Insights from mathematical modelling and quantitative analysis on the proposed WHO 2030 targets for visceral leishmaniasis on the Indian subcontinent [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by Leishmania protozoa that are transmitted by female sand flies. On the Indian subcontinent (ISC), VL is targeted by the World Health Organization (WHO) for elimination as a public health problem by 2020, which is defined as &...

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Main Author: NTD Modelling Consortium Visceral Leishmaniasis Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2019-10-01
Series:Gates Open Research
Online Access:https://gatesopenresearch.org/articles/3-1651/v1