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ArticleInternational journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases2024

Control, elimination, and eradication efforts for neglected tropical diseases in the World Health Organization African region over the last 30 years: A scoping review.

Caitlin M Wolfe, Abbie Barry, Adriana Campos, Bridget Farham, Dorothy Achu, Elizabeth Juma, Akpaka Kalu, Benido Impouma

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Article in International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Caitlin M WolfeWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, B.P. 06 Cité de Djoué, Brazzaville, Congo; University of South Florida College of Public Health, 13201 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, USA. Electronic address: wolfec@who.int.
Abbie BarryWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, B.P. 06 Cité de Djoué, Brazzaville, Congo.
Adriana CamposWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, B.P. 06 Cité de Djoué, Brazzaville, Congo; University of South Florida College of Public Health, 13201 Bruce B Downs Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
Bridget FarhamWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, B.P. 06 Cité de Djoué, Brazzaville, Congo.
Dorothy AchuWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, B.P. 06 Cité de Djoué, Brazzaville, Congo.
Elizabeth JumaWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, B.P. 06 Cité de Djoué, Brazzaville, Congo.
Akpaka KaluWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, B.P. 06 Cité de Djoué, Brazzaville, Congo.
Benido ImpoumaWorld Health Organization Regional Office for Africa, B.P. 06 Cité de Djoué, Brazzaville, Congo.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesNTDs historically receive less attention than other diseases in the same regions. Recent gap analyses revealed notable shortcomings despite NTD elimination progress. This systematic scoping review was conducted to understand NTD control, elimination, and eradication efforts in the WHO African region over the last 30 years.

methodsPeer-reviewed publications from PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases related to NTD control, elimination, and eradication in the WHO African Region from 1990 to 2022 were reviewed. Included articles were categorized based on NTD; study location, type, and period; and topic areas. Technical and guidance documents from WHO, UN, partner, and academic/research institutions were reviewed. Country-specific multi-year NTD master plans were documented.

resultsFour hundred eighty peer-reviewed articles, six Cochrane reviews, and 134 technical reports were included. MDA and non-interventional/survey-related studies were common topics. Lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, schistosomiasis, and onchocerciasis were the most frequently studied NTDs. Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nigeria were the most represented countries; multi-country studies were limited.

conclusionThe review highlights progress made in NTD control, elimination, and eradication efforts in the WHO African Region and can inform national/regional strategies. Disease and geographical disparities were evident, warranting focus and research in certain countries. A standardized approach to NTD control programs is needed for sustained progress.

fundingThere was no funding source for this study.

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Disease EradicationNeglected DiseasesTropical MedicineWorld Health OrganizationAfricaHumansOnchocerciasisSchistosomiasisTrachomaAfrican regionControlEliminationEradicationNeglected tropical diseasesScoping review

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PMCPMC10927616

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