Pattern of Communicable Diseases in East Africa
Introduction: East Africa, comprising countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, faces significant challenges in combating communicable diseases. This region grapples with a complex interplay of socio-economic, environmental, and healthcare system factors that influence the prevalence and spread of communicable diseases. “Understanding the patterns of these diseases is crucial for effective public health interventions” Nadine Adam Epidemiological Landscape: Communicable diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in East Africa. Malaria, tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, diarrheal diseases, respiratory infections, and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are among the most prevalent. Malaria, transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, is endemic throughout the region, particularly in rural areas with limited access to healthcare and preventative measures such as insecticide-treated bed nets. TB, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a significant ...