The EAHRJ promote and facilitate the application of knowledge from research to strengthen national and regional health policy and practice; development of human-resource capacities and skills; exchange and dissemination of health-research information; and advocacy of evidence generated from health research.

EAHRJ contains peer-reviewed articles, original articles, reviews, book reviews, short communications, surveys, commentaries, opinions on policy or practice, essays, reports, etc., from East Africa. It covers the wide range of subjects and issues in the health sector ranging from medicine, geo-medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmaceutical science, veterinary science, food science, health-related agriculture science, health professionals, etc., that provide evidence for improving health policy and practice.

Other websites associated with this journal: https://eahrj.eahealth.org/ and https://www.eac.int/institutions/eahrc/ea-health-research-journal

Published: 2026-02-17


Navigating Scientific Inquiry in East Africa Amidst Declining Research Funding

Steve Wandiga, Leonard Ntakarutimana, Fabian Mashauri, Novat Twungubumwe

1-8



Recurrent Sigmoid Volvulus in Pregnancy: Case Report

Hayte M. Samo, Martini Gemuwang, Fides Canuty, Joshua G. Gidabayda, Emanuel Q. Nuwass

20-23




Reported Adverse Events (Side Effects) Following COVID-19 Vaccination Among University Students and Staff: A Case of Islamic University in Uganda

Rashid Naziru, Madinah Nabukeera Ssebyala, Francis Tamale, Zakariyah Mukasa, John Turyagumanawe, Alex Daama, Areemu Abdul Mujeeb Babatunde, Swaibu Zziwa, Kharim Mwebaza Muluya

41-47


Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on livelihoods and social support mechanisms in selected regions of Tanzania: A qualitative study

Peter E. Mangesho, Elizabeth H. Shayo, Leonard E.G. Mboera, Mark Urassa, Mtumwa Bakari, Esther Ngadaya, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Nahya Nassor, Giuliano Russo, Kevin Deane, David Mccoy

Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra Ct Value: A Quick Indicator of Sputum Bacillary Load and Smear Status Prediction in Individuals with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Davis J. Kuchaka, Saumu P. Juma, Erick A. Shekimweri, Buliga M. Swema, Philoteus A. Sakasaka, Blandina T. Mmbaga, Margaretha L. Sariko

58-65





Exploring Emotional Violence in Intimate Relationships during Pregnancy in Central Tanzania: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Fabiola Vincent Moshi, Keiko Nakamura, Yuri Tashiro, Ayano Miyashita, Runa Katoh, Hideko Sato, Mayumi Ohnishi

96-105




Emergency Contraceptives Use Among Female Commercial Sex Workers in Tanzania: A Cross Sectional Study

Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephan, Yohana Swebe Masubho, Yusheng Tian, Fabiola Moshi, Stephen Kibusi, Yamin Li

127-133




Evaluating the Knowledge and Practices of General Practitioners in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment at Three Referral Hospitals in Bujumbura, Burundi

Zacharie Ndizeye, Ghislain Mutwenzi, Ghislain Mutwenzi, Désiré Habonimana, Jean Claude Nkurunziza, Sandra Nkurunziza, Elysée Baransaka

152-157



High Prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease in Low-Endemic Areas: A Pilot Study in Chunya Tanzania

Amani Twaha, Deocles Donatus, Khanafi Said, Moshi Moshi Shabani, Marygladness Ngeme, Maryjesca Mafie, Stamily Ally Ramadhani, Abdulrahman Hussein, Nazareth M. Mbilinyih, Kasia Maksym

165-173


Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis and Associated Gut Health Outcomes Among Alcohol Consumers in Musanze District of Rwanda: A Cross-Sectional Study

Christophe Higiro, Thierry Habyarimana, Cedrick Izere, Callixte Yadufashije, Francois Niyongabo Niyonzima

174-182




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