One Disease
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| Formation | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Sam Prince |
| Type | Nonprofit |
Region served | Australia |
| Website | onedisease |
One Disease is a nonprofit organization, founded by Sam Prince in 2011.[1][2][3][4] The organization’s mission is to eliminate crusted scabies from Indigenous communities in Australia, with the goal of achieving this by the end of 2022.[5]
One Disease works in partnership with Aboriginal Australian communities and local health clinics throughout the Northern Territory[6] to eliminate crusted scabies by creating scabies-free zones.[7][8]
Crusted scabies[edit]
Crusted scabies is a highly contagious and chronic skin disease. It is caused by a tiny, burrowing mite that can embed itself in the skin. These mites cause intensely itchy skin, which, when combined with a weakened immune system, can allow them to breed profusely.[9] Typically, people that have scabies record a small number of mites, (for example between 10 – 15) on their body, while people diagnosed with crusted scabies record extreme numbers of mites on their bodies, up to the hundreds of thousands.[10] Due to the highly infectious nature of crusted scabies, individuals that have this disease are commonly referred to as core transmitters. Core transmitters run the risk of spreading the disease through close physical contact and can inadvertently spread scabies to others in their household and community. Crusted scabies can also lead to more serious conditions such as acute rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and sepsis.
Notifiable disease[edit]
Prior to the organization’s work in communities, crusted scabies was not considered a notifiable disease. In 2016, the healthcare system recognized One Disease’s work and the government changed the classification of crusted scabies into a notifiable disease, which means that patients can be provided with follow-up and continual treatment. This was a pivotal point in the One Disease journey, as doctors and community nurses were able to trace contacts of those infected and prevent the spread within households, communities, as well as recurrences for existing patients.
Location[edit]
One Disease is primarily based in the Northern Territory, Australia. The team regularly visits regions including Darwin, East Arnhem Land, West Arnhem Land,[11] Katherine, and Central Australia.[12][13]
References[edit]
- ↑ Metherell., Mark (2011-04-01). "Healing the world a step at a time". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2021-07-17. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Aziz, Afdhel (April 16, 2019). "The Power Of Purpose: How Dr. Sam Prince Passes On The Baton Of Kindness". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-07-17. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ McCauley, Dana (2017-04-24). "How young rich-lister Sam Prince built the Zambrero fast-food empire". News.com.au. Retrieved 2021-07-17. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "One Disease". www.acnc.gov.au. 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2021-07-17. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Fenech, Elizabeth (2012-08-22). "Dream big: Sam Prince inspires Notre Dame alumni". University of Notre Dame Australia.
- ↑ Hasan, Tasnim; Krause, Victoria L.; James, Christian; Currie, Bart J. (2020-12-18). "Crusted scabies; a 2-year prospective study from the Northern Territory of Australia". PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 14 (12): e0008994. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0008994. ISSN 1935-2735. PMC 7781478 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 33338053 Check|pmid=value (help). - ↑ "Mystery donation could help eradicate scabies in Indigenous communities". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2021-07-17. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Sharks and Zambrero supporting 'One Disease'". Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ "Mystery donation could help eradicate scabies in Indigenous communities". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2021-07-17. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "One Disease". Devex. Retrieved 2021-07-12. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lokuge, Buddhi (June 16, 2014). "Crusted scabies in remote Australia, a new way forward: lessons and outcomes from the East Arnhem Scabies Control Program". Medical Journal of Australia.
- ↑ "One Disease Introductiont" (PDF). Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ↑ "Celebrating the Achievements of our Past Students". Government of the Australian Capital Territory. 2019-01-31. Retrieved 2021-07-17. Unknown parameter
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