Author/Authors :
Jassim, A.K. Primary Health Care Centres, Iraq , Maktoof, R. Primary Health Care Department, Nassiriyah District - Unit for Communicable Diseases, Iraq , Ali, H. Primary Health Care Department, Nassiriyah District - Unit for Communicable Diseases, Iraq , Budosan, B. International Medical Corps, USA , Campbell, K. International Medical Corps, USA
Abstract :
Since 1991, visceral leishmaniasis has extended to new areas rarely affected before in Iraq, such as the southern governorates. In 2003, in the aftermath of the invasion of the Coalition Forces, Thi Qar Governorate was at high risk for an outbreak of visceral leishmaniasis. This paper de- scribes the cooperation of an international nongovernmental organization and a district primary health care department to restore the visceral leishmaniasis control programme in Thi Qar in 2003 and prevent a major outbreak of visceral leishmaniasis. It also discusses the lessons learned and presents recom- mendations for the future.
