From river blindness control to elimination: bridge over troubled water

ConclusionsA specific concern is the burden of disease caused by onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy in hyperendemic zones situated in countries experiencing difficulties in strengthening their onchocerciasis control programmes. These difficulties should be identified and programmes supported during the transition from morbidity control to interruption of transmission and elimination.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research