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Publication Date:
06/07/2017

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Mass drug administration in Central Equatoria, South Sudan: Results and suggestions for future distributions
Author(s): Giuseppina Ortu, Jamshed Khan, Makoy Samuel Yibi, Ismail Abdu Nimaya

Publication Date:
06/07/2017
Type:
Journal article

Background

South Sudan has rolled out a neglected tropical disease programme, which envisaged deworming campaigns in states endemic for soil transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis.

Methods

In 2016, two deworming campaigns targeting school-age children were performed in Central Equatoria. Distribution sites were set up in primary schools, Boma Health Initiative headquarters, health centres and markets. Training, radio adverts and community meetings were performed before the campaigns.

Results and Conclusions

Central Equatoria implemented the first helminth infections and schistosomiasis treatment campaign, achieving a satisfactory programme coverage (>90%). Setting up drug distribution sites and engaging the Boma Health Initiative are recommended approaches for future campaigns.

Published in International Health

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Country: South Sudan

Keywords: Community delivery | Public health communications | NTDs | Case management | Preventive treatments | SDG3

Diseases: NTDs

 

 

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