Schistosomiasis infection among primary school students in a war zone, Southern Kordofan State, Sudan: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Schistosomiasis is a major health problem adversely affecting the health of vulnerable populations in Sudan.

Methods: We conducted a school-based survey to estimate the prevalence of schistosomiasis in 36 villages in Southern Kordofan (SK) State. A total of 2,302 primary school students were recruited.

Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths among an adult population in a war affected area, Southern Kordofan state, Sudan.

Background: Schistosomiasis remains a major health problem at global and national levels, contributing to the vulnerability of the poor people in Sudan. Southern Kordofan is affected by Schistosomiasis but the disease prevalence was unknown.

Methods: 1826 adults were recruited in a community-based survey.