Performance of acute flaccid paralysis surveillance system in Zambia: 2000 to 2009- Analysis of secondary data RUFARO
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*University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Department of Public Health, Lusaka, Zambia. National Professional Officer – EPI Surveillance @ World Health Organization, Zambia. University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Department of Public Health, University Teaching Hospital, Po box 50110, Lusaka. Copperbelt University, School of Medicine, Ndola Central Hospital, P/A, Ndola. Adjunct Professor with the Lusaka University.
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