ArticleThe American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene2020
Historical Elimination of Onchocerciasis from Victoria Nile Focus in Central Uganda Verified Using WHO Criteria.
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- Current Gaps in Survey Design and Analysis for Molecular Xenomonitoring of Vector-Borne Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Systematic Review.Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH · 2025Pooled it
- Evaluating the diagnostic test accuracy of molecular xenomonitoring methods for characterising the community burden of Onchocerciasis.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2021Pooled it
- A community-based vector control intervention "Slash and Clear" implemented in two onchocerciasis-endemic foci in South Sudan.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2025Article
- The Impact of Onchocerciasis Elimination Measures in Africa: A Systematic Review.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2024Review
- Do Residents Believe that Onchocerciasis Transmission Was Eliminated? Results of A Post-Treatment Surveillance Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Survey in Three Foci of Uganda.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2024Article
- Community Involvement in Onchocerciasis Post-elimination Surveillance in Bududa District, Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2024Article
- Identification of the onchocerciasis vector in the Kakoi-Koda focus of the Democratic Republic of Congo.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2022Article
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Abstract
Uganda has verified elimination of seven onchocerciasis foci since 2007 when the nationwide onchocerciasis elimination policy was launched. However, the Victoria Nile focus (which was eliminated in the early 1970s) had not been verified. The objective of this study was to verify this focus to the WHO verification guidelines and bring it in line with recently eliminated foci. Vector control with dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane was the main intervention used at the Victoria Nile from the 1950s to the 1970s. Historical fly collection sites along River Nile were identified for recent fly collection. Relevant health workers near the sites were trained to supervise fly collection activity. With support from communities, fly collectors were identified, trained, and equipped to collect
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