Benefit-cost analysis of coordinated strategies for control of rabies in Africa (Publications)
countries in Africa could impact rabies incidence and associated costs. We show that coordinated dog mass vaccination between countries and PEP would lead to the elimination of dog rabies in Africa with total [...] billion) between 2024 and 2054 (30 years). Coordinated disease control between African countries can lead to more socially and ecologically equitable outcomes by reducing the number of lost human lives to
Case studies from the biomedical and health systems research activities of the Swiss Tropical Institute in Africa (Publications)
adequate coverage can lead on its own to the final goal of community effectiveness. There is a complex relationship between these factors. The different steps in the process leading to effective health care
Rapid diagnostic tests for neurological infections in central Africa (Publications)
Infections are a leading cause of life-threatening neuropathology worldwide. In central African countries affected by endemic diseases such as human African trypanosomiasis, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and [...] and schistosomiasis, delayed diagnosis and treatment often lead to avoidable death or severe sequelae. Confirmatory microbiological and parasitological tests are essential because clinical features of most [...] review the neurological pathogens for which rapid diagnostic tests are most...
Rapid diagnostic tests for neurological infections in central Africa (Publications)
Infections are a leading cause of life-threatening neuropathology worldwide. In central African countries affected by endemic diseases such as human African trypanosomiasis, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and [...] and schistosomiasis, delayed diagnosis and treatment often lead to avoidable death or severe sequelae. Confirmatory microbiological and parasitological tests are essential because clinical features of most [...] review the neurological pathogens for which rapid diagnostic tests are most...
cardiovascular diseases:state and exploratory analyses of patient data in Limpopo province, South Africa". Background: Climate change is responsible for severe weather and climatic conditions such as extreme [...] lower respiratory infections the fourth and then trachea, bronchi, and lung cancers were the sixth leading cause of death. COPD alone was accountable for 3.23 million. As the effects of climate change continue [...] ion of the knowledge of the effects of climate change on health for...
Natural intra- and interclade human hybrid schistosomes in Africa with considerations on prevention through vaccination (Publications)
al hybrids are predominantly reported from West Africa with clustering in the Senegal River Basin, and scattering to Europe, Central and Eastern Africa. Noteworthy is the dominance of Schistosoma haematobium [...] introgressive hybridization, i.e., allelic exchange among gene pools of sympatric, interbreeding species leading to instant large genetic diversity. Phylogenetic distance matters, thus the less species differ [...] haematobium interbreeding with human and veterinary species leading...
Natural intra- and interclade human hybrid schistosomes in Africa with considerations on prevention through vaccination (Publications)
al hybrids are predominantly reported from West Africa with clustering in the Senegal River Basin, and scattering to Europe, Central and Eastern Africa. Noteworthy is the dominance of Schistosoma haematobium [...] introgressive hybridization, i.e., allelic exchange among gene pools of sympatric, interbreeding species leading to instant large genetic diversity. Phylogenetic distance matters, thus the less species differ [...] haematobium interbreeding with human and veterinary species leading...
Background: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in South Africa. Screening for cervical pre-cancer is available in South Africa, yet, a systematic approach to monitor and improve [...] from the National Cancer Registry (NCR) in South Africa to assess the provision and access to cervical cancer screening in women living in South Africa. Methods: We will use machine learning algorithms [...] Significance: The study findings will help to improve cervical cancer control...
Algorithmic management for community health worker in sub-Saharan Africa: curse or blessing? (Publications)
design creates a tension between control and autonomy when confronted with reality. This tension could lead to disempowerment and attrition among CHWs. We propose design adaptations for CHT’s task scheduling
