Abstract:

【Abstract】 This report presents the endemic status of schistosomiasis in Hubei province in 2014. Among the 63 administrative areas with endemic schistosomiasis, including cities, districts and counties, 24 areas achieved transmission interruption, and 39 reached the criteria of transmission control by the end of 2014. There were 9 962 600 residents living in 5 450 villages with endemic schistosomiasis japonica, the estimated infected number was 34 455, which was decreased by 34.58% compared to 2013. Positive stool was detected in 4 509 individuals, which was reduced by 54.99% compared to 2013. No local acute infection was reported in 2014. Estimated 73 392 cattle being raised within the endemic areas across our province were free of positive results by stool examination. The areas with oncomelania snail presence were reduced by 320.58hm2 from 76 165.12hm2 in 2014. No areas were reported with newly infected snails or with new snail habitats. The data indicate that the endemic status tends to decline in Hubei province, yet challenges still exist to reach the goal of Comprehensive Management Plan of Schistosomiasis in Hubei Province (2014~2018), and surveillance should be strengthened to ensure effective prevention and control of schistosomiasis. .

Key words: Schistosomiasis, Epidemic status, Surveillance, Hubei Province