Responding to epidemics in large-scale humanitarian crises: a case study of the cholera response in Yemen, 2016–2018
Background Large epidemics frequently emerge in conflict-affected states. We examined the cholera response during the humanitarian crisis in Yemen to inform control strategies.Methods We conducted interviews with practitioners and advisors on preparedness; surveillance; laboratory; case management;...
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| Main Authors: | Paul Spiegel, Ruwan Ratnayake, Nora Hellman, Mija Ververs, Moise Ngwa, Paul H Wise, Daniele Lantagne |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2019-07-01
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| Series: | BMJ Global Health |
| Online Access: | https://gh.bmj.com/content/4/4/e001709.full |
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