Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

Original Research

Published on 03 Feb 2026

Evaluating delivery models for mass dog vaccination: a cost-effectiveness analysis of community-led and team-led vaccination strategies for rabies control in resource-limited settings

Joel Changalucha
Danni Anderson
Jonathan Yoder
Benjamin Stone
Ahmed Lugelo
Sharadhuli Kimera
Athumani Lupindu
Katie Hampson
Felix Lankester

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1725443

510 views

Mini Review

Published on 27 Jan 2026

The potential of interferon-gamma in the regulation of hTERT expression: insights into telomere dynamics and immune activation in malaria

Israel Sunmola Afolabi
Carrin Fiamitia
Emmanuel Babatunde OBa
Theophilus Nang Wakai

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1730473

461 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 15 Jan 2026

Evaluating the implementation of Sierra Leone’s first National Action Plan for Health Security, 2018–2024: lessons learnt and way forward

Bobson Derrick Fofanah
Foday Sahr
Robert Musoke
Charles Njuguna
Mohamed Vandi
Mustapha Jalloh
James Sylvester Squire
Medlin Soko Tucker
Michael Ndolie
Victor Caulker

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1737087

512 views

Editorial

Published on 09 Jan 2026

Editorial: Decoding the impact of tropical diseases on the gastrointestinal system

Taha Gul Shaikh
Abdulqadir J. Nashwan
Vivek Podder

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1764203

477 views

Editorial

Published on 07 Jan 2026

Editorial: Understanding glocalisation in vector-borne disease dynamics and ecology

Serhii Filatov
Ryan O. M. Rego

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1765389

446 views

Editorial

Published on 06 Jan 2026

Editorial: From biological collections to solutions: the vital role of biobanking in one health and global health

Ana Paula Arez

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1765132

339 views

Hypothesis and Theory

Published on 06 Jan 2026

When discovery meets neglect: rethinking disease emergence in cutaneous leishmaniasis and other neglected tropical diseases

Denis Sereno

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1744659

791 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Jan 2026

Rabies in Tunisia: a 30-year retrospective study (1994–2023)

Sana Kalthoum
Mariem Handous
Habib Kharmachi
Mohamed Naceur Baccar
Monia Lachter
Bassem Bel Haj Mohamed
Raja Gharbi
Sonia Kachaou
Sami Khoufi
Ichraf Zaouia

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1694742

551 views

Data Report

Published on 16 Dec 2025

Genome report of Microcystis aeruginosa isolated from a Wetland in Llanquihue, Chile: an integrated one health approach

Francisca Paredes-Cárcamo
Danilo Contreras-Sánchez
Javier Campanini-Salinas
Daniel A. Medina

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1565873

686 views

Systematic Review

Published on 15 Dec 2025

Evaluating the therapeutic potential of Wolbachia in controlling mosquito-borne diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

R. Mohamad Javier
Faisal Gani Putra Arlond
Dwi Permana Putra
Christopher Bryant Prathama
Gede Raditya Wisnu Wardhana
Verika Christabela Tansuri
Adrian Prasetya
Fadli Ramadhan
Aisyah Rizki Nirmala Hanum
Rayyan Fitriasa

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1657310

1,808 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Dec 2025

Forecasting dog rabies dynamics in Tunisia using time series models: insights for early warning systems

Sana Kalthoum
Mariem Handous
Imed Ben Sliman
Kaouther Guesmi
Haikel Hajlaoui
Wiem Khalfaoui
Aziz Ben Mbarek
Chafik Ben Salah
Mounir Bsir
Kaouther Oukaili

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1696368

1,037 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Dec 2025

Genetic and antigenic characterization of rabies viruses reveals transmission to cattle from both domestic and wildlife species in the North West province, South Africa

Onkemetse Antoinette Khoane
Ernest Chuene Ngoepe
Claude Taurai Sabeta
Nthabiseng Mphuti
Michelo Syakalima

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1706731

786 views

Original Research

Published on 04 Dec 2025

Investigation of an onchocerciasis educational intervention for improving knowledge, attitude, and prevention practices among endemic communities in Ghana

Jamila Taffe
Ekbal Djibril
Sandra Abankwa Kwarteng
Michelle Addae-Kumi
Patrick Obuam
Ernest Ampon
Sarah Franklin
Eric Laarison Bawah
Pauline E Jolly

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1632113

857 views

Brief Research Report

Accepted on 28 Nov 2025

Designing a focused and impact-oriented second strategic National Action Plan for Health Security in Sierra Leone, 2025: Process, best practices and lessons learnt

Victor Caulker
Mustapha Jalloh
Robert Musoke
James Sylvester Squire
Mohamed Vandi
Foday Sahr
Michael Ndolie
George Ameh
Lily Kainwo
Sahr Gbandeh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

318 views

Editorial

Published on 27 Nov 2025

Editorial: Unraveling the health impacts of toxic exposures

Isabela G. Ferreira
Felipe A. Cerni
Manuela B. Pucca

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1726335

522 views

Editorial

Published on 27 Nov 2025

Editorial: Global movement and the spread of vector-borne diseases: challenges and strategies

