Title:
Factors Influencing Effective Cholera Prevention and Control in Liberia
Authors:
Gborie, Amos F.
Year:
2014
PAGE:
xi, 60
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
Cholera, Liberia, Prevention, Control programme, plan
Abstract:
Background : In Liberia, cholera is endemic, with cases reported yearly-a cumulative incidence of 85,218 cases recorded between 1970 and 2012. The entire country is vulnerable to cholera; however, cholera hotspot counties have been mapped over the years. The cholera bacterium Vibrio cholera 01 has been isolated in environmental reservoirs in the country. Objective : To explore factors influencing the effective prevention and control of cholera in order to recommend feasible actions to prevent and control the disease in Liberia. Methods : Literature review of secondary data from Liberia and other countries on cholera was used. The World Health Organisation (WHO) cholera policy recommended framework was used to analyse effective cholera prevention and control by applying it to other countries strategies as well as the current initiatives on cholera prevention and control in Liberia. Findings: Although actions have been undertaken to prevent and control cholera in Liberia, the study findings show several gaps in the current cholera prevention and control strategy. These include: limited Water Sanitation and Hygiene services, weak surveillance system where paper based reporting systems are used, low access to cholera treatment with only 62% access to ORS treatment and weak communication approaches on cholera. Conclusion and Recommendation: Cholera can be reliably prevented. For effective cholera prevention and control, there is a need to increase political commitment and resource mobilization, strengthen WASH service provision particularly in cholera hotspot areas, strengthen surveillance system using mobile phones, and strengthen cholera communication approaches using community structures.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institue)
Department:
Development Policy & Practice
Country:
Liberia, Republic of
Region:
West Africa
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2014 Gborie
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
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