Towards global elimination of Trachoma: An evaluation of Trachoma surveillance system, Wa East District, Ghana
Introduction: Trachoma is leading cause of preventable blindness globally with the highest prevalence in Africa (85% of global cases). In Ghana, Upper West and Northern Regions are endemic for trachoma. Ghana has made significant strides toward the global elimination of trachoma (GET) 2020 target an...
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| Main Authors: | Ernest Akyereko, Donne Kofi Ameme, Edwin Andrew Afari, Kofi Mensah Nyarko, Samuel Sackey, Delia Akosua Benewah Bandoh, Ernest Kenu |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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African Field Epidemiology Network
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.afenet-journal.net/content/article/5/24/full/ |
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