An estimated 779 million people are at risk of schistosomiasis, of whom 106 million (13·6%)
live in irrigation schemes or in close proximity to large dam reservoirs. We identified 58 …

The interruption of malaria transmission worldwide is one of the greatest challenges for
international health and development communities. The current expert view suggests that, by …

The west African Ebola epidemic that began in 2013 exposed deep inadequacies in the
national and international institutions responsible for protecting the public from the far-reaching …

Achieving a malaria-free world presents exciting scientific challenges as well as overwhelming
health, equity, and economic benefits. WHO and countries are setting ambitious goals for …

Background Recent years have seen an unprecedented increase in funds for procurement of
health commodities in developing countries. A major challenge now is the efficient delivery …

Faced with complex patterns of global change, the inextricable interconnection of humans,
pet animals, livestock and wildlife and their social and ecological environment is evident and …

Background Studies of factors affecting place of delivery have rarely considered the influence
of gender roles and relations within the household. This study combines an understanding …

Present elimination strategies are based on recommendations derived during the Global
Malaria Eradication Program of the 1960s. However, many countries considering elimination …

Malaria not only remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, but it also impedes
socioeconomic development, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Rapid and unprecedented …

Background Although antenatal care coverage in Tanzania is high, worrying gaps exist in
terms of its quality and ability to prevent, diagnose or treat complications. Moreover, much less …