From river blindness to river epilepsy: Implications for onchocerciasis elimination programmes.

The article offers information related to the implications for onchocerciasis elimination programs (OEP). Topics discussed include OEP do not include identification and management of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy (OAE) in their strategies; creating awareness about OAE, that can increase community-directed treatment with ivermectin adherence; and the morbidity management and disease prevention strategy.