Developing a Buruli ulcer community of practice in Bankim, Cameroon: A model for Buruli ulcer outreach in Africa.

• Main Authors: Paschal Kum Awah (Author), Alphonse Um Boock (Author), Ferdinand Mou (Author), Joseph Tohnain Koin (Author), Evaristus Mbah Anye (Author), Djeunga Noumen (Author), Mark Nichter (Author), Stop Buruli Consortium (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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In the Cameroon, previous efforts to identify Buruli ulcer (BU) through the mobilization of community health workers (CHWs) yielded poor results. In this paper, we describe the successful creation of a BU community of practice (BUCOP) in Bankim, Cameroon composed of hospital staff, former patients,...