African Health Sciences

African Health Sciences is an open access, free online, internationally refereed journal publishing original articles on research, clinical practice, public health, policy, planning, implementation and evaluation, in the health and related sciences relevant to Africa and the tropics. African Health Sciences acknowledges support provided by the African Health Journals Partnership Project that is funded by the US National Institutes of Health (through the National Library of Medicine and the Fogarty International Center) and facilitated by the Council of Science Editors.

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Published: 2026-10-15

Editor’s choice

James K Tumwine

i-iii

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Efficacy and safety of two herbal medicines for treatment of acute respiratory illness in Uganda: findings from a Phase 2A Open label randomised clinical trial

Bruce Kirenga, Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, Moses Ocan, Winters Muttamba, Maria Sekimpi, Levicatus Mugenyi, Noah Kiwanuka, Barnabas Bakamutumaho, Moses Joloba, Jane Nakibuuka, Patricia Alupo, Ivan Kimuli, Eva Akurut, Najah Wali, Joseph Byamugisha, Karen Ndahura, Aida Kawuma, Edrine Akera, Brenda Nakazibwe, Mary Nantongo, Abel Wilson Walekhwa, David Serukka, Leah Nabirye, Patrick Albert Ipola, James Arinaitwe, Joseph Okia, Jackline Lugemwa Kyosimire, Darius Owachi, John Lusiba, Eddie Wampande, Kepher-Kateu Kuchana, Clement Olusoji Ajayi, Edward Kazaire, Samuel Baker Obakiro, Paul Wako, Monica Musenero Masanza

1-17

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Therapeutic efficacy of chloroquine for the treatment of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Gombe Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria: An In-vivo Study

Abubakar Ahmanullah Aminu, Muhammad Isma’il, Muhammed Ishaku, Bashar Haruna Gulumbe

18-26

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Survival time and predictors of mortality among Tuberculosis-Human immunodeficiency virus co-infected people in public health facilities, Hosanna town, Southern Ethiopia

Fikre Tirebo, Desta Erikalo, Tirulo Kedir, Samuel Yohannes Ayanto

27-35

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Prognostic value of albumin-based indices in predicting mortality and intensive care requirement in crimean–congo hemorrhagic fever: a comprehensive analysis of 1164 patients

Caner Öksüz, Serkan Bolat

36-44

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Resistance trends and mortality risk factors in febrile neutropenia associated bacteremia: a tertiary center experience

Naciye Betül Baysal, Yasemin Çağ, Erman Öztürk, Handan Ankaralı, Özlem Aydın, Haluk Vahaboğlu

45-56

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Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of symptomatic urinary tract infection among pregnant women at a National Referral Hospital in Uganda

David Okanya, Josephine Tumuhamye, Julius Wandabwa, Fatuma Namusoke, Milton Musaba, Paul Kiondo

57-67

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Epidemiological Profile of Urogenital Infections Caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis at the Centre Medical Analysis Laboratory and Bethesda Hospital

Linda Alida Payong, Francis Tabe Ekwin, Therence Annie Mbogning, Gaizirene Egoume Feudjieu, Brenda Awunga Nyi Nzefeh, Sonia Gayap Matchuenkam, Rosalie Fouegue Jiolefack, Flaubert Marc Yumsu Tcham, Cedric Fossi Tchinda, Armelle Deutou Tchamgoue

68-79

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Prevalence of prostatitis in patients with histologically diagnosed benign prostatic hyperplasia in a Nigerian population

Chukwuma Joseph Uzoigwe, Solomon Kenechukwu Anyimba, Edegbe Felix Osuogu, Nwachukwu Augustine Anayo, Moses Ikenna Ekuma, Okezie Michael Mbadiwe, Ngozi Immaculata Ugwu

80-86

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice towards materiovigilance among resident doctors and interns in a Tertiary Care Hospital of North-East India: a cross-sectional study

Ancil Anish, Ray Debasis, Chakraborty Dipankar, Deepa Raj Aswath

87-95

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Barriers and facilitators of patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers in Mukono and Kagadi districts, Uganda: A qualitative study

Fred Twinomugisha, Richard Mugambe, Isunju John Bosco, David Musoke, Doreen Nakalembe, Rebecca Nuwematsiko, Henry Kajumbula, Briëtte du Toit Ludick, Esther Buregyeya

96-108

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Use of infection control practices among Ghanaian veterinary professionals

Daniel Abiliba, Benjamin Emikpe, Derrick Asare, Emmanuel Piiru, Jacob Ayang, Richard Dogbatse

109-121

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Quality evaluation of registered brands of amoxicillin capsules sold in pharmacies in Kampala, Uganda

Eddy Mugabo, Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Mercy Gladys Tenywa, Ukpe Ajima

122-131

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Letter to the Editor: Nodding syndrome due to choreoathetosis or focal status epilepticus?

