The NGDO Co-ordination Group for Onchocerciasis Control.

Abstract

Since the beginning of the donation of Mectizan by Merck & Co., Inc., non-governmental development organizations (NGDO) have been actively involved in the mass distribution of this drug to control onchocerciasis. In 2006, the network of NGDO involved in onchocerciasis control assisted in the treatment of over 62 million people. The current strategy that is used for distribution in Africa, community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI), is very well suited for integration with other health activities. NGDO have been the pioneers in integrating comprehensive eye care, insecticide-treated nets for malaria, the control of multiple 'neglected' tropical diseases, and vitamin-A supplementation. These expanded activities bring with them new challenges, which need to be addressed by all partners and where the NGDO will play an active role.

• Authors: D Haddad
• Journal: Annals of tropical medicine and parasitology (Ann Trop Med Parasitol) Vol. 102 Suppl 1 Pg. 35-8 (Sep 2008) ISSN: 0003-4983 [Print] England
• PMID: 18718153 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Filaricides
• Ivermectin

Topics

• Africa
• Community Health Services
• Developing Countries
• Filaricides (supply & distribution, therapeutic use)
• Humans
• International Agencies (organization & administration)
• Ivermectin (supply & distribution, therapeutic use)
• Latin America
• Onchocerciasis (drug therapy, prevention & control)