Zambia: A Narrative Review of Success and Challenges in Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

Zambia: A Narrative Review of Success and Challenges in Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

The establishment of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) to stop the transmission of infection has significantly reduced the incidence of lymphatic filariasis, a debilitating mosquito-borne neglected tropical disease. The primary strategies that have been employed include...

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Main Authors: Kingford Chimfwembe, Hugh Shirley, Natalie Baker, Richard Wamai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
neglected tropical disease
Sub-Saharan Africa
Southern Africa
elephantiasis
lymphatic filariasis
climate change
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/9/1/21

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