Ivermectin and doxycycline treatments against Onchocerciasis: Adaptations and impact among semi-nomadic population in Massangam Health District, Cameroon.

• Main Authors: Rogers Nditanchou (Author), Ruth Dixon (Author), Kareen Atekem (Author), Benjamin Biholong (Author), Aude Wilhelm (Author), Richard Selby (Author), Joseph Oye (Author), Joseph Kamgno (Author), Daniel Boakye (Author), Elena Schmidt (Author), Laura Senyonjo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We trialed strategies to reach semi-nomadic population with interventions targeting onchocerciasis including a combination of community knowledge and Geographical Information System (GIS) technology; nomad-specific sensitization; and mobile outreach. The interventions included ivermectin (ivm) mass...