Report of an informal consultation on schistosomiasis control

Overview

The intention of this consultation was to begin the process of revising the strategy for schistosomiasis control within the context of the control of neglected tropical diseases. The consultation considered the current strategy and how it has been applied in different endemic settings, how to identify target populations who require interventions, and how to assess the interventions once they are implemented. Schistosomiasis is still a major public health problem, but there have been some successes: the question now is whether schistosomiasis control should continue as is, or whether it should be modified and, if so, how.