<em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> merozoite surface protein 1 as asexual blood stage malaria vaccine candidate (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Malaria represents a tremendous public health challenge in tropical and sub-tropical regions, and currently deployed control strategies are likely insufficient to drive elimination of ma
Population confidence in the health system in 15 countries: results from the first round of the People's Voice Survey (Publications)
Population confidence is essential to a well functioning health system. Using data from the People's Voice Survey-a novel population survey conducted in 15 low-income, middle-income, and high-income c
The path to universal health coverage in five African and Asian countries: examining the association between insurance status and health-care use (Publications)
Despite major efforts to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), progress has lagged in many African and Asian countries. A key strategy pursued by many countries is the use of health insurance to in
Investigation of optimized observation periods for estimating a representative home range of free-roaming domestic dogs (Publications)
Free-roaming domestic dogs (FRDD), as vectors of zoonotic diseases, are of high relevance for public health. Understanding roaming patterns of dogs can help to design disease control programs and dise
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