Schistosomiasis elimination in the Philippines [ 2012 - 2017 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Allen Ross (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Darren Gray ,  Prof Donald Harn ,  Prof Donald Stewart ,  Prof Remigio Olveda
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Brief description Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in the Philippines with approximately 6.7 million people at risk of infection. Mass human chemotherapy has formed the cornerstone of control for decades but has failed to control the disease. Transmission reduction is a key step towards elimination and integrated interventions should target both definitive and intermediate host transmission pathways. We propose to trial integrated control strategies for the disease and expect the outcomes to have broader implications for Southeast Asia.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,711,388.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant