Jacaranone-derived glucosidic esters from Jacaranda glabra and their activity against <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> (Publications)
In a survey of plants from Ecuador with antiprotozoal activity, Jacaranda glabra was found to show promising activity against the Plasmodium falciparum K1 strain. Subsequently, activity-guided isolati
Exploration of larger central ring linkers in furamidine analogues: synthesis and evaluation of their DNA binding, antiparasitic and fluorescence... (Publications)
The effects of replacing the central furan ring of furamidine with indole and benzimidazole on their DNA binding affinity, antiparasitic activity and fluorescence are reported. The bis-cyanophenylindo
Host-pathogen coevolution in human tuberculosis (Publications)
Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of antiquity. Yet TB today still causes more adult deaths than any other single infectious disease. Recent studies show that contrary to the common view postulating an a
The importance of mosquito behavioural adaptations to malaria control in Africa (Publications)
Over the past decade the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), in combination with improved drug therapies, indoor residual spraying (IRS), and better health infrastructure, has helped reduce
A tropical institute to tackle unemployment (Page)
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In 1942, the Federal Council and the general public were gripped by fears that unemployment would surge after the war ended. Switzerland was still haunted by the spectre of the 1918 economic crisis. T
Health Systems and Interventions | Swiss TPH (Page)
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Health Systems and Interventions We translate evidence and strengthen health systems and policies. Swiss TPH takes a leading role in strengthening health systems in the context of the 2030 Agenda for