Annual Reports
In 2025, the Center for Tropical Medicine Universitas Gadjah Mada celebrated 29 years of service, advancing research, innovation, and public health programs for national and regional needs. We managed 23 projects addressing tropical health issues, providing technical support, guiding national strategies, and conducting trainings at national, regional, and international levels.
Read the full 2025 report to learn more about our projects, collaborations, and public health impact.
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2025
A scoping review: the impact of nutritional status on the efficacy, effectiveness, and immunogenicity of COVID-19 vaccines
Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines, 11(1), 21
View publicationChallenges associated with dapsone for leprosy treatment in Indonesia – urgent need for access to alternative antimicrobial drugs
The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, 34, 100555
View publicationChanging the narrative: visual methods can reinforce or reduce disease-related stigma
BMJ Global Health, 10
Chromoblastomycosis: a case series from Sumba, eastern Indonesia
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 50(7), 1447–1450
View publicationDurability of protection of ancestral-strain COVID-19 third- and fourth-dose vaccine boosters against Omicron XBB/XBB.1 and JN.1 symptomatic infection, hospitalisation and mortality in Indonesian adults (2023–2024): a test-negative case–control study
The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, 42, 100689
View publicationEmerging evidence to reduce the burden of tuberculosis in children and young people
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 155, 107869
View publicationEngaging community pharmacy in tuberculosis case detection (ENHANCE): a study protocol for an implementation study in Indonesia
Archives of Public Health, 83(1), 126
View publicationHealth insurance coverage, healthcare use, and financial protection amongst people with disabilities in Indonesia: analysis of the 2021 National Socioeconomic Survey
The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, 39, 100631
View publicationImplementation Fidelity of Diabetes Mellitus Screening Among Tuberculosis Patients in Primary Healthcare in Karanganyar District, Indonesia: A Mixed-Method Study
Tropical Medicine & International Health, 30(11), 1226–1235
View publicationImported malaria: a silent and forgotten threat in malaria free zones?
Malaria Journal, 24(1), 421
View publicationInnovations in TB Screening and Preventive Therapy Services for PLHIV in Yogyakarta City, Indonesia
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 10(1), 28
View publicationKnowledge, Attitudes, and Confidence in Dengue-Related Practice Among Primary Healthcare Nurses: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Journal of Advanced Nursing (advance online publication)
View publicationLeveraging malaria microscopy infrastructure to diagnose common and neglected skin diseases using direct microscopy in Sumba, Indonesia
The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific, 64, 101739
View publicationParticipatory development of Indonesia’s national action plan for zero leprosy: strategies and interventions
Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1453470
View publicationRisk stratification of childhood infection using host markers of immune and endothelial activation in Asia (Spot Sepsis): a multi-country, prospective, cohort study
The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 9(9), 634–645
View publicationSouth-East Asia regional neglected tropical disease framework: improving control of mycetoma, chromoblastomycosis, and sporotrichosis
The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia, 35, 100561
View publicationTreatment-Decision Algorithm of Child TB: Evaluation of WHO Algorithm and Development of Indonesia Algorithm
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 10(4), 106
View publicationTuberculosis in Indonesia: challenges and future directions
The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 13(8), 669–671
View publicationUnderstanding the financial hardships faced by TB and HIV patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-method study in Bandung and Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Health Policy and Planning, 40(10), 1102–1115
View publicationNo publications found.
2024
A scoping review of Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca: Mapping the health concerns and proposed solutions
Public Health Nursing, 41(3), 487–502
View publicationA Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Access to HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis: Lessons for Future Public Health Crises
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 97(3), 208–215
View publicationComprehensive Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment at a Prison in Central Papua Province, Indonesia
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 9(10), 241
View publicationDelivering HIV and TB services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia: a qualitative study of challenges and mitigation strategies
Journal of Global Health Reports, 8, e2024014
Effect of preventive chemotherapy for neglected tropical diseases in Indonesia from 1992 to 2022: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Tropical Medicine & International Health, 29(12), 995–1005
View publicationFreedom from infection: enhancing decision-making for malaria elimination
BMJ Global Health, 9(12), e014412
View publicationLessons from the Mass Production of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti for Egg Release in the Sleman and Bantul Districts of Yogyakarta
Journal of Tropical Biodiversity and Biotechnology, 9(1), 84753
Social innovation in health training to engage researchers in resource-limited settings: process description and evaluation
Health Promotion International, 39(2), daae025
View publicationThe Yield of Active Tuberculosis Disease and Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Tuberculosis Household Contacts Investigated Using Chest X-ray in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 9(2), 34
View publicationTuberculosis Case Finding in Kulon Progo District, Yogyakarta, Indonesia: Passive versus Active Case Finding Using Mobile Chest X-ray
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 9(4), 75
View publicationTuberculosis Coinfection among COVID-19 Patients: Clinical Presentation and Mortality in a Tertiary Lung Hospital in Indonesia
International Journal of Mycobacteriology, 13(1), 58–64
View publicationNo publications found.
