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- Title
First WHO Meeting of Stakeholders on Elimination of Gambiense Human African Trypanosomiasis.
- Authors
Holmes, Peter
- Abstract
Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as Sleeping Sickness, is a significant disease in Africa due to its high mortality rate and negative impact on rural populations. There are two forms of the disease, one chronic and one acute, caused by different strains of the Trypanosoma parasite. After a decline in disease control and surveillance, HAT re-emerged in the late 20th century, but international efforts have led to a decrease in reported cases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has set targets for the elimination of gambiense HAT by 2020 and zero incidence by 2030. A meeting of stakeholders was held in 2014 to discuss progress and challenges in achieving these goals, and a declaration was issued calling for commitment and support from the international community.
- Subjects
AFRICA; AFRICAN trypanosomiasis; WORLD Health Organization; RURAL population; INTERNATIONAL relations; TWENTIETH century; DEATH rate; TRYPANOSOMA
- Publication
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2014, Vol 8, Issue 10, p1
- ISSN
1935-2727
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pntd.0003244