WHO Buruli Ulcer Strategy To Focus On Early Detection And Early Treatment

Based on the best available evidence, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) new strategy for Buruli ulcer (BU) control will focus on early case detection and early initiation of antibiotic treatment for patients. This was announced on Monday by WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo, in an address to the High-Level Leadership Meeting on BU which took place in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

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Filed under: Dermatology on April 3rd, 2009