Evaluation of Suicide Prevention Projects (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/evaluation-of-suicide-prevention-projects
In collaboration with HETS-FR (Haute école de travail sociale Fribourg), Swiss TPH has been mandated by Health Promotion Switzerland (Gesundheitsförderung Schweiz, GFCH), to conduct the external evalu
Exclusive breastfeeding: global rates, optimal duration, and a multi-country intervention (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/exclusive-breastfeeding-global-rates-optimal-duration-and-a-multi-country-intervention
Human breastmilk is increasingly recognized as critical for immune system development in infancy, and can substantially reduce the incidence of infectious and non-infectious childhood diseases. The Wo
Air Pollution and Effects on Lung Functional Development and Respiratory Morbidity in At-Risk Infants (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/air-pollution-and-effects-on-lung-functional-development-and-respiratory-morbidity-in-at-risk-infants
Studies in countries with high levels of air pollution have shown that exposure to certain air pollutants can lead to impaired lung growth and the development of asthma. Even low levels of air polluti
Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium: Development and appropriation of a palatable, safe and efficent Praziquantel formulation to treat preschool-aged... (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/pediatric-praziquantel-consortium-development-and-appropriation-of-a-palatable-safe-and-efficent-praziquantel-formulation-to-treat-preschool-aged-children-for-schistosomiasis
Schistosomes, parasitic blood flukes, cause schistosomiasis, a chronic disease which can lead to anemia, severe damage of organs, reduced growth and, at worst, to death. Infection occurs if schistosom
Surveillance to Evaluate the Approach and Impact of Leprosy Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/surveillance-to-evaluate-the-approach-and-impact-of-leprosy-post-exposure-prophylaxis
Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae . After an incubation period that can last years, the disease mainly affects peripheral nerves and the skin. If untreated, it may lead t
The useful life of bednets for malaria control in Tanzania: Attrition, Bioefficacy, Chemistry, Damage and Insecticide Resistance. (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/the-useful-life-of-bednets-for-malaria-control-in-tanzania-attrition-bioefficacy-chemistry-damage-and-insecticide-resistance
The useful life of bednets for malaria control in Tanzania: Attrition, Bioefficacy, Chemistry, Damage and insecticide Resistance. Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) are the front line malaria vect
Understanding heterogeneities in the epidemiology of malaria in Papua New Guinea (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/understanding-heterogeneities-in-the-epidemiology-of-malaria-in-papua-new-guinea
Background Malaria has been endemic across most parts of Papua New Guinea (PNG) at endemicity levels comparable to sub-Saharan Africa. The National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) has managed to substa
Health for All Programme, Albania (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/health-for-all-programme-albania
Background The health sector in Albania is facing a number of challenges, ranging from sustainable financing and resource mobilization to health service management and challenges regarding citizen’s p
New tools for early diagnosis and decentralized treatment of Buruli ulcer (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/projects/project-detail/project/new-tools-for-early-diagnosis-and-decentralized-treatment-of-buruli-ulcer
Mycobacterium ulcerans is causing the chronic skin disease Buruli ulcer (BU) which is characterized by skin ulcers that expand over extended periods, if not treated. The major burden of BU falls on ch
Together yet apart: remedies for tensions between volunteers and health care professionals in inter-professional collaboration (Publications)
While volunteering is an essential factor in service delivery in many societal areas, the inclusion of volunteers in formal settings can also lead to tensions. In this article, we combine the literatu
