A facility-based survey of cervical cancer prevention and control programs in sub-Saharan Africa (Publications)
The preliminary results from a facility-based survey of cervical cancer prevention and control programs in Sub-Saharan Africa are presented. Main findings: HPV vaccination is available in less than ha
Intervention effects and long-term changes in physical activity and cardiometabolic outcomes among children at risk of noncommunicable diseases in... (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Risk factors for noncommunicable diseases such as insufficient physical activity (PA), overweight or hypertension are becoming increasingly predominant among children globally. While sch
Recent advances on social determinants of mental health: looking fast forward (Publications)
The fields of psychiatry and mental health are increasingly recognizing the importance of social determinants of health (SDOH) and their impact on mental health outcomes. In this overview, the authors
Spatial and sector-specific contributions of emissions to ambient air pollution and mortality in European cities: a health impact assessment (Publications)
Background Ambient air pollution is a major risk to health and wellbeing in European cities. We aimed to estimate spatial and sector-specific contributions of emissions to ambient air pollution and ev
Pharmacokinetics of ivermectin metabolites and their activity against <em>Anopheles stephensi </em>mosquitoes (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Ivermectin (22,23-dihydroavermectin B(1a): H(2)B(1a)) is an endectocide used to treat worm infections and ectoparasites including lice and scabies mites. Furthermore, survival of malaria t
Swiss TPH: 30 years of R&D towards new drugs for tropical diseases (Publications)
The year 2023 marks the 80th anniversary of the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH). Associated with the University of Basel, Swiss TPH combines research, education and services, wo
Community knowledge, attitude, practices and beliefs associated with persistence of malaria transmission in north-western and southern regions of... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Despite significant decline in the past two decades, malaria is still a major public health concern in Tanzania; with over 93% of the population still at risk. Community knowledge, attitud
Measuring people's views on health system performance: design and development of the people's voice survey (Publications)
Todd Lewis and co-authors discuss development and use of the People's Voice Survey for health system assessment.
Sub-lethal exposure to chlorfenapyr reduces the probability of developing <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> parasites in surviving Anopheles mosquitoes (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Pyrethroid resistance in the key malaria vectors threatens the success of pyrethroid-treated nets. To overcome pyrethroid resistance, Interceptor(®) G2 (IG2), a 'first-in-class' dual insec
Multiple myeloma risk in relation to long-term air pollution exposure: a pooled analysis of four European cohorts (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Air pollution is a growing concern worldwide, with significant impacts on human health. Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer with increasing incidence. Studies have linked air pollut