Study participants
BLOOD
Blood samples for the Neonates were collected from Masafu General Hospital (the main Referral health facility within Busia District). Pregnant mothers in the first trimester were enrolled from across 40 (forty) villages located within 30 Kms radius away from Masafu Hospital. Participants were drawn from the Sub-counties of Buteba, Busitema, Masaba, Lunyo, Bulumbi Masafu and Lumino. Demographic information and clinical data of study participants were captured(Mother and baby pair) (