Freeman–Sheldon Syndrome: First Molecularly Confirmed Case from Sub-Saharan Africa by A. M. Ali, R. M. Mbwasi, G. Kinabo, E.-J. Kamsteeg, B. C. Hamel, M. C. J. Dekker

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Cornelia de Lange Syndrome: A Newborn with Imperforate Anus and a NIPBL Mutation by Rose H. Mende, David P. Drake, Raimos M. Olomi, Ben C. J. Hamel

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Adaptive adjustment to the needs of families caring for children and adolescents with physical disabilities in north-eastern Tanzania: a grounded-theory study by Elia Asanterabi Swai, Haleluya Imanueli Moshi, Sia Emmanueli Msuya, Marie Lindkvist, Ann Sörlin, Klas Göran Sahlen

“…Objective The aim is to explore the needs and challenges faced by families that care for children and adolescents with physical disabilities in the Kilimanjaro Region of north-eastern Tanzania. Methods This qualitative study had a constructivist grounded-theory design. …”
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A Tanzanian Boy with Molecularly Confirmed X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy by M. C. J. Dekker, A. M. Sadiq, R. Mc Larty, R. M. Mbwasi, M. A. A. P. Willemsen, H. R. Waterham, B. C. Hamel

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Standard Urine Collection Bag as an Improvised Bogotá Bag as a Temporary Abdominal Closure Method in an Open Abdomen in Preventing Abdominal Compartment Syndrome by Ahmed Shabhay, Zarina Shabhay, Kondo Chilonga, David Msuya, Theresia Mwakyembe, Samwel Chugulu

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Suboptimal Blood Pressure Control, Associated Factors, and Choice of Antihypertensive Drugs among Type 2 Diabetic Patients at KCMC, Tanzania by Gabriel W. Mbwete, Kajiru G. Kilonzo, Elichilia R. Shao, Nyasatu G. Chamba

“…The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of suboptimal blood pressure (BP) control, its associated factors, and the choice of antihypertensive drugs among type 2 DM patients at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC). Methods. …”
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Anaemia in Pregnancy: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Adverse Perinatal Outcomes in Northern Tanzania by Grace Stephen, Melina Mgongo, Tamara Hussein Hashim, Johnson Katanga, Babill Stray-Pedersen, Sia Emmanueli Msuya

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Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Prevention in Tanzania (CONCEPT) study: Cohort profile by Ditte Søndergaard Linde, Vibeke Rasch, Julius D Mwaiselage, Rachel Manongi, Patricia Swai, Chunsen Wu, Bariki Mchome, Johnson Katanga, Crispin Kahesa, Susanne Kjaer

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Surgical Approach in Management of Posttraumatic Diaphragmatic Hernia: Thoracotomy versus Laparotomy by Ahmed Shabhay, Pius Horumpende, Zarina Shabhay, Sjef G. Van Baal, Ester Lazaro, Kondo Chilonga

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Mucinous Colorectal Carcinoma in a 17-Year-Old Male: A Diagnosis with Low Clinical Index of Suspicion by James Joseph Yahaya, Edward Ketson Msokwa, Alex Mremi

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Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Endorsement among Adolescents and Young Adults in Tanzania: Insights from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey by Alpha Johnson Kapola, Rahma Musoke, Glenda Marie Manayon, Hassan Fredrick Fussi, Hafidha Mhando Bakari, Haji Mbwana Ally, Swalehe Mustafa Salim, Zuhura Mbwana Ally, Lynn Moshi, Mariam Salim Mbwana, Habib Omari Ramadhani

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Extensive Inactive Neurocysticercosis: A Case Report in Mbeya, Southern Highlands of Tanzania by Makasi CE, Ngowi BJ, Stelzle D, Kilale AM, Mahande MJ, Welte TM, Winkler AS, Mmbaga BT

“…Charles Elias Makasi,1,2 Bernard James Ngowi,3 Dominik Stelzle,4 Andrew Martin Kilale,1 Michael Johnson Mahande,2,5 Tamara Margarete Welte,4 Andrea Sylvia Winkler,4,6 Blandina Theophil Mmbaga2,7 1National Institute for Medical Research, Muhimbili Medical Research Centre, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; 2Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College of Tumaini University, Moshi, Tanzania; 3University of Dar Es Salaam, Mbeya College of Health and Allied Sciences, Mbeya, Tanzania; 4Department of Neurology and Center for Global Health, School of Medicine and Health, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany; 5Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania; 6Department of Community Medicine and Global Health, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway; 7Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, TanzaniaCorrespondence: Charles Elias Makasi, Email charlesemakasi@gmail.comBackground: Neurocysticercosis (NCC) and Acquired Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are both highly prevalent in Africa. …”
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Early empiric anti-Mycobacterium tuberculosis therapy for sepsis in sub-Saharan Africa: a protocol of a randomised clinical trial by Mark Conaway, David R Boulware, Scott K Heysell, Stellah G Mpagama, Christopher C Moore, Alphonce Liyoyo, Conrad Muzoora, Catherine Gitige, Bibie Said, Edwin Nuwagira, Rinah Arinaitwe, Rhina Mushagara, Peter Buzaare, Anna Chongolo, Samuel Jjunju, Precious Twesigye, Megan Null, Tania A Thomas

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Clinicopathological Findings of Retinoblastoma: A 10-Year Experience from a Tertiary Hospital in Kampala, Uganda by James Joseph Yahaya, Belson Rugwizangoga, Alex Mremi, Asafu Munema

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Community benefits of mass distribution of three types of dual-active-ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets against malaria prevalence in Tanzania: evidence from a 3-year clust... by Eliud Andrea Lukole, Jackie Cook, Jacklin F Mosha, Nancy S Matowo, Manisha A Kulkarni, Elizabeth Mallya, Tatu Aziz, Jacklin Martin, Mark Rowland, Immo Kleinschmidt, Alphaxard Manjurano, Franklin W Mosha, Natacha Protopopoff

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Machine learning derived retinal pigment score from ophthalmic imaging shows ethnicity is not biology by Anand E. Rajesh, Abraham Olvera-Barrios, Alasdair N. Warwick, Yue Wu, Kelsey V. Stuart, Mahantesh I. Biradar, Chuin Ying Ung, Anthony P. Khawaja, Robert Luben, Paul J. Foster, Charles R. Cleland, William U. Makupa, Alastair K. Denniston, Matthew J. Burton, Andrew Bastawrous, Pearse A. Keane, Mark A. Chia, Angus W. Turner, Cecilia S. Lee, Adnan Tufail, Aaron Y. Lee, Catherine Egan, UK Biobank Eye and Vision Consortium

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DEGRADACIÓN DE TIERRAS Y TELEDETECCIÓN EN PLANICIES PRÓXIMAS A LA LOCALIDAD DE CENTENARIO, PROVINCIA DE NEUQUÉN by Luis Bertani, Oscar Peña

“…In addition to the information obtained during the field trips and the analysis of the background to this, the methodology involves the use of GIS Idrisi (Kilimanjaro version) for the digital processing of Landsat ETM satellite imagery provided by CONAE. …”
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What are the barriers to the diagnosis and management of chronic respiratory disease in sub-Saharan Africa? A qualitative study with healthcare workers, national and regional polic... by Angela Obasi, Rachel Tolhurst, Kingsley Rex Chikaphupha, Miriam Taegtmeyer, Kevin Mortimer, Louis Niessen, Maia Lesosky, Jahangir Khan, William Worodria, Jamie Rylance, Lindsay Zurba, Imelda Bates, Stellah G Mpagama, Elizabeth Henry Shayo, Rose Oronje, Emmanuel Addo-Yobo, Brian Allwood, Hastings Banda, Amsalu Binegdie, Adegoke Falade, Bertrand Mbatchou, Beatrice Mutayoba, Nyanda Elias Ntinginya, Heather Zar, Eliya Zulu, Helen Meme, Uzochukwu Egere, Asma Elsony, Martha Chinouya, S Bertel Squire, Stephen Mulupi, Irene Ayakaka, Nicole Kozak, Elhafiz Abdalla, Rashid Osman

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"It's his cheerfulness that gives me hope": A qualitative analysis of access to pediatric cancer care in Northern Tanzania. by Madeline Metcalf, Happiness D Kajoka, Esther Majaliwa, Anna Tupetz, Catherine A Staton, João Ricardo Vissoci, Pamela Espinoza, Cesia Cotache-Condor, Henry E Rice, Blandina T Mmbaga, Emily R Smith

“…This was a cross-sectional qualitative study conducted between June and August 2023 at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC). Using purposive sampling methods, caregivers of children obtaining pediatric cancer care at KCMC were approached for participation in in-depth interviews (IDIs) and a demographic survey. …”
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Understanding the Rural–Rural Migration of Health Workers in Two Selected Districts of Tanzania by Nathanael Sirili, Daudi Simba

“…An exploratory comparative cross-sectional study adopting both quantitative and qualitative approaches was carried out in two districts of Kilwa in Lindi region, southern Tanzania, and Rombo in Kilimanjaro region, northern Tanzania. In a quantitative approach, 174 health workers (both clinicians and nonclinicians) filled in a self-administered questionnaire between August 2015 and September 2016. …”
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