EAHRJ: The Basis for Better Health Policy and Practice
The EAHRJ promotes and facilitates:
• Application of knowledge from research to strengthening national and regional    health policy and practice
• Development of human resource capacities and skills
• Exchange and dissemination of health research information
• Advocacy of evidence generated from health research

Current Issue

Vol 5 No 2 (2021): East African Health Research Journal

East African Health Research Journal 2021 | Volume 5 | Number 2

Published: 2021-11-15

Obituary

Obituary for Dr Harriet Nabudere (1973– 2021), Former Managing Editor of the East African Health Research Journal

Fabian Mashauri

113

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Short Report

Experience in fostering regional collaboration and Coordination to use data for battling infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa

Geoffrey Arunga, Tome Ca, Patricia Odero, Ahmed Bashir, Serge Manituo Somda, Fatuma Adan, Martin Weiss, Wayne Naidoo, Frank Adjei Benin, Todd Malone, Christopher A. LeGrand, Andrew Yona Kitua

114-122

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Implementation Challenges of Community Directed Treatment with Ivermectin Program for Control of Onchocerciasis in Ulanga, Tanzania

Vivian Mushi

123-128

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Review/Meta-Analysis

Evidence Based Dentistry among Dentists in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Irene Kida Minja, Edda Tandi Lwoga

129-136

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Case Reports

Successful Transabdominal Removal of Penetrating Iron Rod in the Rectum: A Case Report

Jay Lodhia, David Msuya, Kondo Chilonga, Danson Makanga

137-141

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Leech Infestation in the Vulvar Region: Causes of Vaginal Bleeding in a Six years old Child

Theodomir Sebazungu, Pascaline Kiota Kabungo, Emmanuel Manirakiza, Blaise Dushimiyimana

142-143

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Original Articles

Preparedness, Identification and Care of COVID-19 Cases by Front Line Health Workers in Selected Health Facilities in Mbale District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

Naziru Rashid, Aisha Nazziwa, Nicholas Nanyeenya, Nabukeera Madinah, Kamada Lwere

144-150

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Correlates of Sexual Risky Behaviours, HIV Testing, and HIV Testing Intention among Sexually Active Youths in Northern Tanzania

Bernard Njau, Grace Mhando, Damian Jeremiah, Declare Mushi

151-158

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Occurrence of Helicobacter Pylori in Specimens of Chronic Gastritis and Gastric Adenocarcinoma Patients: A Retrospective Study at University Teaching Hospital, Kigali, Rwanda

Theoneste Nizeyimana, Belson Rugwizangoga, Felix Manirakiza, Alvaro C Laga

159-163

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Cancer in Patients Referred Abroad For Health Care and Related Foreign Currency Expenses

Ruben Niyonsaba, Astère Manirakiza, Laurent Irakoze

164-169

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Pathology Characteristics of Lymphomas in Rwanda: A Retrospective Study

Fiacre Mugabe Byiringiro, Felix Manirakiza, Déogratias Ruhangaza, Thierry Zawadi Muvunyi, Belson Rugwizangoga

170-173

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Healthcare Professional Preferences for Prescribing Artemisinins and Quinine for Malaria in Burundi

Aîné-Ernest Niyonkuru, Eric McLaughlina, Gregory Heath, Sonia Inamuco, Hillary Topazian, Mike Davis

174-181

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Predictors and Barriers to Post Abortion Family Planning Uptake in Hai District, Northern Tanzania: A Mixed Methods Study

Benjamin Asubiojo, Peter E. Ng’wamkai, Benjamin C. Shayo, Rose Mwangi, Michael J. Mahande, Sia E. Msuya, Eusebious Maro

182-192

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