Journal article
Characteristics of wild polio virus outbreak investigation and response in Ethiopia in 2013–2014: implications for prevention of outbreaks due to importations
Ethiopia joined the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) in 1996, and by the end of December 2001 circulation of indigenous Wild Polio Virus (WPV) had been interrupted. Nonetheless, the country experienced multiple importations during 2004–2008, and in 2013. The researchers characterize the 2013 outbreak investigations and response activities, and document lessons learned.
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
2017
Journal
BMC Infectious Diseases
Volume
9,9
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Service delivery
Diseases
- Polio
Countries
- Ethiopia
Tags
- Outbreak
WHO Regions
- African Region
