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Background: This study investigates the prevalence and intensity of parasitic infections in animal fecal samples collected from Sitio Ibayo, San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines, a suburban community considered a potential sentinel site for zoonotic disease surveillance.
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Using ESPEN data for evidence-based control of neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: A comprehensive model-based geostatistical analysis of soil-transmitted helminths.
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The Centre for Health Informatics, Computing, and Statistics (CHICAS), Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University, Lancaster, United Kingdom.
Background: The Expanded Special Project for the Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ESPEN) was launched in 2019 by the World Health Organization and African nations to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), including Soil-transmitted helminths (STH), which still affect over 1.5 billion people globally. In this study, we present a comprehensive geostatistical analysis of publicly available STH survey data from ESPEN to delineate inter-country disparities in STH prevalence and its environmental drivers while highlighting the strengths and limitations that arise from the use of the ESPEN data.
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The ongoing mpox outbreak in sub-Saharan Africa has highlighted the critical need for equitable vaccine access and robust logistical support. However, these factors alone are insufficient to ensure the success of vaccination campaigns in regions characterized by unique epidemiological and immunological challenges. One significant issue is the high prevalence of helminth infections, which are known to impair immune responses to vaccines, potentially reducing both short-term efficacy and long-term antibody titers.
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Spatial targeting and integration across vaccination, vitamin A and deworming programs throughout India 2019-21.
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Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Large-scale public health programs in India, such as immunizations and deworming, currently operate independently, which limits their overall efficiency.
- An analysis of survey data from over 86,000 children revealed that vaccination coverage varied significantly, with some vaccines reaching as low as 42% and others up to 95%, highlighting areas needing attention.
- Implementing an integrated strategy that combines multiple health interventions could significantly improve vaccine coverage and efficiency, suggesting that targeting specific under-vaccinated districts could lead to better health outcomes for children in India.
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