The evolution of mankind has constantly been influenced by the pathogens encountered.
The various populations of modern humans that ventured out of Africa adapted to different …

This paper examines the relationship between weather conditions and child nutrition in
Ethiopia. We link data from four rounds of the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey to …

Background To determine the prevalence and factors associated with severe ('near miss')
maternal morbidity and mortality in the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali–Rwanda …

Background Despite efforts in eradication and control, malaria remains a global challenge,
particularly affecting vulnerable groups. Despite the recession in malaria cases, previously …

Background African highlands were known to be free of malaria for the past 50 years.
However, the ever growing human population in the highlands of Africa has led to the …

Mountainous regions are globally important, in part because they support large populations
and are biodiverse. They are also characterized by enhanced vulnerability to anthropogenic …

Background Outbreaks of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) impose a heavy burden on
vulnerable populations. Despite recent progress in eradication and control, malaria remains …

Background Ethiopia has a history of climate related malaria epidemics. An improved
understanding of malaria–climate interactions is needed to inform malaria control and …

Background Since 2004, malaria interventions in Rwanda have resulted in substantial
decline of malaria incidence. However, this achievement is fragile as potentials for local …

Background Asymptomatic malaria infections largely remain undetected and act as a
reservoir for continuous transmission. The study assessed the prevalence of submicroscopic …