From injury to outcome: A mixed-methods study of animal-related injuries in a rural district of Tanzania
PHC facilities manage most animal-related injuries effectively, but gaps in documentation, guideline adherence, and referral systems remain. Strengthening provider training, improving resources, and engaging traditional healers may enhance timely care. Broader surveillance and community education are critical to reducing preventable harm.
Authors
- Paul Malaba Makoye
- Notikela Nyamle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1442-8056)
- Nathanael Sirili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5205-624X)
- C. Chuwa
- Gimbo Hyuha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2419-4386)
- Beatrice Aiko
- Manase E Kilonzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5355-8353)
Institutions
- Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (TZ)
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013494
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.04
Funders
- University of Rwanda
- Bundesministerium für Wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung