Pneumonia remains the leading cause of childhood mortality and the most common reason
for adult hospitalisation in low and middle income countries, despite advances in …

Colonization of the human nasopharynx by pneumococcus is extremely common and is both
the primary reservoir for transmission and a prerequisite for disease. Current vaccines …

Background Bacterial bloodstream infection is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in
sub-Saharan Africa, yet few facilities are able to maintain long-term surveillance. The Malawi …

Background Hypertension and diabetes prevalence is high in Africans. Data from HIV
infected populations are limited, especially from Malawi. Integrating care for chronic non …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health problem threatening safe, effective
healthcare delivery in all countries and settings. The ability of microorganisms to become …

Background As healthcare facilities in Low-and Middle-Income Countries adopt digital
health systems to improve hospital administration and patient care, it is important to …

There is a high burden of critical illness in low-income countries (LICs), adding pressure to
already strained health systems. Over the next decade, the need for critical care is expected …

Rationale: In the context of rapid antiretroviral therapy rollout and an increasing burden of
noncommunicable diseases, there are few contemporary data describing the etiology and …

Community‐acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in
adults worldwide, but its epidemiology varies markedly by region. Whilst in high‐income …

Objectives: Data on cardiovascular disease risks among HIV-infected patients taking
antiretroviral therapy (ART) over long periods of time are lacking in Sub-Saharan Africa …