当地卫生官员阿卜杜拉·哈吉在活动中表示，此次活动有效结合世界艾滋病日主题，将血吸虫病与艾滋病双重 防控纳入社区教育，是促进民众健康意识提升的重要实践。 医疗队围绕儿童艾滋病的感染现状、主要症状和体征、防控手段、检测流程及规范治疗路径进行讲解，提醒 居民科学认识疾病、保持警惕、主动检测，并倡导以包容态度关爱患者，共同营造无歧视的社区健康环境。 现场，中国专家向居民发放多种健康宣传材料，包括血吸虫病预防手册、艾滋病防治知识卡片和家庭健康提 示等，以便让健康教育从活动现场延伸到社区与家庭，进一步扩大影响范围。 人民网内罗毕12月2日电 （记者黄炜鑫）达累斯萨拉姆消息：12月1日，在第38个"世界艾滋病日"到来之 际，"世界艾滋病日：克服阻碍，同防血吸虫病与艾滋病"主题社区健康教育暨义诊活动在坦桑尼亚桑给巴尔奔巴 岛姆兹尼社区举行。活动由中国援助桑给巴尔血吸虫病防治技术项目专家组联合援桑给巴尔中国医疗队（奔巴岛 医疗点）开展，共吸引200余名当地居民、基层医务人员及政府代表参加。 专家组通过图示讲解、现场示范与互动交流，向居民详细介绍了世界艾滋病日的由来、艾滋病防护知识、艾 滋病与血吸虫病的关联以及血吸虫病水体暴露风 ...

Core Insights - The Chinese expert group has completed a systematic survey of 320 key water bodies in Zanzibar for schistosomiasis transmission, marking a significant step in disease control efforts [1][2][4] Group 1: Disease Overview - Schistosomiasis is a major tropical disease transmitted by snails, classified as one of the five key parasitic diseases by the World Health Organization, posing long-term health threats and hindering socio-economic development in Africa [2] - The primary vector for schistosomiasis in Zanzibar is the water snail, which is widely distributed in freshwater environments such as ditches, ponds, and rice fields [2] Group 2: Research Methodology - The expert group utilized the World Health Organization's recommended 15-minute collection method to conduct the survey, gathering data on snail distribution, density, and infection rates [2] - Over 40,000 snail samples were collected and identified, providing comprehensive data on the local snail population's distribution, density, ecological characteristics, and infection status [2] Group 3: Findings and Implications - The expert group created Zanzibar's first schistosomiasis vector distribution map, highlighting geographical distribution patterns and high-risk areas for the disease [4] - This mapping provides essential scientific evidence for future monitoring, environmental management, and health education initiatives in Zanzibar, facilitating optimized resource allocation and targeted intervention measures [4] - The Zanzibar Ministry of Health acknowledged the significance of this systematic data collection, which establishes a monitoring technology system for snail populations and supports public health goals for schistosomiasis elimination [4]

Core Viewpoint - The event on October 15, marking the 18th "Global Handwashing Day," aimed to promote scientific handwashing methods and enhance health awareness among students and teachers in Zanzibar, Tanzania, through a collaborative effort by Chinese experts and medical teams [1][2]. Group 1 - The Chinese experts provided education on the transmission, dangers, and prevention of schistosomiasis, emphasizing the importance of avoiding contact with contaminated water sources and the principles of "early prevention, early detection, early treatment" [2]. - A demonstration of the "seven-step handwashing method" was conducted, highlighting the critical points of each step and the role of proper handwashing in preventing parasitic and infectious diseases [2]. - Health consultations and physical examinations were offered to students and teachers, addressing daily hygiene and disease prevention questions, along with the distribution of hand sanitizers and educational materials [4].

Core Points - The event on October 14, World Standards Day, featured a training session on schistosomiasis prevention and control standards in Zanzibar, Tanzania, organized by a Chinese expert group [1] - The training included a systematic explanation of multiple Chinese standards for schistosomiasis prevention and control, along with a demonstration of nucleic acid testing technology for Egyptian schistosomiasis [1] - Over 60 health professionals from various health departments in Zanzibar participated in the training, aimed at enhancing their technical capabilities and promoting standardized and scientific practices in schistosomiasis control [1]

Core Viewpoint - The training program for schistosomiasis control in Zanzibar, Tanzania, aims to enhance the professional skills of local public health personnel and standardize the prevention efforts against schistosomiasis, leveraging China's successful experiences in the field [1][2]. Group 1: Training Program Details - The training session included over 60 local technical personnel who participated in the Chinese schistosomiasis standard dissemination and training on Egyptian schistosomiasis nucleic acid detection [1]. - The expert group provided systematic explanations of various Chinese standards related to schistosomiasis management, including patient management, egg detection methods, and chemical treatment protocols [2]. - Practical demonstrations of nucleic acid detection techniques were conducted, covering sample collection, DNA extraction, and result interpretation, allowing participants to engage in hands-on practice [2]. Group 2: Impact and Future Applications - Participants expressed that the training deepened their understanding of schistosomiasis control standards and equipped them with advanced nucleic acid detection techniques [2]. - The knowledge gained from the training is expected to be applied in their future work, contributing to the standardization of schistosomiasis prevention workflows and supporting the goal of eliminating the disease [2].

为实现24小时无间断的提醒，专家组日前在帕帕尼村、马文瓜村等2个村庄重点监测水体附近试点安装语音警示器。 "我们对语音警示器进行了本地化的改良，期待这持续不断的警示声，能成为提醒民众主动远离疫水的'清醒钟'，为桑给巴尔社区筑起一道健康防 线。"戴洋告诉记者，经过专家组定期寻访发现，语音警示器已经为村庄带来了一些可喜的变化，当地村民健康意识得到有效提高。 "避免接触疫水，定期进行检查并及时获得治疗是预防血吸虫病的重要措施！"在坦桑尼亚桑给巴尔地区奔巴岛上的帕帕尼村，只要检测到有人靠近疫水 区域，语音警示器便会立即用清晰的斯瓦希里语播报，提醒人员离开。 在桑给巴尔的部分池塘溪流中，潜藏着肉眼难辨的健康威胁——埃及血吸虫尾蚴。当人们接触含有尾蚴的水体时，微小的尾蚴能够迅速穿透皮肤，导致 血吸虫病感染。 "但当地许多妇女仍习惯在河塘中洗衣物，孩子们也常在看似平静的水中嬉闹、游泳，浑然不觉危险近在咫尺。"中国援助桑给巴尔血吸虫病防治技术项 目专家组（以下简称"专家组"）组长戴洋痛心地说，他们不知道每一次与水体的亲密接触，都会增加感染的风险。 当地儿童在疫水中洗澡。中国专家组供图 听到警示的当地妇女舒努纳恍然大悟："原来 ...