Economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and post-tuberculosis sequelae in low- and middle-income countries: a database compiled from... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and tuberculosis (TB) impose a substantial economic burden globally. This systematic review summarised the evidence on the costs of COPD, inclu
Risk factors associated with urogenital schistosomiasis: a multilevel assessment approach using an Oversampling Schistosomiasis Survey (SOS)... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Urogenital schistosomiasis is endemic in Togo. Since 2010, Togo has used preventive chemotherapy to control the disease and periodically assess its impact. This study aimed to estimate the
Associations between ambient pollen exposure and measures of cognitive performance (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Prior research suggests pollen allergies may be associated with cognitive function, although the effect sizes and specific cognitive outcomes varied across studies. With pollen seasons sta
The role of mortality surveillance in pandemic preparedness and response (Publications)
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic exposed critical limitations in the availability of timely mortality data to inform situational assessments and guide evidence-based public health resp
High-resolution spatial prediction of anemia risk among children aged 6 to 59 months in low- and middle-income countries (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Anemia, a severe condition among children associated with adverse health effects such as impaired growth, limited physical and cognitive development, and increased mortality risk, remains
Investigating the enablers and barriers for hypertension control in Dakar: a qualitative system effectiveness study (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death worldwide. The leading risk factor, hypertension, is a major public health issue in Senegal, putting the health system under pressure. This
In-depth, high-throughput analysis of BcR IG clonality and diversity levels in immune repertoires (Publications)
The advent of high-throughput sequencing technologies revolutionized the analysis of immune repertoires, allowing a much more detailed characterization in both qualitative and quantitative terms. This
Assessing the impact of antimicrobial resistance policies on antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance-associated mortality in children and adults... (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major threat to global health security today. In recent years, many low and middle-income countries (LMICs) have implemented policies to optimise a
Determinants of access to primary healthcare for formerly incarcerated women transitioning into the community: a systematic review of the literature (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Women with a history of incarceration experience significantly poorer health outcomes and encounter barriers to accessing healthcare, both during incarceration and after release. These cha
