Background Oral ivermectin is a safe broad spectrum anthelminthic used for treating several
neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Currently, ivermectin use is contraindicated in children …

In 2020, WHO recognised the importance of strongyloidiasis alongside soil-transmitted
helminths (STH) in their 2021–30 roadmap, which aspires to target Strongyloides stercoralis …

Background Although the malaria burden has substantially decreased in sub-Saharan
Africa, progress has stalled. We assessed whether mass administration of ivermectin (a …

Malaria elimination means cessation of parasite transmission. At present, the declining
malaria incidence in many countries has made elimination a feasible goal. Transmission …

Long-acting antiretroviral drugs have emerged as exciting treatment and preexposure
prophylaxis (PrEP) options for people with HIV and at risk of HIV. Long-acting regimens may …

COVID-19 has had a massive impact on the populations and economies of the world. As of
Sept 9, 2020, the virus has infected more than 27 million people in 216 countries and …

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in
many low-income and middle-income countries. Several NTDs, namely lymphatic filariasis …

Cambodia targets malaria elimination by 2025. Rapid elimination will depend on
successfully identifying and clearing malaria foci linked to forests. Expanding and …

Background Understanding epidemiological variables affecting gametocyte carriage and
density is essential to design interventions that most effectively reduce malaria human-to …

The scientific community recognizes that molecular xenomonitoring (MX) can allow infected
mosquitoes to serve as a proxy for human infection in vector-borne disease surveillance, but …