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View article: Neonate Deaths – Is extreme heat exposure the culprit? Analysis of high neonatal mortality burden counties in Kenya
Neonate Deaths – Is extreme heat exposure the culprit? Analysis of high neonatal mortality burden counties in Kenya Open
Despite significant gains in infant and under-five survival in Kenya, neonatal mortality has remained largely stagnant over the past two decades. Emerging global evidence—primarily from high-income countries—shows a strong link between ext…
View article: Seaweed Research and Production in Kenya: Unveiling Opportunities and Current Research Gaps
Seaweed Research and Production in Kenya: Unveiling Opportunities and Current Research Gaps Open
This study reviews seaweed research activities and production in Kenya, serving as a case study to demonstrate the untapped potential and applicability in East Africa, especially in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development…
View article: Metagenomics reveals spatial variation in cyanobacterial composition, function, and biosynthetic potential in the Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya
Metagenomics reveals spatial variation in cyanobacterial composition, function, and biosynthetic potential in the Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya Open
The Winam Gulf in the Kenyan region of Lake Victoria experiences prolific, year-round cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) which pose threats to human, livestock, and ecosystem health. To our knowledge, there is limited molecula…
View article: Metagenomic sequencing of cyanobacterial-dominated Lake Victoria—an African Great Lake
Metagenomic sequencing of cyanobacterial-dominated Lake Victoria—an African Great Lake Open
We report 40 metagenomic libraries collected from the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria during May–July of 2022–2023 and an additional eight opportunistic libraries from adjacent Lakes Simbi, Naivasha, and regional river systems. The sampling pe…
View article: Growth, mortality, exploitation, and recruitment patterns of Labeobarbus altianalis (Boulenger, 1900) in River Kuja-Migori, Kenya
Growth, mortality, exploitation, and recruitment patterns of Labeobarbus altianalis (Boulenger, 1900) in River Kuja-Migori, Kenya Open
The Ripon barbel, Labeobarbus altianalis, a riverine fish found in the Lake Victoria Basin is regarded as species of less concern, but it is vulnerable to overfishing and population decline. This study aimed at determining growth, mortalit…
View article: Effectiveness of Task Shifting in the Management of Malnourished Children in Northern Kenya: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of Task Shifting in the Management of Malnourished Children in Northern Kenya: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Treating children with acute malnutrition can be challenging, particularly regarding access to healthcare facilities during treatment. Task shifting, a strategy of transferring specific tasks to health workers with shorter training and few…
View article: Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition through Community Health Volunteers is a cost-effective Intervention: Evidence from a Resource-Limited Setting
Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition through Community Health Volunteers is a cost-effective Intervention: Evidence from a Resource-Limited Setting Open
Treatment outcomes for acute malnutrition can be improved by integrating treatment into community case management (iCCM). However, little is known about the cost-effectiveness of this integrated nutrition intervention. The present study in…
View article: Perceptions towards management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers in northern Kenya.
Perceptions towards management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers in northern Kenya. Open
Child undernutrition is a persistent challenge in arid and semi-arid areas due to low and erratic rainfall, recurrent droughts and food insecurity. In these settings, caregivers face several challenges in accessing health services for sick…
View article: Introduction to the special section: Aquatic resources for a sustainable future and blue economy prosperity for the African Great Lakes region
Introduction to the special section: Aquatic resources for a sustainable future and blue economy prosperity for the African Great Lakes region Open
Climate change, overfishing, pollution, and habitat degradation are no longer distant threats and demand our collective action. Rising to this challenge, the Aquatic Resources and Blue Economy Conference (ARBEC) held in Kisumu, Kenya serve…
View article: Treatment of moderate acute malnutrition through community health volunteers is a cost‐effective intervention: Evidence from a resource‐limited setting
Treatment of moderate acute malnutrition through community health volunteers is a cost‐effective intervention: Evidence from a resource‐limited setting Open
Treatment outcomes for acute malnutrition can be improved by integrating treatment into community case management (iCCM). However, little is known about the cost‐effectiveness of this integrated nutrition intervention. The present study in…
View article: Phytoplankton distribution, abundance and diversity along a salinity gradient between Lake Naivasha and Lake Oloiden
Phytoplankton distribution, abundance and diversity along a salinity gradient between Lake Naivasha and Lake Oloiden Open
A study was conducted with an objective of determing the spatial and temporal distribution, abundance and diversity of plankton along a salinity gradient in the Lakes Naivasha and Oloiden. The phytoplankton and some physico-chemical parame…
View article: The impacts of task shifting on the management and treatment of malnourished children in Northern Kenya: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
The impacts of task shifting on the management and treatment of malnourished children in Northern Kenya: a cluster-randomized controlled trial Open
Treating children with acute malnutrition can be challenging, particularly regarding access to healthcare facilities during treatment. Task shifting, a strategy of transferring specific tasks to health workers with shorter training and few…
View article: Bacterial community and cyanotoxin gene distribution of the Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya
Bacterial community and cyanotoxin gene distribution of the Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria, Kenya Open
The Winam Gulf (Kenya) is frequently impaired by cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cHABs) due to inadequate wastewater treatment and excess agricultural nutrient input. While phytoplankton in Lake Victoria have been characterized using …
