Distribution Spatiale des Maladies Tropicales Négligées dans La Province de Haut- Uele, République Démocratique du Congo.

ABSTRACT
Spatial distribution of neglected tropical diseases in the Haut-Uele province in the
Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), diseases of poverty, are prevalent in low-income regions
around the world. They are grouped into two classes, those for case management and those preventable by
preventive chemotherapy. They cause a high morbidity that can be visible or hidden.
The overall objective of this work is to describe the spatial distribution of NTDs, mainly Lymphatic
Filariasis, soil-transmitted helminthiasis, and schistosomiasis in Haut Uele province. This is a retrospective cross-
sectional study conducted in 2015. Thirteen (13) Health Zones of Haut Uele provincial Health Division were
involved in the study. The data used are those related to three NTDs . They were organized in an Excel
spreadsheet and the software QGIS 2.2, 0 allowed to generate the cards.
The Rungu health zone is most affected by Lymphatic Filariasis (TA: 0.8427 to 1.2321) followed by two
other health Zones, Niangara and Faradje (TA: 0.4539 to 0.8426). Isiro, Niangara and Faradje health zones are
the most affected by soil-transmitted helminthiasis (TA: 0.894). Isiro health zone is more affected by
schistosomiasis (TA> 1.9958).
The majority of health zones are co-infected by these three NTDs. Understanding their spatial
distribution will enable policy makers and intervention partners to target these challenges and implement NTDS
awareness and management programs.