasibility level to promote the potential of projects and the advantages of RE for the sustainable development of Mozambique.The findings indicate that for sustainable energy development in Mozambique,it is crucial to introduce more policies to support the effectiveness of RE systems while involving the private sector.To achieve this,measures such as reducing investment risks,guaranteeing investment returns and establishing a transparent regulatory framework are required.These steps will attract substantial investments,resolve conflicts and motivate key stakeholders to actively participate in the process.展开更多
文摘Introduction: Socioeconomic and demographic conditions in a country can influence tuberculosis incidence and mortality, with nearly 95% of tuberculosis-related deaths occurring in poorer countries. Mozambique is among the 30 countries with the highest TB burden. Objective: The study aimed to estimate the average direct medical cost of treating drug-resistant tuberculosis in 19 health centers in Maputo City, Mozambique. Methods: A retrospective analysis of direct medical costs was conducted on patients aged 18 and older who completed 20-month drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment regimens in Maputo City in 2019. Results: This analysis covered 140 patients who completed a 20-month treatment regimen, with 64.3% (78) being male and 35.7% (62) female. Approximately 50% of the participants were aged between 29 and 47. The average direct medical cost of DRTB treatment was $4789.43, reaching up to $6568.00, with a standard deviation of $753.26, including clinical interventions and treatment. Conclusion: The direct medical costs for a basic treatment package for a patient with drug-resistant TB in Mozambique equal 36 minimum wages. Developing alternative and innovative funding mechanisms and identifying ways to mitigate costs through the use of generic medicines would be beneficial.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract No. 42076078China–Mozambique Joint Cruise under contract No. GASI-01-DLJHJ-CM。
文摘Mozambique's continental margin in East Africa was formed during the break-off stage of the east and west Gondwana lands. Studying the geological structure and division of continent-ocean boundary(COB) in Mozambique's continental margin is considered of great significance to rebuild Gondwana land and understand its movement mode. Along these lines, in this work, the initial Moho was fit using the known Moho depth from reflection seismic profiles, and a 3D multi-point constrained gravity inversion was carried out. Thus, highaccuracy Moho depth and crustal thickness in the study area were acquired. According to the crustal structure distribution based on the inversion results, the continental crust at the narrowest position of the Mozambique Channel was detected. According to the analysis of the crustal thickness, the Mozambique ridge is generally oceanic crust and the COB of the whole Mozambique continental margin is divided.
文摘This study thoroughly evaluates sustainable energy practices in Mozambique,identifies suitable activities and suggests future re-search directions.The authors meticulously detail the research tasks undertaken to achieve the primary objective of the study,including organizing articles by publication year,journal and conference papers;identifying the most frequently cited articles;and recognizing countries that have made significant contributions to the concept of sustainable energy.The study highlights the most relevant sustainable energy development practices for Mozambique,identifies suitable activities and suggests future research direc-tions.Through rigorous analysis,six significant areas of sustainable energy development were identified,including renewable energy(RE)resources,environmental science,social sciences,computer science,management and accounting,and Earth and planetary sci-ences.The study used Scopus as the selected multidisciplinary peer-reviewed citation database on 20 February 2023,resulting in 76 publications.The study has been conducted nationwide for several months and thoroughly investigates various resources such as hydro,wind,solar,biomass and geothermal energy.It achieves this by evaluating and characterizing the power generation potential of each RE resource and,in addition,identifying and examining numerous projects at the technical and economic feasibility level to promote the potential of projects and the advantages of RE for the sustainable development of Mozambique.The findings indicate that for sustainable energy development in Mozambique,it is crucial to introduce more policies to support the effectiveness of RE systems while involving the private sector.To achieve this,measures such as reducing investment risks,guaranteeing investment returns and establishing a transparent regulatory framework are required.These steps will attract substantial investments,resolve conflicts and motivate key stakeholders to actively participate in the process.
