ABSTRACT Poor fecal sludge management, common in communities relying on on-site sanitation, severely threatens the achievement of SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). With public funding often…

Abstract Climate change mitigation is often assumed to be cheaper in developing countries than in developed countries. Yet, existing analyses frequently ignore the cost-effectiveness of price-based…

Sustainable intensification of livestock production relies critically on effective disease management, yet the environmental implications of current practices remain poorly understood. The study was…

Despite being known independently as important aetiological agents of liver disease, little is known about the prevalence, patterns, and risk factors associated with co-occurring alcohol use and…

Key Messages With carbon pricing, households in most countries and regions have a tendency to change from fossil-based fuels to more traditional and polluting alternatives like firewood and charcoal…

Abstract Mental health disorders (MHD) rank among the top 10 global causes of disease burden, with significant economic and social costs. Current treatments often have limited efficacy or tolerability…

Abstract Background Kenya faces a significant mental health crisis, with 1.9 million reported cases of depression and 10.6% prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The economic burden of…

ABSTRACT Introduction: The use of tobacco among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries is a public health issue of concern. The tobacco industry’s aggressive marketing tactics target young…

Abstract Adolescents and young adults with HIV (AYH) are at greater risk for mental health conditions. Provision of mental health services to AYH is limited by an overburdened and untrained workforce…

Abstract Carbon pricing has been proposed as an efficient instrument to reduce carbon emissions and curb climate change. However, in low-income countries, resulting high energy prices might induce…