Researchers from University of Sussex Detail Findings in Scabies (Cost-effectiveness of mass drug administration for control of scabies in Ethiopia: a decision-analytic model).

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom examined the cost-effectiveness of mass drug administration (MDA) for the control of scabies in Ethiopia. The study used a decision-analytic model based on a population survey conducted in Northern Ethiopia. The results showed that MDA with ivermectin was both more effective and less costly than usual care for scabies control. The study suggests that MDA can be initiated at a scabies prevalence of over 10% and provides valuable information for decision-makers in planning and implementing scabies control programs. [Extracted from the article]