Eliminating onchocerciasis as a public health problem
Thylefors, B.
Tropical Medicine and International Health Tm and Ih 9(4): A1-A3
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1360-2276 PMID: 15078274 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2004.01226.xDocument Number: 258171
The epidemiology, disease transmission, disease control, and vector control of onchocerciasis are briefly discussed. The onchocerciasis control programmes implemented in Africa and Latin America emphasize partnership-building with agencies and non-governmental organizations and feature an effective ivermectin donation programme.