The 'Epidemic' of violence against junior doctors in Baghdad: reasons, impact and consequences (Publications)
Violence against heath care workers in Iraq has reached an 'epidemic' level. It affects health care providers, receivers of care and the health system as a whole. This study aims to explore the reason
<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
High-resolution spatial prediction of anemia risk among children aged 6 to 59 months in low- and middle-income countries (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Anemia, a severe condition among children associated with adverse health effects such as impaired growth, limited physical and cognitive development, and increased mortality risk, remains
Investigating the enablers and barriers for hypertension control in Dakar: a qualitative system effectiveness study (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death worldwide. The leading risk factor, hypertension, is a major public health issue in Senegal, putting the health system under pressure. This
