Niger Schistosomiasis Control Program: Current Status and Challenge

Abstract

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease, caused by a parasite carried by freshwater snails. Schistosomiasis is a significant threat to public health in tropical and subtropical areas, especially in regions that lack clean drinking water and basic sanitary conditions 、 This essay critically evaluates the Niger schistosomiasis control plan. Relevant literature was reviewed, and an in-depth analysis of national and international data was conducted. The implementation of the national project in Niger was evaluated from political, economic, social, and cultural aspects, and the structure of Niger's health protection system was discussed, in terms of health coverage and universality of health care services. The role of health care practitioners in schistosomiasis control strategies was also discussed. The relationship between governments, regarding power and control of the project, was observed. Lastly, the impact of globalisation on the schistosomiasis control plan in Niger and other African countries was considered.