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Abstract Background Malaria continues to be the foremost deadly disease and a cause of substantial economic deficit in Ethiopia. Data from malaria monitoring programs can be used to assess prevalence and trends of the di...

Abstract Background The development of undergraduate medicine licensure examinations is critical for ensuring physicians’ competencies. Existing literature primarily focuses on exams Psychometric properties while leavi...

Abstract Background Despite ongoing reports of malaria from health facilities in central Ethiopia, entomological evidence on local vectors remains scarce. This study investigated Anopheles species composition, host prefe...

Abstract Background Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis of childhood and the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries. Infants frequently present with incomplete diseas...

Abstract Mastitis is a multifactorial disease that affects mammalian health, productivity, and public health. However, it remains considerably understudied in goats compared to cattle in Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study...

Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding infants only breast milk for the first six months of life, with no additional liquids or solids except prescribed medicines, vitamins, or mineral suppleme...

Abstract Background Early HIV diagnosis allows timely interventions to control HIV transmission. We have determined the proportion of recent infections among people living with HIV (PLHIV) enrolling to care in Ethiopia a...

Abstract Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) play an essential role in the prompt diagnosis of malaria in settings where using microscopy is not feasible. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of N...

Abstract Background The inability of antiretroviral medications to inhibit HIV is known as antiretroviral treatment failure. One of the greatest problems facing HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy is treatment ...

Abstract Background Limited evidence exists on the prescription patterns of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) and their effectiveness in achieving HIV-1 viral suppression. This study evaluated pre-conflict prescr...

Abstract Background High-quality routine health information (RHI) is essential for evidence-based decision-making and healthcare quality improvement. However, existing studies in Ethiopia have reported low data quality, ...

Abstract Background Prophylactic medications are commonly used to prevent tuberculosis and opportunistic infections in people living with HIV (PLWH) who are on first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, their cumu...

Abstract Background Neonatal seizures are sudden, abnormal brain activities that occur during the neonatal period, are the most common neurological emergencies in newborns, and are associated with high morbidity and mort...

Abstract Introduction The geriatric population is the fastest-growing age group and accounts for one-third of surgical patients. A growing body of evidence reveals that postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is the m...

Abstract Background Pediatric urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major source of morbidity, often leading to severe complications like renal scarring, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease if not treated promptly. ...

Abstract Introduction Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cardiovascular complication of thyrotoxicosis but its burden and predictors are poorly described in sub-Saharan Africa. We assessed the prevalence, clinical cours...

Abstract Background Since the COVID-19 pandemic routine vaccination rates have dropped in Canada. Many newcomers and refugees experience significant vaccine inequities despite wide vaccine availability and COVID-19 pande...

Abstract Background Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal disorder associated with congenital heart disease (CHD). However, data on CHD patterns, survival, and mortality predictors among individuals with DS i...