Two novel biologically active Ru(II) complexes with coordinating Schiff base were synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, FT basis of analytical and spectral data, octahedral geometry was assigned to both complexes and structural formulae have been tentatively proposed. The complexes were found to be coloured and readily dissolved in DMSO, DMF, MeOH, EtOH andCH measurement in dimethyl sulphoxide (DMSO) solutions shows the electrolytic nature of both complexes in 1:2 ratios suggesting the presence of chloride ions in the outer sphere of the complexes. The Schiff base and metal complexes were scr antifungal activities.

The results obtained herein indicate that the ligand and its complexes have a considerable antibacterial activity as well as antioxidant activity in quenching DPPH.

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Objectives: Cesarean section delivery is at increasing rate worldwide. The present study was designed to explore the cesarean section delivery rate, and its common indications along with their socio-demographic determinants in Dekemhare Hospital, Southern region of Eritrea. Methods and Materials: A retrospective study was utilized to retrieve data of all women who delivered in Dekemhare Hospital during 2019. Using a structured questionnaire, all information required was recorded using data files such as birth (vaginal and cesarean) files, pregnancy registration file, and neonatal data. All women who delivered by cesarean section, their indications were collected reviewing registration records of the operating theater where the procedure was conducted. To describe the results, both descriptive and analytical analysis were conducted using SPSS version 25. χ 2 test and multivariate logistic regression analysis were done to identify determinants of cesarean section. A significance level of 0.05 was used as a cut point of statistical significance. Main Findings: The rate of cesarean section delivery was 10.1%. The top 6 indications of cesarean section were: malposition (26.3%), prolonged and obstructed labor (21.2%), mal-presentation (14.4%), previous/repeat cesarean section (10.2%), amniotic fluid disorders (9.3%), and fetal distress (5.9%). Mothers who were nulliparous [odds ratio (OR): 9.2; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.8-14.3; P-value: 0.007], referral from other health facility (OR: 7.8, 95% CI: 3.7-16.5, P-value <0.0001), and who had delivered stillbirths (OR: 8.2; 95% CI: 1.7-38.9; P-value: 0.008) were more likely to deliver through cesarean section. Conclusion:The rate of cesarean section in Dekemhare hospital is fairly optimal (10.1%). Prolonged and obstructed labor, malpresentation and malposition were the most common indications. Nulliparous and referral mothers had higher risk of cesarean section. Decision-making for cesarean section should outweigh the benefits and risks of the intervention within the context of women's entire reproductive life-cycle.

Objective: The authors tried to identify women’s level of awareness about menopausal symptoms and the measures they take to relieve the menopausal symptoms in selected areas of Asmara, Eritrea. Methodology: A cross-sectional study design was utilized from November 1 to 21, 2018. Data about menopausal symptoms and the relieving measures taken were collected using a pretested questionnaire from 180 selected women from Asmara College of Health Sciences and Public Transportation of Zoba Maekel. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was used to identify associations of demographic variables with level of awareness using SPSS (Version 22.0). Results: More than half of the study participants (56%) were between the age group of 40 and 45 and the mean age at which menopause had started was 45 years. About 52% of them reached menopause out of whom more than half (56%) were not aware of menopausal symptoms. The main menopausal symptoms mentioned were absence of periods (34.4%), followed by irritability (32.8%) and hot flashes (27.8%). About seven-tenth of the participants (68.3%) did not take any action to relive the menopausal symptoms. Women with higher level of education [adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval): 2.12 (1.07, 3.96)], who were from a nuclear family [adjusted odds ratio (95% confidence interval): 1.65 (0.76, 3.23)] were having a significantly better level of awareness about menopause and its symptoms. Conclusion: Majority of the women were not aware of the menopausal symptoms and the measures that should be taken. Appropriate actions to increase women’s awareness level regarding menopause should be incorporated as a critical aspect in promoting women’s health.