Josef Finsterer

132-133

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In vitro antimicrobial spectrum and anti-biofilm activity of standardized Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extracts against upper-respiratory pathogens under CLSI conditions

Romaric Tatchouo Nogue, Olive Nicole Ngaba, Emmanuel Nnanga Nga

134-144

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Anthropometric characteristics of adults with type 2 diabetes and its association with glycemic control in Southwestern Nigeria

Olufemi Oyewole, Ayotunde Ale, Kolawole Sodeinde, Ayanbola Adepoju, Olatunde Odusan

145-153

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Baseline fasting serum c-peptide levels as a marker of oral hypoglycemic failure in type 2 diabetes in Uganda: a prospective single-arm cohort pilot study

Fadya Swaleh Awadh, Ivaan Pitua, Ronald Olum, Hannington Wamaani, Prossie Merab Ingabire, Raymond Mwebaze, Silver Bahendeka

54-167

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A case-control investigation on modifiable risk factors of Esophageal Squamous cell carcinoma in Southern Malawi

Janosch Missbach, Matthias Grade, Saulos Nyirenda, Verena Uslar, Dirk Weyhe

168-181

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Clinicopathological characteristics of colorectal polyps in patients undergoing colonoscopy in an open access setting in south-west Nigeria

Kenechukwu Okonkwo, Omolade Betiku, Olusegun Ojo, Matthew Adaja

182-189

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Cardiovascular diseases in the Southern highlands of Tanzania: prevalence, risk factors, and knowledge gaps

Riziki Iddi Mwangu, Hortensia Gaspar Nondoli

190-200

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Effects of Age on Lipoprotein Associated Phospholipase A2, Heart Type Fatty Acid Binding Protein, and Soluble Suppression of Tumorigenesis-2 in Chronic Heart Failure Assessment

Mary Egwu, Ignatius Maduka, Nkiruka Ukibe

201-207

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The impact of maternal overt hypothyroidism during pregnancy on maternal and neonatal outcomes: a case-control retrospective study

Arezoo Shayan, Zahra Karami, Azita Tiznobaik, Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi, Amir Hesam Bazvand, Leili Tapak

208-217

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Effect of caesarean section on the health of women who underwent caesarean section at the University of Cape Coast Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana

Samuel Kofi Arhin, Richard Tang, Jennifer Addae, Paul Nunekpeku

218-231

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Modulatory effects of tannin, saponin and alkaloid fractions of bridelia micrantha on the micro-structure of the hippocampus of ketamin- induced neurotoxic adult male wistar rats

Eru Mba Eru, Mfon Akpaso, Gabriel Udo Udo-Affah, Michael Effiong Oku, Kelechi Chinkata Uruakpa, Sam¬son Omini Paulinus, Nsikak Michael Umoh, Sadeyeng Ernest Anani , Theresa Isamoh, Anozeng Oyono Igiri

232-241

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Physical comfort and associated factors in patients with central venous catheters: the role of catheter type, fixation methods, and patient-reported outcomes

Ozgu Bakcek Akcelik, Baise Bicav, Merve Çelik

242-250.

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Impact of Do-Not-Attempt Resuscitation Policy on the Outcomes of Adult In-hospital Cardiac Arrest in the United Arab Emirates

David Alao, Dababneh Emad, Hukan Yaman, Mohammed Nada, Moin Kinza, Farooq Munawar, Abu-Zidan Fikri, Cevik Arif Alper

251-258

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Comparison of the effects of intubation with a Machintosh Laryngoscope, McGrath videolaryngoscope and C-Mac videolaryngoscope on intra-ocular pressure, optic nerve sheath diameter and haemodynamic parameters

Ayşe Tekirdas Yılkınc, Erol Karaaslan, Ahmet Selim Ozkan, Eray Tekirdas, Colak Cemi, Nihat Polat

259-267

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Letter to the Editor: Building domestic health financing resilience in Africa

Abdulqadir Nashwan, Iman Osman Abufatima, Muhammad Umar

268-269

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Investigation of occupational balance and quality of work life in healthcare professionals and administrative staff: a single center in Turkey (cross-sectional study)

Aybüke Ersin, Sena Erarslan Sarı, Hilal Denizoğlu Külli, Sena Öndeş, Yasemin Ecem Temel

270-276

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Knowledge, attitudes and engagement of final-year healthcare students towards Artificial Intelligence applications in healthcare in the Buea Municipality, Cameroon

