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172 THIRD WHO REPORT ON NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
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analysis reinforce that a single intervention to control diseases caused by T. solium is insufficient
(15). Working with the veterinary and food safety authorities as well as with other sectors will be
necessary to attain the long-term outcomes of reducing the burden of disease and safeguarding
the food value chain.
Research priorities
Simple, cost-effective and rapid diagnostic tools are needed for use in field conditions to detect
T. solium carriers as well as human and porcine cysticercosis cases, and to direct programme
planning and monitoring.
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