Status of Onchocerciasis Elimination in Gabon and Challenges: A Systematic Review
Elsa-Rush Eyang-Assengone,
Patrice Makouloutou-Nzassi,
Clark Mbou-Boutambe
et al.
Abstract:Control and treatment programs (CDTI) have been set up nationally in all endemic countries to overcome the impact of onchocerciasis on the affected populations. However, Gabon must still succeed in setting up real onchocerciasis control programs. Here, various database articles have been used to provide the scientific community with a summary document showing the mapping of this disease in Gabon. The articles dealing with onchocerciasis, animal reservoirs, surveillance, and elimination were analyzed. Results s… Show more
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