[HTML][HTML] Detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminths in environmental samples: A review of current state-of-the-art and future perspectives

ID Amoah, G Singh, TA Stenström, P Reddy - Acta tropica, 2017 - Elsevier
It is estimated that over a billion people are infected with soil-transmitted helminths (STHs)
globally with majority occurring in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The …

A review of the socioecological causes and consequences of cyanobacterial blooms in Lake Victoria

M Olokotum, V Mitroi, M Troussellier, R Semyalo… - Harmful algae, 2020 - Elsevier
Africa is experiencing high annual population growth in its major river basins. This growth
has resulted in significant land use change and pollution pressures on the freshwater …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) in water, soil and plants in wetlands and agricultural areas in Kampala, Uganda

S Dalahmeh, S Tirgani, AJ Komakech… - Science of the Total …, 2018 - Elsevier
Occurrence and concentrations of 26 per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) were
evaluated in wastewater, surface water, soil and crop plants (yam (Dioscorea spp.), maize …

Human health risk assessment of heavy metals in Kampala (Uganda) drinking water

M Bamuwamye, P Ogwok, V Tumuhairwe, R Eragu… - 2022 - ir.must.ac.ug
Levels of aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, mercury, manganese,
nickel, lead and zinc in tap water, groundwater-fed protected spring and bottled water were …

A land use regression model using machine learning and locally developed low cost particulate matter sensors in Uganda

ES Coker, AK Amegah, E Mwebaze… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
The application of land use regression (LUR) modeling for estimating air pollution exposure
has been used only rarely in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This is generally due to a lack of air …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis and efficacy of cactus-banana peels composite as a natural coagulant for water treatment

HM Kalibbala, PW Olupot, OM Ambani - Results in Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Aluminium and ferric salts continue to be used as coagulants in drinking water treatment.
Natural coagulants can be used for the same purpose because they are cheaper, locally …

Pharmaceutical pollution of water resources in Nakivubo wetlands and Lake Victoria, Kampala, Uganda

S Dalahmeh, E Björnberg, AK Elenström… - Science of The Total …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study investigated the occurrence and removal in wastewater and water bodies in
Nakivubo wetland area and Inner Murchison Bay, Lake Victoria, of common prescription and …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of turning frequency on the survival of fecal indicator microorganisms during aerobic composting of fecal sludge with sawdust

M Manga, C Muoghalu, MA Camargo-Valero… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The study investigated the effect of turning frequency on survival of fecal indicator pathogens
(E. coli, Enterococcus spp., Salmonella spp. and helminth eggs) during fecal sludge (FS) co …

Fate of faecal pathogen indicators during faecal sludge composting with different bulking agents in tropical climate

M Manga, MA Camargo-Valero, C Anthonj… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, composting has increasingly been promoted as a reliable method for
sanitizing Faecal Sludge (FS) from onsite sanitation systems, particularly where there are …

[HTML][HTML] Why pathogens matter for meeting the united nations' sustainable development goal 6 on safely managed water and sanitation

AL Mraz, IK Tumwebaze, SR McLoughlin… - Water Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Water and wastewater utilities, water and sanitation hygiene (WASH) practitioners, and
regulating bodies, particularly in developing nations, rely heavily on indicator …