Assessment of environmental surveillance for the detection of poliovirus implementation in the metropolitan districts of South Africa, 2020-2023
the ES assessment in South Africa has made progress in identifying enteroviruses at all sites. However, irregularities in monthly sampling and peak hours for sample collection need attention. The study suggests using a similar training approach in areas with accessibility challenges and updating guidelines with special consideration for major cities.
Authors
- Elizabeth Maseti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0824-8540)
- Kingsley Katleho Mokoena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2832-0746)
- Thulasizwe Buthelezi
- Sarah Wanyoike (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7963-198X)
- Sibongile Mokoena
- Daudi Manyanga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9301-5521)
- Simangele Mthetwa
- Ester Khosa-Lesola
Institutions
- World Health Organization - Pakistan (PK)
- World Health Organization - Zimbabwe (ZW)
- Department of Health (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pan African Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2025.51.58.45463
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00