The ongoing conflict in Syria has caused the breakdown of immunization services, leading to outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases in the region and the re-emergence of polio in Syria for the first time in 15 years. The potential for polio to re-emerge in neighboring areas with low coverage of inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) threatens the success of global efforts to eradicate polio.
Full Citation:
Lam E., Diaz M., Maina A.G., et al.. 2016. Displaced populations due to humanitarian emergencies and its impact on global eradication and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases. Conflict and Health. 10(27).
Title of Article: Displaced populations due to humanitarian emergencies and its impact on global eradication and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases
Author(s): Lam E., Diaz M., Maina A.G., et al.
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Name: Conflict and Health
Publication Volume: 10(27)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5129240/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1186/s13031-016-0094-5
Topics: Conflict & Humanitarian Emergencies | Global Issues
Disease Vaccines: Polio/OPV/IPV
Countries: Syria
WHO Regions: Eastern Mediterranean