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. 

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Vol 5 No 1 (2023): East Africa Science

East Africa Science 2023 | Volume 5 | Number 1

Published: 2023-03-30

Mini-Review

Dengue Virus and Blood Safety: A Mini-Review of Research Publications

Festus Mulakoli, George Gachara, Eric Ndombi, Samoel Khamadi

1-7

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Original Articles

Use of Hair Samples for Monitoring of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence

Philomena Chepkirui, Elizabeth Kigondu, Margaret Nganga, Ouma Josephine Adhiambo, Bhavna Chohan, Musa Otieno Ngayo, Beatrice Irungu

8-13

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Seasonal Transmission Dynamics of Rift Valley Fever in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Kevin M Rwegoshola, Richard S Mwakapuja, Sixbert I Mkumbaye, Pendo M Ibrahim, Hadija S Semvua, Pius G Homurupembe, Jaffu O Chilongola

14-21

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Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Survey on Aedes-Borne Diseases and Associated Symptoms among Febrile Patients During the 2019 Dengue Outbreak in Moshi Rural District, Tanzania

Robert Kaaya, Daniel Swai, Sixbert Mkumbaye, Maseke Richard Mgabo, Debora Charles Kajeguka

22-28

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Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and Associated Risk factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Mayala Lushina, Vivian Mushi, Donath Tarimo, Emmanuel Oladipo Babafemi

29-40

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Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Children 3 to 59 Months of Age in Kinondoni Municipal, Dar es Salaam: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Joyce Mushi, Leonard Malasa, Ayam Kalingonji, Felician Rutachunzibwa, Maulid Fataki, Florence Salvatory Kalabamu, Esther Mwaikambo

41-47

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Hygiene Practices, Water Supply, Sanitation, and Childhood Diarrhoea in Resource-Poor Settings of Rural Central Tanzania: A Mixed-Method Study

Elpidius Rukambile, Gary Muscatello, Msafiri Kalloka, Brigitte Bagnol, Darryl Stellmach, Robyn Alders

48-66

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Point Prevalence Survey and Patterns of Antibiotic Use at Kirinyaga County Hospitals, Kenya

Perpetua Wanjiku Karanja, Anthony Kiunga

67-72

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Self-Medication Practice with Antimalarials and Associated Factors Among Undergraduate Health Science Students in North Western - Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ambrose Haule, Hidalinda Mugashe, Karol Marwa, Anthony Kapesa, Kayo Hamasaki, Stanley Mwita

73-80

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Contamination of Automated Teller Machines Surfaces with Multi-drug Resistance Gram-negative Bacteria in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Regan Zenas Shayo, Nsiande Lema, Mecky I. N. Matee

81-91

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Establishment of Haematological Reference Values for Healthy Individuals Attending Ruhengeri Referral Hospital in Rwanda

Ally Dusabimana, Amie de Dieu Musabyimana

92-96

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Evaluation of the Performance of Copper Sulphate and Hemocue Methods for Haemoglobin Estimation Among Blood Donors in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Doreen Kamori, Goodluck Mwanga, Clara Chamba, Erius Tebuka, Loveness Urio, Mtebe Majigo, Emmanuel Balandya

97-103

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Assessment of Biochemical Parameters of Graft Survivors Post Renal Transplantation at King Faisal Hospital in Rwanda

Edgard Sumbiri, Cedrick Izere, Thierry Habyarimana, Callixte Yadufashije, Francois N. Niyonzima

104-108

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Importance and Limitations of Healthcare Verification for Accelerating Implementation of Universal Health Coverage in Burundi

Alexandre Nimubona

109-116

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