Background Surgical perioperative deaths and major complications are important contributors
to preventable morbidity, globally and in sub-Saharan Africa. The surgical safety checklist (…

Beans are one of the most important cheap source of protein in developing countries.
However, their utilisation in the diets of many people remains limited due to long cooking time, …

Objectives This systematic review aims to investigate the incidence and prevalence of type
2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in patients with HIV infection in African populations. Setting Only …

The aims of this study were to assess the state of knowledge and perceptions regarding
aflatoxin contamination among frontline workers in direct contact with small holder farming …

Background: Incidence of major joint replacement surgery is on the rise in Africa but this trend
has not been matched by proper audits in the form of National Joint Registries. Objective: …

Background Elevated blood pressure in childhood is a risk factor for adult hypertension
which is a global health problem. Excess adiposity in childhood creates a predisposition to …

The WHO affirms that trained, supervised, and supported community health workers (CHWs)
can deliver high-quality health services effectively and has called for documentation of …

Aim Fetal exposure to gestational diabetes mellitus ( GDM ) is said to alter fetal growth and
increase the risk of macrosomia. However, little research on GDM exists in African …

Background Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with significant morbidity, but
efficacious pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy are available. Data from the World Mental …

Socio-economic status (SES) is an important predictor of obesity, but how it is associated
with differences in physical activity and sedentary behaviour is less clear. This cross-sectional …