2023
Anti-cytomegalovirus preemptive therapy to prevent cytomegalovirus disease in HIV-infected patients: a systematic review
Infectious Diseases, 55(3), 221–233
View publicationClinical standards for the management of adverse effects during treatment for TB
International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 27(7), 506–519
View publicationEarly diagnostic indicators of dengue versus other febrile illnesses in Asia and Latin America (IDAMS study): a multicentre, prospective, observational study
The Lancet Global Health, 11(3), e361–e372
View publicationFlipchart PINTAR
Flyer Pintar: Apakah Anda Benar-Benar Membutuhkan Antibiotik
Introducing a regulatory sandbox into the Indonesian health system using e-Malaria as a use case: Participatory Action Study
Journal of Medical Internet Research, 25, e47706
View publicationKajian aspek keamanan nyamuk Aedes aegypti Linnaeus ber-Wolbachia di Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Jurnal Entomologi Indonesia, 20(2), 117
View publicationLeaflet PINTAR: Cara Penggunaan Antibiotik yang Tepat
Manual Fasilitator dan Administrator Kegiatan Peer Visit (Kunjungan Rekan Sejawat)
Modul Peer Supervision sebagai pedoman pelaksanaan kegiatan peer visit (kunjungan rekan sejawat)
Poster COVID-19 PINTAR
Poster Resistensi Antibiotik PINTAR
Prevalence and profile of antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli isolated from broiler meat in East Java, Indonesia
International Journal of One Health, 27–31
View publicationSeroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and risk factors in Bantul Regency in March-April 2021, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
PLOS Global Public Health, 3(6), e0000698
View publicationSpectrum of TB disease and treatment outcomes in a mobile community based active case finding program in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 8(9), 447
View publicationStandardized Patient Manual Book
The Disruptions-Related Tuberculosis Case Finding and Treatment in Indonesia during COVID-19
Jurnal Promkes: The Indonesian Journal of Health Promotion and Health Education, 11(2), 127–132
View publicationThe impact of therapeutic group therapy on the life purpose of elderly people suffering from loneliness
International Journal of Public Health Science, 12(3), 1209
View publicationNo publications found.
2022
Adverse events following immunization of COVID-19 vaccine among children aged 6–11 years
Frontiers in Public Health, 10
View publicationAedes aegypti abundance and insecticide resistance proles in the Applying Wolbachia to Eliminate Dengue trial
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 16(4), e0010284
View publicationAllopurinol-Induced Stevens–Johnson Syndrome in Javanese Men With Positive HLA‐B*58:01
Frontiers in Genetics, 13
View publicationAsymptomatic Cryptosporidiosis in Children Living with HIV
Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 7(11), 352
View publicationAwareness and perception of Wolbachia-infected Aedes aegypti as a dengue control method among residents of Yogyakarta Municipality
Journal of Public Health and Development, 20(2)
View publicationCommunity Mobility and COVID-19 Dynamics in Jakarta, Indonesia
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(11), 6671
View publicationDengue virus population genetics in Yogyakarta, Indonesia prior to city-wide Wolbachia deployment
Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 102, 105308
View publicationKnowledge and attitudes towards TB among healthcare workers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Public Health Action, 12(3), 133–140
View publicationMaintaining Polio-Free Status in Indonesia During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Global Health: Science and Practice, 10(1), e2100310
View publicationPopulation Pharmacokinetic Modelling and Limited Sampling Strategies for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Pyrazinamide in Patients with Tuberculosis
Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 66(7)
View publicationSimplified clinical algorithm for immediate antiretroviral therapy initiation
Indian Journal of Medical Research, 156(6), 729–741
View publicationThe response to COVID-19 among drug retail outlets in Indonesia: A cross-sectional survey of knowledge, attitudes, and practices
The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacic, 22, 100420
View publicationWolbachia genetic similarity in different insect host species: Drosophila melanogaster and Yogyakarta’s (Indonesia) Aedes aegypti as a novel host
Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity, 23(5)
View publicationNo publications found.
2020
Cryptosporidium Infection Increases the Risk for Chronic Diarrhea Among People Living With HIV in Southeast Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health, 32(1), 8–18
View publicationGenetic diversity of Merozoite surface protein 1-42 (MSP1-42) fragment of Plasmodium vivax from Indonesian isolates: Rationale implementation of candidate MSP1 vaccine
Infect Genet Evol, 85, 104573. doi: 10.1016/j.meegid.2020.104573
View publicationImplementation fidelity of tuberculosis infection prevention and control practices in three hospitals with the highest notified tuberculosis cases in Bhutan: a mixed method study
Journal of Global Health Reports 4. doi:10.29392/001c.14140
View publicationKnowledge and comfort related to palliative care among Indonesian primary health care providers
Aust J Prim Health 26, 6. doi: 10.1071/PY20111. PMID: 33292928
View publicationKnowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors on Utilizing Mobile Health Technology for TB in Indonesia: A Qualitative Pilot Study
Frontiers in Public Health 8, 579. DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2020.531514
View publicationNevirapine and tuberculosis predict first-line treatment failure in HIV patients in Indonesia: Case-control study
Ann Med Surg (Lond) 60, 56-60. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2020.10.005
View publicationSmoking is associated with IgA-EBV titer among healthy male in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Science, 16(SUPP15), 6-10.
