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Epidemiology of Cystic Echinococcosis in Pastoral Communities of Kenya
(Numid Publishers, 2020-03-04)Introduction: Cystic Echinococcosis (CE), a chronic debilitating parasitic disease in humans caused by larval stage of dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus has a worldwide distribution. Over time, Turkana in Kenya was the ... -
Equity in reproductive and maternal health services in Bangladesh
(BioMed Central, 2014)The target date for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is now closer than ever. There is lack of sufficient progress in achieving the MDG targets in many low- and middle-income countries. Furthermore, there ... -
The essence of governance in health development
(BioMed Central, 2011)Governance and leadership in health development are critically important for the achievement of the health Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other national health goals. Those two factors might explain why many ... -
Evaluation of antimicrobial susceptibility of escherichia coli Isolated from contaminated areas of Majengo slum in Meru County, Kenya
(Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)Background: Antimicrobial drug resistance is of great concern today. Infections by the antimicrobial resistant strains of Escherichia coli, including enteropathogenic as well as enterotoxigenic strains have been reported ... -
EVALUATION OF CLINICAL TRAINING IN NURSING IN KENYA
(Baraton Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 2011)This research evaluated clinical training provided by academic institutions that offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program. The purpose of the study was to describe the adequacy of clinical training and the ... -
Evaluation of the health-related quality of life of children in Schistosoma haematobium-endemic communities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study
(Public Library of Science, 2013)Schistosomiasis remains a global public health challenge, with 93% of the, 237 million infections occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Though rarely fatal, its recurring nature makes it a lifetime disorder with significant ... -
Extent of Home Based Care Program Support to Hospital Based Care for Children with Chronic and Terminal Illness in Meru County, Kenya
(Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 2021-06-05)Chronic and Terminal illnesses continue to increase and aggravate the burden of disease and the diminish space in our hospitals and communities, Worldwide, 57 million persons died in 2008, an estimated 40 million were in ... -
Factors associated with severe human Rift Valley fever in Sangailu, Garissa County, Kenya
(PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015)BACKGROUND: Mosquito-borne Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) causes acute, often severe, disease in livestock and humans. To determine the exposure factors and range of symptoms associated with human RVF, we performed a ... -
Factors associated with severe human Rift Valley fever in Sangailu, Garissa County, Kenya
(PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2015)BACKGROUND: Mosquito-borne Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) causes acute, often severe, disease in livestock and humans. To determine the exposure factors and range of symptoms associated with human RVF, we performed a ... -
Factors associated with severe human Rift Valley fever in Sangailu, Garissa County, Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2014)Mosquito-borne Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) causes acute, often severe, disease in livestock and humans. To determine the exposure factors and range of symptoms associated with human RVF, we performed a population-based ... -
Factors associated with the motivation of community drug distributors in the Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programme in Kenya
(Cogent OA, 2012)Annual mass drug administration (MDA) is the main strategy for elimination of lymphatic flariasis (LF), globally. In Kenya, community drug distributors (CDDs) are used to deliver drugs to household members. To determine ... -
Factors Contributing to Transmission of Domestic and Sylvatic Lifecycles of Echinococcus Species in Samburu and Maasai Mara, Kenya
(International Journal of Professional Practice (IJPP), 2019)Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by different species of the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l), is an important global zoonotic disease with a particular impact on pastoralist communities. Depending on the species, ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY UPTAKE AMONG HIV POSITIVE AND EXPOSED CHILDREN AGED BELOW 14 YEARS IN MERU NORTH DISTRICT, KENYA
(EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2018)Anti-retroviral Therapy (ART) is a major intervention for children infected and exposed to HIV infection and it influences their morbidity and mortality.Objective: To investigate factors influencing ARV uptake in HIV ... -
Factors Influencing Continuing Professional Development for Nurses in Western Kenya
(Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, 2018)Introduction: Nursing practice takes place in a context of ongoing advances in research and technology hence, basic nursing education alone is no longer sufficient for a lifetime nursing career. However, participation in ... -
Findings of a community screening programme for human cystic echinococcosis in a non-endemic area
(Public Library of Science, 2022-08-15)Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonosis caused by infection with the larval stages of the taeniid cestodes of the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. It is prevalent among transhumant communities in East ... -
The Fscal value of Human lives lost from Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in China
(BMC Health Science Research, 2020)Objective: According to the WHO coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation report 35, as of 24th February 2020, there was a total of 77,262 confirmed COVID-19 cases in China. That included 2595 deaths. The specific objective ... -
Functional promoter haplotypes of interleukin-18 condition susceptibility to severe malarial anemia and childhood mortality
(American Society for Microbiology, 2011)Severe malarial anemia (SMA) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children residing in regions where Plasmodium falciparum transmission is holoendemic. Although largely unexplored in children with SMA, ... -
Global Forum 2015 dialogue on “From evidence to policy–thinking outside the box”: perspectives to improve evidence uptake and good practices in the African Region
(BioMed Central, 2016)The Global Forum 2015 panel session dialogue entitled“ From evidence to policy thinking outside the box” was held on 26 August 2015 in the Philippines to debate why evidence was not fully translated into policy and practice ... -
Gross and histopathological findings in Cercopithecus aethiops with experimental Cyclospora infection in Kenya
(Pathology and Laboratory Medicine International, 2012)In 2009, experimental Cyclospora infections were established in two juvenile female and two adult male Cercopithecus aethiops (African green monkeys) at Nairobi’s Institute of Primate Research (IPR). The ... -
Haemorrhage of gross domestic product from disability-adjusted-life-years among 15-59 year olds in Kenya
(International Medical Society, 2018-03-24)This article estimates non-health gross domestic product (GDP) losses associated with Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) lost among 15-59 year olds (most productive age bracket) in Kenya in 2015.This study employs the ...