<em>In vitro</em> antileishmanial and antischistosomal activities of anemonin isolated from the fresh leaves of <em>Ranunculus multifidus</em> forsk (Publications)
Leishmaniasis and schistosomiasis are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) infecting the world's poorest populations. Effectiveness of the current antileishmanial and antischistosomal therapies are sign
Spatial and temporal variations in PM10 concentrations between 2010-2017 in South Africa (Publications)
Particulate matter less than or equal to 10 mum in aerodynamic diameter (PM10 microg/m(3)) is a priority air pollutant and one of the most widely monitored ambient air pollutants in South Africa. This
Ambient air pollution and cardiorespiratory outcomes amongst adults residing in four informal settlements in the western province of South Africa (Publications)
Few studies have investigated the relationship between ambient air pollution and cardiorespiratory outcomes in Africa. A cross-sectional study comprising of 572 adults from four informal settlements i
Integrated community based human and animal syndromic surveillance in Adadle district of the Somali region of Ethiopia (Publications)
The economy of Ethiopia largely depends on agriculture and roughly 80% of the households have direct contact with domestic animals which make the community vulnerable to zoonotic diseases, especially
Prevalence and risk factors for malaria in pregnancy in Vanga, Democratic Republic of Congo (Publications)
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the second most malarious country in the world, but little information is available on malaria control measures in pregnancy. We conducted a longitudinal stud
Association between community noise and children's cognitive and behavioral development: a prospective cohort study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Noise exposure has been associated with adverse cognitive and behavioral outcomes in children, but evidence on longitudinal associations between community noise and child development in lo
Perinatal mental disorders in Switzerland: prevalence estimates and use of mental-health services (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Perinatal mental disorders (PMDs) are the most common complication of pregnancy and the first postpartum year. Since PMD prevalence and use of mental-health services by perinatal women in
Childhood cancer and traffic-related air pollution in Switzerland: a nationwide census-based cohort study (Publications)
Motor vehicle exhaust is a major contributor to air pollution, and exposure to benzene or other carcinogenic components may increase cancer risks. We aimed to investigate the association between traff
National health workforce accreditation and regulation in Palestine: a qualitative assessment (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The Health Workforce Accreditation and Regulation (HWAR) is a set of policies and processes designed to improve the quality of health services and the performance of health professionals.
Comparison of cone bioassay estimates at two laboratories with different <em>Anopheles </em>mosquitoes for quality assurance of pyrethroid... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Quality assurance (QA) of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) delivered to malaria-endemic countries is conducted by measuring physiochemical parameters, but not bioefficacy against malaria mo
