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Dracunculiasis eradication - global surveillance summary, 2012.

Source :
Weekly Epidemiological Record. 5/10/2013, Vol. 88 Issue 19, p189-199. 11p. 5 Charts, 1 Graph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article presents weekly epidemiological record of Dracunculiasis eradication. It is mentioned that there is 44 percent reduction of dracunculiasis cases since 2011 to 2012. It states that national report of dracunculiasis is sustained in the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy or in the Health Management Information System (HMIS). Reducing the gaps such as contaminated water resources helps to achieve the goal of interruption of transmission is also suggested.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00498114
Volume :
88
Issue :
19
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Weekly Epidemiological Record
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
87738156