Article de revue
Case based measles surveillance in Pune: evidence to guide current and future measles control and elimination efforts in India
According to WHO estimates, 35% of global measles deaths in 2011 occurred in India. In 2013, India committed to a goal of measles elimination by 2020. Laboratory supported case based measles surveillance is an essential component of measles elimination strategies. Results from a case-based measles surveillance system in Pune district (November 2009 through December 2011) are reported here with wider implications for measles elimination efforts in India.
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Langues
- Anglais
Journal
PlosOne
Volume
10
Type
Article de revue
Catégories
- Gestion de programme