Does mass drug administration for the integrated treatment of neglected tropical diseases really work? Assessing evidence for the control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths in Uganda
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Less is known about mass drug administration [MDA] for neglected tropical diseases [NTDs] than is suggested by those so vigorously promoting expansion of the approach. This paper fills an important gap: it draws upon local level rese...
Main Authors: | Allen Tim, Parker Melissa |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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Series: | Health Research Policy and Systems |
Online Access: | http://www.health-policy-systems.com/content/9/1/3 |
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