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Schistosomiasis initiative extended to five more countries
BMJ 2003; 327 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.327.7427.1307-c (Published 04 December 2003) Cite this as: BMJ 2003;327:1307- Stephen Pincock
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As many as 15 million people in sub-Saharan Africa will be treated for schistosomiasis over the next four years as part of an international effort now being expanded to cover six countries.
Five countries will be joining Uganda in the schistosomiasis control initiative, which operates from Imperial College, London, and is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
“Schistosomiasis is a visible and growing problem in sub-Saharan Africa; and Tanzania, Zambia, Mali, Burkina …
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