Pertussis outbreak in Papua New Guinea: the challenges of response in a remote geo-topographical setting
Introduction: A large outbreak of pertussis was detected during March 2011 in Goilala, a remote district of the Central Province in Papua New Guinea, characterized by rugged topography with no road access from the provincial headquarters. This outbreak investigation highlights the difficulties in re...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific
2012-10-01
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| Series: | Western Pacific Surveillance and Response |
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| Online Access: | http://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/165/178 |