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Ethiopia Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthes Control Programme: Progress and Prospects
Nebiyu Negussu1, Birhan Mengistu1, Biruck Kebede1
1Federal Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Medical Journal
|September 8, 2017
Summary
Ethiopia is tackling neglected tropical diseases like schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthes, impacting millions. Nationwide mapping and interventions have treated over 19 million people, aiming for elimination by 2020.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Tropical Medicine
Background:
- Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthes are among the 17 WHO-prioritized neglected tropical diseases.
- These parasitic infections affect millions globally and are treatable with safe, single-dose drugs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize Ethiopia's nationwide mapping and intervention efforts for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthes.
- To highlight the progress and future goals of the national control program.
Main Methods:
- Nationwide mapping of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthes distribution.
- Scaling up of interventions and treatment in endemic areas.
Main Results:
- An estimated 37.3 million people live in schistosomiasis endemic areas.
- An estimated 79 million people live in schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthes endemic areas.
- Over 19 million individuals were treated in 2015.
Conclusions:
- Ethiopia has established a robust national program for neglected tropical diseases.
- The program aims for disease elimination as a public health problem by 2020 and transmission interruption by 2025.
- Future efforts include reaching out-of-school children and integrating with WASH initiatives.
