The burden of gastroenteritis in Switzerland (BUGS) study (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/en/projects/project-detail/project/the-burden-of-gastroenteritis-in-switzerland-bugs-study
A cute gastroenteritis (AG) is a common disease worldwide. The incidence and burden of disease of AG in the general Swiss population are unknown. Available information is restricted to notifiable path
Early detection and surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 genomic variants in wastewater using COJAC (Publications)
The continuing emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and variants of interest emphasizes the need for early detection and epidemiological surveillance of novel variants. We used genomic sequenci
Healthy aging: comparative analysis of local perception and diet in two health districts of Côte d'Ivoire and Japan (Publications)
Context: Good health and longevity depend on dynamic interactions between biological, social, psychological, and environmental factors. Aging is globally a big challenge, particularly with the demogra
Temporal and wash-out studies identify medicines for malaria venture pathogen box compounds with fast-acting activity against both <em>Trypanosoma... (Publications)
Chagas disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi is endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, effects approximately 6 million people and on average results in 12,000 deaths annually. Human Afri
Long-term persistence of antibodies after diphtheria/tetanus vaccination in immunosuppressed patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases and healthy... (Publications)
Many vaccines demonstrate high effectiveness for years. This prospective multicentre study was conducted in Switzerland to assess the long-term persistence of antibodies to the diphtheria/tetanus (dT)
eHealth and economic benefits of secondary education in the context of poverty: evidence from Burkina Faso (Publications)
Even though formal education is considered a key determinant of individual well-being globally, enrollment in secondary schooling remains low in many low- and middle-income countries, suggesting that
Insecticide-treated eave nets and window screens for malaria control in Chalinze district, Tanzania: a study protocol for a household randomised... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have contributed to the reduction of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. However, they rely on daily user behaviour and high coverage