Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. When a mosquito with infective stage larvae bites a person, the parasites are deposited on the person’s skin from where the...y enter the body. The larvae then migrate to the lymphatic vessels where they develop into adult worms in the human lymphatic system.
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Steady progress in the scaleup of VMMC as an HIV prevention intervention in 15 eastern and southern African countries before the SARS-CoV2 pandemic
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Standard Treatment Guideline
National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Conrol Programme
PLOS ONE | DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0142290 November 9, 2015; 1 / 16
The main objective of the malaria prevention and control programme in Somalia is to prevent mortality and reduce morbidity due to malaria. The groups most vulnerable to the disease, children aged under 5 years and pregnant women, are especially targeted. Effective case management - early diagnosis a...nd treatment - is a critical component of malaria prevention and control. To achieve the main objective of reducing malaria morbidity and prevention of malaria mortality, the availability of safe, effective, affordable and accessible anti-malarial drugs is a prerequisite.
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Themes from the Catholic Social Teaching. Drawn from ''Sharing Catholic Social Teaching Challenges and Directions 2017" In these brief reflections, several of the key themes are highlighted that are at the heart of the Catholic social tradition.
DESDE UN ABORDAJE DE SALUD INTEGRAL Actualización Enero 2023 Neuquén
Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme
Summary Findings and Recommendations
On Zero Discrimination Day and as part of the global movement for equality for women and girls, UNAIDS is highlighting seven areas where discrimination against women and girls persists, raising awareness and calling for change.