Muhimbili National Hospital

Quality and concordance of international paediatric sepsis guidelines: a cross-sectional appraisal from the SENTINEL International study

Objectives To evaluate the methodological quality of hospital-specific paediatric sepsis clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) from sites participating in an international study using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) tool and to assess the consi...

Clinical samples with delayed processing time are associated with lower HIV viral load results in a high-volume regional laboratory, Njombe Region, Tanzania (Oct 2024–Mar 2025)

Abstract Background Accurate HIV viral load (VL) testing is essential for monitoring antiretroviral therapy (ART) and detecting treatment failure. In resource-limited settings such as Njombe Region, Tanzania, laboratories often face prolonged turnaround times (TAT) and suboptimal...

Biliary Atresia With Situs Inversus Abdominalis Managed by Kasai Portoenterostomy: A Case Report From Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania

ABSTRACT Biliary atresia associated with situs inversus abdominalis is a rare congenital combination that complicates diagnosis and surgical orientation. Early recognition, meticulous preoperative planning, and timely Kasai portoenterostomy can achieve favorable short‐term outcom...

Comparison of lung ultrasonography and chest radiography in detecting neonatal respiratory distress as a composite clinical condition: a prospective cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy study at Muhimbili National Hospital

Neonatal respiratory distress (RD) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. While chest radiography (CXR) is the traditional modality of diagnosis, lung ultrasound (LUS) has emerged as a bedside, radiation-free alternative for evaluating neonatal respiratory condit...

Is a tracheoesophageal fistula management still a challenge in low resource setting? Case report of rare type D tracheoesophageal fistula and literature review

Management of the common TEF cases have been with low promising outcomes in low resourced countries as compared to developed countries. Type D Tracheoesophageal fistula is a most rare condition whose management experience, challenges and outcomes are not adequately documented esp...