Association between Schistosoma mansoni infection and access to improved water and sanitation facilities in Mwea Kirinyaga County Kenya
Introduction:
Objectives:
assessed the association between S. mansoni infection and household access to improved water sources and sanitation facilities in Mwea Kirinyaga County Kenya.
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S. mansoni is still a public health problem among all age groups in Mwea irrigation scheme Kirinyaga County Central Kenya. Majority of the households lacks access to improved water sources but have access to improved sanitation facilities. This study recommends initiatives to ensure adequate provision of improved water sources and the inclusion of the adult community in preventive chemotherapy programs.rnS. mansoni is still a public health problem among all age groups in Mwea irrigation scheme Kirinyaga County Central Kenya. Majority of the households lacks access to improved water sources but have access to improved sanitation facilities. This study recommends initiatives to ensure adequate provision of improved water sources and the inclusion of the adult community in preventive chemotherapy programs.
Publication Information
Author(s):
Focus County(s):
Kirinyaga County
Programme Area(s):
Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Research Priority Area(s):
Diagnostics
Disease Domain(s):
Schistosomiasis
Document History:
Publication Date:
07.Jun.2019
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