Current rates of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription across sub-Saharan Africa; rationale and potential programmes to reduce inappropriate dispensing …
TM Sono, E Yeika, A Cook, A Kalungia… - Expert review of anti …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global concern. Currently, the greatest
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …
mortality due to AMR is in Africa. A key driver continues to be high levels of dispensing of …
Influences on use of antibiotics without prescription by the public in low-and middle-income countries: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative evidence
C Cabral, T Zhang, I Oliver, P Little… - JAC-Antimicrobial …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Objectives Self-medication with antibiotics is common practice in many low-and middle-
income countries (LMIC). This review synthesizes the qualitative evidence on influences on …
income countries (LMIC). This review synthesizes the qualitative evidence on influences on …
Temporal trends in cross-country inequalities of stroke and subtypes burden from 1990 to 2021: a secondary analysis of the global burden of disease study 2021
Background Stroke remains a significant global health challenge, with persistent disparities
in burden across different countries and regions. This study aimed to assess the temporal …
in burden across different countries and regions. This study aimed to assess the temporal …
A narrative review of recent antibiotic prescribing practices in ambulatory care in Tanzania: findings and implications
Background and objectives: There are concerns with the current prescribing practices of
antibiotics in ambulatory care in Tanzania, including both the public and private sectors …
antibiotics in ambulatory care in Tanzania, including both the public and private sectors …
“If you do not take the medicine and complete the dose… it could cause you more trouble”: bringing awareness, local knowledge and experience into antimicrobial …
J Virhia, M Gilmour, C Russell, E Mutua, F Nasuwa… - Antibiotics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health issue disproportionately affecting low-and
middle-income countries. In Tanzania, multi-drug-resistant bacteria (MDR) are highly …
middle-income countries. In Tanzania, multi-drug-resistant bacteria (MDR) are highly …
Curbing antimicrobial resistance in post‐COVID Africa: Challenges, actions and recommendations
Background Antimicrobial self‐medication and use have significantly increased in the
COVID‐19 era—increasing antibiotic consumption and resulting in a high prevalence of …
COVID‐19 era—increasing antibiotic consumption and resulting in a high prevalence of …
Exploring drivers of self-treatment with antibiotics in three agricultural communities of northern Tanzania
K Loosli, F Nasuwa, M Melubo, K Mnzava… - … Resistance & Infection …, 2024 - Springer
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat,
particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Self-treatment with antibiotics, the …
particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Self-treatment with antibiotics, the …
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in childhood and adolescent cancer care in northern Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
Y Gwanika, HE Rice, M Metcalf, P Espinoza… - BMC cancer, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Introduction The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has strained healthcare
systems and presented unique challenges for children requiring cancer care, particularly in …
systems and presented unique challenges for children requiring cancer care, particularly in …
The role of cultural safety and ethical space within postcolonial healthcare for Maasai in Tanzania
The history of the Maasai tribe in northern Tanzania is characterised by marginalisation,
discrimination and political subjugation. Inequities, enacted through power relations …
discrimination and political subjugation. Inequities, enacted through power relations …
Burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in adults aged 70 years and older, 1990–2021: Findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
K Meng, X Chen, Z Chen, J Xu - Plos one, 2025 - journals.plos.org
Background Life expectancy at age 70 has continued to rise globally over the past 30 years.
However, a comprehensive assessment of the burden of COPD in older adults is lacking …
However, a comprehensive assessment of the burden of COPD in older adults is lacking …