An Evaluation Of Dracunculiasis And The Intervention Strategies Adopted For Its Eradication In Borno State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT  Interventions adopted for the eradication of dracunculiasis in Borno State were evaluated between July 2003 and June 2004 to assess the feasibility of the 2009 target date set for the eradication of guinea worm. Data on cases in Nigeria; North east zone, and Borno State from 1995 - 2007 were obtained from Nigeria Guinea Worm Eradication Programme. Primary data on the cases occurring during the 2003/2004 were obtained through active surveillance. The various intervention strategies were ascertained through direct inspection of the facilities. Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Belief…