Control strategies to reduce human schistosomiasis have evolved from 'snail
picking'campaigns, a century ago, to modern wide-scale human treatment campaigns, or …

Infectious diseases caused by parasites are a major threat for the entire mankind, especially
in the tropics. More than 1 billion people world-wide are directly exposed to tropical …

This study provides an approximate estimate of how much disease can be prevented by
reducing the environmental risks to health. It includes a meta-synthesis of key evidence …

This assessment is a comprehensive report combining: a) the key evidence linking diseases
and injuries to occupational risks; b) a quantitative assessment of the disease burden …

Mass drug administration with praziquantel is the mainstay of programs for the control of
schistosomiasis morbidity. However, there is a growing recognition that treatment alone will …

Background Schistosomiasis and STH are among the list of neglected tropical diseases
considered for control by the WHO. Although both diseases are endemic in Zimbabwe, no …

Schistosomiasis is a vector-borne water-based disease caused by Schistosoma blood
flukes. It mostly affects people in low-income regions, 90% of reported cases being in …

Ensuring the access of all people to sufficient, safe water and adequate sanitation and
encouraging personal, domestic and community hygiene will improve the health and quality …

" The Manual highlights the human rights principles and criteria in relation to drinking water
and sanitation. It explains the international legal obligations in terms of operational policies …

Disease distribution is correlated to the distribution of the freshwater snails which in turn is
influenced by the physicochemical status of the habitats. This study aimed to evaluate …