Pandemic flu planning in Africa : thoughts from a Nigerian case study / Cheryl Loeb, Lynn McGrath, and Sudhir Devalia.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Loeb, Cheryl A., author.

McGrath, Lynn, author.

Devalia, Sudhir, author.

Contributor:

National Defense University. Center for Technology and National Security Policy, issuing body.

Series:

Defense & technology papers ; no. 66.

Defense & technology papers ; no. 66

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Influenza--Nigeria--Case studies.

Influenza.

Epidemics--Nigeria--Case studies.

Epidemics.

Emergency management--Nigeria--Case studies.

Emergency management.

Nigeria.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iii, 20 pages) : color illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University, 2009.

Summary:

The emergence of H5N1 avian flu in 1996, coupled with the recent declaration of an H1N1 influenza pandemic, demonstrate the urgent need for countries to have pandemic preparedness plans in place. For nations that are unprepared, a pandemic could result in devastating social, economic, and health consequences, including a high number of fatalities. Nowhere is this more so the case than in countries with underdeveloped health care systems.The development of both military and civilian pandemic response plans in Africa, through the partnership of AFRICOM and other international partners, is vital in preparing for a severe pandemic and mitigating its consequences.

Contents:

Introduction

Epidemics and pandemics in human history

Health in Africa

Nigeria : a pandemic planning case study

AFRICOM and partnering for public health

Conclusion.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on September 25, 2009).

"July 2009."

Series from web site.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Loeb, Cheryl A. Pandemic flu planning in Africa

OCLC:

439881057