The Task Force for Global Health

Evaluation of the clinical performance of two new onchocerciasis rapid diagnostic tests in districts targeted for elimination in Ghana

Current diagnostic methods for onchocerciasis lack sufficient utility, sensitivity or specificity. Two new lateral flow assays developed by Bioaster and Global Access Diagnostics (BA/GADx) and Drugs and Diagnostics for Tropical Diseases (DDTD) multi-antigen test Biplex Version C...

Nancy J. Cox, PhD: A One Health hero in influenza surveillance

Abstract Background : This program continues to provide human and animal health authorities with information on zoonotic human and swine influenza viruses and infections for their early detection, disease prevention and control, and pandemic preparedness. Aim : The aim is to exam...

“I know how important it is”: A qualitative analysis of participants’ experiences in a vaccine safety study

Specialist immunization clinics can support vaccination counseling for individuals experiencing adverse events following immunization (AEFIs) and research into AEFIs. We sought to describe the experiences of participants from the Canadian Special Immunization Clinic Network COVID...