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Haemodialysis vascular access function in dialysis patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background The number of patients requiring renal replacement therapy (RRT) worldwide has been on the rise. Vascular access (VA) is the life-line for the majority of these patients when on haemodialysis (HD). VA related ... -
Haemoglobin Levels Measured by the Arterial Blood Gas Analyser Versus the Automated Haemoglobin Analyser in Critically Ill Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Haemoglobin (Hb) is the iron-rich protein component of red blood cells (RBC) that is responsible for at least 98% of systemic oxygen delivery (DO2). Haemoglobin measurements are often performed in the Intensive ... -
Haemostatic disorders in patients with breast cancer at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Haemostatic disorders (thrombosis and haemorrhage) are increasingly being investigated and assessed as factors that influence outcome of treatment of solid tumors including breast cancer. There is little data available on ... -
Haemozoin is not associated with severe disease and poor outcome in kenyan children admitted to a Coastal District Hospital
(Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2003-07)Malaria pigment (haemozoin) is the insoluble end product of haemoglobin digestion by the malaria parasite P Jalciparum. This is phagocytosed by the mononuclear and polymorphonuclear cells of the body which leads to the ... -
Hafso Mohamed Abdulle
(University of Nairobi, 2022)COVID-19 is highly contagious and healthcare workers are at a higher risk of contracting the disease since they are at the frontline in an effort to control and manage it. Inadequate knowledge on COVID-19 and poor practices ... -
Hali, Hadhi Na Majukumu Ya Sheng Mjini Nakuru
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Sheng imekuwa moja wapo wa lugha vipindi ambayo inatumika sana kwenye miji mingi nchini Kenya ukiwemo mji wa Nakuru. Matumizi ya lugha hii nyumbani, mitaani na hata shuleni umepelea lugha hii kukua na hata kuongeza ... -
Hallux Valgus in a Hospital Population in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Hallux Valgus is an irreversible foot deformity that’s often overlooked by the surgeon and medically unknown to the patient. Despite its abundant mention in literature, prevalence is not known and keeps on ... -
Hand hygiene practices among health care workers at Naivasha district hospital maternal and neonatal units.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Health care associated infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality especially among the vulnerable groups like the neonates and a majority of these infections are due to contamination of HCWs ... -
Hand hygiene practices among health care workers in the Kenyatta National Hospital newborn unit
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Previous studies conducted in the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Newborn Unit (NBU) reported high prevalence rates of neonatal sepsis, an important contributor to the high neonatal mortality rate. Hand hygiene is the ... -
Handling of pharmaceutical waste in community pharmacies in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)BACKGROUND Pharmaceutical waste is waste consisting oflor containing pharmaceuticals which have expired or are no longer needed and their containers or items containing or contaminated with pharmaceuticals. Enforcing ... -
Handling Practices, Microbial Quality And Weight Loss Of Beef In Small And Medium Enterprise Butcheries In Nairobi And Isiolo Counties, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In Kenya, small and medium enterprise butcheries are faced with a number of challenges, especially poor sanitation and hygiene meat handling practices. This exposes meat to contamination by pathogenic and spoilage ... -
Handover Parameter Optimisation of a Cellular Network:the Kenyan Case
(university of nairobi, 2018)Fuzzy logic is one of the intelligent systems that can be used to develop algorithms for handover. For success in handing over, the decision-making process is crucial and thus should be highly considered. The performance ... -
Handwriting Manual for Primary Teachers in Somalia
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Harambee and development participation in Kenya: the politics of peasants and elites interaction with particular reference to harambee projects in Kiambu District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Political Science, 1979)This study seeks to analyse the Harambee (self help) movement in Kenya as a political phenomenon. To this end, the study seeks to describe and explain how and why Harambee and Harambee projects became the most ... -
Harambee philosophy and the institutes of science and Technology: a case study of sang'alo Institute of Science and Technology
(University of NairobiFaculty of Education, 1984)This study examines the evolution of the philosophy and spirit of Harambee and how it has been used to establish and maintain Harambee Institutes of Science and Technology. Special attention is given to how these institutes ... -
Hardening the Software Defined Network [sdn] Controller Using Border Gateway Protocol [BGP]
(University of Nairobi, 2018)From a necessity, with reference to Network Facilities Providers [NFPs], to adapt to automated and scalable networks, the computing industry did introduce Software Defined Networking [SDN]. It improves on packet transport ... -
Harmacological and clinical evaluation Anthelmintic activity of Albizia Anthelmintica Maerua Edulis de wolf and Maerua Subcordata plant extracts in sheep and mice
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Harmonization of Health Policies as a Strategy Forxregional Integration: a Case Studyxof the East Africanxcommunity
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Harmonization of Standards in the East African Community: Challenges and Opportunities (2000-2012)
(University of NairobiInstitute of Diplomacy & International Studies, 2013-08)East African Community (EAC) is an economic integration involving Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. One of the objectives of EAC integration was to develop policies and programmes aimed at widening and deepening ...