Onchocerciasis control in Ghana (1974–2016)

Onchocerciasis control in Ghana (1974–2016)

Abstract Background The control of onchocerciasis in Ghana started in 1974 under the auspices of the Onchocerciasis Control Programme (OCP). Between 1974 and 2002, a combination of approaches including vector control, mobile community ivermectin treatment, and community-directed treatment with iverm...

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Main Authors: Nana-Kwadwo Biritwum, Dziedzom K. de Souza, Odame Asiedu, Benjamin Marfo, Uche Veronica Amazigo, John Owusu Gyapong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Onchocerciasis control
Ghana
Ivermectin
Community-directed ivermectin treatment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04507-2

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