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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