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ArticleInternational health2017

Mass drug administration in Central Equatoria, South Sudan: results and suggestions for future distributions.

Giuseppina Ortu, Jamshed Khan, Makoy Samuel Yibi, Ismail Abdu Nimaya

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Giuseppina OrtuMalaria Consortium, Development House, 56-54 Leonard street, London EC24 4LT, UK.
Jamshed KhanMalaria Consortium, South Sudan Office, Plot 367, Block 3-K South, Tong Ping, Juba, South Sudan.
Makoy Samuel YibiMinistry of Health, Guinea worm eradication and preventive chemotherapy - Neglected Tropical Disease Department, South Sudan.
Ismail Abdu NimayaMinistry of Health, Neglected Tropical Disease department, South Sudan.

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Abstract

Background: South Sudan has rolled out a neglected tropical disease programme, which envisaged deworming campaigns in states endemic for soil transmitted helminth infections and schistosomiasis. Methods: In 2016, two deworming campaigns targeting school-age children were performed in Central Equatoria. Distribution sites were set up in primary schools, Boma Health Initiative headquarters, health centres and markets. Training, radio adverts and community meetings were performed before the campaigns. Results and Conclusions: Central Equatoria implemented the first helminth infections and schistosomiasis treatment campaign, achieving a satisfactory programme coverage (>90%). Setting up drug distribution sites and engaging the Boma Health Initiative are recommended approaches for future campaigns.

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Health PromotionAdolescentAnthelminticsChildHelminthiasisHumansProgram EvaluationSchistosomiasisSouth SudanAnthelminticsAlbendazoleDewormingPraziquantel

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PMID28810668
PMCPMC5881252

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