These observations reveal that current control practices are insufficient and highlight the urgent necessity

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section and conclusions of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• Impact assessment of effective rounds of mass drug administration against schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis among school age children in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria (2026) · PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases · doi

  There is a need for sustained preventive chemotherapy against STH in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The long-term effects of mass drug administration on the prevalence of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis are not well understood. The epidemiology of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in sub-Saharan Africa is not fully understood.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need sustained preventive chemotherapy against sth akwa
• Impact assessment of effective rounds of mass drug administration against schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis among school age children in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria (2026) · PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases · doi

  Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis are major public health problems in sub-Saharan Africa. The diseases have significant health and economic impacts, particularly in impoverished communities. The control of these diseases is challenging due to the lack of effective control strategies and the limited availability of resources.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: schistosomiasis soil-transmitted helminthiasis major public health problems sub-saharan
• Prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminths infections and associated factors among households in Gorgora, Ethiopia (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi

  Soil-transmitted helminths infections are a significant public health problem in many parts of the world. The infections can cause substantial morbidity and mortality in endemic regions. There is a need for effective interventions to reduce the prevalence of STHs infections.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: soil-transmitted helminths infections significant public health problem many
• Impact assessment of effective rounds of mass drug administration against schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis among school age children in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria (2026) · PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases · doi

  Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of mass drug administration on the prevalence of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Research is needed to develop more effective control strategies for schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Studies should be conducted to assess the impact of improved water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructures on the prevalence of these diseases.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further studies needed investigate long-term effects mass drug
• Identification and Distribution of Helminth Species in Cattle from Çorum Province (2026) · Kocatepe Veterinary Journal · doi

  These observations reveal that current control practices are insufficient and highlight the urgent necessity for the development and implementation of targeted, sustainable strategies aimed at managing helminth infections effectively.

  generalconclusionsevidence 4/5
  Keywords: observations reveal current control practices insufficient highlight urgent necessity development implementation targeted sustainable strategies aimed

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