Integrated mapping of lymphatic filariasis and podoconiosis: lessons learnt from Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization (WHO), international donors and partners have emphasized the importance of integrated control of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Integrated mapping of NTDs is a first step for integrated planning of programmes, proper resource allocation and monitoring progress of control. Integrated mapping has several advantages over disease specific mapping by reducing costs and enabling co-endemic areas to be more precisely identified. We designed and conducted integrated mapping of lymphatic filariasis (LF) and podoconiosis in Ethiopia; here we present the methods, challenges and lessons learnt.

Methods

Integrated mapping of 1315 communities across Ethiopia was accomplished within three months. Within these communities, 129,959 individuals pr

SUBMITTER: Sime H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4153915 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature