Ghana's path towards eliminating lymphatic filariasis.

IF 3.6 Q1 TROPICAL MEDICINE Tropical Medicine and Health Pub Date : 2024-05-11 DOI:10.1186/s41182-024-00596-2
Munawar Harun Koray
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Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a debilitating parasitic disease that has been prevalent in various parts of the world, including China and Ghana. This paper explores the historical context of lymphatic filariasis in Ghana and China, as well as the fights towards eliminating the disease in both countries. The review also covered the strategies employed by the Chinese government to eliminate lymphatic filariasis and the key lessons that Ghana can learn from China's success. The discussion highlights the importance of political commitment, multisectoral collaboration, tailoring control strategies to local contexts, adopting a comprehensive approach, and emphasising health education and community mobilisation. By adopting these lessons and fostering a robust national strategy, engaging diverse stakeholders, and ensuring active community involvement, Ghana can work towards achieving lymphatic filariasis elimination, improving public health, and fostering sustainable development.

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加纳消除淋巴丝虫病之路。
淋巴丝虫病又称象皮病,是一种使人衰弱的寄生虫病,在包括中国和加纳在内的世界各地流行。本文探讨了淋巴丝虫病在加纳和中国的历史背景,以及两国为消除这一疾病所做的努力。文章还介绍了中国政府为消除淋巴丝虫病所采取的战略,以及加纳可从中国的成功中吸取的主要经验教训。讨论强调了政治承诺、多部门合作、因地制宜的控制策略、采用综合方法以及重视健康教育和社区动员的重要性。通过吸取这些经验教训,制定强有力的国家战略,吸引不同的利益相关方参与,并确保社区的积极参与,加纳可以努力实现消除淋巴丝虫病、改善公共卫生和促进可持续发展的目标。
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Tropical Medicine and Health
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