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Strengthening national health research systems in the WHO African Region–progress towards universal health coverage
(BioMed Central, 2019)
Background:Health challenges and health systems set-ups differ, warranting contextualised healthcare interventionsto move towards universal health coverage. As such, there is emphasis on generation of contextualized evidence ...
The monetary value of human lives lost through Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2019
(BioMed Central, 2019)
Background:Between 8 May 2018 and 27 May 2019, cumulatively there were 1286 deaths from Ebola Virus Disease(EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The objective of this study was to estimate the monetary value ...
EFFECTS OF NUTRITION SUPPORT ON ATTAINMENT OF MOTOR SKILLS MILESTONES IN CHILDREN RECEIVING ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART) IN SELECTED SLUMS OF NAIROBI, KENYA
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2019)
Purpose: To assess effect of nutrition support on achievement of motor developmental milestones in HIV-infected children on ART in urban resource-poor settings of Nairobi, Kenya.
Methodology: Quasi experimental study ...
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, ...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Implementation of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response Programme by Health Workers: A Survey of Selected Health Facilities in Meru County of Kenya
(International Journal of Science and Research, 2019)
Abstract: Introduction: Currently, diseases such as polio, measles, neonatal tetanus and malaria are a major threat in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and present an enormous challenge to the public health in Kenya and the world. ...
Selenium Deficiency Risk in Central Kenya Highlands: an assessment from the soil to the body
(PubMed, 2019)
Selenium (Se) deficiency is associated with increased risk of clinical disorders. Yet, it has not been considered as an important public health issue in Africa. The health burden of this 'hidden hunger' remains largely ...