Public Health Situation Analysis and Interventions 10 October 2017
Pathak et al. (2016), PeerJ, DOI 10.7717/peerj.1738; 1-14
On the road to ending TB
Highlights from the 30 highest TB burden countries
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2017, 18, 341, 1 - 10
J Epidemiol Infect Dis 1(1): 00003.n DOI: 10.15406/jeid.2017.01.00003
Published: September 14, 2017
Summary of lessons learned
Self-imposed quarantine has proved less problematic.
The timely and reliable delivery of resources (e.g. food/water) and expertise (e.g. contact tracing/safe and dignified burials) is essential to ensure cooperation and deter quarantine violation.
The commun...ities’ understanding of the benefits of quarantine and its role in stopping the outbreak is essential.
Coercion is counterproductive.
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