Logistics of Guinea Worm Disease Eradication in South Sudan
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Logistics of Guinea Worm Disease Eradication in South Sudan
From 2006 to 2012, the South Sudan Guinea Worm Eradication Program reduced new Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis) cases by over 90%, despite substantial programmatic challenges. Program logistics have played a key role in program achievements to date. The program uses disease surveillance and program performance data and integrated technical-logistical staffing to maintain flexible and effect...
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عنوان ژورنال: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0002-9637,1476-1645
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.13-0110