Ivermectin and moxidectin against soil-transmitted helminth infections (Publications)
Ivermectin and moxidectin, two macrocyclic lactones, are potent antiparasitic drugs currently registered and mainly used against filarial diseases; however, their potential value for improved soil-tra
Confidence in the health system and health insurance enrollment among the informal sector population in Lusaka, Zambia (Publications)
BACKGROUND: To improve equitable access to quality essential services and reduce financial hardship, low-and-middle-income countries are increasingly relying on prepayment strategies such as health in
Detection of mostly viral pathogens and high proportion of antibiotic treatment initiation in hospitalised children with community-acquired pneumonia... (Publications)
AIMS OF THE STUDY: Globally, since the introduction of conjugate-vaccines against encapsulated bacteria, respiratory viruses have caused most hospitalisations for community-acquired pneumonia. The aim
<em>In vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em> antischistosomal activity profiling and pharmacokinetics of ozonide carboxylic acids (Publications)
Praziquantel, the only drug in clinical use for the treatment and control of schistosomiasis, is inactive against developing infections. Ozonides are synthetic peroxide derivatives inspired by the nat
Effective coverage in health systems: evolution of a concept (Publications)
The manner in which high-impact, life-saving health interventions reach populations in need is a critical dimension of health system performance. Intervention coverage has been a standard metric for s
Measures adopted by indigent mothers in Kilifi County to tackle maternal health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study (Publications)
Many sub-Saharan African countries have experienced various challenges that threaten the quality of health services offered to the population. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted access to healthcare serv
HIV care preferences among young people living with HIV in Lesotho: a secondary data analysis of the PEBRA cluster randomized trial (Publications)
Introduction. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 89% of all young people living with HIV, a key population with specific challenges and needs. In-depth knowledge of service demands is needed to tailor and