• Ethnomedical survey of plants used for the management of HIV and AIDS-related conditions in Mbulu District, Tanzania 

  Marealle, A; Moshi, M; Innocent, E; Qwarse, M; Marobela, K (2020-12-08)

  The aim of this Study was to document medicinal plants used in the management of HIV and AIDS related conditions in Mbulu District. An ethnomedical survey was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire. The main HIV ...
• Advancing Pharmacy Practice in Tanzania: A Descriptive Report of Pharmacy Education and Practice Models in 3 Institutions 

  Mbilinyi, C; Buma, , D; Ngasa, S; Maingu, R; Maganda, B; Kaali, W; Uledi, M; Mkinga, , B; Njonjo, B; Amiri, J; . Zuckerman, A (INQUIRY, 2021-11-09)

  Abstract Understanding models of pharmacy education and practice in low-to-middle income countries (LMIC) can drive best practices and resource utilization. However, there is a paucity of literature in this setting. The ...
• Formulation development and evaluation of hydroxyurea dry syrup in sickle cell disease management in pediatrics 

  Mohamedi, J.A. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2020)

  Background. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disease which affects global population with annual birth of 300,000 SCD infants whom 75% are born in Africa. Tanzania has the highest prevalence (13%) of SCD in the world. ...
• Usage of Oral Rehydration Salts and Other Treatments in Management of Diarrhoea Among Children Under-Five Years Attending Primary Health Care Facilities in Dar es Salaam TMJ Origin 

  Mutagonda, R; Kilonzi, M; Mikomangwa, W, P; Mlyuka, H (Tanzania Medical Journal, 2020)

  Background Diarrhoeal disease is highly preventable and easily manageable, yet it remains a significant cause of childhood mortality in Tanzania. Since dehydration caused by acute diarrhoea is the main contributor to ...
• Quality of selected anti-retroviral medicines: Tanzania Mainland market as a case study 

  Mziray, S.; Maganda, B. A.; Mwamwitwa, K.; Fimbo, A. M.; Kaale, E.; Mwalwisi, Yonah H. (BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2021)

  Background: Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) have significantly reduced morbidity, mortality and improved the quality of life of people living with HIV infection. Poor quality ARVs may result in harmful consequences such as ...
• Quality monitoring of anti-TB drugs in Tanzania, 2012-2018 

  Mwamwitwa, T. W.; Maganda, B. A.; Kisense, S.; Mziray, S. A.; Kaale, E. (Tropical Medicine and Surgery, 2021)

  Background: The use of substandard and falsified (SF) anti-tuberculosis (ANT-TB) drugs may lead to treatment failure and the development of drug resistance. It is claimed that SF medicinal products are more prevalent in ...
• Effect of Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine on the Pharmacokinetics of Praziquantel for Treatment of Schistosoma mansoni Infection 

  Minzi, O. M; Mnkugwe, R. H.; Ngaimisi, E.; Kinung’hi, S.; Hansson, A.; Pohanka, A; Kamuhabwa, A.; Aklillu, E. (MDPI-Pharmaceuticals, 2021)

  Praziquantel (PZQ) and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHP) combination recently showed superior effectiveness than PZQ alone to treat intestinal schistosomiasis. In this follow-up study, we investigated the effect of ...
• Preformulation Studies for Generic Omeprazole Magnesium Enteric Coated Tablets: Advance Study 

  Migoha, C. O.; Ratansi, M.; Kaale, E.; Kagashe, G. (Issues and Development in Health Research, 2021)

  Preformulation is an important step in the rational formulation of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). Micromeritics properties: bulk density (BD) and tapped density (TD), compressibility index (Carr’s index), ...
• Effectiveness of Intermittent Preventive Treatment With Dihydroartemisinin Piperaqunine Against Malaria in Pregnancy in Tanzania: A Randomized Controlled Trial 

  Mlugu, E. M.; Minzi, O.; Kamuhabwa, A. A. R.; Aklillu, E. (Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 2021)

  Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) to prevent malaria and adverse birth outcomes is threatened by Plasmodium falciparum resistance to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. We ...
• The Existence of High Bacterial Resistance to Some Reserved Antibiotics in Tertiary Hospitals in Tanzania: A Call to Revisit Their Use 

