Research-implementation: organisations and their role for sustainable development (Publications)
Swiss TPH, KFPE and partners are identifying and describing a group of research institutions in Africa and Switzerland that pursue problem-oriented research and practical project implementation for su
Antibiotics in pregnancy influence nasal microbiome and respiratory morbidity in infancy (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The effects of prenatal antibiotic exposure on respiratory morbidity in infancy and the involved mechanisms are still poorly understood. We aimed to examine whether prenatal antibiotic exp
Macrophage susceptibility to infection by Ghanaian <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> complex lineages 4 and 5 varies with self-reported ethnicity (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) lineage 5 (L5) infections in Ghana revealed a significantly increased prevalence in Ewes compared to other self-reported ethni
Testing and treatment for malaria elimination: a systematic review (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Global interest in malaria elimination has prompted research on active test and treat (TaT) strategies. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to assess the effectiv
Risk of imported malaria infections in Zanzibar: a cross-sectional study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Zanzibar has made substantial progress in malaria control with vector control, improved diagnosis, and artemisinin-based combination therapy. Parasite prevalence in the population has rema
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
Importance of familial opinions on breastfeeding practices: differences between father, mother, and mother-in-law (Publications)
Background: Multiple types of individuals compose a mother's social support network. Women may value opinions of individuals' within their support network differently. Our study examined the relations
Workplace support and breastfeeding duration: the mediating effect of breastfeeding intention and self-efficacy (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Given the large proportion of mothers in the United States work force, understanding the implications of workplace support on breastfeeding outcomes is an important public health priority.
