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The Eradication of Dracunculiasis (Guinea Worm Disease) in Nigeria

An Eyewitness Account

  • 1st Edition - December 4, 2018
  • Author: Luke Ekundayo Edungbola
  • Language: English
  • Paperback ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 6 7 6 4 - 9
  • eBook ISBN:
    9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 6 7 6 5 - 6

The Eradication of Dracunculiasis (Guinea Worm Disease) in Nigeria: An Eyewitness Account documents the process used to eradicate one of the most neglected public health challenge… Read more

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The Eradication of Dracunculiasis (Guinea Worm Disease) in Nigeria: An Eyewitness Account documents the process used to eradicate one of the most neglected public health challenges in Nigeria. The book's chapters discuss the need for well developed and implemented eradication strategies, the availability of human and material resources, and the collaboration that is necessary with international partners. In addition, sections highlight challenges, the benefits of perseverance, and the international support and multi-sectoral approach that is needed to tackle national problems. It demonstrates that other endemic tropical diseases and conditions can be eliminated or controlled if a similar approach is adopted.