Background Complications of childbirth and pregnancy are leading causes of death among women of reproductive age. Worldwide, developing countries account for ninety-nine percent of maternal deaths. The United Nations’ ...

Rapid migration of people to the urban areas of developing countries resulted in a shortage of housing and the location of people in poor housing and unhealthy environments. Studies have shown that people who live in ...

ABSTRACT Odontogenic abscesses and Ludwig’s angina are infections commonly seen by maxillofacial surgeons. Both infections have periapical or periodontal origin and caused by oral bacteria. Ludwig’s angina is an aggressive ...

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) persists as a serious global public heath problem of a magnitude requiring urgent attention. The increase in new cases of TB in African countries where the prevalence of HIV is relatively ...

ABSTRACT Teenage pregnancy is a health and social problem in Malawi as a result of physical, psychological and socio-economic consequences on the teenage mother, family and the society as a whole. Although studies have ...