Mass Drug Administration campaign treated more than 4 million people in Nov 2009

Last month, the Rwanda Ministry of Health undertook a public health effort as extensive as the swine flu intervention taking place in the US.

Last month, the Rwanda Ministry of Health, in conjunction with the Access Project, USAID, The Global Fund, the Red Cross and World Food Program, undertook a public health effort as extensive as the swine flu intervention taking place in the US. A Mass Drug Administration campaign against worms and schistosmiasis - two of Rwanda's most prevalent Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) was administered. It reached and effectively treated more than four million people living in all six districts of Rwanda, or 92% of those who are most susceptible.

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