Integration of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in the healthcare system in Tanzania: a call for action and recommendations
Abstract Onchocerciasis is among the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) responsible for dermatological, ophthalmological, and neurological manifestations. With the ongoing burden of onchocerciasis clinical manifestations, morbidity management, and disability prevention services are required to allev...
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| author | Vivian Mushi Bruno P. Mmbando Robert Colebunders |
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| description | Abstract Onchocerciasis is among the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) responsible for dermatological, ophthalmological, and neurological manifestations. With the ongoing burden of onchocerciasis clinical manifestations, morbidity management, and disability prevention services are required to alleviate the suffering of the affected populations. Unfortunately, despite the ongoing transmission of onchocerciasis, morbidity management, and disability prevention services are limited in Tanzania. Therefore, this article highlights the concept of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention, along with the significance of its adoption in the healthcare system in Tanzania. We further provide recommendations on where and how to start. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-def110ff5e744b1dbf5c4dc657a529cf2024-01-07T12:11:46ZengBMCTropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines2055-09362024-01-011011510.1186/s40794-023-00211-yIntegration of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in the healthcare system in Tanzania: a call for action and recommendationsVivian Mushi0Bruno P. Mmbando1Robert Colebunders2Department of Parasitology and Medical Entomology, School of Public Health and Social Sciences, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied SciencesNational Institute for Medical Research, Tanga Research CentreGlobal Health Institute, University of AntwerpAbstract Onchocerciasis is among the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) responsible for dermatological, ophthalmological, and neurological manifestations. With the ongoing burden of onchocerciasis clinical manifestations, morbidity management, and disability prevention services are required to alleviate the suffering of the affected populations. Unfortunately, despite the ongoing transmission of onchocerciasis, morbidity management, and disability prevention services are limited in Tanzania. Therefore, this article highlights the concept of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention, along with the significance of its adoption in the healthcare system in Tanzania. We further provide recommendations on where and how to start.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-023-00211-yOnchocerciasisMorbidity Management and Disability PreventionEpilepsyIvermectin and Tanzania |
| spellingShingle | Vivian Mushi Bruno P. Mmbando Robert Colebunders Integration of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in the healthcare system in Tanzania: a call for action and recommendations Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines Onchocerciasis Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention Epilepsy Ivermectin and Tanzania |
| title | Integration of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in the healthcare system in Tanzania: a call for action and recommendations |
| title_full | Integration of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in the healthcare system in Tanzania: a call for action and recommendations |
| title_fullStr | Integration of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in the healthcare system in Tanzania: a call for action and recommendations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Integration of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in the healthcare system in Tanzania: a call for action and recommendations |
| title_short | Integration of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in the healthcare system in Tanzania: a call for action and recommendations |
| title_sort | integration of onchocerciasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in the healthcare system in tanzania a call for action and recommendations |
| topic | Onchocerciasis Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention Epilepsy Ivermectin and Tanzania |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40794-023-00211-y |
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