Investigating Human Erythrocyte Band 3 Tyrosine Phosphorylation and Its Involvement in the Plasmodium falciparum Infection

Despite intense world-wide effort, malaria is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in third world countries. Malaria is the result of an intracellular parasite, with Plasmodium falciparum …

Rhinological observations during a humanitarian mission in a rural sub-Saharan African setting

MEDLINE Abstract: AIMS:<BR>Patients with rhinological symptoms and pathologies represent an important population. Their prevalence in developing areas without ENT care is not well documented. Due to various factors like migration, …

Healthcare worker training to improve quality of care for sexual and gender minority people in sub-Saharan Africa: learning from efforts in Uganda

Introduction: Training in care for sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations is critical for ending the HIV epidemic. SGM people, particularly men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender …

Building the capacity of policy-makers and planners to strengthen mental health systems in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the interventions required to build the capacity of mental health policy-makers and planners in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We conducted a systematic review with …

Research, education and capacity building priorities for violence, abuse and mental health in low- and middle-income countries: an international qualitative survey

PurposeDespite the World Health Organization and United Nations recognising violence, abuse and mental health as public health priorities, their intersection is under-studied in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). International violence, …

Effect of percutaneous and open tenotomy on continuity of tendoachillis in relapsed clubfoot

Background: Tenotomy of tendon Achilles is one of the major components of Ponseti method and necessary to complete correction in about 80 to 90 % of patients, it is safely …

Associations Between Mobility, Food Insecurity, and Transactional Sex Among Women in Cohabitating Partnerships: An Analysis From 6 African Countries 2016â2017: JAIDS

Background:Mobile women are at risk of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa, although we lack evidence for HIV risk among women in mobile partnerships, especially in the context of household food …

Dramatic effects of COVID-19 public health measures and mass reverse migration on youth sexual and reproductive health in rural Uganda

Introduction Youth (aged 10 to 24 years) comprise nearly one-third of Uganda's population and often face challenges accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, with a disproportionately high incidence of …

25 years of the Tropical Health and Education Trust

The article discusses the 25-year existence of the Tropical Health Education Trust (THET) whose primary goal is to build global health partnerships between Great Britain and resource-poor countries. Topics covered …

Gendered sexual risk patterns and polygamy among HIV sero-discordant couples in Uganda