Cholera risk in cities in Uganda: understanding cases and contacts centered strategy (3CS) for rapid cholera outbreak control
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2021-07-12
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Pan African Medical Journal
Abstract
in the recent past, cities in sub-
Saharan Africa have reported serious cholera
outbreaks that last for several months. Uganda is
one of the African countries where cities are prone
to cholera outbreaks. Studies on cholera in
Bangladesh show increased risk of cholera for the
immediate household members (contacts) yet the
control interventions mainly target cases with little
or no focus on contacts. This study aimed to
describe the rapid control of cholera outbreaks in
Kampala and Mbale cities, Uganda, using, “Cases
and Contacts Centered Strategy (3CS)” that
consisted of identification and treatment of cases,
promotion of safe water, sanitation, hygiene
(WaSH) and selective chemoprophylaxis for the
contacts.
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Bwire, G., Waniaye, J. B., Otim, J. S., Matseketse, D., Kagirita, A., & Orach, C. G. (2021). Cholera risk in cities in Uganda: understanding cases and contacts centered strategy (3CS) for rapid cholera outbreak control. Pan African Medical Journal, 39(1).