This report presented the endemic status of schistosomiasis in the People's Republic of China at national level in 2013. By the end of 2013, there are 184 943 schistosomiasis japonica cases. Meanwhile, nine acute cases were reported, and 4 cases reduced compared with that of 2012. A total of 29 796 advanced cases were reported; while 911 cases were determined as advanced cases and 1 700 cases were dead in 2013. Nationally, there were around 365 467.99 hm2 Oncomelania snail infested areas in total and 9.25 hm2 of them habituated infected snails in 2013. There were 287.28 hm2 of snail infested areas found in non-endemic areas historically. Moreover, 962 065 cattle were estimated to be raised in endemic regions and 633 cattle were determined as positive by stool examinations. The data showed that the endemicity of schistosomiasis in China decreased further. However, challenges exist to reach the aims of the medium and long-term national program. Further control and effective surveillance need to be strengthened as the endemicity of schistosomiasis is unstable in the areas after schistosomiasis transmission under control or interruption.
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