Introduction: Consistent antenatal care (ANC) attendance is crucial for positive maternal and neonatal outcomes, yet inconsistencies remain a concern in low‐resource settings with limited research on determinants and ...
Introduction: Career path decisions among medical students are crucial for strengthening health systems, particularly in Tanzania, where physician shortages persist despite increasing medical graduate numbers. While many ...
Background
Skilled birth attendants (SBAs) are vital for reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality, yet their use remains below national and global targets, particularly in low and middle-income countries like ...
Introduction: Despite of the criticism from biomedical researchers regarding the effectiveness of traditional childbirth services and the ongoing efforts to promote biomedical childbirth services, many women in Simanjiro ...
Background: Maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality remain a pressing challenge
with uneven progress globally and in Tanzania. The capacity of health facilities to provide
quality care is critical to improving ...
Background: Newborn death account for nearly half of under-five mortalities. The highest rates of deaths occurs during the first week of life. Tanzania has made progress in reducing under-five mortality, but the share of ...
Objective In Tanzania, the problem of early sexual initiation among adolescent girls and adolescent girls and young women has remained a persistent public health and human rights challenge that continues to draw the attention ...
Background: Client feedback systems are increasingly becoming important in person-centered health care. The systems provide opportunities to the public to interact with the health care providers and policymakers, present ...
Background: Limited comprehensive HIV and AIDS knowledge is a significant factor contributing to the prevalence of HIV among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). Therefore, this study aimed to determine the level of ...
This article examines the critical role of community engagement in public policy development in Kenya, advocating for inclusive governance. It explores the complex interplay between community engagement, public policy, and ...
Edward, Majani; Gwanafyo, Grace; Kimambo, Elizabeth A.; Basaya, Daniel(Wiley, 2025-05-26)
Introduction: The resurgence of mpox presents a significant global public health challenge, especially in non‐endemic regions. Following its initial global spread in 2022, the current outbreak is driven by a newly emerged ...
Introduction: Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) present significant challenges to emergency response systems, often overwhelming healthcare resources. This article highlights the critical role of integrating postexposure ...
Introduction: The recent resurgence of Ebola virus disease (EVD), specifically the Sudan virus strain, in Uganda highlights the ongoing threat of emerging infectious diseases. This article aims to analyze the multifaceted ...
Mwaisengela, Syabo M.; Materu, Patricia A.; German, Chrisogone J.; Tesha, Novatus; Kiwesa, Raymond R.; Hokororo, Joseph C.; Kacholi, Godfrey; Mollel, Henry A.; Kibusi, Stephen; Anasel, Mackfallen G.; Kalolo, Albino; Kapologwe, Ntuli A.; Eliakimu, Eliudi S.; Ruhago, George M.(BMC, 2025)
Background Globally, health systems focus on improving the quality of healthcare services through policy changes. Sub-Saharan African countries have been enacting reforms to strengthen their primary healthcare and referral ...
Introduction
The use of health research evidence is essential for informed decision-making and effective health planning. Despite its importance, there is limited understanding of the determinants for the use of such ...
El‑Maradny, Yousra A.; Nortey, Mark A.; Hakayuwa, Clyde M.; Anyamene, Ebuka L.; Mary, J. Jenifer F.; Engmann, Stephen T.; Tsikata, Christopher Y.; Ahmed, Duaa A.; Onyeaghala, Chizaram; Heniedy, Amira M.; Gesaka, Samwel R.; Saminu, Abdullahi; Edward, Majani(Discover Public Health, 2025-05-10)
The issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is of global signifcance, afecting both developed and underdeveloped nations. In the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), in Africa and other regions confronted ...
Background and Aims: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) remain a significant public health concern, particularly among women of reproductive age (WRA) who face heightened vulnerability. Despite remarkable advancements ...
Edward, Majani; Singo, Joseph B.; Kisoka, Iris A.; Peter, Innocent H.(Discover Public Health, 2025-04-01)
The global health landscape has been profoundly shaped by initiatives like the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has made signifcant strides in combating HIV/AIDS worldwide. However, recent funding ...
Kapologwe, Ntuli A.; Marwa, Boniphace; Marwa, Heri; Kebby, Ally; Kengia, James T.; Ruhago, George; Kibusi, Stephen M.; Mboya, Innocent B.; Mtei, Gemini; Kalolo, Albino(BMC, 2024)
Introduction Scaling up public health interventions in the health systems of resource poor settings come withtechnical and operational challenges. Little is documented on scaling up complex health financing interventions ...
Objectives To determine patients’ acceptability, satisfaction and adherence to shorter all-oral multidrugresistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) regimen in Tanzania. Design A two-phase cross-sectional study with data collected ...