Background The global burden of pediatric severe respiratory illness is substantial, and
influenza viruses contribute to this burden. Systematic surveillance and testing for influenza …

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We seek to strengthen understanding of the health needs of internally displaced persons
(IDPs) in contexts of conflict or violence. Based upon a scoping review, our paper identified …

Abstract The KEMRI/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health and
Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) is located in Rarieda, Siaya and Gem Districts …

In 2007, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) presented a large amount
of evidence about global warming and the impact of human activities on global climate …

Introduction Data on the burden and risk groups for influenza-associated mortality from
Africa are limited. We aimed to estimate the incidence and risk-factors for in-hospital …

We report and explore changes in child mortality in a rural area of Kenya during 2003–2009,
when major public health interventions were scaled-up. Mortality ratios and rates were …

Background In Kenya, detailed data on the age-specific burden of influenza and RSV are
essential to inform use of limited vaccination and treatment resources. Methods We …

Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, most people with HIV do not know they are infected.
Methods: We conducted door-to-door home-based testing and counseling (HBTC) in rural …

Each year, influenza causes substantial mortality and morbidity worldwide. It is important to
understand influenza in the tropics because of the significant burden in the region and its …