Impact of ivermectin and vector control on onchocerciasis transmission in Togo: Assessing the empirical evidence on trends in infection and entomological indicators
Natalie V. S. Vinkeles Melchers,
Sibabi Agoro,
Kwamy Togbey
et al.
Abstract:Background
The World Health Organization’s 2021–2030 Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases boosted global commitment towards the elimination of onchocerciasis, but the timeline to elimination will vary strongly between countries in Africa. To assess progress towards elimination in the Republic of Togo, we reviewed the history of control and time trends in infection.
Methodology/principal findings
We collated all available programmatic, entomological, and epidemiological data since the initiation of the On… Show more
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