Matthew Dixon-Zegeye

Infectious disease modeller and epidemiologist @NtdModelling and @sci_ntds with a passion for neglected tropical diseases #NTD and #OneHealth research.

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

Our work is out in @eLife assessing variation in global transmission rates for human taeniasis and cysticercosis (caused by the zoonotic cestode, Taenia solium, one of the major #NTDs)👇
https://t.co/Bp7HV2rXpz

[Unlimit Health @unlimit_health]

📢 If you’re at #NNN2025 this week, here’s a quick message from @DrNickNgwili and @DrMattDZ

🔗 Find more on the SUSTAIN project here: https://t.co/x4HYBMMqHh

@ILRI @EdinburghUni @FCDOGovUK @The_MRC @Makerere @imperialcollege @GuluVarsity #BeatNTDs

[Unlimit Health @unlimit_health]

A new project, SUSTAIN Uganda, will tackle Taenia solium in Northern Uganda through sustainable One Health approaches. Funded by @The_MRC, we’ll work with @ILRI @imperialcollege @Makerere and @GuluVarsity to reduce its health and economic impact.
🔗https://t.co/x4HYBMMqHh

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

Really proud to share this news! We have been awarded a 5-year grant by the UK @The_MRC to investigate sustainable and cost-effective #OneHealth control options against the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) in northern Uganda. Learn more about the parasite: https://t.co/010bzQEkNm

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

It was a privilege to have participated in the 38th International Task Force for Disease Eradication. Thank you @CarterCenter for the opportunity to present our T. Solium risk mapping & transmission modelling work. Really looking forward to the publication of the recommendations!

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

Including co-authors @colebunders2 @DrMartinWalker @HamleyJon and Maria-Gloria Basáñez @imperialcollege @MRC_Outbreak @UAntwerpen
@unibern

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

Our paper on exploring the effects of ivermectin on onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy through transmission modelling is out now in @NatureComms! Such an important emerging topic in the #NTDs field. Lead author Jacob Stapley's first (first) author paper https://t.co/Z4V6ziARWK

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

https://t.co/sDuGvVHCUK

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

Our work on examining factors associated with onchocerciasis elimination is published. Thank you @MutonoNyamai for leading this work. https://t.co/w85rhpe6eL

[Unlimit Health @unlimit_health]

Our @DrGabbyLaing et al with new paper in @TheLancetPlanet on #OneHealth approaches for #AMR 💊. Although it's most obvious when treatments fail - evolution, transmission & dispersal is often in environmental settings. https://t.co/4T6Md3U8fd
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#BeatNTDs @KateArnold14

[MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis @MRC_Outbreak]

NEW EPISODE #ScienceInContext! This week @SabineLvE speaks with @DrMattDZ & @DrNickNgwili about pork tapeworm in Uganda #Taeniasolium

Find out more!👇

@OHRECA_ILRI @ILRI @unlimit_health @The_MRC @UKRI_News @Bayer @Merck @Geoff_L_Njenga @LivUni_IVES @LivUni @imperialcollege

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

@unlimit_health Love this!

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

Now in animation form, its clear to see the changing risk landscape for pork tapeworm between 2001 and 2016 in Uganda (note, water bodies in our original publication removed to simplify things!)
#OneHealth #datavis #beatNTDs #EndTheNeglect

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

Following a hugely successful collaboration between @sci_ntds, @MinofHealthUG, @ILRI & @OHRECA_ILRI, our paper on mapping the spatial and temporal dynamics of Taenia solium (pork tapeworm) across Uganda is now out in @IJID 👇https://t.co/9OLQyjOV3D

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

With thanks to support and collaboration from @Bayer AG and @Merck KGaA!

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

Following a hugely successful collaboration between @sci_ntds, @MinofHealthUG, @ILRI & @OHRECA_ILRI, our paper on mapping the spatial and temporal dynamics of Taenia solium (pork tapeworm) across Uganda is now out in @IJID 👇https://t.co/9OLQyjOV3D

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

One important part of the work is a mapping protocol which can help countries identify potential intervention areas👇👇 https://t.co/Yii35yjmQf

[Nicholas Ngwili, Ph.D. @DrNickNgwili]

Our new paper which maps areas endemic to Taenia solium in Uganda and provides a protocol which countries can use to map endemic areas and justify the need for taeniacides donations through the WHO framework. @OHRECA_ILRI @ILRI
More on this work https://t.co/YeWMlPOyc4

[Matthew Dixon-Zegeye @DrMattDZ]

@anahadoconnor @DrMiriDZ Thanks Anahad 😊