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
WHO Regions: Eastern Mediterranean