Policy Support and Resources Mobilization for the National Schistosomiasis Control Programme in The People's Republic of China

Overview

Journal Adv Parasitol

Specialty Parasitology

Date 2016 May 4

PMID 27137452

Citations 11

Authors

H Zhu

P Yap

J Utzinger

T-W Jia

S-Z Li

X-B Huang

S-X Cai

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Abstract

Schistosomiasis remains a public health problem in many developing countries around the world. After the founding of The People's Republic of China, from 1949 till date, all levels of government, from central to local, have been attaching great importance to schistosomiasis control in The People's Republic of China. With considerable policy support and resources mobilization, the national schistosomiasis control programmes have been implemented during the past 65years. Here, we summarize the successful experience of schistosomiasis control during the process. Recommendations for the future management of the Chinese national schistosomiasis elimination programme are put forward after considering the remaining challenges, shortcomings and lessons learnt from 65years of schistosomiasis control drives in The People's Republic of China. They will help to sustain past achievements, foster the attainment of the ultimate goal of schistosomiasis elimination for the country and provide reference for schistosomiasis control programme in other countries.

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