Genetically modified malaria parasites as vaccine candidates (Publications)
Induction of sterile immunity against sporozoite and liver stages of malaria is a long-standing aim in vaccine development. Genetically engineered, attenuated sporozoites were systematically evaluated
A comparison of statistical and machine-learning approaches for spatiotemporal modeling of nitrogen dioxide across Switzerland (Publications)
Land use regression modeling has commonly been used to model ambient air pollutant concentrations in environmental epidemiological studies. Recently, other statistical and machine-learning methods hav
Stigma-directed services (Stig2Health) to improve 'linkage to care' for people living with HIV in rural Tanzania: study protocol for a nested pre-post... (Publications)
Background: HIV-related stigma is a major barrier to the timely linkage and retention of patients in HIV care in sub-Saharan Africa, where most people living with HIV/AIDS reside. In this implementati
Perceived water-related risk factors of Buruli ulcer in two villages of south-central Côte d’Ivoire (Publications)
Background Buruli ulcer, caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, is a neglected tropical skin disease that is primarily endemic in West and Central Africa, including Côte d’Ivoire. Studies indicate that M.
Long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution and stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
Background Stroke remains the second cause of death worldwide. The mechanisms underlying the adverse association of exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) with overall cardiovascular disease
Care cascades for hypertension and diabetes: cross-sectional evaluation of rural districts in Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), especially hypertension and diabetes, are rapidly rising in sub-Saharan Africa, necessitating health systems transformations. In Tanzania, current policies
Increased levels of anti-PfCSP antibodies in post-pubertal females versus males immunized with PfSPZ Vaccine does not translate into increased... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: While prior research has shown differences in the risk of malaria infection and sickness between males and females, little is known about sex differences in vaccine-induced immunity to mal
Adherence to Coronavirus Disease 2019 preventive measures in a representative sample of the population of the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland (Publications)
Objectives: We quantified adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures and explored associated factors, after the first and during the second Swiss epidemic waves. Methods: With an observational cohort s
Facility and community results-based financing to improve maternal and child nutrition and health in The Gambia (Publications)
In 2013, the Government of The Gambia implemented a novel results-based financing (RBF) intervention designed to improve maternal and child nutrition and health through a combination of community, fac
Magnitude and associated factors of latent tuberculosis infection due to <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> complex among high-risk groups in urban... (Publications)
Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among three high-risk groups - household contacts of TB index cases, healthcare workers and slaughterh
