Milk is an important commodity in Kenya; the country has the largest dairy herd and highest per capita milk consumption in East Africa. As such, hazards in milk are of concern. Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is a toxic metabolite of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) excreted in milk by lactating animals after ingesting A...
Sirma, A.J.
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Makita, K.
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Grace, Delia
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Senerwa, D.
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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[Aflatoxin exposure from milk in rural Kenya and the contribution to the risk of liver cancer]
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Aflatoxin exposure from milk in rural Kenya and the contribution to the risk of liver cancer
Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1), a human carcinogen, is found in milk products and may have potentially severe health impacts on milk consumers. We assessed the risk of cancer and stunting as a result of AFM1 consumption in Nairobi, Kenya, using worst case assumptions of toxicity and data from previous studi...
Ahlberg, Sara H.
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Grace, Delia
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Kiarie, G.
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Lindahl, Johanna F.
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[A risk assessment of aflatoxin M1 exposure in low and mid-income dairy consumers in Kenya]
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A risk assessment of aflatoxin M1 exposure in low and mid-income dairy consumers in Kenya
The zoonotic helminth T. solium is one of the leading causes of acquired epilepsy in endemic countries, resulting in a high burden both in human health and social stigma of affected people (1–3). In 2012 T. solium was highlighted as a priority for control in the World Health Assembly resolution 6...
Thomas, Lian F.
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Cook, Elizabeth A.J.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Rushton, Jonathan
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[Control of Taenia solium: A case for public and private sector investment]
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Control of Taenia solium: A case for public and private sector investment
Nairobi is a large rapidly-growing city whose demand for beef, mutton and goat products is expected to double by 2030. The study aimed to map the Nairobi beef, sheep and goat systems structure and flows to identify deficiencies and vulnerabilities to shocks.
Cross-sectional data were collected t...
Alarcón, Pablo
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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Murungi, M.K.
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Muinde, P.
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Akoko, James M.
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Domínguez Salas, Paula
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Kiambi, S.
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Ahmed, S.
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Häsler, Barbara
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Rushton, Jonathan
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[Mapping of beef, sheep and goat food systems in Nairobi — A framework for policy making and the identification of structural vulnerabilities and deficiencies]
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Mapping of beef, sheep and goat food systems in Nairobi — A framework for policy making and the identification of structural vulnerabilities and deficiencies
We designed and piloted a livestock identification and traceability system (LITS) along the Northern Tanzania–Narok–Nairobi beef value chain. Animals were randomly selected and identified at the primary markets using uniquely coded ear tags. Data on identification, ownership, source (village), an...
Mutua, F.
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Kihara, Absolomon
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Rogena, J.
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Ngwili, N.
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Aboge, G.
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Wabacha, J.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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[Piloting a livestock identification and traceability system in the northern Tanzania–Narok–Nairobi trade route]
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Piloting a livestock identification and traceability system in the northern Tanzania–Narok–Nairobi trade route
Background: Potato is a major food crop in the tropical regions of Africa. However, potato yields continue to remain very low in these regions mainly due to use of poor quality seed. The recent development of rapid seed multiplication technique has helped to shorten the duration of certified seed...
Okello, J.J.
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Zhou, Y.
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Kwikiriza, N.
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Ogutu, S.
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Barker, I.
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Atieno, E.
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Ahmed, J.T.
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Schulte-Geldermann, Elmar
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[Productivity and food security effects of using of certified seed potato: The case of Kenya's potato farmers]
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Productivity and food security effects of using of certified seed potato: The case of Kenya's potato farmers
Synanthropic flies have adapted to the mass of decaying organic matter near human settlements. As such, they feed and breed on food, faeces and other organic material and are known vectors for various diseases. Many of these diseases are associated with food, and foodborne diseases are of growing...
Heilmann, Martin
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Roesel, Kristina
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Grace, Delia
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Bauer, B.
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Clausen, P.H.
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[The impact of insecticide-treated material to reduce flies among pork outlets in Kampala, Uganda]
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The impact of insecticide-treated material to reduce flies among pork outlets in Kampala, Uganda
Vliet, N. van
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Moreno, J.
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Gómez, J.
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Zhou, W.
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Fa, J.E.
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Golden, C.
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Nobrega Alves, R.R.
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Nasi, Robert
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[Bushmeat and human health: assessing the evidence in tropical and sub-tropical forests]
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Bushmeat and human health: assessing the evidence in tropical and sub-tropical forests
Pork is the most common and widely consumed meat product in Vietnam. The study aimed to assess nutrition and food safety risks and opportunities associated with pork value chains in Vietnam. Twenty-nine focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted in Hung Yen and Nghe An provinces with 164 partic...
Hung Nguyen-Viet
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Sinh Dang-Xuan
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Phuc Pham Duc
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Roesel, Kristina
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Nguyen Mai Huong
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Toan Luu-Quoc
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Pham Van Hung
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Nguyen Thi Duong Nga
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Lapar, Ma. Lucila
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Unger, Fred
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Häsler, B.
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Grace, Delia
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[Rapid integrated assessment of food safety and nutrition related to pork consumption of regular consumers and mothers with young children in Vietnam]
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Rapid integrated assessment of food safety and nutrition related to pork consumption of regular consumers and mothers with young children in Vietnam
Currently, there is a high demand for amaranth due to its ability to withstand harsh climatic conditions, making it an ideal crop in the changing climate. There is also increased awareness and education on its nutritional and overall health benefits, and the availability of improved recipes. Howe...
Aber, H.
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Mulindwa, J.
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Lung'aho, Mercy G.
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Nyakundi, Fridah
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Wambui, J.
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Jager, Matthias
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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[Hazard analysis and critical control point plan for hazards in Ugandan amaranth vegetable value chain]
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Hazard analysis and critical control point plan for hazards in Ugandan amaranth vegetable value chain