Improving influenza surveillance in sub-Saharan Africa

• Main Authors: C Steffen (Author), F Debellut (Author), BD Gessner (Author), FC Kasolo (Author), AA Yahaya (Author), N Ayebazibwe (Author), O Bassong (Author), Y Cardoso (Author), S Kebede (Author), S Manoncourt (Author), KA Vandemaele (Author), AW Mounts (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2012-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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PROBLEM: Little is known about the burden of influenza in sub-Saharan Africa. Routine influenza surveillance is key to getting a better understanding of the impact of acute respiratory infections on sub-Saharan African populations. APPROACH: A project known as Strengthening Influenza Sentinel Survei...