Update on a neglected tropical disease from the routine health information system in Côte d’Ivoire: Yaws, 2001 to 2011

Konan, D.J.P.; Aka, Joseph; Yao, K.J.; Kouassi-Gohou, Valérie; Yao, Kenta; Faye-Ketté, H.

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“…Our systematic review identified 103 records, from which we identified 23 eligible published articles 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 that described 27 studies that met our inclusion criteria ( figure 1 ). We included data from an additional four studies identified from other sources (personal communications with country managers and yaws experts: Tabah EN, personal communication; Boua B, personal communication; Nsiire A, personal communication; Ayelo G, personal communication).…”

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Global epidemiology of yaws: a systematic review

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Konan

et al. 2015

The Lancet Global Health

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SummaryBackgroundTo achieve yaws eradication, the use of the new WHO strategy of initial mass treatment with azithromycin and surveillance twice a year needs to be extended everywhere the disease occurs. However, the geographic scope of the disease is unknown. We aimed to synthesise published and unpublished work to update the reported number of people with yaws at national and subnational levels and to estimate at-risk populations.MethodsWe searched PubMed and WHO databases to identify published data for prevalence of active and latent yaws from Jan 1, 1990, to Dec 31, 2014. We also searched for ongoing or recently completed unpublished studies from the WHO yaws surveillance network. We estimated yaws prevalence (and 95% CIs). We collected yaws incidence data from official national surveillance programmes at the first administrative level from Jan 1, 2010, to Dec 31, 2013, and we used total population data at the second administrative level to estimate the size of at-risk populations.FindingsWe identified 103 records, of which 23 published articles describing 27 studies and four unpublished studies met the inclusion criteria. Prevalence of active disease ranged from 0·31% to 14·54% in yaws-endemic areas, and prevalence of latent yaws ranged from 2·45% to 31·05%. During 2010–13, 256 343 yaws cases were reported to WHO from 13 endemic countries, all of which are low-income and middle-income countries. 215 308 (84%) of 256 343 cases reported to WHO were from three countries—Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Ghana. We estimated that, in 2012, over 89 million people were living in yaws-endemic districts.InterpretationPapua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Ghana should be the focus of initial efforts at implementing the WHO yaws eradication strategy. Community-based mapping and active surveillance must accompany the implementation of yaws eradication activities.FundingNone.

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Global epidemiology of yaws: a systematic review

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Konan

et al. 2015

The Lancet Global Health

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“…Côte d'Ivoire is a West African country endemic for BU, leprosy and yaws [4][5][6][7][8]. While the situation of leprosy and BU is relatively well documented, data on yaws are limited [7,9].…”

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Integrated approach in the control and management of skin neglected tropical diseases in three health districts of Côte d’Ivoire

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Background: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) comprise 20 communicable diseases that are prevalent in rural poor and remote communities with less access to the health system. For effective and efficient control, the WHO recommends that affected countries implement integrated control interventions that take into account the different co-endemic NTDs in the same community. However, implementing these integrated interventions involving several diseases with different etiologies, requiring different control approaches and driven by different vertical programs, remains a challenge. We report here the results and lessons learned from a pilot test of this integrated approach based on integrated screening of skin diseases in three co-endemic health districts of Côte d'Ivoire, a West African country endemic for Buruli ulcer, leprosy and yaw. Method: This cross-sectional study took place from April 2016 to March 2017 in 3 districts of Côte d'Ivoire coendemic for BU, leprosy and yaws. The study was carried out in 6 stages: identification of potentially co-endemic communities; stakeholder training; social mobilization; mobile medical consultations; case detection and management; and a review meeting. Results: We included in the study all patients with skin signs and symptoms at the screening stage who voluntarily accepted screening. In total, 2310 persons screened had skin lesions at the screening stage. Among them, 07 cases were diagnosed with Buruli ulcer. There were 30 leprosy cases and 15 yaws detected. Other types of ulcerations and skin conditions have been identified and represent the majority of cases detected. We learned from this pilot experience that integration can be successfully implemented in co-endemic communities in Côte d'Ivoire. Health workers are

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“…Côte d'Ivoire is a West African country endemic for BU, leprosy and yaws [4][5][6][7][8]. While the situation of leprosy and BU is relatively well documented, data on yaws is limited [7,9].…”

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Integrated Approach in the Control and Management of Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases in three health districts of Côte d’Ivoire

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Yao

Barogui³

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Background Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) comprise 20 communicable diseases that are prevalent in rural poor and remote communities with less access to the health system. For an effective and efficient control, the WHO recommends to affected countries the implementation of integrated control interventions that take into account the different co-endemic NTDs in the same community. However, implementing these integrated interventions involving several diseases with different etiologies, requiring different control approaches and driven by different vertical programs remains a challenge. We report here the results and lessons learned from a pilot test of this integrated approach based on integrated screening of skin diseases in three co-endemic health districts of Côte d'Ivoire, a West African country endemic for Buruli ulcer, leprosy and yaw. Method This cross-sectional study took place from April 2016 to March 2017 in 3 Districts of Côte d’Ivoire co-endemic for BU, leprosy and yaws. It was carried out in 6 stages: identification of potentially co-endemic communities; stakeholder training; social mobilization; mobile medical consultations; case detection and management; and a review meeting. Results We have included in the study all patients with ‘skin signs and symptoms at the screening stage who accepted voluntarily to be screened. In total, 2310 persons screened had skin lesions at the screening stage. Among them, 07 cases were diagnosed as Buruli ulcer. There were 30 leprosy cases and 15 yaws detected. Other types of ulcerations and skin conditions have been identified and represent the majority of cases detected. We learned from this pilot experience that integration can be successfully implemented in co-endemic communities in Côte d’Ivoire. Health workers are motivated and available to implement integrated interventions instead of interventions focused on a single disease. However, it is essential to provide capacity building, a minimum of drugs and consumables for the care of the patients detected, as well as follow up of detected patients including those with other skin conditions. Conclusions The results of this study show that the integration of activities can be successfully implemented in co-endemic communities under the condition of a staff capacity building and a minimal care of the detected patients.

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Update on a neglected tropical disease from the routine health information system in Côte d’Ivoire: Yaws, 2001 to 2011

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Global epidemiology of yaws: a systematic review

Global epidemiology of yaws: a systematic review

Integrated approach in the control and management of skin neglected tropical diseases in three health districts of Côte d’Ivoire

Integrated Approach in the Control and Management of Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases in three health districts of Côte d’Ivoire

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