Comparison of the trapping efficacy of locally modified gravid <em>Aedes</em> trap and autocidal gravid ovitrap for the monitoring and surveillance of... (Publications)
The study assessed the trapping efficacy of locally modified (1) Gravid Aedes Trap (GAT) lined with insecticide-treated net (ITN) as a killing agent and (2) Autocidal Gravid Ovitrap (AGO) with sticky
Entomological survey of sibling species in the <em>Anopheles funestus</em> group in Tanzania confirms the role of <em>Anopheles parensis</em> as a... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Malaria transmission in Tanzania is driven by mosquitoes of the Anopheles gambiae complex and Anopheles funestus group. The latter includes An. funestus s.s., an anthropophilic vector, whi
Healthcare workers' experiences and challenges in managing gender-based violence among HIV-positive women living in Southern, Tanzania: a qualitative... (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Healthcare workers (HCW) play an important role in managing women living with HIV (WLHIV) with gender-based violence (GBV) experience, but little is known about their experience in scree
Hospitalization- and death-related financial and employment effects in parents of children with life-limiting conditions: a fixed-effects analysis (Publications)
The purpose of this study is to investigate out-of-pocket non-medical expenses and employment-related outcomes in families of children with life-limiting conditions, specifically, to quantify the fina
Effects of a blood-free mosquito diet on fitness and gonotrophic cycle parameters of laboratory reared <em>Anopheles gambiae</em> sensu stricto (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The current rise of new innovative tools for mosquito control, such as the release of transgenic mosquitoes carrying a dominant lethal gene and Wolbachia-based strategies, necessitates a m
Screening of malaria infections in human blood samples with varying parasite densities and anaemic conditions using AI-Powered mid-infrared... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Effective testing for malaria, including the detection of infections at very low densities, is vital for the successful elimination of the disease. Unfortunately, existing methods are eith
Can equine communication via audible exhales improve the welfare of therapy horses? – A pilot practice project (Publications)
Background: Human-animal interactions in human services are on the rise, with an increased focus on the welfare of animals involved as well as on client safety. Based on scientifically based training