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Curriculum and training needs of mid-level health workers in Africa: a situational review from Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
(BMC, 2018)
Background: Africa’s health systems rely on services provided by mid-level health workers (MLWs). Investment in
their training is worthwhile since they are more likely to be retained in underserved areas, require shorter ...
Efficacy and persistence of long-lasting microbial larvicides against malaria vectors in western Kenya highlands. Parasites & Vectors
(2018)
ackground: Chemical-based malaria vector control interventions are threatened by the development of insecticide
resistance and changes in the behavior of the vectors, and thus require the development of alternative control ...
Comprehensive Transcriptome and Mutational Profiling of Endemic Burkitt Lymphoma Reveals EBV Type–Specific Differences
(OnlineFirst, 2017)
e most common pedi atric cancer in malaria-endemic equatorial Africa and nearly
always contains Epstein–Barr virus (EBV), unlike sporadic Burkitt
lymphoma (sBL) that occurs with a lower incidence in developed
countries. ...
The impact of long-lasting microbial larvicides in reducing malaria transmission and clinical malaria incidence: study protocol for a cluster randomized controlled trial
(BioMed Central, 2016)
The massive scale-up of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) has led to a
substantial increase in malaria vector insecticide resistance as well as in increased outdoor transmission, both of ...
Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practice of Nurses on Surveillance of Adverse Events following Childhood Immunization in Nairobi, Kenya
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016)
Although vaccines currently approved for routine childhood immunization are safe and effective, frequent adverse
events following immunization often cause illnesses and sometimes loss of public trust in immunization ...
Utilization of Healthcare Information Among Healthcare Workers in Gucha Subcounty, Kisii County, Kenya
(J Health Edu Res Dev, 2016)
Utilization of health information is important in the provision of efficient and effective healthcare services. It is a major
public health component in the ministry of health which informs decisions for efficient and ...