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Knowledge Hub

Insecurity from conflict or instability hinders access to immunization, potentially sparking outbreaks

Insecurity resulting from armed conflict, political instability, or social disruption increases the risk of communicable disease outbreaks during complex humanitarian emergencies by inhibiting populations’ access to health services, disrupting activities such as immunization and surveillance that prevent the spread of diseases, and making adequate humanitarian responses more difficult.

Full Citation:
Hammer CC, Brainard J, Hunter PR. 2018. Risk factors and risk factor cascades for communicable disease outbreaks in complex humanitarian emergencies: a qualitative systematic review. BMJ Global Health. 3.

Title of Article: Risk factors and risk factor cascades for communicable disease outbreaks in complex humanitarian emergencies: a qualitative systematic review

Author(s): Hammer CC, Brainard J, Hunter PR

Publication Year: 2018

Publication Name: BMJ Global Health

Publication Volume: 3

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30002920/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2017-000647