Concurrent coverage and determinants of vitamin A supplementation and deworming among children aged 12–59 months in 15 Sub-Saharan African countries
Co-coverage of vitamin A supplementation and deworming in 15 sub-Saharan Africa countries is low, with only 44% of children aged 12-59 months receiving both interventions, far below the WHO 80% target. Coverage varied widely, with Rwanda leading and Sierra Leone and Gabon lagging. Strengthened harmonized campaigns, routine service integration, and targeted outreach are essential to improve equitable child health outcomes.
Authors
- Abiyu Abadi Tareke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9076-5159)
- Mequanint Dessie Bitewa
- Thomas Kidanemariam Yewodiaw
Institutions
- Melbourne Health (AU)
- University of Gondar (ET)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339759
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 21.96