Schistosomiasis elimination by 2020 or 2030?

Abstract

Schistosomiasis has been a public health burden in a number of countries across the globe for centuries and probably beyond. The World Health Organization and partners are currently preparing to move towards elimination of this disease. However, given the historical challenges and barriers to ridding areas of this water-borne parasite infection, we question whether the current targets for eliminating schistosomiasis as a global health problem can be achieved.

Keywords: Advocacy; Bilharzia; Elimination; Praziquantel; Schistosoma haematobium; Schistosoma mansoni; Schistosomiasis.