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Journal Article > Review

Towards the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis as a public health problem in East Africa: reflections on an enhanced control strategy and a call for action

Alvar J, den Boer ML, Dagne DA
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Abstract
East Africa is the world region most affected by visceral leishmaniasis, accounting for 45% of cases globally that were reported to WHO in 2018, with an annual incidence that is only slightly decreasing. Unlike southeast Asia, east Africa does not have a regional approach to achieving elimination of visceral leishmaniasis as a public health problem. The goal of the WHO 2021-30 Neglected Tropical Diseases road map is to reduce mortality caused by the disease to less than 1%. To achieve this goal in east Africa, it will be necessary to roll out diagnosis and treatment at the primary health-care level and implement evidence-based personal protection methods and measures to reduce human-vector contact. Investment and collaboration to develop the necessary tools are scarce. In this Health Policy paper, we propose a strategic framework for a coordinated regional approach in east Africa for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis as a public health problem.
Countries
EritreaEthiopiaKenyaSomaliaSouth SudanUgandaSudan
Subject Area
neglected tropical diseaseskala azaraccess to health care
Collections
World NTD Day
DOI
10.1016/S2214-109X(21)00392-2
Published Date
01-Dec-2021
PubMed ID
34798033
Languages
English
Journal
Lancet Global Health
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 9, Issue 12, Pages e1763-e1769
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