@article{102715,
  keywords = {onchocerciasis, Transmission, Resource mobilization, Elimination},
  author = {Mohamed N and Ahmed A and Siddig E},
  title = {Strategies and Recommendations for the Prevention and Control of War-Facilitated Onchocerciasis Reemergence in Sudan.},
  abstract = {<p>Onchocerciasis is a neglected tropical disease that has severe health and socioeconomic impacts on the mostly poor and underserved communities in disease-endemic areas. Despite significant global progress toward the elimination of onchocerciasis transmission there remains a high risk of reemergence in areas where the disease was previously eliminated. Here we discuss the potential risk factors for the reemergence of onchocerciasis in disease-free zones in Sudan and nearby countries resulting from war-induced massive population displacement. We urge public health, humanitarian, and development stakeholders to invest in policymaking, strategic planning, resource mobilization, and development and implementation of sustainable and cost-effective prevention and control interventions for onchocerciasis, particularly among the most vulnerable high-risk populations.</p>
},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene},
  month = {09/2025},
  issn = {1476-1645},
  doi = {10.4269/ajtmh.25-0100},
  language = {eng},
}