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Food banking for improved nutrition of HIV infected orphans and vulnerable children; emerging evidence from quality improvement teams in high food insecure regions of Kiambu, Kenya Pan Afr Med J. 2016; 25(Suppl 2): 4, 26 November 2016
Estimated 236,548 People Living with HIV (PLHIV) were in Central-Eastern Kenya in 2013. Kiambu County had 46,656 PLHIV with 42,400 (91%) adults and 4,200(9%) children (1-14yrs). Amref Health Africa in Kenya, supported through USAID-APHIAplus KAMILI project, initiated two food banks to respond to poor nutritional status of the HIV infected children. Quality Improvement Teams were used to facilitate food-banking initiatives. The study aimed at assessing and demonstrating roles of community food-banking in improving nutrition status of HIV-infected children in food insecure regions. Authors: M
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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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Community and provider perceptions of traditional and skilled birth attendants providing maternal health care for pastoralist communities in Kenya: a qualitative study BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 16:43 DOI 10.1186/s12884-016-0828-9
Title: Community and provider perceptions of traditional and skilled birth attendants providing maternal health care for pastoralist communities in Kenya: a qualitative study BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 16:43 DOI 10.1186/s12884-016-0828-9Authors: Abbey Byrne, Tanya Caulfield, Pamela Onyo, Josephat Nyagero, Alison Morgan, John Nduba and Michelle Kermode.Date published: March 1, 2016
