Evaluation of response to a cholera outbreak in January 2024 using the 7–1–7 timeliness metrics: a case study of Elegu Point of Entry, Uganda

Abstract Background Cholera is a major public health threat in Uganda, especially in border districts prone to outbreaks from cross-border movement. We investigated and evaluated the initial response to a January 2024 cholera outbreak in Elegu Town, on the Uganda-South Sudan border, using the 7–1–7...

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Main Authors:	Innocent Ssemanda, Brian Kibwika, Ritah Namusoosa, Benon Kwesiga, Lilian Bulage, Richard Migisha, Alex Riolexus Ario
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	BMC 2024-12-01
Series:	BMC Public Health
Subjects:	Cholera Imported outbreak Cross-border outbreak prevention and control 7–1–7 metrics Detection Notification
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20886-y
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