Effect of compensatory evolution in the emergence and transmission of rifampicin-resistant <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis </em>in Cape Town, South... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Experimental data show that drug-resistance-conferring mutations are often associated with a decrease in the replicative fitness of bacteria in vitro, and that this fitness cost can be mit
Association of long-term exposure to ambient air pollution with retinal neurodegeneration: the prospective Alienor study (Publications)
Chronic exposure to air pollution may have adverse effects on neurodegenerative diseases. Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, is a neurodegenerative disease of the optic nerve,
Intestinal helminth infections and associated risk factors among adults in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Helminthiases are highly endemic in Southeast Asia, including the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). This study aimed to assess the current intestinal helminth infections and the
Testing and treatment for malaria elimination: a systematic review (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Global interest in malaria elimination has prompted research on active test and treat (TaT) strategies. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the effectiv
Risk of imported malaria infections in Zanzibar: a cross-sectional study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Zanzibar has made substantial progress in malaria control with vector control, improved diagnosis, and artemisinin-based combination therapy. Parasite prevalence in the population has rema
Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with hepatitis E virus infection: a case report (Publications)
KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection can be manifested with several neurological syndromes including GBS. Therefore, healthcare providers should consider HEV in their differential d
Whole-genome sequencing for One Health surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in conflict zones: a case study of <em>Salmonella</em> spp. and... (Publications)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global concern driven by the overuse, misuse, and/or usage of inadequate antibiotics on humans, animals' agriculture, and as a result of contaminated envir
Health system performance and resilience in times of crisis: an adapted conceptual framework (Publications)
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the notion of health system (HS) performance has been discussed, and the notion of resilience has become increasingly important. Lacking a recognised framework that measure
Efficacy of the spatial repellent product Mosquito Shield™ against wild pyrethroid-resistant <em>Anopheles arabiensis</em> in south-eastern Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Spatial repellents that create airborne concentrations of an active ingredient (AI) within a space offer a scalable solution to further reduce transmission of malaria, by disrupting mosqui
Effects of health insurance on quality of care in low-income countries: a systematic review (Publications)
Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of health insurance on quality of care in low-income countries (LICs). Methods: We conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. We searched seve