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1. The status of schistosomiasis japonica control in the Philippines: The need for an integrated approach to address a multidimensional problem

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Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr., Aleyla E. de Cadiz, Rohani C. Navarro, Mary Jane C. Flores, Victorio B. Molina, Soledad Natalia M. Dalisay, John Robert C. Medina, and Carlo R. Lumangaya

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neglected tropical diseases, one health, schistosomiasis japonica, the philippines, Medicine, Medicine (General), R5-920
Abstract

Schistosomiasis japonica remains a public health concern in many areas of the Philippines. Adequate and updated information is essential to enhance policy and service delivery toward control and elimination. Despite the efforts on schistosomiasis control in the Philippines, some challenges remain in these dimensions. An integrated surveillance system is recommended to determine the prevalence of infection in humans, animal reservoirs, and snail intermediate hosts, allowing the identification of high-priority areas for targeted interventions. This will entail the enhancement of laboratory diagnosis capacity through the use of more sensitive techniques, complemented by capacity building of concerned human and animal health professionals. Given the zoonotic nature of schistosomiasis japonica, adopting the One Health approach is essential to influence policies and interventions that may accelerate control and elimination. This can be achieved through the attainment of mass drug administration coverage targets and intensified case finding and management, robust implementation and integration of veterinary public health activities, the conduct of snail control measures, provision of safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services, and health promotion and education into the national schistosomiasis control and elimination program. This review aimed to describe the status of schistosomiasis japonica control in the Philippines in the context of human health, animal health, vector ecology and management, environmental health, and sociocultural dimensions.

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2022
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2. Spatial and temporal distribution of reported dengue cases and hot spot identification in Quezon City, Philippines, 2010–2017

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John Robert C. Medina, Rie Takeuchi, Chris Erwin G. Mercado, Calvin S. de los Reyes, Rolando V. Cruz, Melvin D. R. Abrigo, Paul Michael R. Hernandez, Fernando B. Garcia, Mika Salanguit, Ernesto R. Gregorio, Shin’ya Kawamura, Khew Ee Hung, Masami Kaneko, Daisuke Nonaka, Richard J. Maude, and Jun Kobayashi

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Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Background Dengue remains a major public health problem in the Philippines, particularly in urban areas of the National Capital Region. Thematic mapping using geographic information systems complemented by spatial analysis such as cluster analysis and hot spot detection can provide useful information to guide preventive measures and control strategies against dengue. Hence, this study was aimed to describe the spatiotemporal distribution of dengue incidence and identify dengue hot spots by barangay using reported cases from Quezon City, the Philippines from 2010 to 2017. Methods Reported dengue case data at barangay level from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2017 were obtained from the Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit. The annual incidence rate of dengue from 2010 to 2017, expressed as the total number of dengue cases per 10,000 population in each year, was calculated for each barangay. Thematic mapping, global cluster analysis, and hot spot analysis were performed using ArcGIS 10.3.1. Results The number of reported dengue cases and their spatial distribution varied highly between years. Local clusters were evident during the study period. Eighteen barangays were identified as hot spots. Conclusions Considering the spatial heterogeneity and instability of hot spots in Quezon City across years, efforts towards the containment of dengue can be made more targeted, and efficient with the application of hot spot analysis in routine surveillance. This may be useful not only for the control of dengue but also for other diseases, and for public health planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

Published
2023

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