Cervical cancer, along with maternal deaths, has been identified as a national priority in
South Africa as well as other Sub-Saharan African countries. Cervical cancer is the
second most common cancer among women in South Africa, after breast cancer. Due
to limited access to prevention, early dia...gnosis and treatment, cervical cancer is often
fatal.
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                                                                4th edition. A manual for clinics, community health centers and district hospitals
                                                            
                         
                     
                                                        
                        
                        
                            
                            
                                                                A guide to Primary Health Care Facility Supervision
                                                            
                         
                     
                                                        
                        
                        
                            
                            
                                                                High Transmission Areas: Key Populations
                                                            
                         
                     
                                                        
                        
                        
                            
                            
                                                                The document outlines comprehensive guidelines for managing cholera outbreaks in South Africa, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and public health measures. It emphasizes the importance of rehydration therapy, sanitation, clean water access, and community involvement to control the sprea...d of the disease. It also provides protocols for handling outbreaks, including case identification, laboratory confirmation, and multi-sectoral coordination to reduce morbidity and mortality rates.
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                                                                Accessed Oktober 18, 2017