HEPATITIS B VACCINATION: AN UPDATED SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF ECONOMIC EVALUATIONS IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES
Hepatitis B vaccinations( HBV) in low and middle income countries have become very important for children at birth. Yet, our research shows that only 19 cost effective analysis studies have been undertakan. Most studies have favorable results, demonstrating that HBV is cost-effective. Our systematic literature review found that the key drivers are vaccine price, prevalence of HBV, discount rates, cost wastage rate of vaccine, and vaccine efficacy. The review findings support immunisation program implementation, but decision makers should consider feasibility, affordability and sustainability of HBV vaccination programs to ensure equitable vaccine access.
RESEARCHERS Professor Nathorn Chaiyakunapruk
Dr Surasak Saokaew( Phayao University, Thailand)
Dr Unchalee Permsuwan( Chiangmai University, Thailand)
Dr Teerapon Dhippayom( Naresuan University, Thailand)
Raymond Hutubessy( World Health Organisation)
FUNDING AGENCY
Initiative for Vaccine Research, World Health Organisation, Switzerland
SELANGOR INDUSTRIAL MASTER PLAN STUDY
Monash Malaysia researchers developed the Selangor State Industrial Master Plan Study. The study identified key strengths and weaknesses in the supply chain in the various industrial clusters in the state of Selangor Darul Ehsan. The study also identifies key priority clusters that the State should focus on to enhance its national and international competitiveness.
RESEARCHERS A / Prof Brian Low Prof Mahendhiran Nair Prof Pervaiz Ahmad Prof Christina Lee
INDUSTRY PARTNER Invest Selangor
LIGHTING FOR IMPROVING WELL-BEING
Light emitting diodes( LEDs) are the future of illumination due to their long life, non-toxicity, and efficiency. Recent medical research has shown that non-visual components of light can profoundly affect several aspects of human health and well-being, such as mood and the sleep-wake cycle. In this project, we aim to design high quality LED-based light sources which have good visual components( to be pleasing and comfortable to the eye), and a non-visual component which can help achieve the desired mood and alertness level. The results of this work will be highly beneficial to the lighting industry in developing human-centric lighting schemes.
RESEARCHERS Dr Vineetha Kalavally A / Prof Tan Chee Pin
FUNDING BODY Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science and Technology( CREST)
INDUSTRY PARTNERS ItraMAS Manufacturing Sdn Bhd
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors( Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
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