Research and Publications

Establishing comprehensive oncology-haematology pharmacy care for paediatric bone marrow transplantation in sickle cell disease: Procedural insights from a Delphi study conducted in Tanzania

Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice

Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, David Simon Shau, Yusto Julius Yona, Ibrahim Philemon Bura, Mkapa Faustine Madebele · 2026-09-01

Background Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is vital for treating blood disorders, yet Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) often lack adequat…

Strengthening pediatric oncology pharmacy in Africa: A continental assessment of workforce capacity, training gaps, and network development

Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice

Shauna Arao, Steven Kikonyogo, Sherif Kamal, Signang Alberic, Ebenezer Wiafe, Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Susan Nyabate Mageto, Nthongase Makamo, Venus Dadirai Mushininga, John Isiiko, Benjamin Mwesige, Abilba Frieda Ayinema, Joyce Balagadde Kambugu, Nixon Niyonzima, Jaques van Heerden, Jennifer Geel · 2026-07-21

Introduction In Africa, where pediatric cancer survival rates remain low due to interrelated health system challenges, continent-wide data on the availability,…

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Isolates at Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

East Africa Science

Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Charity Alphonce Chiwambo, Yusto Julius Yona, Moshi Moshi Shabani, Alphonce Bilola Chandik, Humphrey Sawira Kiwelu, Reuben Mkala, Catherine Masalu, Henry Joseph, Witness Mchwampaka · 2026-03-27

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has escalated significantly within healthcare facilities and community settings, presenting substantial challenges in…

Utilising the Antimicrobial Resistance Index to Identify Multidrug Resistance Profiles of Priority Pathogens: A Case Study from Central Tanzania

Tanzania Medical Journal

Kauke Zimbwe, Yusto Yona, Charity Chiwambo, Moshi Shabani · 2025-12-23

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs have implemented various surveillance interventions, such as profiling bacterial resistance patterns and de…

Retrospective cross-sectional study of drug utilisation and expenditure of anticancer drugs at zonal referral hospital central, Tanzania

Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice

Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Yusto Julius Yona, Alphonce Bilola Chandika, Humphrey Sawira Kiwelu, Mkapa Faustine Madebele, Charity Alphonce Chiwambo · 2025-06-25

Background Ensuring the widespread availability and accessibility of anticancer medications is crucial. This aligns with the World Health Organization's recomme…

Antibiotic Procurement Trends and ABC Analysis: Insights from a Three-Year Retrospective Descriptive Study at Benjamin Mkapa Zonal Referral Hospital

East Africa Science

Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority, Human and Veterinary Medicines Directorate, Medicines Registration Section, Kauke B. Zimbwe, bDepartment of Medical Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium, cPharmacy and Compounding Section, Oncology, Haematology and BMT Pharmacy, The Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, Dodoma, United Republic of Tanzania, Yusto J. Yona, Pharmacy and Compounding Section, Oncology, Haematology and BMT Pharmacy, The Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, Dodoma, United Republic of Tanzania; Health Centre Section, Human Resources and Administration Department, National Institute of Transport, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Charity A. Chiwambo, Pharmacy Department, The Aga Khan Hospital Trust, Dar-es-salaam, United Republic of Tanzania, Moshi M. Shabani, Biomedical Research and Clinical Trials Department, Ifakara Health Institute, Bagamoyo, United Republic of Tanzania. · 2025-05-28

Background: The lower middle income countries (LMICs) are experiencing exponential procurement expenditure and consumption of antibiotics yearly in primary to t…

Development of an African paediatric oncology pharmacy curriculum: A SIOP Africa 2024 pharmacy workshop output

Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice

Ebenezer Wiafe, Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Susan Nyabate Mageto, Shauna Georgia Odongo Arao, Bertrand Pourroy, Tegan Bilse, Agness Chisomo Chitedze, Venus Dadirai Mushininga, Atalay Mulu Fentie, Sherif Kamal, Abilba Frieda Ayinema, Signang Alberic, Lisa Christine Irumba, Jaques van Heerden, Jennifer Ann Geel · 2025-05-22

Background The practice of paediatric oncology pharmacy (POP) has been in existence in Africa for several decades. However, most POP practitioners lack formal e…

Perceptions and satisfaction of oncology pharmacy services among cancer patients and healthcare providers at the central zone hospital's oncology section

Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice

Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Yusto Julius Yona, Mkapa Faustine Madebele, Charity Alphonce Chiwambo · 2026-06-01

Background Our research focused on assessing the satisfaction of cancer patients with oncology pharmacy services, as well as evaluating the satisfaction levels…

Surveillance on antimicrobial Resistance pattern of Third Generation Cephalosporins at the Benjamin Mkapa Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania

Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

Yusto J Yona, Kauke B Zimbwe, Miguela A Caniza, Maysam Homsi, Sheena Mukkada · 2024-10-11

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance is a burden in Tanzania and the world economy, resulting in financial losses from lower production brought on by il…

Trends and patterns of antimicrobial consumption at Benjamin Mkapa Zonal Referral Hospital, Dodoma, Tanzania: a cross-sectional retrospective analysis

BMJ Open

Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Yusto Julius Yona, Charity Alphonce Chiwambo, Alphonce Bilola Chandika, Humphrey Sawira Kiwelu, Moshi Moshi Shabani · 2024-11-01

Objective This study assessed the trends and patterns of antimicrobial consumption (AMC) from 2020 to 2021, 2021–2022 and 2022–2023 at the Benjamin Mkapa Zonal…

Antimicrobial Use Among Outpatients at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma Central Zone of Tanzania: A Prospective Descriptive Study

Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology

Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Yusto Julius Yona, Charity Alphonce Chiwambo, Devis Antony Mhagama, Alphonce Bilola Chandika, Humphrey Sawira Kiwelu, Reuben Sunzu Mkala, Omary Salim Kizenga, Mfaume Michael Mleke, Moshi Moshi Shabani · 2024-09-26

Surveillance of antibiotics use in inpatients at Benjamin Mkapa Zonal Referral Hospital in Dodoma, Tanzania: a point prevalence survey

BMJ Open

Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Yusto Julius Yona, Charity Alphonce Chiwambo, Alphonce Bilola Chandika, Humphrey Sawira Kiwelu, Omary Salim Kizenga, Mfaume Michael Mleke, Moshi Moshi Shabani · 2024-08-01

Objective To assess antibiotics prescribing and use patterns for inpatients at Benjamin Mkapa Zonal Referral Hospital (BMH) using the WHO-Point Prevalence Surve…

Medicine formulary writing for hospitals: A systematic review on development, approval, dissemination, and review

Pharmacy Education

Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Omary Salim Kizenga, Emiliana Nyafungo Francis, Yusto Julius Yona, Talhiya Abdulhakim Yahya · 2024-02-21

Background: A hospital formulary is a guiding manual developed to enhance the rational prescribing of medicines based on the local prevalence of diseases and ho…

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