Positivity rates of foodborne pathogen testing: time trends over a decade in Switzerland (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/projects/project-detail/project/positivity-rates-of-foodborne-pathogen-testing-time-trends-over-a-decade-in-switzerland
In Switzerland, positive laboratory results of Campylobacter spp. and Salmonella spp. are notifiable. Cases registered in the National Notification System for Infectious Diseases (NNSID) have been inc
Co-occurrence of common chronic infections and common non-communicable diseasess in rural and urben C (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/projects/project-detail/project/co-occurrence-of-common-chronic-infections-and-common-non-communicable-diseasess-in-rural-and-urben-c
The co-occurrence of infectious diseases (IDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the level of individuals is poorly studied, despite the fact that this dual burden has become a reality for many
VErtical GrAdient Study (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/projects/project-detail/project/vertical-gradient-study
A pilot study from Basel (summer of 2014) showed that air pollution concentrations measured at the level of the 1st or 2nd floor may be around 30% lower than those on the ground in some streets. So fa
Concept to explore the epidemiology of legionellosis in Switzerland (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/projects/project-detail/project/concept-to-explore-the-epidemiology-of-legionellosis-in-switzerland
Legionnaires’ disease is caused by Legionella spp. and is notifiable in Switzerland. Cases reported to the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) have increased substantially from around 70 cases in 1
Swiss Sentinel System: Is acute gastroenteritis a neglected public health issue in Switzerland? (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/projects/project-detail/project/swiss-sentinel-system-is-acute-gastroenteritis-a-neglected-public-health-issue-in-switzerland
Acute gastroenteritis is a common health problem worldwide leading to a considerable health system use, health care costs and socio-economic impact. In Switzerland, the frequency of medical consultati
Concept to assess the burden of disease and socio-economic impact of acute gastroenteritis and campylobacteriosis in Switzerland (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/projects/project-detail/project/concept-to-assess-the-burden-of-disease-and-socio-economic-impact-of-acute-gastroenteritis-and-campylobacteriosis-in-switzerland
Human campylobacteriosis, one cause of acute gastroenteritis, is only registered in the notification system if a patient consults a physician, the physician requests stool testing and the laboratory t
Establishing a Centre of Excellence in Midwifery: Organisational Analysis of the Malawian Kamuzu College of Nursing (KCN) (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/projects/project-detail/project/establishing-a-centre-of-excellence-in-midwifery-organisational-analysis-of-the-malawian-kamuzu-college-of-nursing-kcn
Background Malawi is suffering from a great shortage of health care staff (HCS) and is currently operating with only “…33% of the healthcare workers (HCWs) necessary to effectively deliver healthcare
WHO TVC (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/projects/project-detail/project/who-tvc
Increasing coverage of malaria vector control interventions globally has led to significant reductions in disease burden. However due to its high recurrent cost, there is a need to determine if and wh
Implementing a Computerized Clinical Equipment Inventory System for Uzbekistan (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/projects/project-detail/project/implementing-a-computerized-clinical-equipment-inventory-system-for-uzbekistan
The project of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) “Advanced training for Medical Doctors and Health Workers for the use of modern technology in Uzbekistan” has identifie
