An online operational rainfall-monitoring resource for epidemic malaria early warning systems in Africa

AUTOR(ES)

Grover-Kopec, Emily

FONTE

BioMed Central

RESUMO

Periodic epidemics of malaria are a major public health problem for many sub-Saharan African countries. Populations in epidemic prone areas have a poorly developed immunity to malaria and the disease remains life threatening to all age groups. The impact of epidemics could be minimized by prediction and improved prevention through timely vector control and deployment of appropriate drugs. Malaria Early Warning Systems are advocated as a means of improving the opportunity for preparedness and timely response.

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