Forced migration due to the Syrian civil war has led to a re-emergence of several infectious diseases in Turkey, including vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles (930 cases reported among refugees over 4 years), tuberculosis and hepatitis A.
Full Citation:
Doyanay M, Demiraslan H. 2016. Refugees of the Syrian civil war: impact on reemerging infections, health services, and biosecurity in Turkey. Health Security. 14(4).
Title of Article: Refugees of the Syrian civil war: impact on reemerging infections, health services, and biosecurity in Turkey
Author(s): Doyanay M, Demiraslan H
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Name: Health Security
Publication Volume: 14(4)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27362427
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1089/hs.2016.0054
Topics: Conflict & Humanitarian Emergencies | Global Issues
Disease Vaccines: Hepatitis (A & B) | Measles | Tetanus
Countries: Turkey
WHO Regions: Europe