A5059494332- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Community Health and Development
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- School Health and Nursing Education
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
Islamia University of Bahawalpur
2024-2025
The Women University Multan
2025
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research
2015-2024
The University of Queensland
2014-2024
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
2024
The University of Agriculture, Peshawar
2024
Central Queensland University
2021-2023
Queensland Health
2020-2023
Australian Government
2023
Government of Western Australia Department of Health
2023
BackgroundTyphoid fever remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low-income middle-income countries. Vi-tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine (Vi-TT) is recommended by WHO for implementation high-burden countries, but there little evidence about its ability to protect against clinical typhoid such settings.MethodsWe did participant-masked observer-masked cluster-randomised trial preceded safety pilot phase an urban endemic setting Dhaka, Bangladesh. 150 clusters, each with...
A single-dose regimen of the current killed oral cholera vaccines that have been prequalified by World Health Organization would make them more attractive for use against endemic and epidemic cholera. We conducted an efficacy trial a single dose vaccine Shanchol, which is currently given in two-dose schedule, urban area highly endemic.Nonpregnant residents Dhaka, Bangladesh, who were 1 year age or older randomly assigned to receive placebo. The primary outcome was protective...
BackgroundEnterotoxigenic Escherichia coli causes diarrhoea, leading to substantial mortality and morbidity in children, but no specific vaccine exists. This trial tested an oral, inactivated, enterotoxigenic E (ETVAX), which has been previously shown be safe highly immuongenic Swedish Bangladeshi adults. We the safety immunogenicity of ETVAX, consisting four strains overexpressing most prevalent colonisation factors (CFA/I, CS3, CS5, CS6) a toxoid (LCTBA) administered with or without...
BackgroundA single-dose regimen of inactivated whole-cell oral cholera vaccine (OCV) is attractive because it reduces logistical challenges for vaccination and could enable more people to be vaccinated. Previously, we reported the efficacy a single dose an OCV during 6 months following dosing. Herein, report results 2 years follow-up.MethodsIn this placebo-controlled, double-blind trial done in Dhaka, Bangladesh, individuals aged 1 year or older with no history receipt were randomly assigned...
Invasive infections caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and Paratyphi A are estimated to account for 12-27 million febrile illness episodes worldwide annually. Determining the true burden of typhoidal Salmonellae is hindered lack population-based studies adequate laboratory diagnostics.The Strategic Typhoid alliance across Africa Asia study takes a systematic approach measuring age-stratified clinical subclinical disease at three high-incidence urban sites in Asia. We aim explore...
The safety and immunogenicity of the second generation oral enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) vaccine ETVAX, consisting inactivated recombinant E. strains over-expressing colonization factors (CFs) CFA/I, CS3, CS5 CS6 heat labile toxoid LCTBA, were evaluated in Bangladeshi volunteers. To enable analysis antibody responses against multiple antigens for subsequent use small sample volumes from children, a sensitive electrochemiluminescence (ECL) assay intestine-derived antibody-secreting...
International trade contributes a significant role in economic development of country. A country that performs well international signifies stability. Pakistan has maintained relationships with other countries over the years. This study examined association Gross domestic product (GDP) exports, imports and openness perspective Pakistani economy from 1985 to 2023 by using Ordinary Least Square (OLS) method. Descriptive statistics, unit root test correlogram Autocorrelation Function (ACF)...
ABSTRACT Background The aetiology of paediatric acute urinary retention (PAUR) is poorly documented across English medical literature and none from Australasia. This study aimed to document incidence, associated time diagnoses treatment PAUR in regional Australia. Methods was a retrospective children aged 0–17 years at presentation two hospitals 01.01.2008–31.12.2018. Data were extracted patient files following search for cases retention. Results There 56 presentations 53 with sex ratio...
The implementation of public health measures to control the current COVID-19 pandemic (such as wider lockdowns, overseas travel restrictions and physical distancing) is likely have affected spread other notifiable diseases. This a descriptive report communicable disease surveillance in Central Queensland (CQ) for six months (1 April 30 September 2020) after introduction distancing lockdown Queensland. counts diseases CQ were observed compared with average same during years 2015 2019. During...
