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Sensitivity of vegetation to climate variability and its implications for malaria risk in Baringo, Kenya
(PLOS ONE, 2018-07-05)
The global increase in vector borne diseases has been linked to climate change. Seasonal vegetation changes are known to influence disease vector population. However, the relationship is more theoretical than quantitatively ...
Endothelial activation biomarkers increase after hiv-1 acquisition: plasma vcam-1 predicts disease progression
(PMC, 2013-07-17)
Objective—We aimed to determine whether endothelial activation biomarkers increase after
HIV-1 acquisition, and whether biomarker levels measured in chronic infection would predict
disease progression and death in HIV-1 ...
Mapping potential Anopheles gambiae s.l.larvaldistribution using remotely sensed climatic andenvironmental variables in Baringo, Kenya
(PubMed, 2018-06-21)
Anopheles gambiae s.l. (Diptera: Culicidae) is responsible for the transmission of the devastating Plasmodium falciparum (Haemosporida: Plasmodiidae) strain of malaria in Africa. This study investigated the relationship ...
Community perceptions and attitudes on malaria case management and the role of community health workers
(Springer Nature, 2017-07-04)
Background
Community Case Management of malaria (CCMm) is one of the new approaches adopted by the World Health Organization for malaria endemic countries to reduce the burden of malaria for vulnerable populations. It is ...
Acceptability of amaranth grain-based nutritious complementary foods with dagaa fish (Rastrineobola argentea) and edible termites (Macrotermes subhylanus) compared to corn soy blend Plus among young children/mothers dyads in Western Kenya
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2012-07-02)
We assessed acceptability of two flours and porridges of complementary foods based on germinated grain amaranth and maize with or without edible termites and dagaa small fish named “Winfood Classic” (WFC) and “Winfood Lite” ...
Mathematical modelling of liver cancer in Western Kenya
(Hikari, 2017)
Liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary cancer of the liver and the fifth cause of mortality world-wide. It is a global public health problem which is poorly addressed in the developing ...
Effect of climatic variability on malaria trends in Baringo County, Kenya
(spring open.com, 2017)
Background
Malaria transmission in arid and semi-arid regions of Kenya such as Baringo County, is seasonal and often influenced by climatic factors. Unravelling the relationship between climate variables and malaria ...
Perennial transmission of malaria in the low altitude areas of Baringo County, Kenya
(BMC, 2017)
Background
Malaria causes the greatest public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa where high mortality occurs mainly in children under 5 years of age. Traditionally, malaria has been reported mainly in the lowlands endemic ...
Roles and challenges of community health volunteers in community midwifery practice in Siaya county, kenya
(Numid Publishers, 2017)
Introduction: One of the objectives of the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) was to reduce MMR by an average of 5.5% every year over the period between1990–2015. As a result, the first international meeting ...
Effect of Locally Produced Complementary Foods on Fat‐Free Mass, Linear Growth, and Iron Status among Kenyan Infants: A randomized Controlled Trial
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2019-04-24)
The impact of quality complementary food products on infant growth and body composition has not been adequately investigated. This study evaluated the effect on fat‐free mass (FFM) accrual, linear growth, and iron status ...