Regular audit of the pattern of admission and diseases is a very good project that should be
encouraged as this will help in planning. To assess the pattern of and outcome of paediatric …

Background: Beta (β)-endorphins are endogenous neuropeptides found in the plasma and
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of humans but there have been reports of the relationship between …

Background: There has been a world-wide reduction in under-five mortality rate since 1990
by almost half. Despite this global reduction, about 17,000 children under the age of five …

Background: The patterns and outcome of under-five morbidity in health care facilities are
invaluable tools that reflect the disease burden and health care needs of the children in the …

Background: The essence of seeking medical services is to be provided with essential
medical care to prevent complications and possibly death from the illness. Objective: To …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Childhood mortality is a serious public health concern.
Periodic assessment of its trend is important in evaluating the pattern and planning …

Aim: To identify the causes of morbidity and mortality and mortality rate among children
admitted to the Emergency Pediatrics Unit. Setting and Design: The study was a …

Background: Under five morbidity constitutes serious public health challenge with attendant
deleterious sequelae on children globally, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and other least …

Background: Adolescent transition stage of development is associated with several
dramatic, peculiar and sometimes chaotic changes with resultant health challenges. The …

Background: Acute kidney injury is a frequent and serious complication encountered in
critically ill children and is an independent risk factor for mortality. Major causes of childhood …