Integrating an NTD with one of "The big three": combined malaria and trachoma survey in Amhara Region of Ethiopia.

• Main Authors: Paul M Emerson (Author), Jeremiah Ngondi (Author), Estifanos Biru (Author), Patricia M Graves (Author), Yeshewamebrat Ejigsemahu (Author), Teshome Gebre (Author), Tekola Endeshaw (Author), Asrat Genet (Author), Aryc W Mosher (Author), Mulat Zerihun (Author), Ayennew Messele (Author), Frank O Richards (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Amhara Regional State of Ethiopia has a population of approximately 19.6 million, is prone to unstable and epidemic malaria, and is severely affected by trachoma. An integrated malaria and trachoma control program is being implemented by the Regional Health Bureau. To provide baseline da...