Control of schistosomiasis in the Gezira.

Abstract

For the control of schistosomiasis in irrigated agricultural schemes, the inhabitants must have:- 1) Enough potable water. 2) Latrines. 3) Proper health education to motivate the community to participate in the control. 4) Proper diagnostic facilities. 5) Proper available chemotherapy. 6) Focal mullusciciding. 7) If possible trial of biological and environmental methods of control. Following the above methods, we could reduce the prevalence of schistosomiasis from over 50% to about 13%. The important achievement, is the improvement of the health of the community; therefore more production and reduced morbidity and mortality.