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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
    … 1965. This, however, is being constantly challenged by lack of sustained vector control activities increased … This, however, is being constantly challenged by (1) lack of sustained vector control activities (2) increased … were found to have fever and tested for malaria and came back negative for malaria parasites in their blood. House to …
  • 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.
    … sessions which were done by MoH prior to the event lack of awareness or little knowledge about conditions / …