Integrating an NTD with One of “The Big Three”: Combined Malaria and Trachoma Survey in Amhara Region of Ethiopia
PLoS neglected tropical diseasesPublished 18 March 2008Open access
Paul M. Emerson, Jeremiah Ngondi, Estifanos Biru, Patricia M. Graves, Yeshewamebrat Ejigsemahu, Teshome Gebre
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The results provide extensive baseline data to guide planning, implementation, and evaluation of the integrated malaria and trachoma control program in Amhara and are the first step towards demonstration that control of priority neglected tropical diseases can be integrated with one of the “big three” killer diseases.
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The results provide extensive baseline data to guide planning, implementation, and evaluation of the integrated malaria and trachoma control program in Amhara. The success of the integrated survey is the first step towards demonstration that control of priority neglected tropical diseases can be integrated with one of the "big three" killer diseases.
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