Attaining the minimum target of resolution WHA 54.19 for schistosomiasis control in the Rainforest Zone of the state of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil

Resolution 19 of the 54th World Health Assembly (WHA-54.19) urged member nations to promote preventive measures, ensure treatment and mobilize resources for control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH).The minimum target is to attend 75% of all school-age children at risk by year 2010.The Brazilian Ministry of Health (MoH) re

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Assessing the Digital Advancement of Public Health Systems Using Indicators Published in Gray Literature: Narrative Review

BackgroundRevealing the full potential of digital public health (DiPH) systems requires a wide-ranging tool to assess their maturity and readiness for emerging technologies.Although a variety of indices exist to assess digital health systems, questions arise about the inclusion of indicators of information and communications technology maturity and

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