Introduction: Data on drug resistance, viral outcomes and guidelines compliance following protease inhibitor (PI)-based second-line failure in low- and middle-income countries are limited, particularly in the era of ...

ABSTRACT Fathers’ alcohol use impacts family well-being, including increased risk for violence, poor child outcomes, and low engagement in care. Yet few studies examine the drivers of alcohol use among fathers or the ...

Objectives: Antibiotic use is increasing in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC); however, few studies have examined the rates of use in a population. The use of antibiotics for liveborn infants in LMIC was ...

- Background: Fractures in children mostly from unintentional injuries represent a major public health concern, and 90% occur in low- medium income countries. The prevalence of extremity fractures in children is increasing; ...

Objective Neurosurgery, a highly demanding and vital medical specialty, faces significant challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, where a shortage of trained neurosur- geons persists. This study aimed to explore the perceptions ...

Acute leukemia (AL) is a malignant disease of the bone marrow in which hematopoietic precursors are arrested in an early stage of development. The diagnosis of leukemia and lymphomas, beyond morphology, is limited ...

Background: Neonatal sepsis (NS) is a signifcant health concern causing high morbidity and mortality among neonates. The clinical symptoms of NS can overlap with other common neonatal conditions. The gold standard ...

Objectives The increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Kenya threatens its healthcare system. There is a need for innovative models that improve equitable access to CVD prevention services. Community markets ...

Objectives: To determine the blood transfusion rate, identify the indications for blood transfusion and assess the appropriateness of blood transfusion among obstetric patients at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, (MTRH) ...

Neurological disorders significantly contribute to the global burden of diseases, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. However, within local contexts in Kenya, little is known about the pattern of neurological and neurosurgical ...