Mitigation strategies for communities with COVID-19 transmission in Lesotho using artificial intelligence on chest x-rays and novel rapid diagnostic... (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/mitigation-strategies-for-communities-with-covid-19-transmission-in-lesotho-using-artificial-intelligence-on-chest-x-rays-and-novel-rapid-diagnostic-tests
The COVID-19 pandemic is straining health systems globally. Public health and primary care interventions implemented by high-income countries may be unsuccessful or infeasible in low- and middle-incom
Using model-based evidence to optimise medical intervention profiles and disease management strategies for COVID-19 control (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/using-model-based-evidence-to-optimise-medical-intervention-profiles-and-disease-management-strategies-for-covid-19-control
During the current COVID-19 pandemic governments have imposed varying social-distance measures, and since 2021 vaccines, to reduce infection incidence and associated disease burden of coronavirus infe
Application of the epidemic surveillance and response analysis system (SORMAS) to improve preparedness and surveillance in the face of the COVID-19... (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/application-of-the-epidemic-surveillance-and-response-analysis-system-sormas-to-improve-preparedness-and-surveillance-in-the-face-of-the-covid-19-epidemic-in-cote-divoire-and-nepal-an-implementation-research-study
To date, there are no published evaluations on the application of SORMAS (surveillance of outbreak response management and analysis software) to the COVID-19 outbreak. The efficacy of SORMAS for prepa
SwissLEGIO - Legionnaires' diseases in Switzerland: Prestudies to develop health systems and epidemiologic research (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/swisslegio-legionnaires-diseases-in-switzerland-prestudies-to-develop-health-systems-and-epidemiologic-research
Legionella spp. are common environmental bacteria living in freshwater. They are also known to proliferate in artificial water reservoirs such as cooling towers or showerheads. Infection with the bact
Digital System for a Better Health Care Management of Refugees (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/digital-system-for-a-better-health-care-management-of-refugees
Click here for a brief summary of the project. Common health problems of refugees and displaced population groups in the Sahel region are infectious diseases, particularly respiratory infections, acut
Modeling support for BMGF Malaria Portfolio Analysis (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/modeling-support-for-bmgf-malaria-portfolio-analysis
In this project we provide modeling analysis and estimates of the public health impact of new innovations in the malaria product portfolio of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and partners. This mod
Streamlining course evaluations at Swiss TPH (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/streamlining-course-evaluations-at-swiss-tph
The Swiss TPH Education and Training (ET) portfolio contains undergraduate and graduate teaching (Bachelor and Master), PhD courses, and professional postgraduate education including other teaching pr
Notice of Intent to Directorate - Drittmittelakquise Prozess zur Schärfung der strategischen Ausrichtung des Swiss TPH (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/notice-of-intent-to-directorate-drittmittelakquise-prozess-zur-schaerfung-der-strategischen-ausrichtung-des-swiss-tph
Forschungs- und Dienstleistungsprojekte zu akquirieren und erfolgreich umzusetzen sind Kernprozesse am Swiss TPH. Die hohe Produktivität des Instituts mit 146 (2017) aktiven Projekten und einer sehr d
Genetic composition of Plasmodium falciparum infections in Zanzibar, travel and transmission: a follow-up to the RADZEC study (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/genetic-composition-of-plasmodium-falciparum-infections-in-zanzibar-travel-and-transmission-a-follow-up-to-the-radzec-study
Travel between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania is likely to contribute substantially to the malaria case load on the islands of Zanzibar. In this study, we will investigate the genetic composition of P
Heat and health: The effect of heat islands, green space and other factors (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/heat-and-health-the-effect-of-heat-islands-green-space-and-other-factors
Numerous studies have reported an association between high ambient temperatures and mortality or morbidity. In this project, we aim to assess the effect of various environmental and socio-demographic