Vector-borne diseases: community engagement and health promotion in French Guiana.
Home visits, school-based education, and initiatives involving institutions and community organizations working directly with local residents: the recent outbreaks of dengue and then chikungunya in French Guiana required the implementation of a response plan combining prevention efforts, public information, and community engagement. The results are undeniable, even though much remains to be done to strengthen public adherence to health messages.
Author(s): Brelivet Damien, Mckenzie Anne-Marie, Meurin Christian, Chantilly Sandrine, Chocho Arise
Publishing year: 2015
Pages: 24-26
Health in Action, 2015, n° 432, p. 24-26
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