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View article: Reservoir dynamics of rabies in south‐east Tanzania and the roles of cross‐species transmission and domestic dog vaccination
Reservoir dynamics of rabies in south‐east Tanzania and the roles of cross‐species transmission and domestic dog vaccination Open
Understanding the role of different species in the transmission of multi‐host pathogens, such as rabies virus, is vital for effective control strategies. Across most of sub‐Saharan Africa domestic dogs Canis familiaris are considered the r…
View article: Dr. Godfrey Mbaruku: A tribute and review of the life of a maternal health crusader in Tanzania
Dr. Godfrey Mbaruku: A tribute and review of the life of a maternal health crusader in Tanzania Open
Dr. Godfrey Mbaruku, an obstetrician-gynecologist and one of Tanzania’s most dedicated maternal health researchers, passed away in September 2018. His professional career spanned over four decades, with the last decade of his life dedicate…
View article: One Health in Practice: Using Integrated Bite Case Management to Increase Detection of Rabid Animals in Tanzania
One Health in Practice: Using Integrated Bite Case Management to Increase Detection of Rabid Animals in Tanzania Open
Rabies is a neglected zoonotic disease that causes an estimated 59,000 human deaths worldwide annually, mostly in Africa and Asia. A target of zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies has been set for 2030, and large-scale control progra…
View article: Differences in Life‐Saving Obstetric Hemorrhage Treatments for Women with Abortion Versus Nonabortion Etiologies in Tanzania
Differences in Life‐Saving Obstetric Hemorrhage Treatments for Women with Abortion Versus Nonabortion Etiologies in Tanzania Open
Complications from unsafe abortion are among the major causes of preventable maternal morbidity and mortality, which may be compounded by delays and disparities in treatment. We conducted a secondary analysis of women with symptoms of hypo…
View article: The need to improve access to rabies post-exposure vaccines: Lessons from Tanzania
The need to improve access to rabies post-exposure vaccines: Lessons from Tanzania Open
PEP access could be improved and rabies deaths reduced through ring-fenced procurement, switching to dose-sparing ID regimens and free provision of PEP.
View article: Estimating the Size of Dog Populations in Tanzania to Inform Rabies Control
Estimating the Size of Dog Populations in Tanzania to Inform Rabies Control Open
Estimates of dog population sizes are a prerequisite for delivering effective canine rabies control. However, dog population sizes are generally unknown in most rabies-endemic areas. Several approaches have been used to estimate dog popula…
View article: Estimating the Size of Dog Populations in Tanzania to Inform Rabies Control
Estimating the Size of Dog Populations in Tanzania to Inform Rabies Control Open
Estimates of dog population sizes are a prerequisite for delivering effective canine rabies control. However, dog population sizes are generally unknown in most rabies-endemic areas. Several approaches have been used to estimate dog popula…
View article: Progress towards rabies elimination from Pemba Island, Southern Tanzania
Progress towards rabies elimination from Pemba Island, Southern Tanzania Open
ObjectiveUsing active surveillance approaches to investigate the transmissiondynamics of rabies on Pemba Island and across Southern Tanzania,whilst a large-scale dog vaccination program was underway1, to gaina greater understanding of the …
View article: Comparing Methods of Assessing Dog Rabies Vaccination Coverage in Rural and Urban Communities in Tanzania
Comparing Methods of Assessing Dog Rabies Vaccination Coverage in Rural and Urban Communities in Tanzania Open
Rabies can be eliminated by achieving comprehensive coverage of 70% of domestic dogs during annual mass vaccination campaigns. Estimates of vaccination coverage are, therefore, required to evaluate and manage mass dog vaccination programs;…
View article: Toward Elimination of Dog-Mediated Human Rabies: Experiences from Implementing a Large-scale Demonstration Project in Southern Tanzania
Toward Elimination of Dog-Mediated Human Rabies: Experiences from Implementing a Large-scale Demonstration Project in Southern Tanzania Open
A Rabies Elimination Demonstration Project was implemented in Tanzania from 2010 through to 2015, bringing together government ministries from the health and veterinary sectors, the World Health Organization, and national and international…
View article: The epidemiology of residual Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission and infection burden in an African city with high coverage of multiple vector control measures
The epidemiology of residual Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission and infection burden in an African city with high coverage of multiple vector control measures Open
While existing vector control interventions have dramatically attenuated malaria transmission in Dar es Salaam, further scale-up and additional measures to protect against mosquito bites outdoors are desirable. Accelerated elimination of c…
View article: Mobile Phones As Surveillance Tools: Implementing and Evaluating a Large-Scale Intersectoral Surveillance System for Rabies in Tanzania
Mobile Phones As Surveillance Tools: Implementing and Evaluating a Large-Scale Intersectoral Surveillance System for Rabies in Tanzania Open
Katie Hampson and colleagues describe their experience of developing and deploying a large-scale rabies surveillance system based on mobile phones in southern Tanzania.
View article: Additional file 1: of A generic schema and data collection forms applicable to diverse entomological studies of mosquitoes
Additional file 1: of A generic schema and data collection forms applicable to diverse entomological studies of mosquitoes Open
The data collection forms. This excel document allows users to easily edit and print the data collection forms. The master dictionary is also included with the data collection forms. (XLSX 143Â kb)
View article: MOESM2 of The epidemiology of residual Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission and infection burden in an African city with high coverage of multiple vector control measures
MOESM2 of The epidemiology of residual Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission and infection burden in an African city with high coverage of multiple vector control measures Open
Additional file 2. ExcelÂŽ spreadsheet summaries of sampled households and participants.
View article: MOESM1 of The epidemiology of residual Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission and infection burden in an African city with high coverage of multiple vector control measures
MOESM1 of The epidemiology of residual Plasmodium falciparum malaria transmission and infection burden in an African city with high coverage of multiple vector control measures Open
Additional file 1. ExcelÂŽ spreadsheet template for calculating individual-level estimates for the proportion of exposure of bites by Anopheles gambiae sensu lato that would occur indoors or while asleep in the absence of any protective in…