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Case of cholera preparedness, response and prevention in the SADC region: A need for proactive and multi-level communication and co-ordination

Author: Said, MD ; Funke, Nicola S ; Jacobs-Mata, Inga M ; Steyn, Maronel ; Nienaber, S Date: Oct 2011 In this paper the authors seek to identify the most appropriate model for a regional co-ordination mechanism for cholera preparedness, response and prevention. The qualitative mixed-method data collection approach that was followed revealed ... Read more
Comparison of various modelling approaches applied to cholera case data

Author: Van Den Bergh, F ; Holloway, Jennifer P ; Pienaar, M ; Koen, Renée ; Elphinstone, CD ; Woodborne, S Date: Jun 2008 The application of a methodology that proposes the use of spectral methods to inform the development of statistical forecasting models for cholera case data is explored in this paper. The seasonal behaviour of the target variable (cholera ... Read more
Fuzzy expert systems and GIS for cholera health risk prediction in southern Africa

Author: Fleming, GJ ; Van der Merwe, Martina R ; Mcferren, GA Date: 2007 Cholera (Vibrio cholerae) is endemic in southern Africa and frequently breaks out in epidemics along the eastern seaboard. Extensive resources are directed at combating cholera yet it remains a significant problem. Limited resources could ... Read more
Impact of solar irradiation on cholera toxin secretion by different strains of Vibrio cholerae

Author: Ssemakalu, CC ; Le Roux, Wouter J ; Pillay, M Date: Sep 2013 Cholera toxin is the aetiological agent of cholera – a deadly waterborne disease acquired through the consumption of untreated water contaminated with CTX bacteriophage harbouring strains of V. cholerae. Solar disinfection is a re-emerging ... Read more
Influence of solar water disinfection on immunity against cholera: a review

Author: Ssemakalu, CC ; Pillay, M ; Ubomba-Jaswa, Eunice ; Motaung, KS Date: Sep 2014 Cholera remains a problem in developing countries. This is attributed to the unavailability of proper water treatment, sanitary infrastructure and poor hygiene. As a consequence, countries facing cholera outbreaks rely on interventions such ... Read more
Regional cholera response discussion

Author: Funke, Nicola S ; Jacobs-Mata, Inga M ; Said, M ; Nienaber, S ; Steyn, Maronel Date: 30 Sep 2009 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) hosted a one-day workshop on Wednesday 30 September 2009. The workshop took the form of a multi-stakeholder engagement that sought to obtain expert input and insights on some potential ... Read more

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