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Mass ivermectin program drastically reduces scabies in Pacific Islands
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Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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A study published in Nature Health reveals that a mass drug administration program using ivermectin has significantly reduced the prevalence of scabies and impetigo in Fiji and the Solomon Islands. The program, led by the World Scabies Program, demonstrates the effectiveness of coordinated national health interventions.
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