Journal of
Parasitology and Vector Biology

  • Abbreviation: J. Parasitol. Vector Biol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2510
  • DOI: 10.5897/JPVB
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 204

Review

Challenges of schistosomiasis prevention and control in Ethiopia: Literature review and current status

Tadesse Hailu Jember
  • Tadesse Hailu Jember
  • Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology [DMIP], College of Medicine and Health Science, Bahir Dar University, P. O. Box 79, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia,
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  •  Received: 16 May 2014
  •  Accepted: 23 June 2014
  •  Published: 30 June 2014

Abstract

The effect of schistosomiasis on human health is high especially in resource poor countries like Ethiopia. Intestinal schistosomiasis is the major causes of morbidity in most parts of the country. School age children are the vulnerable segments of the population. Lack of sanitation, potable water, environmental modification, health education, mass treatment, awareness and manageable water harvesting programs like irrigation are the contributing factors for schistosomiasis. Proper health impact assessment for new irrigation schemes and other water resources projects will provide a solid basis for the incorporation of health safeguards at design and construction plans in Ethiopia.

Key words: Schistosomiasis, irrigation schemes, sanitation, migration.