Mapping
District-Level Integrated Mapping of Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Loiasis in Nigeria
- To define a cost-effective and accurate method to map ivermectin-naïve districts for Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis and Loiasis and identify districts eligible for safe treatment with ivermectin MDA.
- To validate a statistical model of Loiasis prevalence and intensity by comparing the model results to data from a prevalence assessment.
TUMIKIA project
The TUMIKIA Project aims to determine whether combining school- and community-based deworming is more effective at controling and eliminating soil-transmitted helminths (STH or intestinal worms) in Kenya than school-based deworming alone.
The two-year trial will provide the drug albendazole to all residents from 150 communities in Kwale County, Kenya. There are three study groups:
- Base: annual school-based deworming (ages 2-14)
- Increased coverage: annual school- and community-based deworming (ages 2-99)
- Increased coverage and frequency: bi-annual school- and community-based deworming (ages 2-99)
TUMIKIA stands for 'Tuangamize Minyoo Kenya Imarisha Afya,' which means “eradicate worms in Kenya to improve health,” in Swahili.
Evaluation of alternative indicators for stopping trachoma mass drug administration
To assess the relationships between the prevalence of the clinical sign TF compared to prevalence of infection and antibody in Chikwawa and Mchinji districts
Integrated Mapping of Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, and Loiasis in Cameroon
To pilot a strategy for mapping and treating Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis in Loa loa co-endemic areas.
Assessment of LF status in Two Urban Settings of Benin (Cotonou and Porto-Novo)
Cotonou and Porto-Novo are the two main urban locations of Benin where the LF status is undetermined. A study will be conducted to evaluate the prevalence of LF using antigenemia and antibody testing (FTS and Wb123). An entomological survey will be implemented to understand the dynamic of LF transmission and potential barriers to LF MDA in urban settings.
Correlating Ov16 Serology with Skin Snip Assessments (Malawi)
Comparison of different diagnostic tools during onchocerciasis mapping, including Ov16 ELISA, OV16 rapid diagnostic test (RDT) and skin snip test.
Correlating Ov16 Serology with Skin Snip Assessments (Guinea Bissau)
Comparison of different diagnostic tools during onchocerciasis mapping, including Ov16 ELISA, OV16 rapid diagnostic test (RDT) and skin snip test.