The Onchocerciasis Elimination Program in the Americas (OEPA), sponsored by the Carter Center, plays a mayor role in the elimination of this disease in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala and Mexico. Countries with no new cases and good treatment history. Thanks to Merck for providing Mectizan for free and hundreds of health workers and doctors from the National MOH that provide the medicine to patients twice a year for over 5 years.Local NGOs in Guatemala and Ecuador have help to achieve the goal.
The Onchocerciasis Elimination Program in the Americas (OEPA), sponsored by the Carter Center, plays a mayor role in the elimination of this disease in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala and Mexico. Countries with no new cases and good treatment history. Thanks to Merck for providing Mectizan for free and hundreds of health workers and doctors from the National MOH that provide the medicine to patients twice a year for over 5 years.Local NGOs in Guatemala and Ecuador have help to achieve the goal.
fclarkgt 1 year ago
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r4o2r7o 2 years ago