A major role for the <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> ApiAP2 protein PfSIP2 in chromosome end biology (Publications)
framework for antigenic variation and evolution of subtelomeric virulence gene families in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. While recent studies assigned important roles for reversible histone
Health and survival of young chlidren in southern Tanzania (Publications)
net use, vaccination, vitamin A, and care-seeking for recent illness, and measured haemoglobin and malaria parasitaemia. RESULTS: In the health facility survey, a prescriber or nurse was present on the day
Progress in mosquito net coverage in Papua New Guinea (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Since 2004, the Global Fund-supported National Malaria Control Programme of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been implementing country-wide free long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) distribution
A cross-country review of strategies of the German development cooperation to strengthen human resources (Publications)
funding support also through new initiatives such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. CONCLUSIONS: The country case studies illustrate the range of initiatives that have surged in recent
Time series analysis of survival and oviposition cycle duration of <em>Anopheles funestus</em> (Giles) in Mozambique (Publications)
Survival and gonotrophic cycle duration are important determinants of the vectorial capacity of malaria vectors but there are a limited number of approaches to estimate these quantities from field data
Durability of Olyset campaign nets distributed between 2009 and 2011 in eight districts of Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the first line choice for malaria vector control in sub-Saharan Africa, with most countries adopting universal coverage campaigns. However, there
<em>Plasmodium falciparum pfhrp2</em> and <em>pfhrp3</em> gene deletions among patients enrolled at 100 health facilities throughout Tanzania:... (Publications)
deletion surveillance strategy, 100 health facilities encompassing 10 regions of Tanzania enrolled malaria-suspected patients between February and July 2021. Of 7863 persons of all ages enrolled and providing
Availability of published evidence on coverage, cost components, and funding support for digitalisation of infectious disease surveillance in Africa,... (Publications)
(IQR: 5-40). Of the 27 projects, 5 (19%) were implemented for HIV/AIDs and tuberculosis, 4 (15%) for malaria, 4 (15%) for all notifiable diseases, and 4 (15%) for One Health. We identified 17 cost components
Evaluation of bio-efficacy of field-aged novel long-lasting insecticidal nets (PBO, chlorfenapyr or pyriproxyfen combined with pyrethroid) against... (Publications)
nets (ITNs) combining two insecticides or an insecticide with a synergist are vital in combating malaria, especially in areas with pyrethroid-resistant mosquitoes where standard pyrethroid long-lasting
Causes of hospital admission among people living with HIV worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
admission, followed by malnutrition and wasting, haematological disorders, and, in the African region, malaria. Mortality in individuals admitted to hospital was 20% (95% CI 18-23, 12?902 deaths) for adults and