Onchocerciasis control in regard to PHC/BHS
Samba, E.M.
Acta Leidensia 59(1-2): 383-386
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0065-1362 PMID: 2378220 Document Number: 356169
Control of Onchocerca volvulus infection, with particular reference to the Onchocerciasis Control Programme in West Africa, is discussed under the headings: primary health care (PHC) and onchocerciasis control; National Onchocerciasis Committee; participation at village level (Epidemiological Evaluation Unit, ivermectin).
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