Developing a Buruli ulcer community of practice in Bankim Cameroon: A model for Buruli ulcer outreach in Africa

摘要

BackgroundIn the Cameroon, previous efforts to identify Buruli ulcer (BU) through the mobilization of community health workers (CHWs) yielded poor results. In this paper, we describe the successful creation of a BU community of practice (BUCOP) in Bankim, Cameroon composed of hospital staff, former patients, CHWs, and traditional healers.