Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth infections: forging control efforts

TLDR

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Abstract

et al., 1992). After gradual intensification of efforts over the ensuing 10 years, the WHO and its member states and partners are implementing a combined strategy for the control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths, integrated into ongoing health and education initiatives (WHO, in nrenaration, a). This strategy is summarized-in the World Health Assemblv (WHA) resolution of Mav 2001 KVHA. 200 1). ~l?re resolution urges member .states to ‘ensure access to essential drugs against schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in all health services in endemic areas for the treatment of clinical cases and groups at high risk of morbidity such as women and children, with the goal of attaining a minimum target of regular administration of chemotherapy to at least 75% and up to 100% of all school-age children at risk of morbidity by 20 10. This policy is based on the evidence that morbidity can be controlled by periodical treatment of high-risk groups with anthelminthics. The burden of disease