Introduction: Falciparum malaria still remains as a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Acute kidney injury is a known complication of malaria, and it is reported to occur in up to 40% of adult patients with severe falciparum malaria in endemic regions like sub-Saharan Africa.
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with acute kidney injury among falciparum malaria patients in a tertiary level private hospital in Dar es Salaam.
Introduction. The prevalence of hypertension in Africa ranges from 29.7% in Cameroon to 47% in South Africa.
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