Andrew M. Magelewanya, Baraka Malaki and Menti Ndile Background: Effective hypertension control depends on consistent adherence to antihypertensive medications. In Tanzania, little is known about the adherence status to antihypertensive […]
MKUMBO A E., KIMIYWE J., HAIKAEL M D Abstract: Inadequate nutrition services remain a critical barrier to optimal patient care in many low- and middle-income countries, including Tanzania. Comprehensive assessments
Yohana Kimaryo, Lucy L Mpayo, Mwanaidi Amiri Msuya, Robert Moshiro, Judith Lamosai Cosmas Background: Breast milk is the optimal food for all infants in the first months of life. Breastfeeding
Dr. Fileuka Ngakongwa MD About: Perinatal women accessing prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services are at an increased risk of depression; however, in Tanzania there is limited access
Dr. Lulu L. Sakafu MD Mmed RAD, PhD (CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST) About: Worldwide Head and Neck cancer- HNC is the 6th most frequent cancer, with an estimated world incidence of over
Dr. Fileuka Ngakongwa MD About: A recent editorial urged those working in global mental health to “change the conversation” on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) by putting more focus on the needs
Dr. Fileuka Ngakongwa MD Mmed Psychitric and Mental Health About: Peer support is an established intervention involving a person recovering from mental illness supporting others with mental illness. Peer support
Mwanaidi Amiri, MD About: Skin conditions contribute significantly to the global burden of diseases and are among the leading causes of non-fatal disease burden. Children living in orphanage centres are
Dr. Lulu L. Sakafu MD Mmed RAD, PhD (CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST) About: Breast imaging capacity in Tanzania is currently very limited. In a country of almost 60 million people, mammographic units
Lulu L. Sakafu MD Mmed RAD, PhD (CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST) About: Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine type of malignancy, accounting for 1-5% of all cancers worldwide. Most of the differentiated thyroid
