Zero malaria: a mirage or reality for populations of sub-Saharan Africa in health transition

E Sarpong, DO Acheampong, GNR Fordjour… - Malaria Journal, 2022 - Springer
The global burden of malaria continues to be a significant public health concern. Despite
advances made in therapeutics for malaria, there continues to be high morbidity and …

Chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in Africa: A review of the literature

T Fiseha, NE Ekong, NJ Osborne - Nephrology, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
During the last two decades, an epidemic of a severe form of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
unrelated to traditional risk factors (diabetes and hypertension) has been recognized in low …

Nutritional status of patients on maintenance hemodialysis at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a cross‐sectional study

P Bramania, P Ruggajo, R Bramania… - Journal of Nutrition …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Patients on hemodialysis therapy are at high risk of malnutrition which is
attributed to multiple factors. Protein‐energy malnutrition in these patients confers poor …

Prevalence, risk factors, and glycaemic control of type 2 diabetes mellitus in eastern Sudan: a community-based study

SM Omar, IR Musa, A ElSouli… - Therapeutic advances in …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) constitutes a global health threat and burden,
especially in develo** countries. We conducted a cross-sectional study in Gadarif in …

[HTML][HTML] Care cascades for hypertension and diabetes: Cross-sectional evaluation of rural districts in Tanzania

B Osetinsky, G Mhalu, S Mtenga, F Tediosi - PLoS medicine, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially hypertension and diabetes,
are rapidly rising in sub-Saharan Africa, necessitating health systems transformations. In …

Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among adults with and without HIV in Western Kenya

JN Mogaka, M Sharma, T Temu, S Masyuko, J Kinuthia… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Introduction The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is increasing in sub-Saharan
Africa with untreated hypertension being a major contributing factor. Understanding the …

Establishing kidney transplantation in a low-income country: a case in Tanzania

FF Furia, JG Shoo, PJ Ruggajo, JW Mngumi… - Renal Replacement …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Sub-Saharan African countries, including Tanzania, have a high
burden of chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) and limited capacity for the provision of services …

Clinical profile and outcome of kidney transplantation at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania

J Shoo, D Msilanga, J Mngumi, G Valentine, P Kidunda… - BMC nephrology, 2024 - Springer
Background Kidney transplantation is the definitive treatment option for chronic kidney
failure, offering improved quality of life and extended survival. Access to kidney …

Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease as a Marker of Hypertension Target Organ Damage in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

SO Ajayi, UE Ekrikpo, AM Ekanem… - International journal …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction. Hypertension is a major global cause of cardiovascular disease and death with
rising worldwide prevalence, particularly in low‐income countries. With low awareness, poor …

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in central South Africa

W Mhundwa, G Joubert, TRP Mofokeng - South African Family Practice, 2023 - scielo.org.za
Abstract MHUNDWA, William; JOUBERT, Gina and MOFOKENG, Thabiso RP. The
prevalence of chronic kidney disease among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in central …