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The Short-Term Economic Effects of Covid-19 on Low-income Households in Rural Kenya: An Analysis Using Weekly Financial Household Data
(Elsevier, 2020-11-25)This research assesses how low-income households in rural Kenya coped with the immediate economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. It uses granular financial data from weekly household interviews covering six weeks ... -
Simplified PCR for Detection of Haemophilus ducreyi and Diagnosis of Chancroid
(1995-04)A simplified PCR was developed for detection of Haemophilus ducreyi in samples from chancroid patients. The strategy included a straightforward chloroform extraction sample preparation method, a one-tube nested PCR to ... -
A Single Dose of Intramuscular Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine as an Adjunct to Quinine in the Treatment of Severe Malaria: Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
(Oxford University Press, 4/1/1983)It has been suggested that sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SDPM) may be useful in the treatment of severe malaria since it could enhance the killing of parasites by quinine (QN) and it can be given as a single intramuscular ... -
A Situation Assessment of Community Health Workers' Preparedness in Supporting Health System Response to COVID-19 in Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda
(SAGE, 2022-03-31)Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused socio-economic disruptions across the globe. The pandemic disrupted the health system (HS) calling for reengineering in response to high infection rates, deaths, and ... -
Situational Analysis and Expert Evaluation of the Nutrition and Health Status of Infants and Young Children in Five Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
(The United Nations University, 10/4/2013)Background. The poor feeding practices of pregnant women, infants, and young children contribute to the burden of malnutrition and subsequently to childhood morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Gaining insight ... -
“Slash and Clear”, a Community-Based Vector Control Method to Reduce Onchocerciasis Transmission by Simulium sirbanum in Maridi, South Sudan: A Prospective Study
(Pathogens, 2021-10-15)Abstract: Background: High ongoing Onchocerca volvulus transmission was recently documented in Maridi County, South Sudan. To complement community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) as the main onchocerciasis ... -
Social Networks and Decision Making for Clandestine Unsafe Abortions: Evidence from Kenya
(Pubmed, 2015-03)Little is known about the role of social networks in promoting clandestine abortions. This study investigated the role social networks play in decision making for and facilitation of clandestine abortions. It was a mixed ... -
Socio-Cultural Barriers Influencing Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Information and Services among Adolescents and Youth 10 - 24 Years in Pastoral Communities in Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2018-12-25)Background: As in other developing countries, sexual and reproductive ill-health continues to mostly affect adolescents and youths. Samburu and Turkana counties in Kenya have some of the highest levels of total fertility ... -
Socio-cultural Factors, Adoption of Continuum of Care Practices and Occurrence of Puerperal Sepsis amongst Mothers in Kericho County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2021-07)Background: This article examined socio-cultural factors and how they influence continuum of care practices and subsequently occurrence of puerperal sepsis amongst postnatal mothers. A cross-sectional research design and ... -
Socio-economic Determinants of Disease Progression among HIV Infected Adults in Kenya
(BioMed Central, 7/31/2015)Background: Socioeconomic determinants have been shown to have an effect on the progression of HIV disease evidenced by studies carried out largely in developed countries. Knowledge of these factors could inform on prioritization ... -
Socio-economic Determinants of Disease Progression among HIV Infected adults in Kenya
(Springer Nature, 2015-07-31)Background: Socioeconomic determinants have been shown to have an effect on the progression of HIV diseaseevidenced by studies carried out largely in developed countries. Knowledge of these factors could inform onprioritization ... -
Sociodemographic Variations in Communication on Sexuality and HIV/AIDS with Parents, Family Members and Teachers Among In-school Adolescents: A Multi Site Study in Tanzania and South Africa
(Sage Publications, 6/1/2009)Aims: To identify with whom in-school adolescents preferred to communicate about sexuality, and to study adolescents’ communication on HIV/AIDS, abstinence and condoms with parents/guardians, other adult family members, ... -
Sociodemographic Variations in Communication on Sexuality and HIV/AIDS with Parents, Family members and Teachers among In-school Adolescents: a Multi-site Study in Tanzania and South Africa
(National Library of Medicine, 2013-06)Aims: To identify with whom in-school adolescents preferred to communicate about sexuality, and to study adolescents' communication on HIV/AIDS, abstinence and condoms with parents/guardians, other adult family members, ... -
SPARC the Change: What the Strategic Purchasing Africa Resource Center Has Learned about Improving Strategic Health Purchasing in Africa
(Taylor & Francis Group - HEALTH SYSTEMS & REFORM, 2022-12-06)Embodied in the goals of universal health coverage (UHC) are societal norms about ethics, equity, solidarity, and social justice. As African countries work toward UHC, it is important for their governments to use all ... -
Speaking points for Amref International University Chancellor, HE Dr Festus Mogae during the inauguration Ceremony
(Amref International University, 2019-08-20)Thank you for the greater respect and thank you for considering this occasion well‐meaning of your precious time and presence. This is profoundly humbling and exciting moment to be installed as the 1st Chancellor of ... -
Special issue on External Quality Assessment in Laboratory Medicine: Current Challenges and Future Trends
(Biochemia Medica, 2017-02)Quality assurance in the modern clinical laboratory is evidenced through the complementary processes of internal quality control and external quality assessment, also known as proficiency testing. By these processes and ... -
Speech - Chancellor Inauguration - by Chair Amref International University Board of Trustees
(2019-08-20)On behalf of Amref International University Board of Trustees, a warm welcome to you all. We are greatly honoured to have you with us on this momentous occasion of installing the 1ST Chancellor of the Amref Internatio ... -
Speech - Chancellor Inauguration - by Chairperson of Amref International University Council
(Amref International University, 2019-08-20)On behalf of the Council, I wish to welcome all of you to this auspicious occasion of the inauguration of Amref International University’s first Chancellor. A renown Statesman and former President of Botswana, His ...