  Mikomangwa, W. P.; Bwire, G. M.; Kilonzi, M.; Mlyuka, H.; Mutagonda, R. F.; Kibanga, W.; Marealle, A. I.; Minzi, O.; Mwambete, K. D. (Infection and drug resistance, 2021)

  Background: Antibiotic resistance poses burden to the community and health-care services. Efforts are being made at local, national and global level to combat the rise of antibiotic resistance including antibiotic ...
• Optimal single sampling time‑point for monitoring of praziquantel exposure in children 

  Mnkugwe, R. H.; Kitabi, E. N.; Kinung’hi, S.; Kamuhabwa, A. A. R.; Minzi, O. M.; Aklillu, E. (Scientific Reports, 2021)

  Praziquantel pharmacokinetics studies in schistosomiasis infected children are scarce partly due to the challenges/complexity of intensive blood sampling in the target population. This study was aimed to investigate ...
• Knowledge on utilization of wild mushrooms by the local communities in the Selous-Niassa Corridor in Ruvuma Region, Tanzania 

  Qwarse, M.; Moshi, M.; Mihale, M. J.; Marealle, A. I.; Sempombe, J.; Mugoyela, V. (Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research, 2021)

  The present study focused on documentation of wild mushroom species used by the local communities in the Selous-Niassa corridor in Namtumbo district, Ruvuma region, Tanzania. Qualitative and quantitative data were ...
• Evaluation of Effectiveness and Safety of pharmacological and mechanical labor induction methods among Pregnant Women attending Public Referral Hospitals in Dar es salaam, Tanzania 

  Erasto, E (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

  Background: Induction of labor aims to initiate or accelerate uterine contraction and cervical ripening for spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD). Currently, balloon catheter, oxytocin and prostaglandin derivatives are the ...
• factors associated with adherence to antihypertensive medications among patients attending hypertensive clinic at JKCI Dares salaam 

  Magelewanya, A, M (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

  Background: Medication adherence is essential in the treatment of chronic conditions such as hypertension. In Tanzania little is known about adherence status to antihypertensive medications and its associated factors Aim ...
• The influence of pharmaceutical regulatory framework in promotion of pharmaceutical industrialization in Tanzania” 

  Saada, R.H. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021)

  Background: Tanzania, has low pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity which causes high imports of pharmaceutical products to meet the local demands. Pharmaceutical regulatory framework is in place to guide local ...
• Assessment of the Impact of Covid-19 on the Supply Chain of Essential Health Commodities in Tanzania 

  Ipagala, P. (Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2021-10)

  Background: Essential medicines are those drugs that satisfy the priority healthcare needs of the population. In Tanzania the supply chain of essential health commodities largely depends on imported finished products and ...
• Possible vertical transmission and antibodies against SARS‐CoV‐2 among infants born to mothers with COVID‐19: A living systematic review 

  Bwire, G,M; Njiro, B,J; Mwakawanga, D,L; Sabas, D; Sunguya, B,F (Journal of medical virology, 2020)

  Abstract Current evidence suggests that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19), caused by severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), is predominantly transmitted from human‐to‐human. However, evidence on ...
• Detection profile of SARS‐CoV‐2 using RT‐PCR in different types of clinical specimens: A systematic review and metaanalysis 

  Bwire, G,M; Majigo, M,V; Njiro, B,J; Mawazo, A (jurnal of medical virology, 2020)

  Testing is one of the commendable measures for curbing the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID‐19). But, it should be done using the most appropriate specimen and an accurate diagnostic test such as real‐time reverse ...
• Optimal management of esophageal cancer in Africa: A systemic review of treatment strategies 

  Buckle, G, C; Mahapatra, R; Akoko, L; Mmbaga, E,J; White, R,E; Bent, S; Loon, K,V (CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY, 2020)

  Esophageal cancer (EC) is a leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in Africa. Despite the high burden of disease, optimal management strategies for EC in resource-constrained settings have yet to be established. ...
• Perspectives on Building Sustainable Newborn Screening Programs for Sickle Cell Disease: Experience from Tanzania 

  Bukini, D; Nkya, S; McCurdy, S; Mbekenga, C; Manji, K; Parker, M; Makani, J (Int. J. Neonatal Screen, 2021)

  Abstract: The prevalence of sickle cell disease is high in Africa, with significant public health effects on the affected countries. Many of the countries with the highest prevalence of the disease also have poor health ...

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