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  Implementation of community case Malaria Journal Open Access management of malaria in malaria endemic counties of western Kenya: are community health volunteers up to the task in diagnosing malaria?

  Early detection and prompt treatment of malaria are essential to reducing complications and saving lives. Adopting a combined strategy that delivers health services at both facility and community levels is crucial, especially since only about 70% of people in sub-Saharan Africa use public facilities as their first point of care for fever. Reaching people where they are ensures no one is left behind.
  Globally, limited human resources make the community-based approach a cost-effective and pro-poor solution for expanding healthcare access. Community health volunteers

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  An exploration of clinical learning experiences of higher diploma nursing students at a tertiary referral hospital in Kenya

  This study explored the clinical learning experiences of Higher Diploma nursing students at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya, aiming to understand challenges in translating theoretical knowledge into practice. Using a qualitative approach, the research identified three main thematic areas influencing student learning: personal challenges, inconsistent institutional support, and a challenging clinical learning environment. The study concludes that enhancing clinical learning requires tailored support systems, structured mentorship, and learner-centered policies to address these interconnected

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  Patient and institutional-related barriers to the uptake of anticoagulation service at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya

  This study at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), Kenya, assessed patient and institutional-related barriers to the uptake of anticoagulation services. The research identified significant gaps in patient knowledge which contributed to high rates of non- adherence and poor therapeutic INR maintenance. Institutional challenges included a lack of structured patient education programs, limited patient engagement tools and inadequate time for clinicians. The study concludes that improving anticoagulation outcomes requires strengthening patient education, better INR monitoring awareness, and

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  HIV knowledge and its influence on prevention practices among females aged 15-24 years in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya

  This study conducted in Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya, assessed the HIV knowledge and its influence on prevention practices among females aged 15-24 years, a group disproportionately affected by the epidemic. The research determined that while knowledge levels were generally moderate to high, a significant knowledge-behavior gap existed, evidenced by the insufficient translation of awareness into safe practices like abstinence or consistent condom use. The study concludes that simple knowledge dissemination is inadequate; effective prevention must integrate peer-led education, behavioral suppo

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  Challenges and opportunities for greater public-private partnership for the implementation of the WHO operational framework for building climate resilient health systems to improve malaria control and elimination in Sub-Saharan Africa: a rapid review

  This rapid review identifies the challenges and opportunities for greater Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in implementing the WHO Operational Framework for building climate-resilient health systems to control malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Climate change threatens malaria gains by promoting vector breeding, requiring urgent adaptive measures. The analysis found challenges like weak policy frameworks and bureaucracy, but also opportunities in health workforce training and co-production of research. The study concludes that PPPs remain a viable, necessary alternative for adapting the WH

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  Seroprevalence and demographic characteristics of SARS-CoV-2- infected residents of Kibera informal settlement during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nairobi, Kenya: a cross-sectional study

  This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the Kibera informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, before widespread vaccination. The study recruited 438 residents and found a high exposure rate, with 84.5% of participants testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. The study concluded that high exposure to the virus with limited morbidity was found, supporting similar reports from other informal settlements.   Read More >>>

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  Precision mapping of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school-age children: Targeting interventions in western Kenya.

  A precision mapping study of schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) was conducted in four counties in western Kenya—Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, and Vihiga—using World Health Organization guidelines at the Ward level to better target interventions. Cross-sectional surveys among school-age children revealed low overall prevalence of SCH (3.2%) and STH (7.6%), with S. mansoni and A. lumbricoides being the most common infections. Most infections were of light intensity, and prevalence varied significantly across counties. Mapping at the Ward level, compared to sub-C

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  Precision mapping of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school age children: Targeting interventions in western Kenya

  Schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are major public health issues, especially for school-aged children who are most at risk due to frequent exposure to parasite-infested environments. Schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma worms, is widespread, with around 90% of cases found in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, both intestinal (Schistosoma mansoni) and urogenital (Schistosoma haematobium) schistosomiasis are endemic, with about 9 million people infected. STH infections are equally concerning, with the main species—Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and ho

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