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Onchocerciasis (River Blindness)

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Uganda is close to the elimination of onchocerciasis. Currently, there is a gap in post-elimination surveillance. NCHRD will be involved in post-elimination surveillance. Where there is disease recrudescence, NCHRD will be involved primarily in Vector Control.

Distribution of Onchocerciasis in Uganda

Map for Onchocerciasis (River Blindness)

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