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An assessment of implementation and effectiveness of mass drug administration for prevention and control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths in selected southern Malawi districts

Abstract Background Mass drug administration (MDA) is one of the key interventions recommended by WHO for prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases (NTD). In Malawi, MDA is widely carried out annually since 2009 for prevention and control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths...

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Main Authors:	Peter Makaula (Author), Sekeleghe Amos Kayuni (Author), Kondwani Chidzammbuyo Mamba (Author), Grace Bongololo (Author), Mathias Funsanani (Author), Janelisa Musaya (Author), Lazarus Tito Juziwelo (Author), Peter Furu (Author)
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Published:	BMC, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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