Abstract:

Objective  To prospectively conduct a risk evaluation and intervention prior to  reach the criterion of schistosomiasis transmission control in order to ensure our province can meet the specified target by the end of 2013. Methods  A risk evaluation and timely intervention was performed on field survey of snail presence and test of the stools from wild animals basis in 19 counties(including 140 snail habitats in 72 important epidemic villages) failed to meet the control target of schistosomiasis transmission in Hubei Province. Results  Of the 72 epidemic villages, 4 were in risk of level 1(5.55%), 13 in level 2(18.06%), and 55 in level 3(76.39). Timely intervention measures were compensated in villages with risk level 1 and 2. Conclusion  The risks affecting schistosomiasis transmission control target are generally at a low level in 19 counties in Hubei Province in 2013, and farm cattle should be major risk factors disturbing the achievement, for which the farm cattle are expected to be out of service as early as possible.

Key words: Schistosomiasis, Transmission control, Risk assessment, intervention, Hubei Province