New ways of working to support sustainable disease elimination
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چکیده
The transmission of schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis and trachoma is closely linked to poor WASH conditions, yet programs often focus on medical interventions, particularly mass drug administration. In order to prevent the spread of these diseases, a greater focus on WASH services is needed to reach elimination goals faster, reduce competition for resources and increase the value of programs in the eyes of the public and politicians by offering other health and non health related benefits.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 29 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016