Background Schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are known to be endemic... more Background Schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are known to be endemic in Yemen. However, the distribution of both diseases had not previously been assessed by a well-structured national mapping study covering all governorates. The main aim of this study was, therefore, to map the prevalence of SCH and STH in Yemen in order to better inform implementation of effective national control and elimination interventions. The assessment of the distribution of anaemia was also included as a well-known consequence of infection with both SCH and STH. Secondarily, the study aimed to provide a broad indication of the impact of large-scale treatment on the distribution of infection. Methodology and principal findings To achive these aims, 80,432 children (10–14 years old) from 2,664 schools in 332 of Yemen’s 333 districts were included, in 2014, into this national cross-sectional survey. Countrywide, 63.3% (210/332) and 75.6% (251/332) of districts were found to be end...
published by Taylor and Francis. It is posted here by agreement between them. Changes resulting f... more published by Taylor and Francis. It is posted here by agreement between them. Changes resulting from the publishing process-such as editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms-may not be reflected in this version of the text.
Engagement of Social Change Agents in Improving Women's Health in Egypt
Annual Meeting, 2007
One of the key questions in women's health is the degree to and ways in which community-base... more One of the key questions in women's health is the degree to and ways in which community-based health and/or social interventionists impact on women's empowerment, and in particular on women's health practices and treatment-seeking behavior. In two recent ...
Social justice, broadly defined as providing equal access to liberties, rights, and opportunities... more Social justice, broadly defined as providing equal access to liberties, rights, and opportunities especially for the least advantaged members of society, is a priority of several governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) postArab Spring as well as globally. Achieving social justice in the field of health care is consistent with the principles of universal health coverage and is an important means to achieve this aim. To translate this abstract concept into concrete action, we propose a novel diagnostic method and then apply it to the case of Egypt, a country with a stated goal of achieving social justice in health care. This allows us to assess progress and then suggest targeted recommendations through which to improve social justice in health care. Through a comprehensive analysis of primary and secondary qualitative and quantitative data sources, we first identify six disadvantaged groups in Egypt and then analyze the status of these groups with respect to the three objectives of a health system-improving health outcomes, financial protection, and public satisfaction. Our results suggest that Egypt 2 faces 11 challenges to achieving social justice in health care which can be addressed through 14 short-and medium-term recommendations drawn from global evidence of what works. Implementing these health system changes can help advance social justice in health care in Egypt.
2011, with the life expectancy of women mirroring the overall trends, and a significant increase ... more 2011, with the life expectancy of women mirroring the overall trends, and a significant increase in the enrollment rates in basic education, reaching 54 percent for both boys and girls. Despite these achievements, there remain many areas of concern, among which are the very high maternal and child mortality rates and the rapid population growth rate.
The project objective is to decrease the prevalence and intensity of infection of both urinary an... more The project objective is to decrease the prevalence and intensity of infection of both urinary and intestinal Schistosomiasis among school-aged children by 2015 in endemic regions in Yemen. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Preventive Chemotherapy 22.65 Independent Monitoring, Audit, and Project Administration 2.35
The project objective is to decrease the prevalence and intensity of infection of both urinary an... more The project objective is to decrease the prevalence and intensity of infection of both urinary and intestinal Schistosomiasis among school-aged children by 2015 in endemic regions in Yemen. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Output-Based Deworming and Control of Other Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) 5.00
The objective of the Health and Population Project (HPP) is to improve access to and utilization ... more The objective of the Health and Population Project (HPP) is to improve access to and utilization of a package of maternal, neonatal, and child health services in selected governorates with a high concentration of districts with poor health indicators. The Project will contribute to the goal of achieving of MDGs 4 (decrease in child mortality) & 5 (improvements in maternal health). Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Component 1: Improving Access to maternal, neonatal and child health services 30.50 Component 2: Results-based monitoring and evaluation and project administration 4.50
This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, ... more This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries.
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