A recent study outlined diarrhoea, a child’s diet, number of children in a household, livelihood and lack of caregiver education as some of the factors that affect the prevalence of wasting among children aged under 5 years, especially in arid areas.

Wasting is a critical global health issue characterized by a child having low weight for height. This condition disproportionately impacts children in this age group.

Brian Ogoti, Victor Riitho, Johanna Wildemann, Nyamai Mutono, Marianne Mureithi, Prof Julius Oyugi, Jordi Rodon, Victor M. Corman, Prof Christian Drosten, Prof S.M. Thumbi, Prof Marcel A. Müller

Abstract

Objective

We explored factors contributing to the low human MERS-CoV prevalence in Africa by assessing MERS-CoV epidemiological and genomic features.

Methods

The Faculty of Health Sciences, through AMSUN Art, is hosting the 3rd Edition of FHS Cultural Week under the theme One Health—a globally significant framework recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

This year’s edition seeks to promote interdisciplinary dialogue, environmental consciousness, student leadership, and Afro-centred creative expression within the University of Nairobi community.