title: China-Africa and China-Asia Collaboration on Schistosomiasis Control: A SWOT Analysis.
abstract: Schistosomiasis, a disease caused by a trematode, parasitic worm, is a worldwide public health problem. In spite of great progress with regard to morbidity control, even elimination of this infection in recent decades, there are still challenges to overcome in sub-Saharan Africa and endemic areas in Southeast Asia. Regarded as one of the most successful countries with respect to schistosomiasis control, The People's Republic of China has accumulated considerable experience and learnt important lessons in various local settings that could benefit schistosomiasis control in other endemic countries. Based on an analysis of conceived strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of potential collaborative activities with regard to schistosomiasis in Africa and Asia, this article addresses the importance of collaborative efforts and explores the priorities that would be expected to facilitate the transfer of Chinese experience to low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia.
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Parasite & Vector Biology, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.affiliation: Geospatial Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bergquist
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Parasite & Vector Biology, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Y-J
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Qian
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Parasite & Vector Biology, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Q
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Parasite & Vector Biology, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: Q
authors.initials: Q
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.affiliation: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Peeling
authors.affiliation: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Croft
authors.affiliation: World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: J-G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Guo
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Parasite & Vector Biology, Ministry of Public Health, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China; WHO Collaborating Center for Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, The People's Republic of China.
authors.forename: X-N
authors.initials: XN
authors.lastname: Zhou
mesh_terms: D000349:Africa / Q000453:epidemiology; D000818:Animals; D001208:Asia / Q000453:epidemiology; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D012547:Schistosoma / Q000502:physiology*; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
keywords: Africa; Asia; Collaboration; SWOT analysis; Schistosomiasis; The People's Republic of China