Transmission of malaria in relation to distribution and coverage of long-lasting insecticidal nets in central Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) is an effective malaria control strategy. However, there are challenges to achieve high coverage, such as distribution sustainability, and
Intestinal parasitic infections in HIV-infected patients, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Publications)
BACKGROUND: HIV infection is an emerging problem in Laos. We conducted the first prospective study on intestinal parasites, including opportunistic protozoa, in newly diagnosed HIV infected patients,
Geographic distribution, age pattern and sites of lesions in a cohort of Buruli ulcer patients from the mape basin of cameroon (Publications)
Buruli ulcer (BU), a neglected tropical disease of the skin, caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, occurs most frequently in children in West Africa. Risk factors for BU include proximity to slow flowing
Local concepts of anemia-related illnesses and public health implications in the Taabo health demographic surveillance system, Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
BACKGROUND: A 14-month prospective longitudinal study conducted in the Taabo health demographic surveillance system (HDSS), south-central Côte d'Ivoire, revealed high prevalence of anemia in different
Global health initiative investments and health systems strengthening: a content analysis of global fund investments (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Millions of dollars are invested annually under the umbrella of national health systems strengthening. Global health initiatives provide funding for low- and middle-income countries throug
Camel <em>Streptococcus agalactiae</em> populations are associated with specific disease complexes and acquired the tetracycline resistance gene... (Publications)
Camels are the most valuable livestock species in the Horn of Africa and play a pivotal role in the nutritional sustainability for millions of people. Their health status is therefore of utmost import