Macpherson Cystic Echinococcosis in Turkana, Kenya: The Role of Cross-Sectional Screening Surveys in Assessing the Prevalence of Human Infection

Cystic echinococcosis (CE), a neglected zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus, was once highly prevalent in northwest Turkana, Kenya. Following the launch of a control program by AMREF and KEMRI in 1983, CE prevalence dropped from 5.6% in 1985 to between 1.9% and 3.8% by 2010–2012. Over time, cases shifted from younger to older age groups, and infection rates among females declined, indicating the program’s long-term impact in reducing CE burden in the region.

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