Plasmodium vivax Transmission Model (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/plasmodium-vivax-transmission-model
The Swiss TPH team has developed a model for Plasmodium vivax transmission to support decision-making and advocacy in countries where this parasite is dominant. This compartmental model accounts speci
Community Health Workers Geographical Placement in Haiti (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/community-health-workers-geographical-placement-in-haiti
The demand for geographic information systems (GIS) and related tools is increasing among public health decision-makers, as the utility is being recognized and both methodological innovations and comp
The impact of menstrual health management on the vaginal microbiome: Linking transdisciplinary health science and policy to improve safety and hygiene... (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/the-impact-of-menstrual-health-management-on-the-vaginal-microbiome-linking-transdisciplinary-health-science-and-policy-to-improve-safety-and-hygiene-for-the-benefit-of-womens-health
At least one out of three to four women experiences vaginal health issues due to an unbalance of beneficial and harmful microbes. These microbes live in each vagina and are known as the vaginal microb
The pesticide exposome and its impact on health and well-being of farmer families along sustainable food production systems (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/the-pesticide-exposome-and-its-impact-on-health-and-well-being-of-farmer-families-along-sustainable-food-production-systems
Global food production systems will need to change significantly in the coming decades to meet the doubling of food demand by 2050, adapt to climate change and achieve several of the Sustainable Devel
Environmental, Social, Economic and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) for a Field Study of a Self-Limiting Nondrive Strain of Genetically Modified... (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/environmental-social-economic-and-health-impact-assessment-eshia-for-a-field-study-of-a-self-limiting-nondrive-strain-of-genetically-modified-mosquitoes-on-behalf-of-target-malaria
Genetically modified mosquitoes (GMMs) represent great potential for malaria control in the future. Target Malaria – a vector control research alliance based at the Imperial College in London – aims t
Visual Analysis of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets to Maximise Universal Access (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/visual-analysis-of-long-lasting-insecticidal-nets-to-maximise-universal-access
Mosquito bednets have been vital in reducing the malaria burden among children over the last 20 years. Reductions have stagnated and resources available for control are half what is needed to meet mal
Longitudinal tracking of B cell and functional antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 and other human coronaviruses in Africa (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/longitudinal-tracking-of-b-cell-and-functional-antibody-responses-to-sars-cov-2-and-other-human-coronaviruses-in-africa
Background and Rationale: In contrast to soaring COVID-19 case numbers during pandemic waves in the Americas and Europe, large parts of Africa have reported relatively low numbers of SARS-CoV-2 infect
New tools for early diagnosis and decentralized treatment of Buruli ulcer (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/new-tools-for-early-diagnosis-and-decentralized-treatment-of-buruli-ulcer
Mycobacterium ulcerans is causing the chronic skin disease Buruli ulcer (BU) which is characterized by skin ulcers that expand over extended periods, if not treated. The major burden of BU falls on ch
Feasibility and Economic Evaluation of Improved Child Deworming (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/feasibility-and-economic-evaluation-of-improved-child-deworming
Parasitic worm infections are still very common, particularly among children living in areas with limited access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. Additionally, this age group is at high
Nutrition in City Ecosystems (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/nutrition-in-city-ecosystems
The Nutrition in City Ecosystems (NICE) project connects the demand and supply side of food systems, engages women and youth - including through social business models - and builds local governance ca
