Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6127438 | Acta Tropica | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
- Epidemic-prone diseases are traditionally uncommon among nomadic pastoralists.
- Pastoralists are transitioning to sedentism due to cattle raiding and associated violence.
- The transition to sedentism has contributed to emergence of epidemic-prone diseases.
- Community health teams can improve communicable disease programs among pastoralists.
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Authors
Matthew J. Cummings, Joseph F. Wamala, Innocent Komakech, Mugagga Malimbo, Luswa Lukwago,