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2025 Faculty of Science and Technology

Pregnancy-Associated Malaria: Evidence and Interventions

Kibibi Muthoni L.

2025 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 73-86

Pregnancy-associated malaria (PAM) is a critical public health concern in endemic regions, particularly subSaharan Africa, where it significantly contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Immunological and hormonal changes during pregnancy...

2025 School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Policy Frameworks for Malaria Eradication

Ngugi Mwaura J.

2025 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 58-72

Malaria eradication remains one of the most ambitious global health goals, demanding robust and adaptive policy frameworks that bridge scientific innovation with effective local implementation. This paper critically examines the evolution and effectiveness of...

2025 School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Obesity and Gut Microbiome: Current Evidence

Mugo Moses H.

2025 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 46-57

Obesity, a multifactorial metabolic disorder characterized by excessive fat accumulation, has become a leading global health challenge. Recent research underscores the gut microbiome, a complex community of microorganisms inhabiting the human gastrointestinal...

2025 School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Novel Insecticides and Resistance Challenges

Mugo Moses H.

2025 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 34-45

Insecticides remain indispensable tools in global agriculture and vector control; however, resistance evolution among pest species poses a major threat to their long-term efficacy. This paper examines the dynamics of insecticide resistance and emerging strate...

2025 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Narrative Review of Obesogenic Environments

Nyiramana Mukamurera P.

2025 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 23-33

The rising prevalence of obesity reflects the influence of obesogenic environments settings that promote excessive calorie intake and discourage physical activity across both urban and rural contexts. Urban areas, where over half the global population resides...

2025 School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Narrative Review of Malaria Comorbidities in Children

Nyambura Achieng M.

2025 | Research Output Journal of Biological and Applied Science | Pp. 12-22

Malaria continues to be one of the most significant global health challenges, particularly among children under five years of age in sub-Saharan Africa, where it remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Despite considerable progress in prevention and...

2025 School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Narrative Review of Herbal Remedies for Malaria

Nambi Namusisi H.

2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 203-211

Malaria remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, disproportionately affecting populations in subSaharan Africa and Asia. The rise of multidrug-resistant Plasmodium strains, coupled with the limited effectiveness of current vaccines, undersco...

2025 School of Pharmacy

Narrative Review of Funding Challenges in Malaria Research

Bwanbale Geoffrey David

2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 195-202

Malaria research remains severely underfunded despite its global health significance. This paper examines the evolving landscape of malaria research funding, emphasizing public-private partnerships, innovative financing mechanisms, and the role of technology...

2025 Faculty of Science and Technology

Narrative Review of Diagnostic Innovations in Malaria

Kato Jumba K.

2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 181-194

Malaria remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, with hundreds of millions of cases annually and a disproportionate impact on sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Accurate and timely diagnosis is essential for effective case management, diseas...

2025 Faculty of Science and Technology

Narrative Review of Community Participation in Malaria Control

Mugisha Emmanuel K.

2025 | RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 160-169

Malaria remains one of the leading global health challenges, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where it contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality rates. Despite progress in prevention and treatment, achieving sustained malaria elimination require...