Peter Eyong Ebot , Elvis Asangbeng Tanue, Rita Ewah Mbah, Sonita Tengu Abeh, Randolf Fuanghene Wefuan, Enu-Ma Obi-Asu, Samuel Nkengfua, Nicholas Tendongfor

277-291

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Integrating machine learning into primary care screening: a practical approach for early detection of thalassemia carriers

Bozkurt Yavuz Hatice, Erdem Feyzanur, Cemil Tascioglu Sehir Hastanesi, Tüner Soycan

292-300

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Removal of a tooth as a foreign body in the frontal sinus: an extremely unusual case report

Lucas Mariz de Menezes Torres, Henrique Lima Ferreira de Souza, Heitor Ferreira de Souza Neto, Suzana Célia de Aguiar Soares Carneiro, Carlos Augusto Pereira do Lago

301-308

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Editor’s choice

Efficacy and safety of two herbal medicines for treatment of acute respiratory illness in Uganda: findings from a Phase 2A Open label randomised clinical trial

Therapeutic efficacy of chloroquine for the treatment of Plasmodium falciparum Malaria in Gombe Local Government Area, Gombe State, Nigeria: An In-vivo Study

Survival time and predictors of mortality among Tuberculosis-Human immunodeficiency virus co-infected people in public health facilities, Hosanna town, Southern Ethiopia

Prognostic value of albumin-based indices in predicting mortality and intensive care requirement in crimean–congo hemorrhagic fever: a comprehensive analysis of 1164 patients

Resistance trends and mortality risk factors in febrile neutropenia associated bacteremia: a tertiary center experience

Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of symptomatic urinary tract infection among pregnant women at a National Referral Hospital in Uganda

Epidemiological Profile of Urogenital Infections Caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis at the Centre Medical Analysis Laboratory and Bethesda Hospital

Prevalence of prostatitis in patients with histologically diagnosed benign prostatic hyperplasia in a Nigerian population

Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice towards materiovigilance among resident doctors and interns in a Tertiary Care Hospital of North-East India: a cross-sectional study

Barriers and facilitators of patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers in Mukono and Kagadi districts, Uganda: A qualitative study

Use of infection control practices among Ghanaian veterinary professionals

Quality evaluation of registered brands of amoxicillin capsules sold in pharmacies in Kampala, Uganda

Letter to the Editor: Nodding syndrome due to choreoathetosis or focal status epilepticus?

In vitro antimicrobial spectrum and anti-biofilm activity of standardized Kalanchoe pinnata leaf extracts against upper-respiratory pathogens under CLSI conditions

Anthropometric characteristics of adults with type 2 diabetes and its association with glycemic control in Southwestern Nigeria

Baseline fasting serum c-peptide levels as a marker of oral hypoglycemic failure in type 2 diabetes in Uganda: a prospective single-arm cohort pilot study

A case-control investigation on modifiable risk factors of Esophageal Squamous cell carcinoma in Southern Malawi

Clinicopathological characteristics of colorectal polyps in patients undergoing colonoscopy in an open access setting in south-west Nigeria

Cardiovascular diseases in the Southern highlands of Tanzania: prevalence, risk factors, and knowledge gaps

Effects of Age on Lipoprotein Associated Phospholipase A2, Heart Type Fatty Acid Binding Protein, and Soluble Suppression of Tumorigenesis-2 in Chronic Heart Failure Assessment

The impact of maternal overt hypothyroidism during pregnancy on maternal and neonatal outcomes: a case-control retrospective study

Effect of caesarean section on the health of women who underwent caesarean section at the University of Cape Coast Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana

Modulatory effects of tannin, saponin and alkaloid fractions of bridelia micrantha on the micro-structure of the hippocampus of ketamin- induced neurotoxic adult male wistar rats

Physical comfort and associated factors in patients with central venous catheters: the role of catheter type, fixation methods, and patient-reported outcomes

Impact of Do-Not-Attempt Resuscitation Policy on the Outcomes of Adult In-hospital Cardiac Arrest in the United Arab Emirates

Comparison of the effects of intubation with a Machintosh Laryngoscope, McGrath videolaryngoscope and C-Mac videolaryngoscope on intra-ocular pressure, optic nerve sheath diameter and haemodynamic parameters

Letter to the Editor: Building domestic health financing resilience in Africa

Investigation of occupational balance and quality of work life in healthcare professionals and administrative staff: a single center in Turkey (cross-sectional study)

Knowledge, attitudes and engagement of final-year healthcare students towards Artificial Intelligence applications in healthcare in the Buea Municipality, Cameroon

Integrating machine learning into primary care screening: a practical approach for early detection of thalassemia carriers

Removal of a tooth as a foreign body in the frontal sinus: an extremely unusual case report

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