Meru University of Science and Technology

Leveraging community health workers for the promotion of Breast Cancer Awareness and Timely Help-Seeking Behaviour (BreCATH-B study), among underserved rural population in Kenya: a protocol for a hybrid type II cluster randomised controlled trial

Female breast cancer (FBC) is the world’s most diagnosed cancer and the leading or second leading cause of female cancer-related deaths in 95% of the countries. In Kenya, it is the most diagnosed cancer with 7, 243 (16.2%) new cases reported in 2023. Advanced-stage FBC diagnosis...

Plant-parasitic nematodes: The missing piece in unlocking the potential of finger millet as a climate-smart crop

Finger millet is increasingly recognized as a climate-smart cereal with considerable potential to enhance food and nutritional security in sub-Saharan Africa. Its exceptional nutritional value, drought tolerance and adaptation to marginal environments have renewed interest in the...