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Increasing efficiencies from integrating control and elimination programmes for soil-transmitted helminths and
David Rollinson1,2, Girija Sankar3, Mariana Stephens3
1Global Schistosomiasis Alliance, 22 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London, W5 2RJUK.
International Health
|June 4, 2021
Summary
The new WHO NTD Roadmap offers a chance to integrate parasitic worm disease control. Greater cohesion and innovation in neglected tropical disease programs can help achieve elimination goals.
Area of Science:
- Neglected Tropical Diseases
- Parasitic Worm Infections
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) released its NTD Roadmap for 2021-2030.
- Current control programs for soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomes operate largely independently.
- Achieving ambitious elimination targets requires strategic re-evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the integration of control and elimination programs for soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomes.
- To highlight opportunities for innovation within neglected tropical disease (NTD) control.
- To align NTD programs with the goals of the new WHO NTD Roadmap.
Main Methods:
- This is a discussion piece, not based on primary data.
- It analyzes the current landscape of NTD control programs.
- It synthesizes information regarding the WHO NTD Roadmap and parasitic worm diseases.
Main Results:
- Single disease alliances and coalitions have opportunities for novel integration.
- Greater cohesion and innovation can benefit NTD control programs.
- Adapting programs is crucial for meeting new elimination goals.
Conclusions:
- Integrating parasitic worm disease control (soil-transmitted helminths and schistosomes) is a key opportunity.
- Enhanced program cohesion and innovation are vital for achieving NTD elimination.
- The WHO NTD Roadmap provides a framework for such strategic adaptation.
