Implementation of mass drug administration for neglected tropical diseases in Guinea during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guinea reported its first case of COVID-19 on March 12, 2020. Soon thereafter, a national state of emergency was declared, all land borders were closed, schools were shut down, and public gatherings were limited. Many health activities, including field-based activities targeting neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), were paused. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued updated guidance on the resumption of NTD field-based activities on July 27, 2020. In response, the Guinea Ministry of Health (MoH) and its partners planned and resumed mass drug administration (MDA) in mid-August to September 2020 in 19 health districts.

Methodology/principal findings

A risk-benefit assessment was conducted to identify potential risks associated with the MDA in the COVID-19 context

SUBMITTER: Sakho F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8496865 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature