Juma, Masoud A.
Sonda, Tolbert
Wadugu, Boaz
Kuchaka, Davis
Shayo, Mariana
Paulo, Petro
Kimu, Patrick
Kanje, Livin E.
Beti, Melkiory
Van Zwetselaar, Marco
Mmbaga, Blandina
Kumburu, Happiness
Funding for this research was provided by:
Danida Fleming Fund (DFC No. 20-12-TAN)
Article History
Received: 23 August 2024
Accepted: 9 January 2025
First Online: 20 January 2025
Declarations
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: The ethical approval to conduct this study was granted by the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) Research Ethics and Review Committee as documented in certificate number PG.171/2023. Additionally, permission to access the Biotech laboratory and the archived samples was obtained from the KCRI administration. The parent study received its ethical clearance from the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Tanzania with reference number NIMR/HQ/R.8a/Vol.IX/3273. Informed consents were obtained from all participants or their legal guardians prior to the use of their samples for research purposes. All experiments in this study were performed in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations as applicable.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.