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Reproductive health service utilization and associated factors: the case of north Shewa zone youth, Amhara region, Ethiopia Pan Af Med J. 2016;25 (Supp 2):3, 26 November 2016
Authors: Wassie Negash, Muluken Dessalegn, Berhanu Yitayew, Mohammed Demsie, Maereg Wagnew, Josephat Nyagero http://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/series/25/2/
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Accessibility to sexual and reproductive health and rights education among marginalized youth in selected districts of Tanzania
Access to information, education and services is central in the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among young people. It enables young people make informed choices on sexuality matters, hence reduce teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study assessed accessibility of SRH rights’ information among marginalized young people in three municipalities of Iringa, Ilala and Kinondoni in Tanzania. Authors: David Paul Ngilangwa, Sharanya Rajesh, Mercy Kawala, Rita Mbeba, Benatus Sambili, Serafina Mkuwa, Rita Noronha, Alfred Jackson Meremo,
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Strengthening health systems in communities
Author: Githinji Gitahi. An Under-appreciated Asset to Tackle NCD Global Heart (formerly CVD Prevention and Control), 2016-12-01, Volume 11, Issue 4, Pages 455-457, Copyright © 2016 World Heart Federation (Geneva) http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gheart.2016.10.004
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External quality assessment in resource–limited countries
Health laboratory services are essential to national health systems but face significant challenges in resource-limited settings. The Strengthening Laboratory Management Toward Accreditation (SLMTA) programme and External Quality Assessment (EQA)—including proficiency testing, sample rechecking, and on-site evaluations—are key to improving quality. While PT schemes exist, many are disease-specific and face logistical and resource constraints. Regional and integrated approaches are emerging, but issues like sample transport, result communication, and staff proficiency remain. Ensuring accre
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External Quality Assessment in Laboratory Medicine Original papers Implementing a regional integrated laboratory proficiency testing scheme for peripheral health facilities in East Africa
Authors: Stephen Munene, Jackson Songok, Dennis Munene, Jane Carter Special issue: External Quality Assessment in Laboratory Medicine Original papers Implementing a regional integrated laboratory proficiency testing scheme for peripheral health facilities in East Africa Biochemia Medica 2017; 27(1):110–3 http://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2017.014
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Habits associated with overweight and obesity amongst secondary School students in Private and Public schools in Langata Nairobi Kenya
Authors: Constance Rapando, Josephat Nyagero, Florence Wakhu Feeding - Habits associated with overweight and obesity amongst secondary School students in Private and Public schools in Langata Nairobi Kenya – published at: International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP), Volume 7, Issue 5, May 2017 Edition Constance Rapando, Josephat Nyagero, Florence Wakhu Feeding
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Personal Stories
Three days of pain at Traditional Birth Attendant only lead to losing the baby and becoming a Fistula Victim
At the age of 17 Keflene Yakobo got married and was pregnant by the time she was 19 years of age. Keflene from Busega district in Simiyu region is now 25, she explains her experience during pregnancy, the delivery process and how she became a fistula victim. “Since I found out I was pregnant, I started attending antenatal clinic and for the entire term there was no problem identified or suspected. I was happy waiting for my newborn. The last month of my pregnancy, I decided to stay at my parents’ home so as to get some assistance from my mother. When the labor pain started my mother too
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Amref Welcomes Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as next WHO Director-General
Track record in Ethiopia points to potential for transformational change for health in African communities May 25, 2017: Nairobi, Kenya: Amref Health Africa, the largest African led international organisation on the continent, today welcomed the election of Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus as the next Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO). The following statement was issued by Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO, Amref Health Africa, from Geneva where he is attending the World Health Assembly. “Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ commitment to Universal Health Covera
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