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Active Fever Surveillance During Malaria Outbreak in Western Jamaica
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Malaria, major leading cause of morbidity and mortality in third world countries has been successfully eliminated from Jamaica since 1965. This, however, is being constantly challenged by lack of sustained vector control… read more… was identified in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica. Due to the impending threat to the country’s economy, such … was identified in Kingston, the capital city of Jamaica. Due to the impending threat to the country’s economy, such … fever surveillance is being used to screen malaria (a) at all sentinel sites (b) official ports (air and sea) and (c) … -
Syndromic Surveillance in Major Sporting Event- Jamaican Experience
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This paper evaluates the expended and enhanced surveillance system specifically syndromic surveillance, which was implemented during the International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007 (ICC CWC WI 2007) in Western Jamaica.… collection format is developed and collected data from all sentinel sites daily. The collection period was three … eliminated from Jamaica since 1965) during this period we did not see (1) major increase in Emergency Room visits (2) …