Publications by authors named "Edson Tumusherure"
Am J Trop Med Hyg
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- Between 2016 and 2019, Uganda experienced seven cholera outbreaks in refugee settlements, totaling 1,495 cases and 30 deaths, emphasizing the health risks faced by refugees.
- Most fatalities occurred early in the outbreaks, often before individuals could reach treatment facilities, and outbreaks affected both refugees and local communities.
- To improve cholera control, enhanced measures such as oral vaccination and better sanitation during refugee registration are needed, alongside the development of a standardized protocol for conducting case-control studies to inform future prevention strategies.
