Identifying gaps in protection from malaria vector biting in rural Cambodia using an entomological assessment and human behaviour observations (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Forest-exposed populations remain the last significant, and most difficult to access, high-risk populations for malaria in Cambodia. Despite the availability of long-lasting insecticidal n
Global impact of parasitic infections and the importance of parasite control (Publications)
Parasites have a severe impact on animal and human health. Parasites like worms, ticks, mites, fleas, biting flies, mosquitoes, and pathogenic protozoa affect humans and their pets as well as their li
Assessment of health status and creation of a registry of potential research participants aged 1.5 to 50 years on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea (Publications)
A malaria control program established in 2004 on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, achieved significant reductions in malaria prevalence; however, progress subsequently stalled, leading to a proposal t
<em>Wolbachia</em> bacteria in <em>Mansonella perstans</em> isolates from patients infected in different geographical areas: a pilot study from the... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Mansonella perstans is a vector-borne filarial parasite widely endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, with sporadic cases in Latin America. Infection is often overlooked; treatment is not standard
Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and treatment eligibility in Lesotho, Southern Africa: a population-based cross-sectional study with... (Publications)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: There is no data on hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevalence and treatment eligibility among the general population in Lesotho. We aimed to determine the prevalence of HBV infection in
Economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and post-tuberculosis sequelae in low- and middle-income countries: a database compiled from... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and tuberculosis (TB) impose a substantial economic burden globally. This systematic review summarised the evidence on the costs of COPD, inclu
Risk factors associated with urogenital schistosomiasis: a multilevel assessment approach using an Oversampling Schistosomiasis Survey (SOS)... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Urogenital schistosomiasis is endemic in Togo. Since 2010, Togo has used preventive chemotherapy to control the disease and periodically assess its impact. This study aimed to estimate the
Associations between ambient pollen exposure and measures of cognitive performance (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Prior research suggests pollen allergies may be associated with cognitive function, although the effect sizes and specific cognitive outcomes varied across studies. With pollen seasons sta
The role of mortality surveillance in pandemic preparedness and response (Publications)
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic exposed critical limitations in the availability of timely mortality data to inform situational assessments and guide evidence-based public health resp
