Objectives
The main objectives of the SCI are:
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To encourage development of a sustainable schistosomiasis
control programme in sub Saharan Africa.
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In the selected countries:
To reach at least 75% of school-age children and other high-risk groups with
chemotherapy - praziquantel and albendazole.
Reduce schistosomiasis-related morbidity in high risk groups.
Reduce prevalence and intensity of schistosomiasis infections.
Reduce burdens due to intestinal helminths in the targeted populations.
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Create a demand for sustained schistosomiasis control.
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To promote access to anthelminthic drugs and good case
management in the regular health system.
The monitoring and evaluation plan will generate the
information to prove whether the objectives have been met.
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