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Evaluation of the acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) surveillance system, Gokwe North district, Zimbabwe, 2015: a descriptive cross sectional study

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
INTRODUCTION: AFP surveillance was adopted globally as a key strategy for monitoring the progress of the polio eradication initiative. Gokwe North district with an estimated 119 655 children 15 years detected 2 cases, 4 cases and 1 case of AFP in 2012 ...
Annamercy Makoni, Milton Chemhuru, Notion Gombe, Gerald Shambira, Tsitsi Juru, Donewell Bangure, Mufuta Tshimanga   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sustained high HIV case‐finding through index testing and partner notification services: experiences from three provinces in Zimbabwe

Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2019
Several countries in southern Africa have made significant progress towards reaching the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS goal of ensuring that 90% of people living with HIV are aware of their status.
N. Mahachi, A. Muchedzi, T. Tafuma, Peter Mawora, Liz Kariuki, Bazghina-Werq Semo, M. Bateganya, T. Nyagura, Getrude Ncube, Mike B. Merrigan, O. Chabikuli, Mulamuli Mpofu   +11 more
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Survey of children accessing HIV services in a high prevalence setting: time for adolescents to count? [PDF]

, 2009
OBJECTIVE: To establish the proportion of adolescents among children infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Zimbabwe who receive HIV care and support, and what clinic staff perceives to be the main problems faced by HIV-infected children and
Arpadi, Barbra Whande, Brian G Williams, Brown, Buchacz, Cameron, Chang, Charles, Costello, De Cock, Diana Gibb, Domek, Duke, Elizabeth L Corbett, Ferrand, Ferrand, Ferrand, Ferrand, Fortenberry, Foster, Frances Cowan, Howard, Judd, Lisa Langhaug, Lucia Munaiwa, Marston, Newell, Nyamukapa, Owen Mugurungi, Rashida Ferrand, Sara Lowe, Shungu Munyati, Stover, Violari, Wagstaff   +34 more
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Economic cost analysis of door‐to‐door community‐based distribution of HIV self‐test kits in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Journal of the International AIDS Society, 2019
HIV self‐testing (HIVST) is recommended by the World Health Organization in addition to other testing modalities to increase uptake of HIV testing, particularly among harder‐to‐reach populations.
C. Mangenah, Lawrence Mwenge, L. Sande, N. Ahmed, Marc d’Elbée, Progress Chiwawa, Tariro Chigwenah, Sarah Kanema, M. Mutseta, Mutinta Nalubamba, Richard Chilongosi, Pitchaya P. Indravudh, E. Sibanda, M. Neuman, Getrude Ncube, J. Ong, O. Mugurungi, K. Hatzold, C. Johnson, H. Ayles, E. Corbett, F. Cowan, H. Maheswaran, F. Terris-Prestholt   +23 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Malaria morbidity and mortality trends in Manicaland province, Zimbabwe, 2005-2014

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
INTRODUCTION: Zimbabwe targets reducing malaria incidence from 22/1000 in 2012 to 10/1000 by 2017, and malaria deaths to near zero by 2017. As the country moves forward with the malaria elimination efforts, it is crucial to monitor trends in malaria ...
Faith Mutsigiri, Patron Trish Mafaune, More Mungati, Gerald Shambira, Donewell Bangure, Tsitsi Juru, Notion Tafara Gombe, Mufuta Tshimanga   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

No. 62: Heading North: The Zimbabwean Diaspora in Canada [PDF]

, 2012
Studies of the Zimbabwean diaspora tend to focus on migrants in South Africa and the United Kingdom. This is the first major study of Zimbabwean migration to Canada.
Chikanda, Abel, Crush, Jonathan, Maswikwa, Belinda   +2 more
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Brucellosis and chlamydiosis seroprevalence in goats at livestock–wildlife interface areas of Zimbabwe [PDF]

, 2019
In Zimbabwe, there have been no chlamydiosis and limited brucellosis studies in goats. This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence and risk factors of the two diseases in goats at three different livestock–wildlife interface areas: porous ...
Bhandi, Solomon, Bonfini, Barbara, De Garine-Wichatitsky, Michel, Matope, Gift, Murondoti, Absolom, Ndengu, Masimba, Pfukenyi, Davies Mubika, Scacchia, Massimo, Tivapasi, Musavengana   +8 more
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The Power of Unity: Collective Action and Smallholder Agricultural Performance in West Africa

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We analyze the impact of collective action through farmer‐based organizations (FBOs) on smallholders' farm performance and income inequality in Ghana, Benin, The Gambia, and Mali. We find that FBO membership increases cereal yield in Ghana and The Gambia, legume yield in Mali, ruminant numbers in Benin and The Gambia, and total farm income in ...
Emmanuel Donkor, Bright Owusu Asante, David Boansi, Victor Owusu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Traditional cereal processing technologies and their importance to African communities: A review

International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Traditional cereal technologies have long been applied in Africa since the dawn of time. Cereal technology is the processing of cereal grain into starch and other nutrients for consumption by humans or animals.
Chakare Benhura, Nyasha G Mushonga, Amanda Muguse, Kudzai Kamunhukamwe, Clareta Mpezani, Lisa Chibira, Mellisa Taruvinga, Santa M Patel   +7 more
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Early Infant Diagnosis Sample Management in Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe, 2017

AIDS Research and Treatment, 2018
Background. In 2016, Mashonaland West Province had 7.4% (520) dried blood spot (DBS) samples for early infant diagnosis (EID) rejected by the Zimbabwe National Microbiology Reference Laboratory (NMRL).
Hamufare Mugauri, Owen Mugurungi, Addmore Chadambuka, Tsitsi Juru, Notion Tafara Gombe, Gerald Shambira, Mufuta Tshimanga   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source