Factors associated with stunting: gut inflammation and child and maternal-related contributors among under-five children in Hawassa City, Sidama Region, Ethiopia.

Background: Under-nutrition remains a major global public health challenge, particularly among children under the age of five. Among the manifestations of under-nutrition, stunting accounts for the larger proportion, which is associated with multiple factors. In Ethiopia, however, the link between intestinal inflammation and childhood stunting was not well investigated.

Pooled prevalence and genetic diversity of norovirus in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Noroviruses are the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in all age groups globally. The problem is magnified in developing countries including Africa. These viruses are highly prevalent with high genetic diversity and fast evolution rates.

Prevalence, Associated Risk Factors and Rifampicin Resistance Pattern of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among Children at Debre Markos Referral Hospital, Northwest, Ethiopia.

Background: Tuberculosis presents a heightened threat to community health throughout the world but disproportionately afflicts low-income nations. In Ethiopia, TB is a significant health problem in children causing significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and rifampicin resistance of pulmonary tuberculosis among children.