Hepatitis E in Karamoja, Uganda, 2009-2012: epidemiology and challenges to control in a setting of semi-nomadic pastoralism

Conclusions The hepatitis E outbreak in Karamoja highlights the emergence of sanitation and hygiene-related disease among semi-nomadic pastoralist populations. Improving sanitation and safe water access and extending health education programs to remote pastoralist communities is crucial to prevent such diseases from becoming endemic.

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Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - September 12, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Cummings, M. J., Wamala, J. F., Komakech, I., Lukwago, L., Malimbo, M., Omeke, M. E., Mayer, D., Bakamutumaho, B. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research