From a land-use planning perspective, informal settlements emerge because of dysfunctions
in contemporary cities, leading to inequities in living conditions and exclusions of people in …

Purpose This study aims to ascertain the forms of social enterprises created for public
services and the dimensions of community-based management of public facilities. It seeks to …

The study sought to determine the impact of COVID-19 on HIV/AIDS programming in the
Kibera informal settlement and COVID-19 hotspot counties during the first wave of the …

Background The resilience of sub-Saharan children and youth to abuse and neglect is
under-researched. In particular, the multisystemic and contextually sensitive nature of their …

It can be challenging for sexual minority men (SMM) to decide whether or not to disclose
their sexual orientation or behavior. The implications of this decision are significant …

Background An urban poor is a vulnerable group that needs government financing support
to access health services. Once they are sick, they will fall deeper into poverty. The study …

Patna, the state capital of Bihar, is primarily reliant on groundwater to meet its daily
requirements, and overexploitation has placed significant strain on the quality and quantity …

Urban sanitation is critical for public health, with the management of human feces presenting
significant challenges in growing urban areas. While prior research has concentrated on the …

Catalyzing change and promoting sustainable cities in informal settlements and their
residents requires an understanding of unmet needs and resilience among marginalized …

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan African populations undergo a nutrition transition
towards diets associated with increased risk for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. For …