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This research aims to evaluate the progress towards the WHO goals for schistosomiasis control and elimination by 2020 and 2025.

Schistosomiasis — Assessing Progress toward the 2020 and 2025 Global Goals

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Assessment shows infection variability in schistosomiasis control efforts, suggesting the need for strategy updates.

This research aims to evaluate the progress towards the WHO goals for schistosomiasis control and elimination by 2020 and 2025.
Analyzed infection data from Burkina Faso, Burundi, and Rwanda across three treatment rounds.
Assessed relationships between overall prevalence and heavy-intensity infection.
Emphasized local epidemiologic data in evaluating program effectiveness.
Found significant intracountry variation in schistosomiasis prevalence and intensity of infection.
Highlighted challenges in defining control metrics universally across different settings.
Recommended more frequent reevaluations of national treatment strategies and allocation of resources.

Deol et al. (2019) studied this question.

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