Ebola virus disease surveillance and response preparedness in northern Ghana
Background: The recent Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak has been described as unprecedented in terms of morbidity, mortality, and geographical extension. It also revealed many weaknesses and inadequacies for disease surveillance and response systems in Africa due to underqualified staff, cultural...
Main Authors: | Martin N. Adokiya, John K. Awoonor-Williams |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-05-01
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Series: | Global Health Action |
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Online Access: | http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/29763/pdf_275 |
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