Using a geographical information system to plan a malaria control programme in South Africa

Using a geographical information system to plan a malaria control programme in South Africa

INTRODUCTION: Sustainable control of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa is jeopardized by dwindling public health resources resulting from competing health priorities that include an overwhelming acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic. In Mpumalanga province, South Africa, rational planning h...

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Main Authors: Booman Marlize, Durrheim Dave N., La Grange Kobus, Martin Carrin, Mabuza Aaron M., Zitha Alpheus, Mbokazi Frans M., Fraser Colleen, Sharp Brian L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The World Health Organization 2000-01-01
Series:Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Subjects:
malaria/epidemiology
information systems
disease notification/methods
geography
maps
databases, factual
South Africa
Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0042-96862000001200010

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