Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Community Health Initiatives Against Cholera in War-Torn Darfur: A Mortality Reduction Evaluation

Awatef Ahmed, University of Djibouti Abduallah Ali, University of Djibouti Muhamed Abdurahman, Department of Research, University of Djibouti Isaak Hussein, University of Djibouti
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18733350
Published: February 1, 2001

Abstract

Cholera outbreaks have frequently occurred in war-torn regions like Darfur, posing significant health challenges to communities already affected by conflict and displacement. A comparative study involving pre-implementation baseline surveys, post-intervention follow-up assessments, and data collection from affected communities. A mixed-method approach was employed, including both quantitative (e.g., mortality counts) and qualitative (e.g., interviews with community leaders) data. The evaluation revealed a statistically significant decrease in cholera-related deaths by 30% among the study population compared to pre-intervention levels. Community health initiatives significantly contributed to reducing cholera mortality rates but were less effective in areas where access to clean water and sanitation was severely compromised. Further research should focus on developing sustainable interventions that address underlying socio-economic factors contributing to the persistence of cholera outbreaks in conflict-affected regions.

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Awatef Ahmed, Abduallah Ali, Muhamed Abdurahman, Isaak Hussein (2001). Community Health Initiatives Against Cholera in War-Torn Darfur: A Mortality Reduction Evaluation. African Journalism Studies, Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18733350

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DarfurConflict StudiesPublic HealthMortality RatesCommunity EngagementEpidemiologyAnthropology

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