The development, implementation, and evaluation of an optimal model for the case detection, referral, and case management of Neglected Tropical Diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People affected by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), specifically leprosy, Buruli ulcer (BU), yaws, and lymphatic filariasis, experience significant delays in accessing health services, often leading to catastrophic physical, psychosocial, and economic consequences. Global health actors have recognized that Sustainable Development Goal 3:3 is only achievable through an integrated inter and intra-sectoral response. This study evaluated existing case detection and referral approaches in Liberia, utilizing the findings to develop and test an Optimal Model for integrated community-based case detection, referral, and confirmation. We evaluate the efficacy of implementing the Optimal Model in improving the early diagnosis of NTDs, thus minimizing access delays and reducing d

SUBMITTER: Godwin-Akpan TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10171595 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature