School versus community-based albendazole deworming for control of soil transmitted helminths in school-age children in the Philippines – a cluster randomised controlled trial [ 2018 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Susana Nery (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Darren Gray ,  Dr Kate Halton ,  Prof Archie Clements ,  Prof Roy Anderson

Brief description Intestinal parasites are a global health problem. The World Health Organization recommends regular distribution of deworming drugs, targeting school aged children. This is effective for the children receiving the drugs but does not have an impact in the wider community. We aim to determine the best strategy for delivery of deworming drugs, to achieve the maximum benefit both for children and wider community, by directly comparing the benefits of a school-targeted vs a community-mass approach.

Funding Amount $1,336,408.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant