02552nas a2200277   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653001900054653003200073653001200105653001600117653001600133653001900149100001200168700001200180700001300192700001300205700001100218700001100229700001100240700001400251245017300265856007600438520174600514022001402260       2024                            d  c01/202410aAfrican Region10aNeglected Tropical Diseases10aControl10aElimination10aEradication10aScoping review1 aWolfe C1 aBarry A1 aCampos A1 aFarham B1 aAchu D1 aJuma E1 aKalu A1 aImpouma B00aControl, elimination, and eradication efforts for neglected tropical diseases in the World Health Organization African region over the last 30 years - A scoping review.  uhttps://www.ijidonline.com/action/showPdf?pii=S1201-9712%2824%2900011-03 a<p><strong>Background: </strong>NTDs historically receive less attention than other diseases in the same regions. Recent gap analyses revealed notable shortcomings despite NTD elimination progress. This systematic scoping review was conducted to understand NTD control, elimination, and eradication efforts in the WHO African region over the last 30 years.</p>

<p><strong>Methods: </strong>Peer-reviewed publications from PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases related to NTD control, elimination, and eradication in the WHO African Region from 1990 to 2022 were reviewed. Included articles were categorized based on NTD; study location, type, and period; and topic areas. Technical and guidance documents from WHO, UN, partner, and academic/research institutions were reviewed. Country-specific multi-year NTD master plans were documented.</p>

<p><strong>Findings: </strong>480 peer-reviewed articles, six Cochrane reviews, and 134 technical reports were included. MDA and non-interventional/survey-related studies were common topics. Lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, schistosomiasis, and onchocerciasis were the most frequently studied NTDs. Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Nigeria were the most represented countries; multi-country studies were limited.</p>

<p><strong>Interpretations: </strong>The review highlights progress made in NTD control, elimination, and eradication efforts in the WHO African Region and can inform national/regional strategies. Disease and geographical disparities were evident, warranting focus and research in certain countries. A standardized approach to NTD control programs is needed for sustained progress.</p>

<p><strong>Funding:&nbsp;</strong>There was no funding source for this study.</p>
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