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Uganda Cross-Programmatic Efficiency Analysis

A cross-programmatic efficiency analysis was conducted in Uganda to identify and analyse critical areas of functional overlap, misalignment or duplication...

Global programme to 
eliminate lymphatic 
filariasis: progress report, 
2023

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a vector-borne disease in humans caused by infection with the filarial parasites Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi...

How to conduct a cohort study to assess the potential risk factors of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus infection among health and care workers in a health-care setting

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is considered an emerging zoonotic virus with dromedary camels serving as the animal reservoir....

How to sample surfaces in health-care settings for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus Protocol, tools and implementation guidance

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is considered an emerging zoonotic virus with dromedary camels serving as the animal reservoir....