St. Francis Referral Hospital

Barriers to birth preparedness and complication readiness in Tanzania: a narrative review through the lens of the Three Delays Model

Introduction Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPCR) is a key safe motherhood intervention aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through timely decision-making, delivery planning, and rapid response to obstetric emergencies. This narrative review synthesi...

Clinical and Environmental Reservoirs of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Rural Tanzania: Implications for Diagnostics and Antimicrobial Stewardship

Purpose: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is making urinary tract infections (UTIs) and surgical site infections (SSIs) increasingly difficult to treat, especially in low-resource settings where self-medication and limited laboratory services are common. This study explored knowled...

Effects of outdoor air pollution on the cardiovascular health of school-aged children residing near polluted areas and the efficacy of mitigation measures in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Outdoor air pollution is a major global health threat, particularly for children in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries. While its respiratory effects are well-documented, evidence on cardiovascular impacts in children remains limited, especially in sub-Saharan Af...