Abstract:

Objective To understand the impact of development in the ecological economic zone of Dongting Lake on transmission of schistosomiasis, and provide basis for making out the constraction program.Methods Qualitative methods through focus group discussion, questionnaire and policy analysis were used for the administrators and experts in local facilities. Literature analysis and mathematical statistics were used to review the history and current epidemic situation on schistosomiasis control. Results Currently, the Dongting Lake area has reached the national criteria on infection control of schistosomiasis. The next 10 years,
schistosomiasis will hinder the development of ecological economic Zone in Dongting Lake because of inadequate funding, uncompleted institutional reform. The implementation of water project, agriculture project, forestry project, health project, tourism project, transportation project and other projects will have an
impact on the prevalence of schistosomiasis, and consolidate the achivement of schistosomiasis control. Conclusions Schistosomiasis control in Dongting Lake area can not be ignored. It was suggested that we should strengthen the government's responsibility, increase funding for schisomiasis control, deepen institutional restructuring, and accelerate the application of the achivements in scientific research.

Key words: Ecological Economic Zone in Dongting Lake, Schistosomiasis, Impact, Strategy