Historical Review and Cost-Effectiveness Assessment of the Programs to Eliminate Onchocerciasis and Trachoma in Mexico

Overview

Journal Res Rep Trop Med

Publisher Dove Medical Press

Specialty Infectious Diseases

Date 2021 Nov 5

PMID 34737667

Citations 1

Authors

Nadia A Fernandez-Santos

Francisco Gibert Prado-Velasco

Dey Carol Damian-Gonzalez

Thomas R Unnasch

Mario A Rodriguez-Perez

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Abstract

We present a historical review of two neglected tropical diseases (NTD), namely, onchocerciasis and trachoma, both which were successfully eliminated in Mexico. In addition, we present a cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) demonstrating that these were worthwhile health interventions. Historically, an estimate of $310.68 and $38.92 per person were spent during the period of time the onchocerciasis and trachoma elimination programs operated, respectively.

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