For many high-income countries, typhoid is a disease of the past, thanks in part to municipal investments and improvements in safe water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure (WASH). However, one-third of ...
Read moreAuthor: Dr. Megan E. Carey, Dr. Zoe A. Dyson, Dr. Danielle J. Ingle, Prof. Kathryn E. Holt
Celebrating women in typhoid
For International Women’s Day this year, we are celebrating some of the women who have dedicated their careers to take on typhoid. They are extraordinary researchers, scientists, doctors, global experts, ...
Read moreTCV introduction costs in Navi Mumbai municipality: An important factor for new vaccine introduction decision-making
Decision-makers in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance-eligible countries have the monumental task of considering a portfolio of public health interventions and deciding which tools to prioritize for the greatest health impact. ...
Read moreIllegal mining in Ghana: The negative impact on WASH, typhoid, and other infectious diseases
Mining in Ghana The mining sector has historically been one of the major economic activities that contribute to national growth. Many countries have grown their economic stature by extrapolating natural ...
Read moreA glance at the past and looking forward to 2023
The year 2018 was full of monumental milestones and 2019 a year to celebrate. In spite of COVID, 2020 and 2021 brought great strides to the typhoid field. As we ...
Read morePrioritizing TCV introduction in Africa: Time for decision-makers to act with urgency
As another year draws to a close, policymakers, researchers, and partners are convening in South Africa to discuss typhoid, TCV, and the work that remains to combat this disease. Despite ...
Read moreTyphoid takes a spotlight during the 2022 VASE Conference
VASE expands its scope Hundreds of scientists, public health professionals, immunization leaders, vaccine industry representatives, international donors, and other global experts gathered in Washington D.C. for the 2022 Vaccines Against ...
Read moreTest-negative design proves to be suitable for typhoid vaccine effectiveness evaluations
Background on test-negative design Typhoid continues to be a public health threat in sub-Saharan Africa. However, typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) is a proven intervention to reduce the burden of typhoid ...
Read moreUnderstanding the cost of typhoid in Malawi
Getting sick comes with costs—both physical as well as economic. Treatment costs and lost wages while recuperating or taking care of a sick family member can be detrimental to families. ...
Read moreDrug resistance: It takes a global village
Why drug resistance should be on our radar Drug resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to treatment. As a result, medicines ...
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