Global oral cholera vaccine use, 2013-2018 (Publications)
settings, the longest delay was from the occurrence of the emergency to requesting OCV (median: 26days). The mean cost of administering one dose of vaccine was 2.98 USD. The OCV stockpile is an important [...] created by the establishment of the OCV stockpile has played a role in the increased use of the vaccine by setting in motion a virtuous cycle by which better monitoring and evaluation leads to better campaign [...] accepted by the population and their use demonstrated to be safe and...
Hydrogen sulfide removal by <em>Thiobacillus thioparus</em> bacteria on seashell bed biofilters (Publications)
of the influent pollutant is considered between 1-140 mg m(-3). Also the humidity in the atmosphere is fixed between 77-93% and the optimum temperature required for growing of the microorganisms is retained [...] injecting into the cylinders. A permanent measuring instrument is equipped to control the gas coming out of the cylinders. In order to prevent the outdoor environment from pollution, first the gas is sent through [...] feeding the system for three weeks the efficiency started to...
Hydrogen sulfide removal by <em>Thiobacillus thioparus</em> bacteria on seashell bed biofilters (Publications)
of the influent pollutant is considered between 1-140 mg m(-3). Also the humidity in the atmosphere is fixed between 77-93% and the optimum temperature required for growing of the microorganisms is retained [...] injecting into the cylinders. A permanent measuring instrument is equipped to control the gas coming out of the cylinders. In order to prevent the outdoor environment from pollution, first the gas is sent through [...] feeding the system for three weeks the efficiency started to...
Parasite Chemotherapy (Page)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/about/mpi/parasite-chemotherapy
Another element of the activities is to study the transmission of trypanosomes by the tsetse fly vector in order to gain more knowledge about the life cycle of the parasite and the function of certain [...] research and control. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has awarded the network a second phase of support for 2004-2006. A key objective for this phase was to involve the network in international [...] Chemotherapy Unit The Parasite Chemotherapy Unit (PCU) is a drug...
Support Group at Swiss TPH (Page)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/about/supportgroup
locations and is now extended to other islands. The Support Group provided the financial means for the purchase of materials for the schools. Helenvale Poets, South Africa Helenvale, Port Elizabeth, is strongly [...] traditional farming methods. The Support Group funded the material for the construction of solar cookers and dryers, tools and seeds for the raised beds and a solar system for mobile power supply. STEPS [...] pay for the mobility aids, can work off their debts by helping in the...
Digital Health (Page)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/about/scih/digital-health
ALMAMACH - Improve the Diagnosis and Treatment of Children The ALgorithm for the MANAgement of CHildhood illnesses (ALMANACH) , developed by Swiss TPH, is an upgraded electronic version of the IMCI (Integrated [...] multiple HMIS for various use cases, such as the monitoring of disease outbreaks, the visualisation of care utilisation patterns or the tracking of utility cost. Swiss TPH adapts and deploys the popular and [...] can support clinical personnel in the diagnosis and care of patients. T...
Interview Nicole Probst (Page)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/news/interview-nicole-probst
how is personalised medicine implemented and perceived in real life, and what are its consequences for the health of the population? In the national long-term SAPALDIA cohort for the health of the Swiss [...] , it is our responsibility and legal duty to use all the technologies at our disposal in order to prevent the abuse of data. But at the same time, we cannot allow ourselves to be hamstrung by the justified [...] medicine is already a reality in low-income countries. Let's take new cancer...
Do holes in long-lasting insecticidal nets compromise their efficacy against pyrethroid resistant <em>Anopheles gambiae</em> and <em>Culex... (Publications)
become torn. The World Health Organization has proposed a threshold for when nets are "too torn" at 1,000 cm2 for rectangular holes and 790 cm2 for round holes. This study examines whether there is a threshold [...] though personal protection by LLINs against feeding mosquitoes is strongly reduced by holes, the insecticidal effect of LLINs is independent of the holed surface area, but strongly dependent on insecticide [...] threatens the effectiveness of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) as...
Do holes in long-lasting insecticidal nets compromise their efficacy against pyrethroid resistant <em>Anopheles gambiae</em> and <em>Culex... (Publications)
become torn. The World Health Organization has proposed a threshold for when nets are "too torn" at 1,000 cm2 for rectangular holes and 790 cm2 for round holes. This study examines whether there is a threshold [...] though personal protection by LLINs against feeding mosquitoes is strongly reduced by holes, the insecticidal effect of LLINs is independent of the holed surface area, but strongly dependent on insecticide [...] threatens the effectiveness of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) as...
Direct health costs of environmental tobacco smoke exposure and indirect health benefits due to smoking ban introduction (Publications)
prospective cohort studies in order to calculate the direct health costs. To assess the indirect health benefits, a meta-analysis of smoking ban studies on hospital admissions for acute myocardial infarction [...] 1000-5000), corresponding to health costs of 330 Mio CHF. The number of hospital days for ischaemic heart disease attributable to passive smoking is much larger if derived from smoking ban studies (41 000) [...] resulting in additional health costs of 89 Mio CHF, which are attributed...
