Institute of Human Virology

Diagnostic accuracy of GeneXpert MTB/RIF and TB-LAMP for pulmonary tuberculosis in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, and accurate diagnosis is a bottleneck in resource-limited settings. Xpert MTB/RIF and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (TB-LAMP) are WHO-endorsed, but head-to-head comparisons against cult...

A qualitative investigation of tobacco use and cessation experiences among people living with HIV in Botswana

Abstract Background Tobacco use is a leading cause of premature mortality among people living with HIV (PLWH), especially in Botswana, where high smoking rates coincide with successful HIV control. There is a need for evidence-based interventions to support smoking cessation amon...

A scoping review of occupational hazards and health problems among artisans in low- and middle-income countries

Artisans form a significant part of the informal workforce in many low and middle-income countries. Their work supports local economies, reduces unemployment, and provides services that are often unavailable in the formal sector. Despite their importance, evidence from multiple s...

Reimagining research equity and beneficial community impact: reflections from the GSK Africa Open Lab inaugural cohort

Global health research continues to rely heavily on knowledge generated outside the regions that bear the greatest disease burden, reinforcing structural inequities in scientific leadership and innovation. The GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Africa Open Lab (AOL) was established to address...

Community-Led Operationalization of a Champion Implementation Strategy for Anal Cancer Prevention in Nigeria

Abstract Context-specific adaptation of implementation strategies is an important component of promoting evidence-based intervention use. But guidance on systematic approaches is limited. Here we described our mixed method approach to adapting (Study 1) and monitoring (Study 2) a...