A proposed evaluation of a primary health care approach to control schistosomiasis in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe has undertaken a national control programme for schistosomiasis. Targets have been set for the next five year period and implementation of the programme will be through the primary health care system. Improved water supplies and sanitation are seen as a major part of the programme which will be supplemented by chemotherapy. A pilot programme is underway to provide information on various aspects of implementation and evaluation for incorporation into the national programme. Evaluation of the pilot programme and a proposed evaluation for the national programme are discussed.