Tale of a Man, a Worm and a Snail, A
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Tale of a Man, a Worm and a Snail, A

The Schistosomiasis Control Initiative

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Tale of a Man, a Worm and a Snail, A

The Schistosomiasis Control Initiative

About this book

Schistosomiasis is Africa's second most common parasitic disease. Less than 20 years ago, over 200 million were infected. In many high-risk areas the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative (SCI) has been helping to tackle the disease by offering treatments to millions of children. This book tells the story of a man, Alan Fenwick, who founded the SCI to control the worms and snails and so improve the lives of many burdened with the disease as well as reducing the numbers infected. Over this period SCI and the Ministries of Health and Education in 16 countries delivered over 220 million treatments. Treatment coverage of up to 75% has been achieved.Widely recognised as a cost-effective and successful intervention, SCI's knock-on effects include improving overall physical health, school attendance and future prospects formillions of people.The authors explore the work and experiences involved in forming, establishing and managing a health intervention system such as the SCI, while describing important lessons for anyone looking to replicate the success.This book covers: - Challenges faced and how the SCI overcame them to achieve its success;- Raising funds to deliver donated medicines;- Development of innovative partnerships;- Cultivation of working relationships and implementation across Africa;- A new model for other Neglected Tropical Disease programmes (NTDs);- Aspects of Alan's life in Africa told with memorable and often humorous anecdotes.A Tale of a Man, a Worm and a Snail is an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, health professionals and students of NTD control. The book is an enlightening, informative and enjoyable read for anyone interested in global health.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. HalfTitle
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Foreword
  7. Foreword: Changing People’s Lives
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Prologue: An Elephant Study by a Lake Sets Me on a New Path
  11. Chapter 1: My Early Years, My Education and My First Job
  12. Chapter 2: Schistosomiasis and the Amazing Life Cycle of a Killer Worm
  13. Chapter 3: Coming of Age in Tanzania – Arusha, 1966–1971
  14. Chapter 4: Research, Training and Drug Testing in Sudan, 1971–1988
  15. Chapter 5: Assisting the Control of Bilharzia in Egypt, 1988–2002
  16. Chapter 6: An Ambitious Programme for Africa (from 2002)
  17. Chapter 7: Establishing SCI – The Early Days, 2002–2003
  18. Chapter 8: The Big Three versus NTDs – Finding Common Purpose
  19. Chapter 9: Planning for Success
  20. Chapter 10: Across Borders – Implementing Schistosomiasis Control from East to West Africa
  21. Chapter 11: Schistosomiasis – Mapping the Disease
  22. Chapter 12: Drugs – Mobilizing the African Marketplace to Paralyse the Worm
  23. Chapter 13: Advocacy and Promotion of SCI Activity
  24. Chapter 14: M&E – What Is Measured, and Reaching Out to Donors
  25. Chapter 15: Building Partnerships – High Stakes for High Rewards
  26. Chapter 16: The SCI Target – Low Infection Rates
  27. Chapter 17: Research – Forewarned is Forearmed
  28. Chapter 18: Recognition for SCI Work
  29. Chapter 19: Accelerating Control of NTDs and Schistosomiasis in Particular, 2008–2020
  30. Chapter 20: The Last Mile
  31. Chapter 21: What Next for Alan?
  32. Appendix: Honourable Mentions
  33. References
  34. Index
  35. Backcover