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Sorghum chemistry delineates levels of its susceptibility to weevils (sitophilus spp) and breeding strategies towards variety development; a review
(The Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 2020-10)
Weevils (Sitophilus spp) are serious pests that can damage sorghum grains in stores if not controlled. The infestation of
sorghum by the pest can cause huge economic loss ranging from 15% to 75% depending on levels of ...
Adherence to Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Kasulu Communities in North-Western Tanzania
(Hindawi, 2020-06-05)
Introduction. Pregnant women are at a high risk of anaemia, with iron-folate deficiency being the most common cause of anaemia
among pregnant women. Despite the well-known importance of iron and folic acid supplementation ...
A retrospective study on the epidemiology and trends of road traffic accidents, fatalities and injuries in three Municipalities of Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania between 2014-2018
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2020-05-20)
Introduction: Over 90% of injuries and deaths still occur in low and middle-income countries like Tanzania due to Road traffic accidents. Available literature indicates that Tanzania suffers massive human and economic ...
Preferred resting surfaces of dominant malaria vectors inside different house types in rural south-eastern Tanzania
(Springer Nature, 2020-01-15)
Background: Malaria control in Africa relies extensively on indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated nets
(ITNs). IRS typically targets mosquitoes resting on walls, and in few cases, roofs and ceilings, using ...
Evidence of Chikungunya but not Dengue Virus Circulating among Febrile Patients during Low Transmission Period in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania
(International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2020-02-26)
Background: There is currently sufficient evidence available indicating that dengue and chikungunya viruses could be among the causes of fever in Tanzania. Overlapping clinical manifestations of chikungunya and dengue with ...
Biovar 2 of Ralstonia solanacearum Species Complex Causes Tomato Bacterial Wilt Disease in Tanzania
(Science Alert, 2020-03)
Background and Objective: Bacterial wilt disease (BWD) caused by complex species of Ralstonia solanacearum (RSSC) has been
categorized as one of the most significant plant diseases in the world. It is a serious problem ...
Habitat characteristics and insecticide susceptibility of Aedes aegypti in the Ifakara area, south-eastern Tanzania
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2020-02-07)
Background: Aedes-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya constitute constant threats globally. In Tanzania, these diseases are transmitted by Aedes aegypti, which is widely distributed in urban areas, but whose ...
Creating mosquito-free outdoor spaces using transfuthrin-treated chairs and ribbons
(Springer Nature, 2020-03-10)
Background: Residents of malaria-endemic communities spend several hours outdoors performing diferent
activities, e.g. cooking, story-telling or eating, thereby exposing themselves to potentially-infectious mosquitoes. ...
Determinants of Home Delivery among Women Aged 15-24 Years in Tanzania
(International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS, 2020-04-23)
Background: The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal number 3 aims at reducing the
maternal mortality rate by less than 70/100,000 live births globally and 216/100,000 live births in
developing regions by 2030. ...
Effects of tobacco nicotine on maize yield and soil bacteria in Tabora western Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-05)
Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is globally known to be a primary source of nicotine
worldwide. This study was conducted to determine the effects of nicotine on the rhizosphere
and subsequent maize crop yield. Pot experiments ...