Learn about WSP and our approach to controlling scabies

WSP in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, recently conducted the first scabies national prevalence survey in Kiribati.

Over 10,000 people of all ages were examined from randomly selected households across 10 districts, including 5 outer islands, over a 3-week period. The survey teams found scabies and bacterial skin infection to be problematic for many communities, reinforcing the urgent need for a scabies control program in Kiribati. Analysis of data is underway, and results will be available in early 2024.

The post-mass drug administration (MDA) prevalence survey has recently begun in Solomon Islands. Nurses and data collectors have been traveling together all over Solomon Islands to undertake skin examinations for scabies. The purpose of this survey is to estimate national scabies prevalence now that the country-wide MDA has been completed. Thanks to all the teams who are working hard to get the survey finished on time.

The Fiji WSP team has recently completed a mass drug administration (MDA) in Matuku Island and Totoya Island in integration with the Lymphatic Filariasis Unit from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.
The teams worked hard to successfully visit all four villages in Totoya and all seven villages in Matuku despite experiencing unfavourable weather conditions. Well done to all the staff and volunteers involved in completing this MDA in such a timely and efficient manner.