Epidemiological Survey for WaterRelated Diseases around Kainji and Jebba Dams, Nigeria - Abstract
This is community-based cross-sectional study covering the riverine settlements around the Kainji
and Jebba Lakes, where the incidence and prevalence of waterborne diseases are reported in the
past studies and confirmed through the community consultation. The study area falls in three States:
Niger, Kwara and Kebbi. The methods of data collection employed in the study involved:- House
hold survey using structured questionnaires - Focused group discussions -Collection of physiologic
specimen from the household for investigation and analysis. The major water related diseases
found included malaria, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filiariasis and onchocerciasis