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Malaria
Prevalence and factors associated with cerebral malaria among children aged 6 to 59 months with severe malaria in Western Uganda: a hospital-based cross-sectional study
Malaria remains one of the most common and pernicious infectious diseases, despite being entirely preventable and treatable. In 2022, the global tally of malaria cases reached 249 million, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing the highest burden. Since 2015, malaria cases have increased globally, with a significant...
Zika
Feeding characteristics and growth among children with prenatal exposure to Zika virus with and without microcephaly in the microcephaly epidemic research group pediatric cohort
Children with congenital Zika virus (ZIKV) infection may present with severe brain damage, neuropsychomotor developmental delays, and dysphagia, that can contribute to compromised nutrition and growth over the early life course [1, 2]. In addition to their role in causing swallowing disorders, ZIKV-related...
Travellers Diarrhea
Appropriate feeding practices and associated factors during diarrheal disease among children aged 6 to 23 months in Sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health survey
Diarrhea is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality for under-five children which causes about 525,000 deaths and nearly 1.7 million cases reported annually [1]. The report of UNICEF reveals diarrhea is a leading cause of death for under-five children which accounts for approximately...
Zika
Adaptation of Essential Care for Every Baby educational program to improve infant outcomes in the context of Zika
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target reductions in neonatal mortality rate and include ending preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age [1]. A collaborative toolkit has been developed to support the implementation of the Global Strategy for Women’s,...
