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Annual and Seasonal Rainfall Variability in Mozambique During the Nineteenth Century

International Journal of Climatology, EarlyView.
This paper presents the first annually and seasonally resolved reconstructions of nineteenth‐century rainfall variability for Mozambique derived from the analysis of extensive documentary evidence. It reveals spatially heterogeneous rainfall patterns with recurrent multi‐year droughts, episodic extreme wet events, and a strong coherence between ...
David J. Nash, Matthew J. Hannaford, Bárbara Direito   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Child and adult mortality in Zimbabwe, 1980-2005 [PDF]

, 2011
This research applies direct and indirect methods to data from censuses and Demographic and Health Surveys to derive empirical estimates of the level and trends of child and adult mortality in Zimbabwe from 1980 to ...
Marera, Double-Hugh
core   +1 more source

Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni, Niccolò Capurro, Alessandro Svizzero, Valeria Brazzelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the palliative care program in patients with tuberculosis in Chirumhanzu District, Zimbabwe, 2021-2023

Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health
Introduction: The Kunda-Nqob’I TB program introduced the full package of Palliative Care to improve quality of life and treatment results for patients with tuberculosis (TB).
Victoria Varaidzo Kandido, Ronald Ncube, Sithabiso Dube, Addmore Chadambuka, Gerald Shambira, Gibson Mandozana, Notion Gombe, Tsitsi Juru, Mufuta Tshimanga, Jeconiah Chirenda   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Moss Biocrusts Regulate Heavy Metal Speciation and Mobility in Coal Mine Soils

Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT On a global scale, coal mining activities often lead to heavy metal(loid) contamination in soils of mine dump sites, posing serious ecological risks. As ecosystem “engineers,” biological soil crusts (biocrusts)—especially moss crust—have shown great potential in remediating heavy metal‐polluted soils, but their roles remain underexplored.
Song Guang, Yang Haotian, Wang Xinyu, Li Guoxin, Zheng Ying   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Defying drought and water scarcity in rural Zimbabwe: Women’s agency in Mtelo village, Zhombe, 2000-2017

The Dyke
Water scarcity is a challenge for most drought-prone rural areas in Zimbabwe. It negatively impacts agricultural production and necessitates non-farm interventions to reduce food insecurity.
Edwick Madzimure, Mark Nyandoro, Simeon Maravanyika   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diverging Cervical Cancer Burden in Africa in the Context of WHO's Elimination Strategy: Insights From GBD 2023

Med Research, EarlyView.
The study highlights the rising cervical cancer burden in Africa, where rates have increased since 1990. Key challenges include structural health inequalities, low HPV vaccination coverage, and limited screening. Projections suggest a continued increase in incidence, deaths, and DALYs by 2038, diverging further from global trends.
Yedong Huang, Shun Chen, Shiqi Ren, Jingwei Zhao, Ziheng Wang, Zhichao Lu, Weiye Qian, Jian Wang, Ting Zhou, Yifan Wang, Zhixin Jiao, Chenyizhe Yuan, Yucheng Hou, Dong Liu, Zhining Liu, Aimin Xu, Li Liu, Qiaojun Hong, Lin Zhang   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Baseline Data on Viral Suppression, Treatment Adherence and Mental Health in Peripartum Girls and Young Women With HIV in Zimbabwe

Journal of the International AIDS Society
Introduction Peripartum adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) with HIV have lower viral suppression compared to older women. But the recently introduced dolutegravir‐based regimens and psychosocial peer motivation may improve viral control. We assessed
Tariro D. Chawana‐Mutingwende, Bernard Ngara, Leon‐Say Mudadi, Thelma T. Tauya, Marvelous Sibanda, Mercy Mutambanengwe‐Jacob, Precious Andifasi, Bernadette Malunda, Tinashe Chidemo, Annie Mapfunde, Sandra Nyakudya, Anna Z. Mufumisi, Thandiwe H. Chirenda, Tobias Chitambo, Walter T. S. Nderecha, Constance Murandu, Miriam Gwande, Kudakwashe Muringayi, Rhoda Micah Bongo, Hideaki Okochi, Karen Kuncze, Angela Mushavi, Nicola Willis, Karen Webb, Monica Gandhi, Lynda Stranix‐Chibanda   +25 more
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Leprosy in Zimbabwe

Leprosy Review, 1983
N F, Lyons, B P, Ellis
openaire   +2 more sources

Methodism in Zimbabwe or Methodist Church in Zimbabwe

Methodism in Zimbabwe with particular reference to the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (MCZ) is one of the largest early denominations in Zimbabwe that has its roots from John Wesley in England. Methodism has unique and distinctive doctrines, rituals, customs and belief systems that are a replica to their pastoral lifestyles.
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