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African trypanosomiasis.

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African trypanosomiasis. --- Trypanosomiasis.

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This report documents the proceedings of a virtual expert meeting on vector control and the elimination of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), held by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in October 2021. The report provides an overview of the progress and challenges in the elimination of HAT, focusing on vector control strategies and recent field activities in endemic regions. It discusses the economic feasibility of interventions, the role of entomological indicators, and the advancements in molecular biology and tsetse control. The primary audience includes researchers, policymakers, and health professionals involved in disease control and eradication efforts.

Vector control. --- African trypanosomiasis.

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This publication by the World Health Organization focuses on the development of a target product profile for a diagnostic test for rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis (rHAT), also known as sleeping sickness. This vector-borne parasitic disease is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa and is transmitted by tsetse flies. The document outlines the urgent medical need for effective diagnostic tools, particularly in peripheral health facilities, to improve disease control and surveillance. The publication details the process of developing diagnostic requirements and priorities, involving experts and stakeholders. It emphasizes the need for a simple, rapid antigen detection test that can be used in low-resource settings to facilitate timely diagnosis and treatment, thereby enhancing disease management and control efforts.

African trypanosomiasis. --- Diagnosis.