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Implementation of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) in Swaziland
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Swaziland adopted the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy in 2010 to strengthen Public Health Surveillance (PHS) that fulfills International Health Regulations (2005) and the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA). This… read more -
Morbidity patterns associated with seasonal influenza A/H1N1in Swaziland
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Influenza infection is caused by the influenza virus, a single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae family. Influenza viruses are classified as types A, B and C. Influenza A and B viruses can cause epidemic disease in humans and type… read more -
Evaluating the sensitivity of a passive diarrheal disease surveillance system during a post-drought
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Over the past decade Swaziland has experienced recurring drought episodes. In 2016 the country experienced challenges regarding water supplies in both urban and rural areas due to the drought impact. A rapid health and Nutrition Assessment was… read more -
Active case-finding and enhanced data collection to identify neglected tropical diseases
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Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is a contagious disease that affects the skin, mucous membrane, and nerves causing discoloration and lumps on the skin and in severe cases disfigurement and deformities. The… read more