Aklilu Abrham Roba

Acute Rheumatic Fever among Primary School Students in Harari Region, Eastern Ethiopia

Aklilu Abrham Roba, Tekabe Abdosh Ahmed, Nega Assefa, Jelalu Kemal Birmeka & Eskindr Demissie Zergaw · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2017

Background: In many developed countries, acute rheumatic fever is eradicated through strong health promotion and prevention efforts; yet, it continues to cause serious health problems in many developing countries including Ethiopia. The main aim of the study was to assess the pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2017/37725

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Trachoma among Primary School Children in Harari Region, Eastern Ethiopia

Nega Assefa, Aklilu Abrham Roba, Tekabe Abdosh Ahmed, Jelalu Kemal Birmeka & Eskindr Demissie Zergaw · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2017

Introduction: Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. It is more common in areas where people are socio-economically deprived. Although trachoma is endemic in 571 districts in Ethiopia, its prevalence has not been studied among school children in Harari R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2017/37212