scholarly journals Cost-effective footwear for leprosy control programmes: a study in rural Ethiopia

1996 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
GIRMA SEBOKA ◽  
PAUL SAUNDERSON
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Rural Ethiopia ◽  
Control Programmes ◽  
Leprosy Control

scholarly journals Nextgen Vector Surveillance Tools: sensitive, specific, cost-effective and epidemiologically relevant

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Farlow ◽  
Tanya L. Russell ◽  
Thomas R. Burkot
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Vector Control ◽  
Malaria Control ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Vector Data ◽  
Vector Surveillance ◽  
Current Vector ◽  
Control Programmes

Abstract Background Vector surveillance provides critical data for decision-making to ensure that malaria control programmes remain effective and responsive to any threats to a successful control and elimination programme. The quality and quantity of data collected is dependent on the sampling tools and laboratory techniques used which may lack the sensitivity required to collect relevant data for decision-making. Here, 40 vector control experts were interviewed to assess the benefits and limitations of the current vector surveillance tools and techniques. In addition, experts shared ideas on “blue sky” indicators which encompassed ideas for novel methods to monitor presently used indicators, or to measure novel vector behaviours not presently measured. Algorithms for deploying surveillance tools and priorities for understanding vector behaviours are also needed for collecting and interpreting vector data. Results The available tools for sampling and analysing vectors are often hampered by high labour and resource requirements (human and supplies) coupled with high outlay and operating costs and variable tool performance across species and geographic regions. The next generation of surveillance tools needs to address the limitations of present tools by being more sensitive, specific and less costly to deploy to enable the collection and use of epidemiologically relevant vector data to facilitate more proactive vector control guidance. Ideas and attributes for Target Product Profiles (TPPs) generated from this analysis provide targets for research and funding to develop next generation tools. Conclusions More efficient surveillance tools and a more complete understanding of vector behaviours and populations will provide a basis for more cost effective and successful malaria control. Understanding the vectors’ behaviours will allow interventions to be deployed that target vulnerabilities in vector behaviours and thus enable more effective control. Through defining the strengths and weaknesses of the current vector surveillance methods, a foundation and initial framework was provided to define the TPPs for the next generation of vector surveillance methods. The draft TTPs presented here aim to ensure that the next generation tools and technologies are not encumbered by the limitations of present surveillance methods and can be readily deployed in low resource settings.

scholarly journals Einsatz eines Geographischen Informationssystems zur Untersuchung der Verbreitung einer Rinderkrankheit in Afrika

1990 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 168-174
Author(s):  
K. Kundert
Keyword(s):  
East Coast ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
United Nations Environment Programme ◽  
Control Programmes ◽  
Present Distribution ◽  
International Laboratory ◽  
Modeling Data ◽  
Critical Regions ◽  
Nations Environment ◽  
Environment Programme

Abstract. East Coast fever (ECF)kills hundreds of thousands of cattle in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa each year. To focus safe and cost-effective disease control programmes, the distribution of cattle and buffalo, the main hosts of the disease, as well as the present and potential distribution of the tick which carries ECF have to be considered. Maps of the relevant Parameters describing the present Situation of ECF were digitized by the United Nations Environment Programme in Nairobi in conjunction with the International Laboratory for Research On Animal Disease. Potentially suitable areas for the tick were determmed by interpolating and modeling data from meteorological stations – using altitude information to improve the results of the interpolation – and incorporating satellite derived Vegetation data. By comparing the map of potential areas with the present distribution of ECF, tick and host, critical regions may be identified, where the disease is not yet present, but into which it could spread.

scholarly journals Dapsone-resistant Leprosy and Its Implications for Leprosy Control Programmes

1977 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. H. PEARSON ◽  
J. A. CAP ◽  
G. S. HAILE ◽  
R. J. W. REES
Keyword(s):  
Control Programmes ◽  
Leprosy Control

scholarly journals The ML Flow test as a point of care test for leprosy control programmes: potential effects on classification of leprosy patients

2007 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samira Bührer-Sékula ◽  
Jan Visschedijk ◽  
Maria Aparecida F. Grossi ◽  
Krishna P. Dhakal ◽  
Abdullahi U. Namadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Point Of Care ◽  
Point Of Care Test ◽  
Flow Test ◽  
Control Programmes ◽  
Leprosy Patients ◽  
Leprosy Control

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE AND PERIPHERAL BLOOD SMEAR ANALYSES OF THALASSEMIA PATIENTS AT TERTIARY HEALTH CARE CENTRE, RAJASTHAN

2021 ◽  
pp. 178-181
Author(s):  
Vikramaditya Singh ◽  
Neelima Arora
Keyword(s):  
Hypochromic Anemia ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Peripheral Blood Smear ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Target Cells ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Control Programmes ◽  
Epidemiological Profile ◽  
And Control

Background:Thalassemia is an inherited disorder of haemoglobin production resulting from unbalanced haemoglobin synthesis. Thalassemia is predominantly a disease of children. Material and Methods :This study was conducted on 100 patients of thalassemia major registered in PBM and associated group of hospitals,Bikaner in the years 2019 and 2020.Analysis of epidemiology and PBF abnormalities of the patients was done. Results :It was found that maximum number of patients were in 0 to 5 years age group.Maximum frequency was in B positive age group,Hindu:Muslim ratio was 63:37 and male:female ratio was 54:46.PBF showed anisocytosis and poikilocytosis of RBC with microcytic hypochromic anemia,target cells and NRBCs as the main anomalies.White cells and platelets were normal in majority of cases. Conclusion:Knowledge of epidemiological prole aids in implementation of screening and control programmes. PBS examination is an early,cost-effective investigation in the initial diagnosis of thalassemia.

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