Effective and sustainable prevention and control of pork tapeworm diseases in humans and pigs in Tanzania: a policy brief

Effective and sustainable prevention and control of pork tapeworm diseases in humans and pigs in Tanzania: a policy brief

Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) is a parasite that causes serious diseases in humans and pigs. The parasite causes epilepsy in humans and is estimated to be responsible for approximately 212 deaths per year in Tanzania. The parasite costs Tanzanian society approximately USD 8 million annually due to c...

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Main Authors: Helena A. Ngowi, George Makingi, Fredy Mlowe, Christina Wilson, Flora Kajuna, Mwemezi Kabululu, Ayubu Churi, Chacha Nyangi, Mary-Winnie Nanyaro, Innocent Melkiory, Cosmas Nonga, Shanel V. Matembo, Bernard James Ngowi, Fatna Kivava, Christina Kitundu, Antony Nyerere, Ernatus Mkupasi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
Subjects:
policy engagement
neglected zoonoses
elimination
one-health
Taenia solium
Tanzania
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fitd.2024.1453965/full
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