The global burden of leishmaniases has remained stable for some years, causing a
morbidity and mortality mainly to the poor proportion of the population. The global
estimate for new cases of visceral leishmaniasis is ...
Trachoma is an eye infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, which may result
into eye disease after repeated re-infections. It remains the principal cause of
preventable blindness and the second leading cause of blindness ...
Farmers’ knowledge on pesticides use, the practices and the associated health effects
is of great importance. The effect of pesticides on human health and the environment
is a major global public health issue. The main ...
Cryptosporidium species can infect a wide range of animals including birds, reptiles,
fish, cattle and man. These zoonotic enteric coccidian parasites are among the leading
causes of diarrhea in calves (less than six ...
Improving maternal health through the provision of skilled care during delivery now
falls in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) number three which is to ensure
healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ...
Cutaneous leishmaniases (CL) is endemic in more than 88 countries worldwide.
Zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kenya is caused by Leishmania major. Currently
used drugs like pentostam, Amphotericin B are expensive, ...
Pediatric HIV infection continues to be a public health concern due to the morbidity
and mortality associated with the disease. Globally, mother to child transmission
(MTCT) rate stands at 9% with sub-Saharan Africa ...
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection
represents a considerable health burden worldwide. Combination antiretroviral therapy
(cART) has greatly improved survival in HIV infected people ...
World over, neonatal mortality contributes significantly to the under-five mortality
rate, and 10% of neonatal deaths in L/MICs are due to surgical conditions. In Kenya,
newborn surgical care is only provided in two ...
Intensive Care Unit Acquired Urinary tract infection is a complication which is
common in critical illness and has been associated with increased patient morbidity.
Urinary tract infections are the most common type of ...
HIV-related deaths account for the highest mortality among older adolescents and young
people in Africa. Studies evaluating the most effective interventions to support
disclosure in sub-Saharan Africa have not focused ...
Availability, access and appropriate utilization of maternal and child health services
remain a major challenge in most developing countries including Kenya. This
hinders Kenya’s achievement of Sustainable Development ...
The World Health Organization have established that poor sanitation and food handling
practices may be some of the factors contributing to food related illnesses in developing
countries including Kenya. The vending of ...
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a safe and effective alternative to conventional
neonatal care of Low Birth Weight (LBW) infants. Continuous KMC can reduce
neonatal morbidity and mortality in LBW infants as well as improve ...
According to World Health Organization use of more than two micronutrients is
beneficial to pregnant women. However, anemia prevalence, labor duration, neonatal
Apgar score, blood loss and lochia loss, have not been ...
Water, sanitation and health are inseparably linked. Diarrhoea and other water related
diseases are the major causes of health problems in developing countries. Although the
need for water and sanitation interventions ...
Globally, 830 women die daily of preventable pregnancy-related complications; 90%
of these mortalities are from developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mitigating
against these deaths continue to be a challenge ...
Sand flies are small haematophagous insects that transmit Leishmania parasites.
Infection with Leishmania results in diseases known as leishmaniases which infects 14
million people worldwide with 2 million new cases ...
Substance abuse amongst university students is a major public health concern because it
predicts health-related problems later in life. The campus environment favours risky
behaviours such as substance use and risky ...
Gender-based violence is a prevalent problem affecting pregnant women globally. Many
adverse and often fatal maternal and fetal outcomes have been linked to violence during
pregnancy. The study objectives were; to determine ...