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Efficacy of neem chippings for mosquito larval control under field conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03)Background An in depth understanding of mosquito breeding biology and factors regulating population sizes is fundamental for vector population control. This paper presents results from a survey of mosquito breeding ... -
Electric nets and sticky materials for analysing oviposition behaviour of gravid malaria vectors
(2012-11-14)Abstract Background Little is known about how malaria mosquitoes locate oviposition sites in nature. Such knowledge is important to help devise monitoring and control measures that could be used ... -
Emergence of new types of Theileria orientalis in Australian cattle and possible cause of Theileriosis outbreaks
(2011-02-21)Abstract Theileria parasites cause a benign infection of cattle in parts of Australia where they are endemic, but have, in recent years, been suspected of being responsible for a number of outbreaks of disease in cattle ... -
Epidemiology of East Coast fever (Theileria parva infection) in Kenya: past, present and the future
(2012-09-07)AbstractIn this article, we review the epidemiology of East Coast fever (ECF), a tick-borne infection of cattle, in Kenya. The major factors associated with epidemiology of ECF include the agro-ecological zone (AEZ), ... -
Ethnomedicinal study of plants used in villages around Kimboza forest reserve in Morogoro, Tanzania
(2012-01-06)Abstract Background An ethnomedicinal study was conducted to document medicinal plants used in the treatment of ailments in villages surrounding Kimboza forest reserve, a low land catchment forest with high number of ... -
Ethnopharmacological survey of Samburu District, Kenya
(2008-05-23)Abstract Background Ethnobotanical pharmacopoeia is confidently used in disease intervention and there is need for documentation ... -
European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP): the path towards a true partnership
(2009-07-20)Abstract Background European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) was founded in 2003 by the European ... -
Evaluation of a single round polymerase chain reaction assay using dried blood spots for diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in infants in an African setting
(2011-02-18)Abstract Background The aim of this study was to develop an economical 'in-house' single round polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay using filter paper-dried blood spots (FP-DBS) for early infant HIV-1 diagnosis ... -
Evaluation of low density polyethylene and nylon for delivery of synthetic mosquito attractants
(2012-09-19)Abstract Background Synthetic odour baits present an unexploited potential for sampling, surveillance and control of malaria ... -
Evaluation of the influence of electric nets on the behaviour of oviposition site seeking Anopheles gambiae s.s
(University of Nairobi,, 2014-06)Background Electric nets (e-nets) are used to analyse the flight behaviour of insects and have been used extensively to study the host-oriented flight of tsetse flies. Recently we adapted this tool to analyse the ... -
Explaining the effects of a multifaceted intervention to improve inpatient care in rural Kenyan hospitals - interpretation based on retrospective examination of data from participant observation, quantitative and qualitative studies.
(2011-12-02)Abstract Background We have reported the results of a cluster randomized trial of rural Kenyan hospitals evaluating the effects of an intervention to introduce care based on best-practice guidelines. In parallel work ... -
Explaining the uptake of paediatric guidelines in a Kenyan tertiary hospital - mixed methods research.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-03)BACKGROUND: Evidence-based standards for management of the seriously sick child have existed for decades, yet their translation in clinical practice is a challenge. The context and organization of institutions are known ... -
Exploring the perspectives and experiences of health workers at primary health facilities in Kenya following training
(2013-02-04)Abstract Background A cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT) of a national Kenyan mental health primary care training programme demonstrated a significant impact for health workers on the ... -
Expression of trypanotolerance in N’Dama x Boran crosses under field challenge in relation to N’Dama genome content
(2011-06-03)Abstract Background Animal trypanosomosis in sub-Saharan Africa is a major obstacle to livestock based agriculture. Control relies ... -
Factors affecting HBV vaccination in a Medical training College in Kenya: A mixed methods Study
(Sringer Nature, 2020-01-13)Abstract Background: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is highly endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa with 70 to 90% of the population becoming infected before the age of 40 years. Healthcare workers (HCWs) including healthcare students ... -
Factors associated with utilization of community health workers in improving access to malaria treatment among children in Kenya
(2012-07-30)Abstract Background The success of community case management in improving access to effective malaria treatment for young children relies on broad utilization of community health workers ... -
Feasibility and acceptability of artemisinin-based combination therapy for the home management of malaria in four African sites
(2008-01-08)Abstract Background The Home Management of Malaria (HMM) strategy was developed using chloroquine, a now obsolete drug, which has ... -
Feasibility of an innovative electronic mobile system to assist health workers to collect accurate, complete and timely data in a malaria control programme in a remote setting in Kenya
(2015-11-04)Abstract Background The cornerstone of decision making aimed at improving health services is accurate and timely health information. The Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation ...