Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic underscored the global need for reliable diagnostic tools with quick turnaround time for effective patient management and mitigation of virus spread. This study ...

Background Biomphalaria pfeifferi, a predominantly self-fertilizing freshwater snail, is the world’s most important intermediate host for Schistosoma mansoni, one of the causative agents of schistosomiasis, a neglected ...

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) management in sub-Saharan Africa relies on transfusion, whose safety is compromised by a lack of extended blood group matching beyond ABO and Rhesus D antigens, and the absence of routine alloantibody ...

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health challenge, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where diagnostic and surveillance capacities are limited. Enterobacterales significantly contribute to ...

Emerging tick-borne viruses of medical and veterinary importance are increasingly being reported globally. This resurgence emphasizes the need for sustained surveillance to provide insights into tick-borne viral diversity ...

Background: Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) is a serious disease caused by species of the parasitic protists Leishmania. It can affect humans living in parts of the tropics and sub-tropics and is transmitted by Phlebotomus ...

Introduction: In spite of the critical role of Emergency Obstetric Care in treating complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth, very few facilities are equipped in Kenya to offer this service. In Malindi, availability ...

Introduction: Worldwide, plant based medicines are increasing in popularity due to perceptions of safety and efficacy. Herbalists in Kenya are widely consulted for the management of many diseases including Type 2 Diabetes ...

Background: The rate of unsafe abortions in Kenya increased from 32 per 1000 women of reproductive age in 2002 to 48 per 1000 women in 2012-- one of the highest in Sub- Saharan Africa. Abortion-related stigma has been ...

Introduction: The rate of unsafe abortions in Kenya has increased from 32 per 1000 women of reproductive age in 2002 to 48 per 1000 women in 2012. This is one of the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2010, Kenya changed ...