Data on the pre-MDA and post MDA interventions for

Area of Science:

• Tropical Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health

Background:

• The Lango region of Uganda is uniquely co-endemic for both Urinary Schistosomiasis (caused by Schistosoma haematobium) and Intestinal Schistosomiasis (caused by Schistosoma mansoni).
• Understanding disease trends and the impact of control measures is crucial for public health strategies in this co-endemic area.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the epidemiological trends of schistosomiasis in the Lango region, northern Uganda, following national control program interventions.
• To assess the effectiveness of mass drug administration and other control measures in a co-endemic setting for Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective data review of schistosomiasis prevalence before and after 2003 interventions.
• Parasitological surveys conducted in 2007 and 2011 following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
• Malacological surveys in 2007 to evaluate local transmission potential of snail vectors.

Main Results:

• The study provides a dataset reflecting schistosomiasis trends in a co-endemic region of Uganda.
• Data allows for insights into the health implications of schistosomiasis control interventions.
• Analysis of trends before and after 2003 interventions and subsequent surveys in 2007 and 2011.

Conclusions:

• The dataset offers valuable information for understanding schistosomiasis epidemiology in co-endemic areas.
• Findings can inform future control strategies, particularly regarding the efficacy of mass drug administration.
• Further research is needed to determine if mass drug administration alone can lead to schistosomiasis elimination in such settings.