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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REVIEW ARTICLES
COVID-19 Awakening: Preparedness, Readiness and Response during the pandemic
Daniel William Kitua, Andrew Y Kitua
Tracking characterization of Mycobacterium strains in Tanzania and some sub-Saharan African Countries: An overview on genotyping studies, implication and trends in advancing technology
Erasto Mbugi, Bugwesa Katale, Julius Keyyu, Sharon Kendall, Anita L Michel, Hazel M Dockrell, Mark Rweyemamu, Paul D van Helden, Mecky Matee
Ethnopharmacology, Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Aristolochia Bracteolata Lam: A Review of An Antimalarial Plant
Lina S Mathew, Andrew G. Mtewa, Clement Ajayi, Serawit Deyno, Anke Weisheit, Casim Umba Tolo, Arop L. Deng, Patrick Engeu Ogwang
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Ethnopharmacology, Pharmacology and Phytochemistry of Aristolochia Bracteolata Lam: A Review of An Antimalarial Plant
Emmanuel Kamgobe, Simone Grote, Martha F. Mushi, Damas Wilson, Letticia Gandye, Oliver Bader, Stephen E. Mshana, Uwe Grob
The prevalence of antibodies to Hepatitis B core antigen among blood donors in a tertiary institution in Nairobi County, Kenya
Festus Mulakoli, Michael Gichure
Antibacterial Spectrum and Susceptibility of Bacterial Pathogens Causing Diarrheal Illnesses: Cross Sectional Study of Patients Visiting Health Facility in Lake Victoria Region – Kenya
Makwaga Olipher, Muyodi Johnstone, Muthami Anne, Malela Joseph, Mokaya Tom, Matilu Mwau
Etiology Agents and Antibiotic Susceptibility profile of Cerebrospinal Meningitis: Retrospective Description of Surveillance Data in Rwanda
Celestin Musabyumuremyia, Therese Umuhoza, Ella Larissa Ndoricyimpaye, Gilbert Ntaganira, Naasson Tuyiringire
Low exposure to Plasmodium faciparum compromises acquisition of antibodies to circumsporozoite protein antigens in individuals living in western highlands of Kenya with unstable malaria transmission
Michael Kisongochi Walukhu, Michael M Gicheru, Robert Nyukuri Wanjala.
Candida albicans infection among HIV positive and HIV negative women- Case study at Butare University Teaching Hospital (CHUB), Southern province of Rwanda
Ella Larissa Ndoricyimpaye, Tuyishime Obed, Habiyakare Jean Claude, Manishimwe Jean d’Amour, Ntwali Denyse, Rutayisire Reverien.
Role of Gamma Glutamyltransferase and Alkaline Phosphatase Assay in Enzymatic Panel for Hepatobiliary Function in Patients Attending Kibungo Hospital, Rwanda
Mutijima Jean Berchmasa, Niyonzima Niyongabo Francois
Combined Effects of Carica Papaya Seeds with Albendazole on Adult Pheritima Posthuma
Muunda Mudenda, Musubire Brian Justus, Nassali Gloria, Shumbusho Esdras, Atim Veronica, Ssematimba Patrick, Kebirungi Pheonah, Atwijukire Evans, Okella Hedmon
Plants extract concoction from Capsicum annuum, Citrus sinensiss, Tagetes Minuta and Allium sativum: A potent killer bedbugs
Michael Kisongochi Walukhu, Robert Nyukuri Wanjala
ABOUT EASci
East Africa Science (EASci) publishes scientific research and innovation in health including clinical trials (on investigational medicinal products, devices, and diagnostics), application of health technologies and solutions, and other related matters. It promotes research innovation, development of innovative ideas, application of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in health, and the application of knowledge from health research innovations. EASci contains peer-reviewed articles, original articles, reviews, short communications, surveys, commentaries, opinions, book reviews, supplementary issues, essays and reports related to advancement in health and medical sciences.
East Africa Science (EASci) is a no-fee, open-access, peer-reviewed journal published online at www.eahealth.org. It is published two times per year by the East African Health Research Commission. EAHRC, which is based in Bujumbura, Burundi is an institution of the East African Community (EAC). EAC is an East African Regional Economic Community with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. EASci is editorially independent and does not necessarily represent the views or positions of the East African Community.
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Gibson Kibiki, MD, MMed, PhD, Executive Secretary, East African Health Research Commission, Burundi
ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Jacqueline Aber, MSc, Mbarara University, Uganda
Happiness H. Kumburu, PhD, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Tanzania
Lina Sara Mathew, MSc, Baharel Ghazal University, South Sudan
Irene Mremi, MSc, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania
Ella Larrissa Ndoricyimpaye, MSc, University of Rwanda, Rwanda
Sandra Nkurunziza, MD, MPH, University of Burundi, Burundi
Ramadhani Nyandwi, MSc, University of Burundi, Burundi
Violet Asiko Ongaya, MSc, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya
Naasson Tuyiringire, MSc, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Rwanda
MANAGING EDITOR
Steve Wandiga, PhD, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya
COPY EDITORS
Prof Eligius Lyamuya, MD, PhD, Muhimbili University of Health & Allied Sciences, Tanzania
Dr Kijakazi Mashoto, DDS, Mphil, PhD, National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania
Dr Jenny Renju, MSc, PhD, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , London
EDITORIAL BOARD
Prof Bennon Asiimwe, PhD, Mbarara University, Uganda
Dr Quirijn de Mast, MD, PhD, Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Prof Stephen Gillespie, MD, FRCP, University of St Andrews, UK
Prof Ben Hamel, MD, PhD, Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Prof Scott Heysell, MD, University of Virginia, USA
Prof Eric Houpt, MD, University of Virginia, USA
Prof Sam Kariuki, PhD, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya
Prof Pierre Claver Kayumba, PhD, University of Rwanda, Rwanda
Dr John Kiiru, PhD, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya
Prof Eligius Lyamuya, MD, PhD, Muhimbili University of Health & Allied Sciences, Tanzani
Prof Ole Lund, PhD, Technical University, Denmark
Dr Stephen Magesa, PhD, President’s Malaria Initiatives, Tanzania
Dr Alphaxard Manjurano, PhD, National Institute for Medical Research, Tanzania
Dr Quirijn De Mast, MD, PhD, Radboud University Medical Center,
Dr Stella Mpagama, MD, PhD, Kibong’oto Infectious Diseases Hospital, Tanzania
Prof Leon Mutesa, MD, PhD, University of Rwanda, Rwanda
Dr Jean de Dieu Ngirabega, MD, PhD, East African Health Research Commission, Burundi
Prof Joseph Nyandwi, MD, PhD, University of Burundi, Burundi
Prof Stephen Rulisa, MD, PhD, University of Rwanda, Rwanda
Dr Wilber Sabiiti, PhD, University of St Andrews, Scotland
Prof Thor Theander, MD, DSc, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Prof David P Towers, PhD, University of Warwick, UK
Prof Andre van der Ven, MD, PhD, Radboud University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
Prof Mirjam van Reisen, PhD, Leiden University, The Netherlands
Prof Alimuddun Zumla, MD, FRCP, University College London, UK
Prof Ruth Zadoks, PhD, Glasgow University, Scotland
CONTACT
For further information, please contact the editors at: eahrc-admin[at]eahealth.org
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