A study of hurdles in mass treatment of schistosomiasis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

A study of hurdles in mass treatment of schistosomiasis in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Background: It has been estimated that 700 million people worldwide and 5.2 million people in South Africa are in need of annual treatment for schistosomiasis. In accordance with the current policy the Department of Health (DoH) in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa, aimed to reach 75% treatment c...

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Main Authors: A. Randjelovic, S. G. Frønæs, M. Munsami, J. D. Kvalsvig, S. G. Zulu, S. Gagai, A. Maphumulo, L. Sandvik, S. G. Gundersen, Eyrun F. Kjetland, M. Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2015-04-01
Series:South African Family Practice
Subjects:
health education
mass drug administration
mass-treatment
treatment
rural health
praziquantel
schistosomiasis
Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4127
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