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Knowledge Hub

Conflict and migration can lead to disease outbreaks in previously controlled diseases

Large measles outbreaks occurred in Lebanon and Jordan, following an influx of Syrian refuges migrating to escape conflict. In Lebanon, the measles incidence increased 200-fold in one year following high migration. There were 2.1 measles cases per million population in Lebanon in 2012; this increased to 411 cases per million in 2013.

Full Citation:
Teleb N. and Hajjej R.. 2017. Vaccine preventable diseases and immunization during humanitarian emergencies: challenges and lessons learned from the Eastern Mediterranean Region. East Mediterr Health J.. 22(11).

Title of Article: Vaccine preventable diseases and immunization during humanitarian emergencies: challenges and lessons learned from the Eastern Mediterranean Region

Author(s): Teleb N. and Hajjej R.

Publication Year: 2017

Publication Name: East Mediterr Health J.

Publication Volume: 22(11)

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30387121/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): PMID: 30387121

Topics: Conflict & Humanitarian Emergencies

Disease Vaccines: Measles | Polio/OPV/IPV

Countries: Jordan | Lebanon

WHO Regions: Eastern Mediterranean