Typhoid fever illnesses are responsible for more than 100 000 deaths worldwide each year. In Bangladesh, typhoid is endemic, with incidence rates between 292-395 per people annually. While considerable effort has been made to improve access clean water and sanitation services in the country, there still a significant annual burden, which particularly affects children. A conjugate vaccine (Vi-TCV) was recently prequalified by World Health Organization recommended use, offers potential greatly...
Abstract Background The burden of maternal undernutrition and low birth weight (LBW) incurs enormous economic costs due to their adverse consequences. Women’s empowerment is believed be one the key factors for attaining child health nutritional goals. Our objective was investigate association women’s with LBW. Methods We used nationally representative data from Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey 2011 2014. analysed 27357 women 9234 mother-child pairs. A index (WEI) constructed using...
Pregnant women are vulnerable to complications of cholera. Killed oral cholera vaccines (OCV) not recommended for pregnant though there is no evidence harmful effects during pregnancy. We evaluated the effect a killed OCV, Shanchol™, on pregnancy outcomes an effectiveness trial vaccine in urban Bangladesh.Individuals ⩾1year were invited participate trial, conducted 2011 Dhaka, Bangladesh. Pregnancy by history was exclusion criterion and all reproductive age (15-49years) verbally questioned...
The prevalence of smoking in Central Queensland (CQ), Australia was higher than the state and national averages. A regional cessation initiative ("10,000 Lives") launched to promote available interventions (e.g., Quitline). We investigated impact "10,000 Lives" on referral use Quitline services.We conducted an interrupted time series analysis using a segmented Poisson regression model measure monthly referrals to, services (counselling sessions nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) dispatched...
Behavioural and social drivers (BeSD) of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine acceptance among Australian healthcare workers (HCW) living working in regional areas are not well studied. Understanding local HCWs' COVID-19 risk perceptions potential barriers to uptake is crucial supporting rollout. We aimed understand the HCW Central Queensland (CQ), Australia.A cross-sectional online survey HCWs CQ between 17 May 31 2021, based on BeSD framework adapted from World Health Organization...
Background Ensuring water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities for households remains a major public health concern in low- middle-income countries (LMICs). This study investigated the current situation of basic WASH Bangladesh drew national coverage map. Methods We analyzed publicly available nationally representative 2019 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) dataset that was carried out by Bureau Statistics (BBS) with support from United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund...
ABSTRACT Background The ‘PenCS Flu Topbar’ app was deployed in Central Queensland (CQ), Australia, medical practices through a pilot programme March 2021. Methods We evaluated the app's user experience and examined whether introduction of could improve coverage NIP‐funded influenza vaccinations. conducted mixed‐method study including qualitative analysis in‐depth interviews with key end‐users quantitative vaccine administrative data. Results users reported positive experiences identifying...
Collaborating with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), World Food Program (WFP), and NGOs, Bangladesh Government implemented cash assistance programs Rohingya refugee households facing exacerbated food insecurity because of COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates impact a program on alleviating experienced by migrants during Additionally, this explores potential variations reference to vulnerability levels based gender income inequality. These findings indicate...
To test the efficacy of an integrated microfinance/livelihood and community-based rehabilitation (IMCBR) programme in improving health-related quality life (HRQoL) motor function children with cerebral palsy (CP) gain social capital to their ultra-poor families rural Bangladesh.This was open-label cluster randomized control trial. Children CP aged 5 years or under were randomly allocated three arms; Arm A: IMCBR; B: (CBR); C: care-as-usual. The CBR modified phone follow-up followed by...
Smoking is one of the leading causes premature deaths worldwide. The cigarette commonest form tobacco smoking. This study investigated factors associated with smoking among men in five South Asian countries. We analyzed nationally representative cross-sectional (Demographic and Health Survey) data conducted Afghanistan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan from 2015-2018. Our population was aged between 15 49 years. outcome variable prevalence performed both pooled country-specific analyses...