Swiss Centre for Scientific Research

Integrating human rabies vaccines into routine immunization services in Tanzania: A participatory systems mapping study

Abstract Study aim : Human rabies is 100% preventable with post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) administered immediately after exposure to a rabid animal. In low-income countries, access to PEP is hampered by challenges, including frequent vaccine stockouts, limited facilities providi...

Diagnostic performance of Baermann technique, urine-ELISA, stool-PCR and Strongyloides IgG4 rapid test for diagnosis of strongyloidiasis: a study protocol

Strongyloidiasis is caused by a parasitic worm, primarily Strongyloides stercoralis . In rural settings of Côte d’Ivoire, parasitological surveys have revealed that the prevalence of S. stercoralis infection can reach up to 50%. The World Health Organization has included S. sterc...

How Do Climatic Factors Directly Influence the Incidence and Risk of Meningococcal Meningitis Across the African Meningitis Belt? A Narrative Literature Review

Abstract Globally, the highest incidence of meningococcal meningitis occurs within the African meningitis belt, spanning 26 countries across sub‐Saharan Africa. Meningococcal meningitis incidence is highly seasonal in this region specifically, with outbreaks mostly occurring duri...

Seroprevalence and Factors Associated with Canine Leishmaniasis in Baringo County, Kenya: Implications for an Integrated One Health Surveillance

Leishmaniasis is an emerging zoonotic disease recognized by WHO as a priority neglected tropical disease (NTD) targeted for elimination by 2030. The disease is transmitted through bites of infected female phlebotomine sand flies and presents in three main forms: cutaneous, mucocu...

Strengthening insecticide resistance management in malaria vectors control in Côte d’Ivoire: from evidence to action

Malaria remains a major public health challenge in Côte d’Ivoire, particularly among young children and pregnant women. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have significantly reduced transmission, but their effectiveness is increasingly threatened by widespread insecticide resistance...