The Global Health Observatory

Explore a world of health data

Appears in:
Table
Indicator name:
Buruli ulcer, cases, reported number
Rationale:
WHA Resolution 57.1 on surveillance and control of Buruli ulcer
Definition:
Suspected cases:
A case of Buruli ulcer is defined as a person living in or having travelled to an endemic area and presenting with a painless lesion (nodule, plaque, oedema or ulcer) consistent with signs of the disease (with or without bacteriological confirmation).

Confirmed cases:
A case of Buruli ulcer confirmed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Currently WHO recommends laboratory confirmation with PCR, but other laboratory tests may be recommended for confirmation by WHO before 2030.
Method of measurement
Data reported by national programmes annually
Method of estimation:
-
Other possible data sources:
Special studies
Preferred data sources:
Surveillance systems
Unit of Measure:
Cases
Expected frequency of data dissemination:
Annual
Contact person email:
asieduk@who.int
Name:
Dr Asiedu, Kingsley
IMRID:
7023
Links:
Buruli Ulcer (Mycobacterium ulcerans infection)
Indicator Metadata Registry List
Other visualisations & images
Number of suspected cases of Buruli ulcer reported
If you have any feedback, you are welcome to write it here.
If you need to access the old Global Health Observatory data, you can do it here. But before you leave, please provide us your feedback about our new data portal.