Tackling schistosomiasis in fisherfolk communities in Uganda: Enablers and challenges for implementing paediatric schistosomiasis mass drug administration from the perspective of district health authorities
This study underscores the importance of addressing health systems' challenges through targeted measures to ensure effective and sustainable MDA of arpraziquantel, including enhanced training of VHTs and other staff, sensitisation of parents and key stakeholders at all levels, and adequate responses to potentially emerging side effects.
Authors
- Orkan Okan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1714-4783)
- Stella Neema
- Andrea Sylvia Winkler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3131-6983)
- Isabelle L. Lange (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8045-048X)
- Lisa Sophie Reigl
Institutions
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
- Technical University of Munich (DE)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz
- Published
- 2025-06-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00103-025-04066-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.05
Funders
- Technische Universität München
- Global Health Innovative Technology Fund
- European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership