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Isolation and characterization of the midgut microbiota of Aedes albopictus to identify suitable candidates for paratransgenesis
(European Journal of Public Health, 2025)Aedes albopictus is a widely recognized carrier of various pathogens. Its resilient characteristics enable it to easily spread across diverse climates. The microbiota in the midgut of mosquitoes plays a crucial role in ... -
Key aspects defining the development and implementation of a regional genomic surveillance strategy for the Eastern Mediterranean Region
(Wiley, 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical role of pathogen sequencing in mak ing informed public health decisions. Initially, the Eastern Mediterranean Region faced limitations in sequencing capacity. However, with ... -
Infectious disease outbreaks in the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Region in 2019
(Cogent Public Health, 2023)The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) continues to face emerging and re-emerging infectious disease outbreaks that result in high morbidity and mortality. Some countries in the region ... -
Effects of mother related factors on perinatal outcomes-a study of mothers seeking antenatal care at public and non-public health facilities in Kisii County, Kenya
(Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2017)The study sought to determine client level and facility-level factors that affect perinatal outcomes among women attend ing comparable public (government owned) and non-public health facilities (non-gov ernment owned) ... -
Organizational structure, capacity and reach of organizations involved in alcohol prevention: An assessment of stakeholders across five countries in East Africa
(International Journal of Alcohol and Drug Research, 2024)Abstract Aims: East African countries, classified as low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), are disproportionately harmed by alcohol consumption, and many countries lack strategies to address and prevent alcohol harm. ... -
The feasibility and impact of deploying a four-tests panel at antenatal care in primary health care facilities of a developing country, Kenya
(Frontiers in Public Health, 2024)Introduction: Contracting HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and malaria during pregnancy significantly affects the health of the woman, the pregnancy, and the unborn child. The World Health Organization (WHO) ... -
Are Free Maternity Services in Kenya really free?
(SOJ Nursing & Health Care, 2018)In developing countries where inequalities to health care are common, providing universal access to health care for all women is important to reduce birth related complications. Evidence shows that poor outcomes for ... -
Achievement of one health multi-sectoral collaboration in containment of Rift Valley Fever outbreak, Sudan, Red Sea State 2019
(Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Public Health Association, 2025)Rift Valley Fever is endemic in Sudan, with a notable outbreak declared in 2019, affecting multiple states. In this study, we examine the Red Sea State, Sudan’s experience in applying the One Health approach, to contain ... -
Evaluating the burden and transmission dynamics of chikungunya virus infections in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(European Journal of Public Health, 2025)The Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) presents substantial public health challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), with its prevalence and interaction with other arboviruses (ABVs) remaining poorly understood. This ... -
Influence of male targeted short message service on uptake of family planning among spouses in Marsabit County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2024)Background: Family planning helps in regulating the number of children and determine healthy spacing and timing of births between pregnancies. The global contraceptive prevalence stands at 49.0%, Sub-Saharan Africa at ... -
Influence of male targeted short message service on knowledge, nature of attitude and male involvement on uptake of family planning among spouses in Marsabit County, Kenya
(International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2024)Background: Family planning services helps the individuals or couples to regulate the number and determine healthy spacing and timing of pregnancies. Globally, contraceptive prevalence stands at 49.0%, Sub-Saharan Africa ... -
Exploring the Types of GBV Reported in Kibera Slums and the Available Interventions
(2023)Worldwide, gender-based violence (GBV) is quite prevalent with domestic violence being voiced as the most common (WHO, 2020). The WHO states that about 35% of women in the world have had an experience once in a lifetime ... -
Perception and Level of Knowledge on Preconception Care Uptake Among Women of Child Bearing Age Attending Reproductive Health Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2021)Background: Provision of care to adolescent girls and women before and between pregnancies improves their overall health. It also improves the pregnancy outcomes and the health of the new-born. There are many health ... -
Determinants Of Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers In Oicha Health District, Democratic Republic Of Congo
(International Journal of Progressive Sciences and Technologies, 2023-06)Abstract – The Oicha Health Zone has been under the control of armed groups for more than two decades, sowing death and desolation, including the destruction of a dozen health centers and the relocation of some of them. ... -
Evaluating Implementation Status of the National Guidelines for Covid-19 Hygiene and Sanitation in Primary Schools of Marsabit County, Kenya
(International Journal of Current Aspects, 2023)Globally, erupting in late 2019 in China, COVID-19pandemic became a monumental public health policy problem and threat to humanity of our time. As of June 13, 2021, the pandemic affected close to 176 million people and ... -
Predictors of Malaria Vaccine Hesitancy Among Caregivers in Bumula Subcounty, Bungoma County
(Public Health Research, 2023-04-15)Abstract Background: Malaria is a disease that threatens health and economy of the world and is number nine among the diseases in contributing to high mortality and disability worldwide. Available WHO-recommended malaria ... -
Determinants of Soil Transmitted Helminthiasis Control Practices at the Household Level in Bondo Sub County in Siaya County
(International Journal of Prevention and Treatment, 2023)Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) refer to the intestinal worms infecting humans that are transmitted through contaminated soil (Cdc; 2022). STH infections are common infections worldwide and affect the poorest ... -
An analytical cross-sectional study on rabies prevention practices among dog owners in Mumias sub-County, Kakamega County Kenya
(PAMJ-One Health, 2024-10-18)Abstract Introduction: rabies has a high total case mortality rate once clinical signs appear; therefore, it is regarded as a zoonotic illness that poses significant concerns for public health. Domesticated dogs function ... -
Barriers to utilization of skilled birth attendance among post-natal women in a North Horr ward, Marsarbit County, Kenya:
(Edorium Journal of Maternal and Child Health, 2024-09)Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine barriers to the utilization of skilled birth attendance among women in North Horr ward, Marsarbit County. Specific aims were to assess potential demographic, economic, ... -
Determinants of breast milk donation and use of donor human milk among postpartum women in a City Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(East African Medical Journal, 2024-08-27)Abstract Background: The World Health Organization advises that for newborns unable to obtain mother’s own milk, donor human milk is the superior substitute considering the economic and health advantages associated with ...
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