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 6 No 1 (2024): East Africa Science

East Africa Science 2024 | Volume 6 | Number 1

Published: 2024-03-29

Case Studies

Is it Time to Embark on Laparoscopic Daycare Surgery in Resource-Limited Settings? Perspectives from a Series of Laparoscopic Heller’s Myotomy and Fundoplication for Achalasia Cardia

Kitembo S. Kibwana, William M. Lutege, Alfred N. Chibwae, Daniel W. Kitua

1-3

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Odontogenic Infections in Pregnancy: Case Studies

Onesmo Augustino, Dismas Matovelo, Emmanuel Motega, Godfrey Kaizilege, Richard Kiritta, Feredina John, Mpeso Sijabaje, Bidiga Semtama, Kalokosilla Mhando, Ramiya Sande, Colman Mayomba, Lebnas Thomas, Kesheni Lemi, James Lubuulwa, Patrick Ngoya, Edgar Ndaboine, Edgar Ndaboine

4-9

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Concomitant Carcinoma of the Gallbladder and Incidental Gallstones, and Concurrent Gallbladder Cyst: A Case Report

Alex Mremi, Mujaheed Suleman, Adnan Sadiq, Jay Lodhia

10-14

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Original Articles

Predictors of Unsuppressed Viral Load Among Children Below Five Years of Age Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in Mwanza, Tanzania

Enock Diocles, Delfina R. Msanga, Caster Gigwa, Tulla Masoza, Raphael Rwezaula, Livuka Nsemwa, Helmunt Nyawale, Elizabeth Kwiyolecha, Mariam M. Mirambo, Rose Laisser, Stephen E. Mshana

15-22

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Immunoglobulin G Responses to SARS-Cov-2 and Patterns of Adverse Vaccination Effects Among Health Care Workers in North-Eastern Tanzania: A Retrospective Longitudinal Study

Felix Anthony, Pendo Ibrahim, Kevin Rwegoshola, Fadhil Yahya, Happiness Mshana, Never Zekeya, Deborah Kajeguka, Hadija Semvua, Jaffu Chilongola

23-31

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Evaluation of Performance Characteristics of the StandardTM Q IgM/IgG and the Wantai SARS-CoV-2 Ab Rapid Tests in Tanzania

Lwitiho Sudi, George P. Judicate, Abisai Kisinda, Stephen Msangi, Marco Misanga, Regino Mgaya, Nyanda Ntinginya, Lucas Maganga, Wiston William, Mkunde Chachage, Thomas F. Marandu, Bernard Ngowi, Mbazi Senkoro, Muhammad Bakari, Philemon Wambura, Said Aboud, Sayoki Godfrey Mfinanga

32-37

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Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Associated Factors Among Young Adult Female Students at Higher Learning Institutions in Mbeya, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Anifrid Mahenge, Wolfram Mwalongo, Jonathan Mnkai, Beatrice Komba, Regino Mgaya, Willyhelmina Olomi, Christof Geldmacher, Ruby Doryn Mcharo

38-47

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Association of Sickle Cell Disease, Malaria and HIV in Multi Drug Resistant Invasive Non-typhoidal Salmonella Isolated from Outpatient and Hospitalised Children Below 16 Years in Informal Settlements in Nairobi County, Kenya

Susan Mutile Kavai, Cecilia Mbae, Celestine Wairimu, Ronald Ngetich, Zillah Wakio, Robert Onsare, Samuel Kariuki

48-54

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Frequency, Types and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Bacteria in Culture Positive Ear Swabs of Patients Attending Referral Hospital in Southern Zone of Tanzania

Sia Temu, Frank Shemhande, Frank Ndunguru, Mtebe Majigo

55-61

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Association of Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile Concentrations in Diabetic Patients Attending Gisenyi District Hospital in Rwanda: A Cross-Sectional Study

Emmanuel Ndagijimana, Alexis Nshimiyimana, Thierry Habyarimana, Cedrick Izere, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima

62-69

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Amputation Risk Factors Among Patients With Diabetic Foot Attending A Tertiary Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Anna L. Jazza, Shabnam Gulamabas, Vaidehi Bhatia, Zainabbas Ladha, Kaushik Ramaiya, Mohamed Zahir Alimohamed

70-76

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Indications and Outcome of Flexible Bronchoscopy at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tito Lyimo, Victor Meza Kyaruzi, Moses Byomuganyizi, Ramadhani Hassan Khamisi

78-82

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Imprint Cytology of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Tissue Biopsies at Kenyatta National Hospital, East Africa, Kenya

Nadia Kalinganire, Augustin Nzitakera, Edwin O. Walong, Lucy W. Muchiri

83-89

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Community Directed Ivermectin Treatment Coverage in Burundi: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis for 2030 World Health Organization Road Map

Arnaud Iradukunda, Charles Gaturagi, Aimable Habonima, Martin Manirakiza, Victor Bucumi, Deogratias Nimpa, Emmanuel Nene Odjidja

90-97

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Male Infertility: A Retrospective Review of Laboratory Charts at a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Nairobi City County

Festus Mulakoli, Doris Machaki, Abednego Ongeso, Maureen Akolo, Ruth Wagathu

98-107

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Detection of Biofilm Formation and Antibiotic Susceptibility in Escherichia coli Isolated from the Urine of Pregnant Women at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Ali M. Mahmoud, Lipi A. Haji, Adam A. Mwakyoma, Debora C. Kajeguka

108-116

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Toothpastes Inhibitory Effects on Microorganisms Isolated from Dental Decay of Patients Attending Ruhengeri Referral Hospital, Musanze, Rwanda

Mucumbitsi Joseph, Cyubahiro Guillain, Fraterne Ndabikunze, Callixte Yadufashije

117-125

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