Khan, Nida
Khan, Muhammad Ahmar
Muzaffar, Naila
Ismail, Ahmad
Ghafoor, Abdul
Campbell, Jonathon R.
Le Coroller, Gwenaelle
Nisa, Zia Un
Merle, Corinne Simone
Khan, Muhammad Amir
Funding for this research was provided by:
This research project received financial support from the UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (PO202606230, PO202606230, PO202606230, PO202606230, PO202606230, PO202606230, PO202606230, PO202606230, PO202606230, PO202606230)
Article History
Received: 4 March 2025
Accepted: 30 April 2025
First Online: 7 May 2025
Declarations
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: The research protocols were submitted for approval by National Bioethics Committee, Pakistan and ethical approval for conducting this study was received (Ref: No.4–87/NBC-491/20/48). Protection of patient confidentiality is essential, and the study will follow the principles of the 2018 Declaration of Helsinki.Informed written consent will be obtained from patients or a guardian in the case of minors, as defined by local legal requirements. Those who do not consent to participate in this research will receive treatment as per national guidelines.
: This is a study protocol, does not require consent to publish, Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.