Seroprevalence of <em>Coxiella burnetii</em> in an indigenous population from the Sierra Nevada De Santa Marta, Colombia (Publications)
Coxiella burnetii is an underreported zoonotic pathogen in many rural regions globally. We investigated C. burnetii exposure in a remote indigenous tribe residing in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta,
Urinary pesticide mixture patterns and exposure determinants in the adult population from the Netherlands and Switzerland: application of a suspect... (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Non-occupational sources of pesticide exposure may include domestic pesticide usage, diet, occupational exposure of household members, and agricultural activities in the residential area
Management of diseases in a ruminant livestock production system: a participatory appraisal of the performance of veterinary services delivery, and... (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Sustainable livestock production remains crucial for attainment of food security globally and for safeguarding the livelihoods of many households in low- and -middle income countries. Ho
Drug repurposing in the chemotherapy of infectious diseases (Publications)
Repurposing is a universal mechanism for innovation, from the evolution of feathers to the invention of Velcro tape. Repurposing is particularly attractive for drug development, given that it costs mo
Accessibility of malaria commodities in Geita District Council, mainland Tanzania: the experiences from healthcare providers and clients (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Access to essential malaria commodities is a cornerstone in malaria control. However optimal availability and access to essential malaria commodities remain a challenge in Tanzania. Theref
Same-day versus rapid ART initiation in HIV-positive individuals presenting with symptoms of tuberculosis: protocol for an open-label randomized... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In absence of contraindications, same-day initiation (SDI) of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is recommended for people testing HIV-positive who are ready to start treatment. Until 2021, Worl
International study of childhood leukemia in residences near electrical transformer rooms (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: New epidemiologic approaches are needed to reduce the scientific uncertainty surrounding the association between extremely low frequency magnetic fields (ELF-MF) and childhood leukemia. Wh
Non-communicable disease care in Sierra Leone: a mixed-methods study of the drivers and barriers to retention in care for hypertension (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyse routinely collected data on the drivers and barriers to retention in chronic care for patients with hypertension in the Kono District of Sierra Leone. DESIGN: Con
Antiparasitic stewardship: a call to action (Publications)
There is an urgent need to consider antiparasitic drugs in global efforts to achieve and implement equitable and sustainable antimicrobial stewardship initiatives worldwide.
Engaging men in women's empowerment: impact of a complex gender transformative intervention on household socio-economic and health outcomes in the... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, women in (peri-)urban areas are commonly engaged in small trade, which allows them to meet the basic needs of their families. Microsaving approache