Bangladesh has one of the highest incidences of typhoid fever per capita. It is estimated that there are more than three hundred cases of typhoid per one hundred thousand people ...
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Tag: Cost-effectiveness
Typhoid is costly for families and health systems
Typhoid is a serious illness that can have a long recovery period. Beyond the physical impact of the disease, typhoid can be expensive to treat. Understanding the economic costs of ...
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The models confirm: TCVs are cost effective
When decision-makers in low- and middle-income countries weigh various public health interventions, it is crucial to have data and information about the problem and the solution. For typhoid, reliable surveillance ...
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TCVs are cost-effective in outbreak settings
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that typhoid conjugate vaccines (TCVs) be used in outbreak settings. TCVs have successfully been implemented during outbreaks in Pakistan and Zimbabwe; however, current data ...
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Understanding the cost of typhoid in Malawi
Getting sick comes with costs—both physical as well as economic. Treatment costs and lost wages while recuperating or taking care of a sick family member can be detrimental to families. ...
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The economics of typhoid: Updates from the IHEA World Congress
Typhoid is costly. It costs families and medical centers time and resources. It can cost a child days away from school. And it costs government health systems resources. Treatment can ...
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A deeper dive into TCV cost-effectiveness: Introducing a new tool for decision-makers
In 2019, researchers from Yale School of Public Health and University of Antwerp led a study on the cost-effectiveness of typhoid vaccination strategies in Gavi-eligible countries. This study, published in ...
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