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This report documents the experiences and lessons learned from the first two countries in the world, Fiji and Solomon Islands, to implement national ivermectin-based mass drug administration for scabies. By identifying key challenges, this article aims to inform the global community as efforts are established to reach these targets.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Program description<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The World Scabies Program was established by the Murdoch Children\u2019s Research Institute in 2019, with the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales and the Ministries of Health in Fiji and Solomon Islands as key partners. The Program aims to translate research findings from studies of ivermectin-based mass drug administration into national scabies control programs in Fiji and Solomon Islands.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Lessons learned<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Program adapted to meet several challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic restricted travel by Program staff, necessitating greater local autonomy. Addressing local misconceptions of scabies improves uptake and health worker motivation. Integrating with other neglected tropical diseases and health programs improved affordability and acceptability of the Program. New strategies are required to reach urban populations, and pragmatic dosing options across all ages would increase feasibility.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The implementation of scabies mass drug administration in highly endemic areas has the potential to lead to substantial improvements in health outcomes if large populations are reached. 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