Abstract:

Objective  To assess the outcomes of integrated schistosomiasis controls measures implemented from 2009 through 2013 in Gongan county of Hubei Province for evidences in following consultation with the mission after reaching the control criteria. Methods  Data on the endemic status and implementation of integrated measures in Gongan county were initially collected and reviewed from 2009 to 2013. Then three administrative village with a history of endemic schistosomisis were randomly selected for comprehensive evaluation of the control efficacies through field survey on the status of local population infection and cattle infection as well as snails. Results  By joint efforts from authorities of public health, agriculture, forestry and water conservancy in 5-year implementation of the control measures, schistosoma infection rate was brought from 2.75% in 2009 to 0.69% in 2013(decreased by 74.91%) for local population, and 2.41% to zero(decreased by 100%) for the livestock/cattle. No acute infection case with schistosomiais was reported in consecutive 5 years, and no infectious snails were found in 2012 and 2013. Conclusion  The control effects are remarkable in Gongan county in the past 5 years, however, consolidated measures and surveillance are needed because current endemic condition remain unstable.

Key words: Schistosomiasis, Integrated control measures, Effect evaluation, Gongan County