Deworming latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates on deworming:

Global Deworming Initiative

• The Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a new initiative to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic disease that causes elephantiasis, by 2030. Deworming is a key component of this initiative. (Source: WHO, March 2023)
• The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has committed $1.2 billion to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to support deworming efforts in 30 countries. (Source: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, February 2023)

New Research and Studies

• A recent study published in The Lancet found that deworming programs in Kenya and Uganda reduced anemia in children by 20-30% and improved cognitive function by 10-20%. (Source: The Lancet, January 2023)
• Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new, more effective deworming treatment for hookworm, a common intestinal parasite. (Source: Science Daily, December 2022)

Challenges and Controversies

• The deworming program in India has faced criticism and controversy over its effectiveness and potential side effects. Some experts have questioned the program's reliance on mass treatment with albendazole, a broad-spectrum anthelmintic. (Source: The Hindu, November 2022)
• The World Health Organization has faced criticism for its guidance on deworming, with some experts arguing that the agency's recommendations are too broad and may lead to over-treatment. (Source: The BMJ, October 2022)

New Technologies and Innovations

• Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a new, portable device that can detect hookworm eggs in stool samples, allowing for more accurate diagnosis and treatment. (Source: Science Daily, November 2022)
• A startup company, Deworm, has developed a mobile app that uses machine learning to predict and prevent parasitic infections in children. (Source: TechCrunch, October 2022)

Country-Specific Updates

• The Nigerian government has launched a new deworming program aimed at treating over 20 million children in the country. (Source: Premium Times, January 2023)
• The Kenyan government has announced plans to scale up its deworming program, with a focus on treating children in schools. (Source: The Star, February 2023)

These are just a few examples of the latest news and updates on deworming. If you're interested in learning more, I'd be happy to provide additional information or resources.