View article: Perceptions towards management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers in northern Kenya
Perceptions towards management of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers in northern Kenya Open
Child undernutrition is a persistent challenge in arid and semi-arid areas due to low and erratic rainfall, recurrent droughts and food insecurity. In these settings, caregivers face several challenges in accessing health services for sick…
View article: Assessment of the Spatial Variation of Water Quality Variables Along a Salinity Gradient in Lake Naivasha and Lake Oloiden
Assessment of the Spatial Variation of Water Quality Variables Along a Salinity Gradient in Lake Naivasha and Lake Oloiden Open
The study was conducted monthly for one-year in Lakes Naivasha and Oloiden. It's main aim was to assess spatial variations in physicochemical parameters along a salinity gradient in the Lakes Naivasha and Oloiden. Some water quality variab…
View article: Natal Teeth: A Rare Case Report and Management Strategies
Natal Teeth: A Rare Case Report and Management Strategies Open
Background: The occurrence of teeth at birth is a rare phenomenon that can pose challenges for bothparents and health care professionals.Case presentation: A 30-year-old primigravida presented at 41 weeks in latent labor. She progressedwel…
View article: Effectiveness of treatment of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers: a cluster-randomized controlled trial in Northern Kenya
Effectiveness of treatment of acute malnutrition by community health volunteers: a cluster-randomized controlled trial in Northern Kenya Open
Population Medicine considers the following types of articles:• Research Papers -reports of data from original research or secondary dataset analyses.• Review Papers -comprehensive, authoritative, reviews within the journal's scope.These i…
View article: The quantification of the extent of flooding on selected major Afrotropical lakes to guide management implications
The quantification of the extent of flooding on selected major Afrotropical lakes to guide management implications Open
The extent of flooding in vulnerable inland and lacustrine systems can demonstrate the coverage and the magnitude of such phenomenon for policy enhancement. This study examined the extent of flooding due to rising water levels in selected …
View article: Characterizing gear-based exploitation patterns of artisanal tuna fisheries in the western Indian Ocean: A snapshot from Kenya
Characterizing gear-based exploitation patterns of artisanal tuna fisheries in the western Indian Ocean: A snapshot from Kenya Open
This study explores gear-based patterns in catch rates and catch composition of landings by artisanal tuna fishers along the Kenya coast based on data collected at eight landing sites from March 2014 to March 2020, representing 1960 fishin…
View article: How the pre and post COVID-19 era have shaped system understanding of the socioeconomic impact of small-scale inland fisheries
How the pre and post COVID-19 era have shaped system understanding of the socioeconomic impact of small-scale inland fisheries Open
The current study provided a socioeconomic quantification of small-scale inland fisheries in East Africa using fish market information data for major markets in the pre (2009–2017) and post COVID-19 containment (Jan–May 2022) eras. The soc…
View article: Lake Victoria’s bounty: A case for riparian countries’ blue economic investment
Lake Victoria’s bounty: A case for riparian countries’ blue economic investment Open
People residing in Lake Victoria’s basin and riparian countries benefit from ecosystem services provided by the lake. However, the lake’s resources, particularly fish, are under threat from pressures caused by humans such as overfishing, a…
View article: Reproductive Biology of Ripon Barbel (Labeobarbus Altianalis) In River Kuja-Migori Basin, Kenya
Reproductive Biology of Ripon Barbel (Labeobarbus Altianalis) In River Kuja-Migori Basin, Kenya Open
The present study aimed to investigate the reproductive biology of Labeobarbus altianalis from River Kuja-Migori basin, Kenya. This fish species is distributed in most water bodies in the Lake Victoria basin and effluent rivers. Labeobarbu…
View article: Condition Factor, Length-Weight Relationship and Sexual Maturity Stages of Labeobarbus tanensis in River Kathita of the Upper Tana River Basin of MT. Kenya
Condition Factor, Length-Weight Relationship and Sexual Maturity Stages of Labeobarbus tanensis in River Kathita of the Upper Tana River Basin of MT. Kenya Open
Information on health of fish populations and sexual maturity is useful in formulating fisheries management regulations. There is little such information on fish species of upper Tana River basin of Mt. Kenya. Therefore, a study was conduc…
View article: Spatial-temporal composition, abundance and diversity of algal communities in River Malewa of Lake Naivasha Ramsar Basin, Kenya
Spatial-temporal composition, abundance and diversity of algal communities in River Malewa of Lake Naivasha Ramsar Basin, Kenya Open
Algae and algal communities are potentially vulnerable to climate change and consequently can be depleted or be extinct hence the current debate on global biodiversity. Using a 30 µm phytoplankton net, triplicate samples were picked monthl…
View article: Some aspects of the reproductive biology of Labeo victorianus (Boulenger, 1901) from Kuja-Migori River basin, Kenya
Some aspects of the reproductive biology of Labeo victorianus (Boulenger, 1901) from Kuja-Migori River basin, Kenya Open
Labeo victorianus is an endemic species to Lake Victoria basin and also a species threatened with extinction status. This study investigated reproductive biology of L. victorianus from Kuja- Migori River basin, Kenya with a view to determi…
View article: Illegal unregulated and unreported fishing: Methods and increasing trends in Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Illegal unregulated and unreported fishing: Methods and increasing trends in Lake Naivasha, Kenya Open
Illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing is a negative social vice that adversely affects global capture fishery production. The inadequate disclosure of IUU methods and trends in fishery waters hampers management actions to curb …
View article: Citizen Science for Bio-indication: Development of a Community-Based Index of Ecosystem Integrity for Assessing the Status of Afrotropical Riverine Ecosystems
Citizen Science for Bio-indication: Development of a Community-Based Index of Ecosystem Integrity for Assessing the Status of Afrotropical Riverine Ecosystems Open
The use of socioeconomic and cultural parameters in the assessment and biomonitoring of ecological health of aquatic ecosystems is still in its nascent stages. Yet, degradation of aquatic ecosystems has elicited concerns because of its bea…