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April 28, 2024
Advancing Yemen's Public Health: Addressing Onchocerciasis through Collaborative Innovation and Community Engagement

In a notable advancement for public health in Yemen, EMPHNET, in collaboration with the Yemen Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoHP), has embarked on an ambitious initiative aimed at combatting Onchocerciasis. Commonly referred to as river blindness, the disease is prevalent in certain regions of the country.

 

Through this initiative, medications were initially distributed as part of a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign held in the year 2022. The campaign comprised a comprehensive plan that included Training of Trainers (ToT) workshops as well as the involvement of an independent organization to ensure adherence to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.

 

However, a significant strategic shift took place, prompting the adoption of a new approach by the MoHP. The new approach focused on utilizing health facilities in targeted districts for the distribution of Ivermectin tablets. It also aimed to engage community health volunteers in identifying and guiding beneficiaries to receive treatment at these facilities, while also integrating passive surveillance mechanisms for communicable diseases.

 

EMPHNET, in close collaboration with the MoHP and the END Fund, revamped the initiative in the year 2023. It adopted a broader scope aimed at reaching over a million individuals across 9,125 villages in eight governorates, with priority given to areas severely affected by Onchocerciasis.

 

This implementation revealed remarkable results, as a network of 1,000 female volunteers conducted extensive field visits and facilitated the treatment of a substantial portion of the targeted population at the public health facilities. The project's success was further underscored by the completion of a coverage evaluation survey conducted by the Real Advisory Network (RAN), which confirmed a high rate of medication consumption among eligible individuals.

 

This initiative not only showcases the adaptive strategies employed in the face of unforeseen challenges, but it also highlights the collaborative efforts between EMPHNET, the MoPHP, and international partners. Such achievements contribute significantly to the battle against Onchocerciasis in Yemen, demonstrating the critical importance of community engagement, strategic flexibility, and rigorous evaluation in public health interventions.

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