Schistosomiasis japonica transmission dynamics: mathematical modeling in guiding One Health approach control strategies
Integrated strategies focusing on WaSH, reduced animal exposure, and targeted chemotherapy offer the most effective pathway toward achieving World Health Organization's (WHO's) 2030 SCH targets. Implementation should be strengthened through health education, behavioral interventions, mechanization support, and active Local Government Unit (LGU) participation.
Authors
- Martha Betson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4220-3290)
- Allen Jethro I. Alonte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2699-2266)
- Norvin P. Bansilan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6728-2485)
- Joaquín M. Prada
- Vachel Gay V. Paller
- Jomar F. Rabajante
Institutions
- University of the Philippines Los Baños (PH)
- University of Surrey (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infectious Diseases of Poverty
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-025-01404-7
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Medical Research Council
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
- Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
- Division of Human Resource Development