Mapping the capacities of fixed health facilities to cover people at risk of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emphasis placed on the activities of mobile teams in the detection of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) can at times obscure the major role played by fixed health facilities in HAT control and surveillance. The lack of consistent and detailed data on the coverage of passive case-finding and treatment further constrains our ability to appreciate the full contribution of the health system to the control of HAT.

Methods

A survey was made of all fixed health facilities that are active in the control and surveillance of gambiense HAT. Information on their diagnostic and treatment capabilities was collected, reviewed and harmonized. Health facilities were geo-referenced. Time-cost distance analysis was conducted to estimate physical accessibility and the

SUBMITTER: Simarro PP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3938140 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature