Schistosomiasis (Publications)
Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic flatworms (blood flukes) of the genus Schistosoma, with considerable morbidity in parts of the Middle East, South Americ
Hepatitis A in Switzerland: an analysis of 29 years of surveillance data and contemporary challenges (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis A (HA) incidence declined in most European countries in the past decades. We analysed HA notification data for Switzerland of 29 years looking for disease- and notification syste
Moody oil: what is driving the crude oil price? (Publications)
The unparalleled surge of the crude oil price after 2003 has triggered a heated scientific and public debate about its ultimate causes. Unexpected demand growth particularly from emerging economies ap
Rhabdopeptide/Xenortide-like peptides from <em>Xenorhabdus innexi </em>with terminal amines showing potent antiprotozoal activity (Publications)
Seven new rhabdopeptide/xenortide-like peptides (RXPs) (1-7) with putrescine or ammonia as the C-terminal amines were isolated from Xenorhabdus innexi DSM 16336. Their chemical structures were elucida
Patients with cystic echinococcosis in the three national referral centers of Mongolia: a model for CE management assessment (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Mongolia is one of the endemic countries for cystic echinococcosis (CE), a zoonotic disease caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. The goal of this study is to describe the
Systems thinking for supply chains: identifying bottlenecks using process mapping of a child health intervention in the Democratic Republic of the... (Publications)
The quality of supply chains in public health interventions in low- and middle-income countries can determine how effectively a program is able to treat its intended population group and subsequently
The relationship between weight indices and injuries and mortalities caused by the motor vehicle accidents: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The relationship between weight indices and injuries and mortality in motor vehicle accidents is unknown. Systematic review studies addressing the collection and analysis of the relationsh
Bacterial diversity dominates variable macrophage responses of tuberculosis patients in Tanzania (Publications)
The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) comprises nine human-adapted lineages that differ in their geographical distribution. Local adaptation of specific MTBC genotypes to the respective human
Navigating challenges: a socioecological analysis of sexual and reproductive health barriers among Eritrean refugee women in Ethiopia, using a key... (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of healthcare providers (HCPs) regarding the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) challenges of Eritrean refugee women in Ethiopi
Jigjiga University One Health Initiative (Publications)
A partnership between Jigjiga University (JJU), the Armauer Hansen Research Institute and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, One Health (OH) established the Jigjiga University One Health
