Clinical Trial of Multi Drug-Resistant TB Treatment Ends Enrolment Early, Offering Hope for TB Patients (News)
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a globally spread disease which is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis . The current standard of care consists of a combination therapy of different antibiotics. How
Novel Diagnostics to Improve Migrant and Refugee Health (News)
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Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, global mobility is likely to increase substantially in the near future. People move between countries and regions in search of better opportunities, to es
Improving Access to Schistosomiasis Treatment for Young Children (News)
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The Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium is an international public-private partnership dedicated to the development of a pediatric formulation to treat schistosomiasis in preschool-aged children. The co
COVID-19 Test from Start to Finish: How Does it Work? (News)
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1. Patient getting a nasopharyngeal swab People can come to Swiss TPH for a COVID-19 test if they are symptomatic (only employees and their relatives) or asymptomatic for travel purposes (all people).
Study Identifies European Cities with Highest Mortality Due to Air Pollution (News)
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The findings show that 51,000 and 900 premature deaths could be prevented each year, respectively, if all the cities analysed were to achieve the PM 2.5 and NO 2 levels recommended by the World Health
Young Researchers in Environmental Epidemiology Share Latest Findings (News)
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The ISEE Young conference focused on the impact of environmental exposure such as air pollution and noise as well as weather and climate on non-communicable diseases. Participants also presented on nu
Improving Access to COVID-19 Screening and Testing in African Countries (News)
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A new Botnar Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH) and the European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Collaboration Initiative will support three projects that range from i
Global Action Required to Tackle Pandemic-Induced Hunger and Poverty (News)
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As the COVID-19 pandemic crossed the threshold of two million lives lost, the world remains at a precipice: though vaccinations are underway, the virus continues its spread, including new mutations. T
Mitigating the Impact of COVID‑19 on Neglected Tropical Diseases (News)
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on both human health and societal activities. In particular, the economic impact has been devastating. There is no doubt that the collateral damage of pand
Swiss Government Increases Funding for Swiss TPH (News)
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In total, Swiss TPH will receive CHF 32 million over the next 4-year period from 2021 to 2024 from the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). Compared to the previous period