2025 MUHAS Research Bulletin

Abstract

Volume 24 of the MUHAS 2025 Research Bulletin presents a consolidated, systematically organized record of research outputs produced by members of the University. The compilation reflects MUHAS’s breadth of scholarship and illustrates the strength of the academic research pipeline, from scholarly inquiry to dissemination through peer-reviewed publication and postgraduate scholarship. In academic terms, this Bulletin supports knowledge discovery and scholarly productivity by enabling readers to identify active and emerging research themes, locate relevant work for further study, and strengthen potential cross-disciplinary collaboration. For institutional stakeholders, the Bulletin also provides a practical basis for monitoring research performance and informing strategic directions to enhance research quality, visibility, and impact. Thus, Volume 24 serves as a credible reference that promotes responsible use of research information, minimizes unnecessary duplication of effort, and encourages sustained engagement in lifelong research careers. This Research Bulletin presents information on research conducted by members of staff at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS). It includes summaries of publications such as journal articles, theses, dissertations, and conference proceedings from the preceding year. The current research bulletin, Volume 24, contains 1,147 abstracts, of which 675 are abstracts from journal articles, while 472 are abstracts for theses and dissertations