Estela Gonzalez
Rafael Gutierrez-Lopez

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1717661

676 views

Policy Brief

Published on 26 Nov 2025

Strengthening health systems to prevent, detect, and respond to future pandemics: an innovative approach to implementing and systematically monitoring and evaluating the National Action Plan for Health Security

Olubunmi Eyitayo Ojo
Olusola Francis Abioye
Olugbenga Joseph
Oladipupo Banji Ipadeola

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1720278

759 views

Editorial

Published on 21 Nov 2025

Editorial: Antimicrobial resistance response perspectives in Africa

Sylvia Opanga
Abiodun Egwuenu

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1728998

716 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Nov 2025

Participatory approach in designing a One Health rabies surveillance form for integrated bite case management in Uganda

Samuel George Okech
Rabina Ghimire
Terence Odoch
Sonja Hartnack
Doreen Agado
Dickson Akankwatsa
Felister Apio
Priscilla Babirye
Stella Maris Lunkuse
Maria Flavia Nakanjako

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1662211

1,257 views

Policy and Practice Reviews

Published on 11 Nov 2025

Tackling the burden of envenomation in Africa: advances, challenges, and strategic priorities for enhanced diagnosis and treatment

Khawla Ammouch
Nihal Mesmoudi
Noureddine Hammani
Jacob Galan
Abdellah Moustaghfir
Reto Stöcklin
Naoual Oukkache

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1653213

1,285 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 28 Oct 2025

Bridging borders: the virtual biorepository system, a sustainable global biobanking system for epidemic threats preparedness

Judith Giri
Amy Price
Zoe Steinberg
Thomas Jaenisch
May Chu

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1656222

1,113 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Oct 2025

Assessing knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of schistosomiasis among nursing and midwifery students in the Hohoe nursing and midwifery training college, Ghana

Divine Tobig Naabil
Desmond Tsekpo
Alfred Kwesi Manyeh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1669964

1,076 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Oct 2025

Effects of behaviour change communication: interventions for the prevention of bilharziasis in the districts of N’dali and Aguégués in Benin

Josias Olutobi Ahamidé
Charles Jérôme Sossa
Yolande Sissinto
Edmond Yétongnon
Edgard-Marius Ouendo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1622582

1,023 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Oct 2025

Seroprevalence, molecular detection, risk factor analysis and public health perceptions of brucellosis in donkeys across different production systems in Kenya

James Mutiiria Kithuka
Timothy Muthui Wachira
Joshua Orungo Onono

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1694016

1,352 views

87 Publications

volumes

Evaluating delivery models for mass dog vaccination: a cost-effectiveness analysis of community-led and team-led vaccination strategies for rabies control in resource-limited settings

The potential of interferon-gamma in the regulation of hTERT expression: insights into telomere dynamics and immune activation in malaria

Evaluating the implementation of Sierra Leone’s first National Action Plan for Health Security, 2018–2024: lessons learnt and way forward

Editorial: Decoding the impact of tropical diseases on the gastrointestinal system

Editorial: Understanding glocalisation in vector-borne disease dynamics and ecology

Editorial: From biological collections to solutions: the vital role of biobanking in one health and global health

When discovery meets neglect: rethinking disease emergence in cutaneous leishmaniasis and other neglected tropical diseases

Rabies in Tunisia: a 30-year retrospective study (1994–2023)

Genome report of Microcystis aeruginosa isolated from a Wetland in Llanquihue, Chile: an integrated one health approach

Evaluating the therapeutic potential of Wolbachia in controlling mosquito-borne diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Forecasting dog rabies dynamics in Tunisia using time series models: insights for early warning systems

Genetic and antigenic characterization of rabies viruses reveals transmission to cattle from both domestic and wildlife species in the North West province, South Africa

Investigation of an onchocerciasis educational intervention for improving knowledge, attitude, and prevention practices among endemic communities in Ghana

Designing a focused and impact-oriented second strategic National Action Plan for Health Security in Sierra Leone, 2025: Process, best practices and lessons learnt

Editorial: Unraveling the health impacts of toxic exposures

Editorial: Global movement and the spread of vector-borne diseases: challenges and strategies

Strengthening health systems to prevent, detect, and respond to future pandemics: an innovative approach to implementing and systematically monitoring and evaluating the National Action Plan for Health Security

Editorial: Antimicrobial resistance response perspectives in Africa

Participatory approach in designing a One Health rabies surveillance form for integrated bite case management in Uganda

Tackling the burden of envenomation in Africa: advances, challenges, and strategic priorities for enhanced diagnosis and treatment

Bridging borders: the virtual biorepository system, a sustainable global biobanking system for epidemic threats preparedness

Assessing knowledge, attitude and preventive practices of schistosomiasis among nursing and midwifery students in the Hohoe nursing and midwifery training college, Ghana

Effects of behaviour change communication: interventions for the prevention of bilharziasis in the districts of N’dali and Aguégués in Benin

Seroprevalence, molecular detection, risk factor analysis and public health perceptions of brucellosis in donkeys across different production systems in Kenya