Policies, financing, research and health-system developments.
From the abstract: “Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) including chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension preeclampsia and eclampsia are a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality in Nigeria and globally and increase the risk for future cardiovascular disease among women of reproductive age (WRA).”
From the abstract: “I conducted a prospective cohort study from 1 October to 31 December 2023 in Maridi County, Western Equatoria State, South Sudan.”
From the abstract: “This study integrated agronomic and economic analyses to identify the biologically and economically optimal Zn and Fe fertilization strategies for cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.) under tropical field conditions in Mozambique.”
From the abstract: “We sought to explore participant perceptions of a patient-centred model aimed at enhancing care engagement through ‘dynamic choice’ treatment services for mobile individuals.”
From the abstract: “This study assessed food safety knowledge, perceptions, and practices among female household food handlers in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region, Ghana.”
From the abstract: “We investigated the effect of mid-altitudes on maternal outcomes among women with moderate to severe anemia who delivered in hospitals in four sub-Saharan and Asian countries.”
From the abstract: “This scoping review aimed to identify strategies reported in the literature to improve outcomes of obstetric emergencies in SSA.”
From the abstract: “Therefore, this study aims to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated factors among HIV positive patients receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) at North Shoa public hospitals using direct wet mount, formol-ether concentration and modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining techniques.”
From the abstract: “We examined infectious disease screening in unaccompanied minors because migration-related exposures may increase the risk of communicable diseases and because early detection enables timely treatment and prevention.”
From the abstract: “This qualitative study explored the facilitators and barriers encountered during the implementation of a caregiver-led training programme in rural Mangochi, Malawi.”