Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Malaria"
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Assessing the prevalence of malaria among children under 5 years, attending to treatment in Kamuli general hospital- Kamuli Municipality
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Malaria is a life threatening disease typically transmitted to humans through female anopheles mosquito carrying the parasite and remains one of the top killers of children below five years despite of the nationwide mosquito ... -
Development and determination of toxicity of an antimalarial suspension containing combined methanolic extracts of Justica Betonica L. and Aloe Barbardensis
(Makerere University, 2022)Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by infection by plasmodium parasites. The high resistance developing and the huge economic burden associated with management using current conventional medicines necessitates that ... -
Factors associated with acceptance of indoor residual spraying in Amac Sub County, Lira District
(Makerere University, 2020-12)Introduction Malaria is a major public health problem associated with slow socio-economic development and poverty and the most frequently reported disease at both public and private health facilities in Uganda. Indoor ... -
Long-lasting insecticidal nets care and repair practices among households in Olio Sub county, Serere District
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Introduction The use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) is considered the most cost-effective malaria control intervention in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, LLIN lifespan is determined by insecticide bio-efficacy ... -
Non-invasive mobile phone diagnosis of malaria supported by an in vivo technique using aptamers conjugated with acridine orange
(Makerere University, 2018-12)Malaria is one of the parasitic diseases posing a large health burden in Uganda and other developing countries in Africa. Key efforts in handing the disease involve early and accurate diagnosis of the disease. Sadly, ... -
Prevalence and associated determinants of symptomatic malaria infections among under Five children in Ajia sub-county, Aria district
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Background Under-five children remain the most vulnerable group to severe malaria infection; and approximately 60% of all malaria deaths worldwide occur in that age group. In Uganda, malaria despite the malaria indicator ... -
Prevalence of malaria among pregnant women attending antenantal clinic at Nsinze Health Centre IV, Namutumba District
(Makerere University, 2021)Introduction Malaria infection during pregnancy has remained a major public health concern in tropical and subtropical countries with notable risk for the pregnant woman and her fetus. According to the estimated yearly ... -
Prevalence of malaria in sickle cell patients under five years that visited the Sickle Cell Clinic of Mulago, Jan-April 2018
(Makerere University, 2018-07)Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium species that is transmitted via the bite of infected female anopheles mosquitoes. According to the International Malaria Foundation, malaria is considered to be one of the main global ...