A5111222787- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
Valneva (Austria)
2024-2025
University of Groningen
2024-2025
University Medical Center Groningen
2024-2025
Chikungunya is a viral disease caused by mosquito-borne alphavirus. The acute phase of the includes symptoms such as fever and arthralgia lasts 7-10 days. However, debilitating can persist for months or years. Despite substantial impact this disease, comprehensive assessment its clinical picture currently lacking.
Background: Given their crucial role in vaccine assessment, National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) should be considered the Regulation on Health Technology Assessment (EU HTAR) to maximize benefits of EU HTAR for vaccines. This review and perspective piece identifies gaps arising from NITAGs potential lack involvement proposes strategies involving them. Methods: A targeted literature guideline was conducted evaluate NITAGs’ current future relation HTAR. The impact diverse...
Introduction Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne arboviral disease posing an emerging global public health threat. Understanding the burden of chikungunya critical for designing effective prevention and control strategies. However, current estimates economic impact remain limited are potentially underestimated. This study aims to provide comprehensive overview worldwide. Methods We analysed between 2011 2020 calculated disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) direct indirect costs using...
Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) outbreaks, driven by the expanding habitat of Aedes albopictus mosquito and global climate change, pose a significant threat to public health. Our study evaluates effectiveness emergency vaccination using dynamic disease transmission model for potential large-scale outbreak in Rome, Italy.