Ministry of Health launches national survey on Schistosomiasis elimination
- 03:03
- April 1st 2025
During the month of April 2025, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs will conduct a national survey to assess the presence of schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, among primary school children aged 8 to 11 years. This initiative is a critical step in verifying whether Saint Lucia has successfully eliminated the disease, marking a significant milestone in public health.
The World Health Organization (WHO) requires countries to demonstrate the interruption of schistosomiasis transmission over a five-year period before declaring elimination.
Read more: https://www.govt.lc/news/ministry-of-health-launches-national-survey-on-schistosomiasis-elimination
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg00_RoPPg0
Listen to podcast: https://pod.co/government-of-saint-lucia/ministry-of-health-launches-national-survey-on-schistosomiasis-elimination
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