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Newborn Health: Neonatal Sepsis and other Neonatal Infections
Neonatal Sepsis is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among newborns within the first 28 days of life, especially in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Children born prematurely are at a higher risk of this infection due to increased hospital stays. Listen to Dr. Christina Obiero’s discussion on Neonatal Sepsis and other neonatal […]
Episode 9: Newborn Health; An Introduction to Newborn Health and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Did you know that External Cephalic Version, a common practice in Africa where a midwife rotates a fetus through a pregnant woman’s abdomen for repositioning, is harmful and leads to many fetal deaths? Learn why this traditional practice could be life-threatening as explained by Mr. Kenneth Bundi, the Kilifi County Reproductive, Maternal, Child and Adolescent […]
Episode 8: Data Science; Leveraging Data Science to make Impactful Healthcare Advancements in Africa
Data is an intrinsic element in our work to advance healthcare in Africa through research that influences decision-makers in improving mental health, and maternal and newborn health, benefitting Africa’s current and future generations. Christopher John is one of our hub supporters in matters data translation, transforming raw data into usable information that helps promote better […]
Episode 7: Maternal Health Conditions; The Role of Data in Predicting these Conditions
Six out of 10 women in Kilifi suffer from Anaemia. Anaemia is one of the common health conditions that affect pregnant women. In this episode, Dr Angela Koech from the Centre of Excellence in Women & Child Health, and Kelvin Mbote, a research assistant at the Aga Khan University, Provost Office, speak about maternal health […]
Episode 6: Maternal Health; Using Data Science to Improve Maternal Health
Data Science is a key focal point for our projects. In this episode, Dr Angela Koech and Onesmus Wanje from the Aga Khan University, Centre of Excellence in Women & Child Health, examine how the hub is utilizing data to develop predictive models for poor health outcomes as well as prescriptive models to better deal […]
Episode 5: Introduction to Maternal Health; What is Maternal Health?
Episode five of our UZIMA-DS radio show series highlights maternal health, one of the focus areas of our Maternal, Newborn and Child Health project. Job Ogutu, a nurse working at the Kilifi County Health Department, speaks broadly about the topic, including the importance of fathers being involved before, during and after pregnancy. Click play to […]