Mass drug administration campaigns: comparing two approaches for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths prevention and control in selected Southern Malawi districts

Abstract Background Mass drug administration is one of the key interventions recommended by WHO to control certain NTDs. With most support from donors, health workers distribute antihelminthic drugs annually in Malawi. Mean community coverage of MDA from 2018 to 2020 was high at 87% for praziquantel...

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Main Authors: Peter Makaula, Sekeleghe Amos Kayuni, Kondwani Chidzammbuyo Mamba, Grace Bongololo, Mathias Funsanani, Lazarus Tito Juziwelo, Janelisa Musaya, Peter Furu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10489-5