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View article: Dengue in Fiji: epidemiology of the 2014 DENV-3 outbreak
Dengue in Fiji: epidemiology of the 2014 DENV-3 outbreak Open
Dengue morbidity and mortality were highest among males, indigenous people and residents of urban and peri-urban locations. Effective and integrated public health strategies are needed to ensure early detection and appropriate outbreak con…
View article: Factors associated with dengue fatality in Fiji: a hospital-based case control study
Factors associated with dengue fatality in Fiji: a hospital-based case control study Open
Introduction: Fiji experienced a dengue serotype 3 outbreak in 2013-14 with a higher number of fatalities compared to an earlier outbreak of similar intensity. This study was conducted to determine the factors associated with dengue mortal…
View article: Lessons learnt from a three-year pilot field epidemiology training programme
Lessons learnt from a three-year pilot field epidemiology training programme Open
Face-to-face delivery, a low student-to-facilitator ratio, substantial group work and practical exercises were identified as key factors that contributed to the students developing skills and confidence. Close engagement of leaders and the…