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African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC)
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APOC
Communities take charge of their own treatment in the community-directed treatment (CDTI) approach
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The African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) was set up in 1995 to eliminate onchocerciasis as a disease of public health importance in Africa.
Onchocerciasis – or ‘river blindness’ – is a major cause of blindness and skin disease in many African countries.
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At the core of APOC’s strategy to eliminate the disease is CDTI – community-directed treatment with ivermectin. CDTI relies on active community participation to distribute ivermectin treatment to people who need it. This successful strategy is now being extended to include delivery of other health interventions, such as insecticide-treated nets for malaria.
Thank you mother nature for providing a hat and a scarf for the oncho statue
François Meslin, WHO/HQ
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This statue of a blind man being led by a young boy is a symbol of a successful and long-lasting public-private Partnership –
A new way of doing things in global health.
Haiti Earthquake
We at APOC are deeply sad about the destruction and loss of lives caused by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. At times like these it is hard to find the right words to adequately express our commiseration.
The management and staff of APOC wish to extend out heartfelt condolences to all our colleagues and partners who may have been affected in one way or the other by this great tragedy. We pray that you and your families will find the courage and strength to bear such heavy losses.
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