Effect of healthcare worker vs. non-health worker delivered health education on modern contraceptive uptake among women in Malawi: a quasi-experimental study A quasi-experimental study in two Malawian districts compared health education delivered by health workers versus non-health workers on modern contraceptive uptake among 414 women aged 15–49. Uptake was slightly higher in the health worker group (45.3%) than the non-health worker… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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,… Read More

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.… Read More

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… Read More