Neglected tropical diseases: a systematic evaluation of research capacity in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nigeria carries the highest burden and diversity of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in sub-Saharan Africa and is preparing to scale up its efforts to control/eliminate these diseases. To achieve this it will require a range of internal technical support and expertise for mapping, monitoring and evaluating, operational research and documenting its success. In order to begin to evaluate this potential in Nigeria, this study collated and analysed information for lymphatic filariasis (LF), onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths (STH), which are currently being targeted with preventive chemotherapy through mass drug administration (MDA).

Methodology/principal findings

Information from 299 scientific articles published on the selected NTDs in

SUBMITTER: Okorie PN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4133230 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature