Enhanced surveillance and cohesive policies needed to tackle Rift Valley fever
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 11, Issue 9
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Authors and Affiliations
Eunice A Owino School of Biological Sciences, The University of Nairobi, P. O BOX 30197-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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