Malnutrition in HIV infected children on antiretroviral drugs in a cohort of Ghanaian children.

Background: HIV infected children are at increased risk of malnutrition which worsens the depressed immune system, leading to poor disease prognosis.

Aim: To assess the nutritional status of children between 6-12 years on antiretroviral drugs (ARV) at two health facilities in Accra.

Methods: The study design was cross sectional among children between 6 and 12 years being administered with antiretroviral drugs at two hospitals in Accra.

Schistosoma haematobium, infection and anaemia in children in Accra, Ghana.

Background: Urinary Schistosomiasis and malaria are endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. There are public health concerns and implications of these parasites. This study sought to assess the prevalence of malaria, urinary schistosomiasis, and anaemia in children of school going age in two municipalities in Ghana.

Acceptability of Complementary Foods That Incorporate Moringa oleifera Leaf Powder Among Infants and Their Caregivers.

Background: Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MLP) is a nutrient-rich and readily available food resource that has the potential to improve the micronutrient quality of complementary foods in developing countries.

Objective: To investigate the acceptability of complementary foods fortified with MLP.

Methods: Moringa oleifera leaf powder was fed to infants either as part of a cereal-legume complementary food blend (MCL-35 g) or by sprinkling as a food supplement (MS-5 g) on infant's usual foods.