During the humanitarian crisis in the Syrian Arab Republic, the constant support from WHO, UNICEF, and local NGOs resulted in immunizations against VPDs reaching over 90% of children.
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: Syrian Arab Republic
WHO Regions: Eastern Mediterranean