Spatiotemporal proximity of rubella cases to the occurrence of congenital rubella syndrome in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Med J Malaysia. May;75(Suppl 1), 41-47. PMID: 32483106.
Stable establishment of wMel Wolbachia in Aedes aegypti populations in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 14, 4
View publicationNo publications found.
2018
Kristanti H, Meyanti F, Wijayanti MA, Mahendradhata Y, Polman K, Chappuis F, Utzinger J, Becker SL, Murhandarwati EEH
Diagnostic comparison of Baermann funnel, Koga agar plate culture and polymerase chain reaction for detection of human Strongyloides stercoralis infection in Maluku, Indonesia. Parasitol Res. 2018 Oct;117(10):3229-3235. doi: 10.1007/s00436-018-6021-5. Epub 2018 Aug 3. PubMed PMID: 30074085
View publicationNo publications found.
2016
Becker SL, Yap P, Horié NS, Alirol E, Barbé B, Bhatta NK, Bhattarai NR, Bottieau E, Chatigre JK, Coulibaly JT, Fofana HK, Jacobs J, Karki P, Khanal B, Knopp S, Koirala K, Mahendradhata Y, Mertens P, Meyanti F, Murhandarwati EH, N’Goran EK, Peeling RW, Pradhan B, Ravinetto R, Rijal S, Sacko M, Saye R, Schneeberger PH, Schurmans C, Silué KD, Steinmann P, van Loen H, Verdonck K, van Lieshout L, von Müller L, Yao JA, Boelaert M, Chappuis F, Polman K, Utzinger J
Experiences and Lessons from a Multicountry NIDIAG Study on Persistent Digestive Disorders in the Tropics. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016 Nov 3;10(11):e0004818. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004818. eCollection 2016 Nov. PubMed PMID: 27812101; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5094778
View publicationClinical evaluation of dengue and identification of risk factors for severe disease: protocol for a multicentre study in 8 countries
BMC Infect Dis 16: 120. Ravinetto R, Alirol E, Mahendradhata Y, Rijal S, Lutumba P, Sacko M, El-Safi S, Lim K, van Loen H, Jacobs J, Peeling RW, Chappuis F, Boelaert M. Clinical Research in Neglected Tropical Diseases: The Challenge of Implementing Good Clinical (Laboratory) Practices. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016 Nov 3;10(11):e0004654. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004654. eCollection 2016 Nov. PubMed PMID: 27812089; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC5094655. Ravinetto R, Becker SL, Sacko M, El-Safi S, Mahendradhata Y, Lutumba P, Rijal S, Lim K, Sundar S, N’Goran EK, Verdonck K, Utzinger J, Chappuis F, Boelaert M. Governance and Standards in International Clinical Research: The Role of Transnational Consortia. Am J Bioeth. 2016 Oct;16(10):59-61. doi: 10.1080/15265161.2016.1214317. PubMed PMID: 27653405
View publicationNo publications found.
2015
Polman K, Becker SL, Alirol E, Bhatta NK, Bhattarai NR, Bottieau E, Bratschi MW, Burza S, Coulibaly JT, Doumbia MN, Horié NS, Jacobs J, Khanal B, Landouré A, Mahendradhata Y, Meheus F, Mertens P, Meyanti F, Murhandarwati EH, N’Goran EK, Peeling RW, Ravinetto R, Rijal S, Sacko M, Saye R, Schneeberger PH, Schurmans C, Silué KD, Thobari JA, Traoré MS, van Lieshout L, van Loen H, Verdonck K, von Müller L, Yansouni CP, Yao JA, Yao PK, Yap P, Boelaert M, Chappuis F, Utzinger J
Erratum to: Diagnosis of neglected tropical diseases among patients with persistent digestive disorders (diarrhoea and/or abdominal pain ≥14 days): a multi-country, prospective, non-experimental case-control study. BMC Infect Dis. 2015 Nov 4;15:499. doi: 10.1186/s12879-015-1160-0. PubMed PMID: 26537896; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4634142
View publicationNo publications found.
2013
Becker SL, Vogt J, Knopp S, Panning M, Warhurst DC, Polman K, Marti H, von Müller L, Yansouni CP, Jacobs J, Bottieau E, Sacko M, Rijal S, Meyanti F, Miles MA, Boelaert M, Lutumba P, van Lieshout L, N’Goran EK, Chappuis F, Utzinger J
Persistent digestive disorders in the tropics: causative infectious pathogens and reference diagnostic tests. BMC Infect Dis. 2013 Jan 24;13:37. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-13-37. Review. PubMed PMID: 23347408; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC3579720
View publicationCost of dengue outbreaks: literature review and country case studies
BMC Public Health 13: 1048.
Dogma in classifying dengue disease
Am J Trop Med Hyg 89: 198-201.
Sharing experiences: towards an evidence based model of dengue surveillance and outbreak response in Latin America and Asia
BMC Public Health 13: 607.
No publications found.
2012
Regarding “Dengue–how best to classify it”
Clin Infect Dis 54: 1820-1821; author reply 1821-1822.
No publications found.