A5014040259- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
2021-2024
Abstract We characterized 01 autochthonous chikungunya virus (CHIKV) case from (The Gambia) through a newly implemented local arboviruses surveillance program in the, highlighting the first notification of Country. Identified is closely related to CHIKV West African genotype detected Kédougou (Senegal) 2023 and responsible large outbreak with up 300 confirmed cases. This work describes genomic proof subregional spread Africa.
Background A national mapping survey of schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) was conducted in The Gambia May, 2015. aimed at establishing endemicity to inform decisions on program planning implementation mass drug administration (MDA). Methodology/Principal findings cross-section 10,434 eligible school aged children (SAC), 7 14 years old were enrolled the survey. participants randomly sampled from 209 schools countrywide using N/50, where N = total per school....
Schistosomiasis is endemic in both the central and upper river region of The Gambia. Two mass drug administrations praziquantel did not stop transmission these infections. Most World Health Organization recommended approach to controlling schistosomiasis through Mass Drug Administration has significantly reduced transmission. best could be multifaceted which will designed explore context implementation research addressing this infection at one hot spots Gambia enhance attainment elimination...