East Africa Science (EASci): Search, Discover, Develop

The journal publishes scientific research and innovation in health including clinical trials (on investigational medicinal products, devices, and diagnostics), application of health technologies and solutions, and other related matters. It promotes research innovation, development of innovative ideas, application of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in health, and the application of knowledge from health research innovations. EASci contains peer-reviewed articles, original articles, reviews, short communications, surveys, commentaries, opinions, book reviews, supplementary issues, essays and reports related to advancement in health and medical sciences. 

Current Issue

Vol 8 No 1 (2026): East African Science

Published: 2026-03-27

Obituary

Obituary for Professor Eliningaya John Kweka (1973-2025): A Fallen African Elephant

Humphrey Deogratias Mazigo, Emmanuela Eusebio Ambrose

1-2

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Original Articles

Inducible Clindamycin Resistance in Gram-positive Cocci Isolated from Clinical Specimens of Patients with Bacterial Infections at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania

Doreen Kamori, Vulstan J. Shedur, Ronaldo Mwinyi, Salim S. Masoud, Upendo O. Kibwana, Ambele M. Mwandigh, Macdonald Mahiti, Sabina Mugusi, Joel Manyahi, Agricola Joachim, Mtebe V. Majigo

3-11

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Prevalence and Microbial Distribution of Bacterial Vaginosis Among Women of Reproductive Age at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre: A Three-Year Retrospective Laboratory Based Study

Ezekiel B. Gamuya, Emmanuel T. Issangya, Adam Mwakyoma, Ican E. Maguga, Simon Manyata, Debora C. Kajeguka, Dhahiri Mnzava

12-19

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Prevalence and Determinants of Carbapenem Resistance Among ESBL-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Biological Specimens at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania

Emmanuel Thomas Issangya, Lolenzo Mhina, Tadeo Mwampamba, Emmanuel Kamwela, Asteria Benjamin, Mariam Juma, Gabriel Shoo, Vicent Matowo, Miza S. Vuai, Debora Charles Kajeguka

20-26

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Bacterial Contamination of Inanimate Surfaces and Equipment, Distribution and Susceptibility Patterns in Paediatric Wards at a Northern Tanzania Zonal Referral Hospital

Zacharia L Laizer, Imelda N Philbert, Anthony S Charles, Kelvin Musa, Jovin R Tibendarana, Patrick Lucas Mabula, Reuben S. Maghembe, Aisa Shayo, Gilbert Pius Mnyema, Sixbert I Mkumbaye, Nancy A Kassam, Debora Charles Kajeguka

27-33

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Predominance of Gram-negative Bacteria in Orthopaedic Implant Infections: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Western Kenya

Sophia Moraa, Lilian Ogonda, James O.M. Nonoh, Ongwae H. Zachariah

34-42

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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Isolates at Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Charity Alphonce Chiwambo, Yusto Julius Yona, Moshi Moshi Shabani, Alphonce Bilola Chandik, Humphrey Sawira Kiwelu, Reuben Mkala, Catherine Masalu, Henry Joseph, Witness Mchwampaka

43-56

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Antimalarial Activity and Safety of Conyza pyrrhopappa Sch. Bip. ex A. Rich

Alphonce Ignace Marealle, Method John, Godfrey C. Nyalusi, Rawhiyya Mohamed Salum, Boniphace C. Mwita, Michael Qwarse, Ramadhani S.O. Nondo

57-64

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MEF2C Mutation Analysis in Patients with Congenital Heart Diseases Among the Tanzanian Population

Catherine Kang’ombe, Dennis Russa, Mwinyi Masala, Simeon Mayala, Emmanuel Suluba

65-72

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High Burden of Biochemical Liver Function Test Abnormalities and Clinical Implications in Chronic Heart Failure Patients: A Cross Sectional Study at a Tertiary Hospital in Rwanda

Simeon Rukundo, Martin Imurinde, Dina Uwihorireba, Etienne Niyomugabo, Happy Jean Bosco Asifiwe, Vincent Ngirinshuti, Herbert Mapira, Araya Gebreyesus Wasihun, Augustin Nzitakera, Cuthbert Musarurwa

73-80

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Effectiveness of Canalith Repositioning Manoeuvres in the Management of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Longitudinal Study Among Patients With Vestibular Disorders at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania

Elimujuni K. Kalugila, Aveline A. Kahinga, Zephania S. Abraham, Godlove P. Mfuko

81-87

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Pattern of Skin Diseases and their Impact on Quality of Life Among Adults Attending the Dermatology Clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania

Mwita Msabi, Grace Ambrose Shayo, Eliaichi Romina Minja, Muhammad Bakari

88-94

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Clinical Patterns of Allergic Rhinitis Among Paediatric Patients Attending A Tertiary Hospital in Dodoma, Tanzania

Zephania Saitabau Abraham, Frank Fidel Peter, Tamary Valentine Kalinga

95-102

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Preoperative Malnutrition Among Patients Scheduled for Elective Gastrointestinal Surgery at a National Hospital in Tanzania

Collins S. Bowah, Ally H. Mwanga, Daniel W. Kitua, Nashivai E. Kivuyo, Mungeni M. Misidai, Fransia A. Mushi, Meshack Brighton, Gemenh R. Buway, Zaitun Bokhary Bokhary, Larry O. Akoko

103-109

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Prevalence and Predictors of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Children Attending Makongoro Reproductive and Child Health Clinic in Mwanza, Tanzania

Veronica Kanick, Elizabeth Kwiyolecha, Maimuna Ahmed, Martha William, Hassanat Salim, May Kikula, Maria Tarimo, Shaban Massawe, Florentina Mashuda, Rogatus Kabyemera

110-117

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Benefits of P16/Ki- 67 Cytology as a Co-Test for High-Risk HPV Positive Women in a “See and Treat Strategy”

Calleb George Onyango, Lilian Ogonda, Bernard Guyah

118-124

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Hepatitis E Virus Exposure at the Human–Pig Interface: Seroprevalence Among Pregnant Women and Slaughter Pigs in Tanzania

Philbert Balichene Madoshi, Emmanuel G. Lyimo

125-132

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