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Neglected Tropical Diseases and Their Control in Uganda

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Original or alternative title 
Neglected Tropical Diseases and Their Control in Uganda: Situation Analysis and Needs Assessment
Provider 
Malaria Consortium
Tabulations only
Geography 
Uganda (UGA)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
01/2000 - 12/2005
Data type
Report
Summary 

The Neglected Tropical Diseases and Their Control in Uganda: Situation Analysis and Needs Assessment report analyzes the situation of neglected tropical diseases in Uganda and provides recommendations for national responses to address the issue. The report offers an introduction to the disease and provides specifics on the national distribution, burden, history, control methods, and needs. Informational sources for the report were identified and provided by the Vector Control Division of the Ministry of Health, and were supplemented by literature from Pubmed and the World Health Organization. 

Keywords 
African trypanosomiasis, Antihelminthics, Ascariasis, Dracunculiasis, Leishmaniasis, Leprosy, Lymphatic filariasis, Neglected tropical diseases, Onchocerciasis, Podoconiosis, Schistosomiasis, Trachoma
GHDx Entry last modified on: Nov 6, 2018