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Evaluating community’s knowledge on integrated malaria, schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminth (STH) infections in a Lake Victoria island, Kenya: A mixed method approach
Name | World Continuing Education Alliance |
Activity Title | Evaluating community’s knowledge on integrated malaria, schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminth (STH) infections in a Lake Victoria island, Kenya: A mixed method approach |
Details | In most developing countries, the problem of malaria, schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminth (STH) poses a considerable challenge and contributes to the high burden of diseases. These parasitic infections, grouped under Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) including malaria have been found to affect millions of people in sub-Sahara Africa. Studies have shown that these parasitic infections show a similar geographic distribution and that poly-parasitism of. In Kenya, the threat of malaria infection is very high with >70% of the population at risk, particularly in specific endemic zones in western and coastal regions. Schistosomiasis is another parasitic infection of public health importance in Kenya particularly in the Lake Victoria basin. Studies conducted along the lake shore have shown very high levels of. The role of soil helminths in causing morbidity and mortality in developing countries has been well documented. Evidence has shown that helminths infestations share not only ... |
Competence | Public Health |
Start Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
End Date | <span class="not-set">(not set)</span> |
Event Time | 10:30 AM |
Location | World Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System |
Cost (UGX) | 0 |
CPD Points | 1 |
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