Population genetics of bovine and human schistosomes in Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
hybridization poses a threat to expensive gains made by control and prevention programs, especially if it leads to persistent animal reservoirs or drug resistance. Population genetics offers insight into genetic [...] to examine transmission dynamics and hybridization of human and animal trematodes in sub-Saharan Africa. One Health is a holistic approach to health that addresses the links between human and animal medicine [...] flukes from Chad and Côte d’Ivoire revealed the first Fasciola...
Population genetics of bovine and human schistosomes in Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
hybridization poses a threat to expensive gains made by control and prevention programs, especially if it leads to persistent animal reservoirs or drug resistance. Population genetics offers insight into genetic [...] to examine transmission dynamics and hybridization of human and animal trematodes in sub-Saharan Africa. One Health is a holistic approach to health that addresses the links between human and animal medicine [...] flukes from Chad and Côte d’Ivoire revealed the first Fasciola...
transmission remains intense and devastating in some parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. "Clearly, a change is required to reach the ultimate goal of malaria eradication." In 2015, an [...] clinical management. This positive development should be harnessed to further improve malaria control, leading eventually to the eradication of this preventable and treatable disease. This article was published
compared to 52% in the standard of care group. Additionally, trial results showed that the new drugs lead to a significantly lower rate of major side effects. “After months of intense, expedited data cleaning [...] included in the analysis at this stage. The trial took place in seven sites across Belarus, South Africa and Uzbekistan. Swiss TPH is responsible for the clinical monitoring of TB-PRACTECAL at the study
interviewed a group of patients with multidrug-resistant TB who had arrived in Europe from the Horn of Africa and Sudan. Eight cases were recorded in Switzerland. Swiss TPH’s Contribution to Global Health Swiss [...] Sébastien Gagneux, Head of Medical Parasitology and Infection Biology at Swiss TPH. Swiss TPH is a world-leading institute with a broad research portfolio pertaining to TB and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). “There
Schistosomiasis, which is caused by flatworms, is one of the most prevalent parasitic diseases in Africa. One drug – praziquantel – is used in adults and school-aged children but there is insufficient evidence [...] parasite – released by freshwater snails – penetrate the skin When left untreated, schistosomiasis can lead to anaemia, stunted growth, severe damage of organs, and - at worst - death. In total, about 258 million
die every year from the disease, most of them in sub-Saharan Africa. Contribution to Malaria Elimination Swiss TPH is one of the world-leading institutes in malaria control and elimination with over 200
prevention and care Cervical cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in women in sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, it is completely preventable through vaccination, screening and timely treatment of pre-cancers [...] even when we know the solutions,” said Mazvita Muchengeti from the National Cancer Registry in South Africa, calling for comprehensive cancer prevention and care strategies tailored to women’s needs. Menstrual [...] health equity Natural life stages for women such as menstruation and...
Investigations? Since 2012, the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) has mandated Swiss TPH to lead the Competence Centre for Epidemiological Outbreak Investigations , short KEA (Kompetenzzentrum für [...] food-borne viruses or bacteria such as Salmonella or pathogenic E. coli. Finally, Swiss TPH also leads the development of a national digital platform for systematic epidemiological data collection and [...] provide our expertise to cantonal authorities on request in case of local...
of the parasite life cycle. The compound is currently being evaluated in several countries across Africa in children down to the age of 6 months – as children under the age of five bear the greatest disease [...] science and the discovery and testing of certain medicines over the last 20 years. Having grown up in Africa in war-torn countries, I am intrinsically motivated to give something back and push for better access [...] weigh 5kg or more. The KALUMA trial is being conducted by Novartis in...
