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Pandemic flu planning in Africa : thoughts from a Nigerian case study /

The emergence of H5N1 avian flu in 1996, coupled with the recent declaration of an H1N1 influenza pandemic, demonstrate the urgent need for countries to have pandemic preparedness plans in place. For nations that are unprepared, a pandemic could result in devastating social, economic, and health con...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Loeb, Cheryl A. (Author), McGrath, Lynn (Author), Devalia, Sudhir (Author)
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University, 2009.
Series:Defense & technology papers ; no. 66.
Subjects:
Influenza > Nigeria > Case studies.
Epidemics > Nigeria > Case studies.
Emergency management > Nigeria > Case studies.
Emergency management.
Epidemics.
Influenza.
Nigeria.
Case studies.
Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo55978
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Epidemics and pandemics in human history
  • Health in Africa
  • Nigeria : a pandemic planning case study
  • AFRICOM and partnering for public health
  • Conclusion.