Remapping parasite landscapes: Nationwide prevalence, intensity and risk factors of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Rwanda
STH and SCH remain significant public health challenges in Rwanda, with certain regions and population groups still exceeding the elimination threshold as public health problems. Expanding MDA programs to include adults, improving sanitation and hygiene, ensuring universal access to clean water, and promoting community education on safe practices are essential for achieving sustainable control and elimination of these infections.
Authors
- Tonya Huston (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2893-0378)
- Elias Nyandwi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3548-9980)
- Emmanuel Ruzindana
- Emmanuel Hakizimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9386-9850)
- Michee Kabera
- Espérance Umumararungu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3941-9939)
- Nadine Rujeni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1805-1768)
- Tharcisse Munyaneza
- Jean Bosco Mbonigaba
- Dieudonne Hakizimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5379-4129)
- Warren Lancaster (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5396-0791)
- Jean Bosco Mucaca
- Richard Habimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5166-630X)
- Eliah Shema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5522-965X)
- Karen Palacio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3036-3067)
- Jamie Tallant
- Alphonse Mutabazi
- Alison K. Ower
- Elias Niyituma
- Joseph Kagabo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0501-1510)
- Aimable Mbituyumuremyi
- Eugene Ruberanziza
- Ladislas Nshimiyimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5551-6990)
- Jeanne Uwizeyimana
- Leonard Uwayezu
- Phocas Mazimpaka
- Maurice Twahirwa
Institutions
- Schlumberger (British Virgin Islands) (VG)
- University of Washington (US)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- Kigali Independent University (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013328
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.14
Funders
- Rwanda Biomedical Centre