The rise of AI: how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing infectious disease control (Publications)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven to be an effective tool in predicting, detecting, and mitigating the spread of infectious diseases, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The technology is i
Multiplexed ddPCR-amplicon sequencing reveals isolated <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> populations amenable to local elimination in Zanzibar, Tanzania (Publications)
Zanzibar has made significant progress toward malaria elimination, but recent stagnation requires novel approaches. We developed a highly multiplexed droplet digital PCR (ddPCR)-based amplicon sequenc
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
Species composition, infection rate and detection of resistant alleles in <em>Anopheles funestus</em> (Diptera: Culicidae) from Lare, a malaria... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Anopheles funestus, which is considered as secondary vector of malaria in Ethiopia, is known to have several morphologically indistinguishable (sibling) species. Accurate identification of
