A5042511198- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Sex work and related issues
World Health Organization - Pakistan
2017-2023
University of the South Pacific
2020-2021
Ministry Of Health
2016-2020
Scabies is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that causes significant health burden, particularly in disadvantaged communities and where there overcrowding. There emerging evidence ivermectin-based mass drug administration (MDA) can reduce the prevalence of scabies some settings, but remains limited, are no formal guidelines to inform control efforts. An informal World Health Organization (WHO) consultation was organized find agreement on strategies for global control. The resulted framework...
Both yaws and trachoma are endemic in several countries the Pacific. In co-endemic there may be potential synergies between both control programmes. We undertook a cluster randomised seroprevalence survey of children Western Division Fiji. Children were examined for skin lesions consistent with active yaws. A dried blood spot was collected which tested using Treponema pallidum particle agglutination (TPPA) test an ELISA to detect antibodies against Pgp3. total 607 from 305 households across...
Background The WHO definition of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) is "at least one eyelash touching the globe, or evidence recent epilation in-turned eyelashes", reflecting fact that used as a self-management tool for TT. In Fiji's Western Division, high TT prevalence (8.7% in those aged ≥15 years) was reported 2012 survey, yet 2013 survey found no and Fijian ophthalmologists rarely see cases. Local anecdote suggests common behaviour, even absence trichiasis. Epilators may have been identified...
We discuss the experience of some Pacific island countries in introducing new WHO-recommended treatment protocol for lymphatic filariasis-a triple-drug therapy composed ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine, and albendazole. The successful rollout was dependent on strong partnerships among these countries' ministries health, WHO, other stakeholders. Effective communication partners allowed lessons learned to cross borders have a positive impact experiences countries. also describe various...
Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a major public health problem in the Pacific Region, including Fiji. Through transmission by mosquito vector Aedes , Fiji has suffered burden of remaining endemic with LF despite efforts at elimination prior to 1999. In year 1999, agreed take part Programme for Elimination (PacELF) and Global Eliminate LF. Methods This study reviewed collated past data on between 1997 2007. Sources included published papers as well unpublished PacELF WHO...
Background Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) is endemic in Fiji but its prevalence not known and likely to have changed after a decade of mass drug administration (MDA) for lymphatic filariasis (LF). By linking with LF transmission assessment surveys (LF-TAS), we undertook the first nation-wide STH Fijian primary schools, as well an analysis factors associated infections. Methodology/Principal findings A cross-sectional was conducted all four Divisions from 2014 2015. In Western, Central,...
As part of lymphatic filariasis (LF) transmission assessment surveys (TAS) on Fiji, an island-wide gastrointestinal protozoan infection was performed by inspection a concomitant stool sample collection to investigate the distribution parasitic protozoa. All grade 1 and 2 students 69 schools two main islands were targeted in phases (one Western Division other Central Northern Divisions, except Taveuni sub-Division Northern), where fecal samples 1,800 available for coproscopy using...
As a part of the lymphatic filariasis (LF) transmission assessment survey (TAS)/soil-transmitted helminths (STH) prevalence in Western Division Fiji, pilot screen for Strongyloides stercoralis (SS) school children was undertaken using combination Baermann concentration (BC) method and real-time PCR assays. Using BC, faecal samples collected from 111 7 schools were examined. A single child positive larvae SS underwent clinical examination finding an asymptomatic infection. Other members this...