Health education and formation: essential tools into the echinococcosis/hydatidosis prevention programs.

Health Education represents essential elements in the control and eradication campaigns of Echinococcosis/Hydatidosis. The basic elements and the applicatory principles and methodologies are examined. Moreover, the most appropriate intervention methodologies are defined through reference target. There is also a description of the experiences and the methodologies adopted in different Countries of the Mediterranean basin, where the disease is endemic.