Spoligotype analysis of <em>Mycobacterium bovis</em> isolates from cattle and assessment of zoonotic TB transmission among individuals working in... (Publications)
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a disease with impact on dairy productivity, as well as having the potential for zoonotic transmission. Understanding the genetic diversity of the disease agent Mycobacter
A scoping review of the health co-benefits of climate mitigation strategies in South America (Publications)
The accelerated production of greenhouse gases (GHG) due to human activity has led to unprecedented global warming, making climate mitigation strategies crucial for minimizing its impacts. South Ameri
Unusual manifestation of cystic mycetoma lesions: a case report (Publications)
KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: This case presents an atypical cystic presentation of mycetoma without sinuses or discharge. Awareness of these variations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely interventi
<em>Trichuris muris</em> egg-hatching assay for anthelminthic drug discovery and characterization (Publications)
Trichuriasis is a neglected tropical disease widely distributed among tropical and sub-tropical areas and associated with poverty and lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. Exi
Molecular detection of Epstein-Barr virus among Sudanese patients diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. The exact mechanism initiating the development of HT is not yet clear. This study aimed to investigate the correlat
Prevalence and determinants of undernutrition in schoolchildren in the Kilombero district, South-Eastern Tanzania (Publications)
Childhood undernutrition is a major issue in low- and middle-income countries, affecting the health, well-being, and educational outcomes of schoolchildren. This study aimed to assess the prevalence a
Long-term development of loneliness in older people and associations with stringency of COVID-19 measures: an observational cohort study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Most longitudinal studies found heightened feelings of loneliness in older people in spring 2020 compared to times before the pandemic. However, longer-term effects are more disputed. We,
The acute effects of community violence on young children's regulatory, behavioral, and developmental outcomes in a low-income urban sample in... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Existing research on the impacts of adversity on young children's psychological well-being has largely focused on household-level risk factors using observational methods in high-income co
Comparing pharmacy practice in health facilities with and without pharmaceutically trained dispensers: a post intervention study in Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The critical shortage of comprehensively trained healthcare staff in Tanzania affects the capacity to deliver essential health services, attain universal health coverage and compromises he