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1. River blindness: a battle fought and won

Subjects
Onchocerciasis -- Prevention, West Africa -- Diseases
Abstract

On this page--before onchocerciasis was controlled--the blackfly pest drove villagers away from the fertile and well-watered lands bordering the West African rivers. A high proportion of them were blind. Scratching […]

Published
1985

2. A winning combination

Author

Walsh, John

Subjects
West Africa -- Diseases, Onchocerciasis Control Program -- International aspects, Onchocerciasis -- Prevention, Science and technology, Diseases, Prevention, International aspects
Abstract

A Winning Combination Why has the Onchocerciasis Control Program (OCP) worked when so many other health projects in Africa have gone awry? The explanation starts with OCP's field operations. To [...]

Published
1986

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