Cervical cancer disproportionately affects women of reproductive age, with 80% of cases
occurring in low-and middle-income countries. Persistent infection with high-risk human …

Schistosomiasis remains a neglected tropical disease of major public health concern with
high levels of morbidity in various parts of the world. Although considerable efforts in …

Only praziquantel is available for treating schistosomiasis, a disease affecting more than
200 million people. Praziquantel-resistant worms have been selected for in the lab and low …

Summary EXpanding Treatment for Existing Neurological Disease (EXTEND) investigated
whether hydroxycarbamide lowers transcranial Doppler (TCD) velocities in Jamaican …

Dendritic cells are the principal antigen-presenting cells (APCs) in the host defense
mechanism. An altered dendritic cell response increases the risk of susceptibility of …

Toxocariasis is an important zoonotic disease caused by Toxocara (T.) canis with
considerably higher prevalence in develo** countries. The data on its epidemiology …

The geographical distribution of malaria and HIV infections widely overlap in sub-Saharan
Africa, constituting a complex global health challenge. The interplay between both infections …

Background Schistosomiasis is still a public health issue in certain areas of develo**
countries (especially in sub-saharan Africa). Schistosoma haematobium is a proven …

Background Key populations (KP) are defined groups with an increased risk of HIV due to
specific higher risk behaviours. KP who use substances engage in risky behaviors that may …

African nations have experienced various environmental and anthropological changes,
including climate change, natural disasters, food safety issues, and increased industrial …