Institute Of Tropical Medicine, Belgium

This study tested a new, simple blood culture system called BactInsight to diagnose bacterial infections faster in West Africa. Over 1,700 participants provided blood samples, which were tested with the new system and compared to standard methods. The goal was to see if the new s…

This study tested a program to help people in rural Burkina Faso and DR Congo use antibiotics more wisely and improve hygiene. Over 5,500 people took part, including medicine sellers and community members. The goal was to reduce antibiotic resistance, a serious global health thre…

This study looked at 320 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo who had mpox (monkeypox) to see how often the virus causes eye problems. Researchers performed standard eye exams to check for issues like vision loss, eye surface damage, or nerve problems. The goal was to bette…

This study checked how long the Ebola vaccine (rVSV-ZEBOV) protects health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Researchers measured immune cells and antibodies in 133 vaccinated health workers to see if protection lasts beyond 1-2 years. The goal was to understand if…

This study aimed to better understand how malaria parasites switch to a form that can spread to mosquitoes. Researchers developed a tool that measures specific markers in the blood to estimate how many parasites are becoming transmissible. The study involved 458 people, including…