Abstract Background Respiratory infections claim lives, especially the lives of children under the age of five, around the world. In South Sudan, respiratory infection has been identified as one of…

In this paper, we utilize the 2019/20 Uganda National Household Survey data to answer three related questions: (i) To what extent did out-of-pocket payments (OOPs) for health care services exceed the…

Abstract Introduction Poor living conditions and poverty in urban slums mean that informal health providers (IHPs) often dominate health service provision in such settings. We explored the capacity of…

Abstract Introduction: South Sudan has higher rates of under-five morbidity and mortality compared to other countries in the African region. Diarrhea is one of the major causes of death among children…

Abstract Consumption of vegetables and fruits is increasing, especially amidst COVID-19, when there have been noticeable and significant changes in consumption behaviours. Consumers' willingness to…

ABSTRACT Roots, tubers, and bananas (RTBs) play an important role in food security and income generation in Uganda, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire, serving as essential sources of food security, nutrition…

ABSTRACT Sweetpotato and cassava are important food crop targets for transforming livelihoods in Mozambique, Nigeria and Uganda. To effectively deliver new crop varieties, there is need to explore and…

Abstract The increasing frequency of climate-related shocks in arid and semi-arid regions has subjected local populations to cyclical livelihood disruptions and poverty traps. Humanitarian assistance…

Abstract Background Community air pollution science serves as a vital tool in public health and urban planning, enabling communities to advocate for policy changes that improve public health outcomes…

Access to contraceptives in South Africa has been hindered by a number of multifaceted challenges, encompassing disruptions in supply chains, healthcare system strain, and shifts in policy priorities…