The new WHO guideline for control and elimination of human schistosomiasis: implications for the Schistosomiasis Elimination Programme in Nigeria

Furthermore, regular safeguarding against any future erosion of community acceptance of offered treatments should be secured. # 4 The integration of the schistosomiasis control programme into the primary health care system to provide access to all age groups at proven or suspected risk, is a crucial step in response to the global call for schistosomiasis elimination. The feasibility of this was recently demonstrated by a pilot COUNTDOWN female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) health system study where sixty-six women with symptoms of FGS were able to access praziquantel treatment outside PC in Ogun State, Nigeria [4]. The National Schistosomiasis Technical Working Group, NTDs WASH sub-committee and State Advisory Committee on Neglected Tropical Disease (SACON), comprising representatives from the Academia, WASH, National Orientation Agency, Primary Health Care Board, Media, Ministry of Education, and implementers should work collaboratively.