Senegal launches pilot study on schistosomiasis treatment for preschool-aged children in Kédougou region

Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action has launched a pilot study in the Kédougou region as part of the country’s roadmap for introducing arpraziquantel (arPZQ), a child-friendly formulation for treating schistosomiasis in preschool-aged children.

The launch event, held on 2 September in Salémata, convened national and regional health authorities, technical and financing partners including representatives from the World Health Organization’s Senegal Country Office, the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR) and PATH, implementers and community leaders.