Control of schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa: progress made, new opportunities and remaining challenges (Publications)
infections now estimated to occur in Africa, the relevance of this special issue in Parasitology cannot be overemphasized. In total, 18 articles are presented, inclusive of a lead-editorial from the WHO highlighting [...] optimisation of schistosomiasis control. Progress made in schistosomiasis control across sub-Saharan Africa since the turn of the new millennium is reviewed, shedding light on the latest findings stemming
Microallopatry caused strong diversification in <em>Buthus scorpions </em>(Scorpiones: Buthidae) in the Atlas Mountains (NW Africa) (Publications)
biodiversity of the Atlas Mountains in North Africa might be the result of high rates of microallopatry caused by mountain barriers surpassing 4000 meters leading to patchy habitat distributions. We test the
Increased detection of invasive enteropathogenic bacteria in pre-incubated blood culture materials by real-time PCR in comparison with automated... (Publications)
from studies with PCR detection suggest, at least for Salmonella enterica, that blood culture may lead to underestimation in the tropics. Corresponding data are lacking for other invasive enteropathogenic
Essential evidence for guiding health system priorities and policies: anticipating epidemiological transition in Africa (Publications)
in sub-Saharan Africa may be decreasing and the burden of non-communicable diseases increasing, the overwhelming reality is that health information systems across most of sub-Saharan Africa remain too weak [...] cause-specific mortality through routine civil registration, regular documentation of exposure to leading risk factors, and monitoring effective coverage of key preventive and curative interventions in the
Modelling the health and economic impacts of the elimination of river blindness (onchocerciasis) in Africa (Publications)
endemic mostly in remote and rural areas in sub-Saharan Africa. The treatment goal for onchocerciasis has shifted from control to elimination in Africa. For investment decisions, national and global policymakers [...] billion-$6.4 billion in terms of income gains. DISCUSSION: The elimination of onchocerciasis in Africa would lead to substantial health and economic benefits, reducing the needs for health workforce and outpatient [...] potential economic impacts in terms of income gains. RESULTS:...
Personal support and expressions of care for pregnant women in Soweto, South Africa (Publications)
critical role in managing health problems in pregnancy. Isolation and lack of care, in contrast, may lead women to experience increased distress during this time. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore South
The benefits of 'One Health' for pastoralists in Africa (Publications)
animal health sectors. Here we present a summary of 'one health' studies with mobile pastoralists in Africa which were done in research partnership, demonstrating such an added value. Initial joint human and [...] health studies revealed higher livestock vaccination coverage than in the pastoralist community, leading to joint animal and human vaccination intervention studies which demonstrated a better access to
Essential evidence for guiding health system priorities and policies: anticipating epidemiological transition in Africa (Publications)
in sub-Saharan Africa may be decreasing and the burden of non-communicable diseases increasing, the overwhelming reality is that health information systems across most of sub-Saharan Africa remain too weak [...] cause-specific mortality through routine civil registration, regular documentation of exposure to leading risk factors, and monitoring effective coverage of key preventive and curative interventions in the
Modelling the health and economic impacts of the elimination of river blindness (onchocerciasis) in Africa (Publications)
endemic mostly in remote and rural areas in sub-Saharan Africa. The treatment goal for onchocerciasis has shifted from control to elimination in Africa. For investment decisions, national and global policymakers [...] billion-$6.4 billion in terms of income gains. DISCUSSION: The elimination of onchocerciasis in Africa would lead to substantial health and economic benefits, reducing the needs for health workforce and outpatient [...] potential economic impacts in terms of income gains. RESULTS:...
Personal support and expressions of care for pregnant women in Soweto, South Africa (Publications)
critical role in managing health problems in pregnancy. Isolation and lack of care, in contrast, may lead women to experience increased distress during this time. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore South
