Mass drug administration and the sustainable control of schistosomiasis: Community health workers are vital for global elimination efforts

Mass drug administration and the sustainable control of schistosomiasis: Community health workers are vital for global elimination efforts

Objectives: Schistosomiasis control is centred on preventive chemotherapy through mass drug administration (MDA). However, endemic countries continue to struggle to attain target coverage rates and patient compliance. In the Philippines, barangay health workers (BHWs) play a vital role in the coordi...

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Main Authors: Marianette T. Inobaya, Thao N. Chau, Shu-Kay Ng, Colin MacDougall, Remigio M. Olveda, Veronica L. Tallo, Jhoys M. Landicho, Carol M. Malacad, Mila F. Aligato, Jerric R. Guevarra, Allen G. Ross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis
Mass drug administration (MDA)
Drug coverage
Patient compliance
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971217302801

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