Measles outbreak investigation, Greater Francistown District, Botswana, 2023
Introduction: Measles causes significant childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide. Botswana has targeted measles for elimination. On January 7 2023, the Greater Francistown district health management team was informed of a suspected measles outbreak. We investigated the outbreak to verify the dia...
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| Main Authors: | Utlwanang Modise, Tshepang Carter Ntsose, Gotsileene Monamodi, Olerile Mosupiemeng, Boitumelo Solomon, Boitshwarelo Masunda, Onkabetse Wilson, Gorata Baraedi, Dominique Mayenzanisi, Samuel Kolane, Nesredin Jami Oumer, Uzoma Ogbonna |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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African Field Epidemiology Network
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://afenet-journal.org/measles-outbreak-investigation-greater-francistown-district-botswana-2023/ |
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