Physico-chemical evaluation of wastewater in Katsina metropolis, Katsina Nigeria

Extraction and physico- chemical investigation of oil from the seeds of Ceiva Pentandra Linn grown in Katsina, Nigeria

The physicochemical parameters of oil extracted from the seeds of Ceiva pentandra Linn were determined and compared with those recommended by the international codex standards for edible oils. The seeds were soxhlet extracted using n – hexane to render 24% light yellow crude oil, whose density was 0.91 g/cm. The physicochemical analysis carried out on the crude lipid showed that the oil has the...

Verification of Neonatal Tetanus Surveillance Systems in Katsina State, Nigeria

BACKGROUND The incidence and mortality rates of neonatal tetanus (NNT) remain underreported in Nigeria. The goal of the study was to compare the NNT prevalence and the mortality rates from the existing surveillance system and active surveillance of health facility records in 7 selected health facilities from 2010 to 2014 in Katsina State, Nigeria. METHODS The study is a retrospective record r...

Estimation of Heavy Metals in Neem Tree Leaves along Katsina – Dutsinma – Funtua Highway in Katsina State of Nigeria

Widespread and growing use of medicinal plants has created public health challenges in terms of quality, safety and effectiveness. Using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS), concentrations of Ni, Zn, Mn, Cu, Cr and Pb, , were determined in samples of neem tree (Azadirachta indica) leaves obtained from Katsina, Dutsinma, Kankara and Funtua along Katsina – Dutsinma – Funtua highway in Katsi...

Determinants of Stillbirths in Katsina, Nigeria: A Hospital-Based Study

Every year, about 3 million stillbirths occur globally, almost a third occurring during the intra-partum period. Almost all stillbirths (98%) occur in low and middle income countries, with Nigeria having the third largest burden. The aim of this study was to determine the stillbirth rate and its determinants in the Federal Medical Centre Katsina, located in north western Nigeria. This study was...

The profile of mentally ill offenders in Katsina, Northern-Nigeria.