Salha Ally Omary , Florence Salvatory Kalabamu , Maulidi Rashidi Fataki , Shani Shamsi Salum , Ummulkheir Hamid Mohamed , Joseph Gasper Kimaro , Kelvin Melkizedeck Leshabari
Background: Anaemia is a global public health indicator of both poor nutrition and poor health. Besides, it stands as a silent signal of mal-aligned health system across the entire human lifespan. Globally, the importance of anaemia is most pronounced among children. This study was conceived to assess severity and morphological characteristics of anaemia among children aged from 6 to 59 months old in Temeke, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.