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The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis: Health Impact after 8 Years
PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2008 · Vol. 2(10) · pp. e317–e317
Eric A. Ottesen✉(The Task Force for Global Health)Pamela J. Hooper(The Task Force for Global Health)Mark Bradley(GlaxoSmithKline (United Kingdom))Gautam Biswas(World Health Organization)
Abstract
The GPELF has earlier been described as a 'best buy' in global health; this present tally of attributable health benefits from its first 8 years strengthens this notion considerably.
Parasitic Diseases Research and TreatmentParasites and Host InteractionsParasite Biology and Host InteractionsLymphatic filariasisIvermectinAlbendazoleMedicineDiethylcarbamazineMass drug administrationHydroceleEnvironmental healthPopulationDisease burden
MeSH terms
AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntiparasitic AgentsChildChild, PreschoolCommunicable Disease ControlElephantiasis, FilarialFemaleHumansInfantMaleMiddle AgedGlobal Health
Funding
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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334
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