Monthly Archives: May 2023

PUBLICATION : Molecular and serological evidence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever orthonairovirus prevalence in livestock and ticks in Cameroon By Huguette Simo and Francine Sado & al

This paper shows the circulation of the tick-borne zoonotic hemorrhagic fever virus, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever orthonairovirus (CCHFV) in domestic ruminants and ticks in Cameroon. CCHFV is one of the WHO-top priority pathogens that has a case fatality rate of up to 40% in humans and is the most widespread tick-borne disease in the world. However,…

Results of the Hamish Ogston Foundation Platinum Jubilee Early Career Grants at CRID

CRID is pleased to announce the results of the Hamish Ogstom Foundation Early Career Grants applications. 7 proposals from 75 applications were selected.  Each successful candidate will be awarded up to £5,000 to deliver a project to be completed by 28th February 2024. The funds will allow the design and implementation of specific health related…

PUBLICATION : The duplicated P450s CYP6P9a/b drive carbamates and pyrethroids cross-resistance in the major African malaria vector Anopheles funestus By Leon M. J. Mugenzi & al

  Insecticide-based vector control measures are extensively used in the fight against malaria. Unfortunately, insecticides are in danger of losing their potency due to the development of resistance in vector species populations. The worst-case scenario is when a single resistance mechanism confers resistance to many insecticide classes, thereby hindering resistance management. Therefore, applying appropriate insecticide-based…