Measles outbreak amidst COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: grappling with looming crises

Measles outbreak amidst COVID-19 pandemic in Africa: grappling with looming crises

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and measles are major threats to the health and wellbeing of Africans. Measles is an endemic disease in Africa with a high mortality rate especially in children despite available vaccines. This letter aims to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on...

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Main Authors: Abdullahi Tunde Aborode, Abdulhammed Opeyemi Babatunde, Bright-Agbonze Samuel Osayomwanbor, Emmanuel Adebowale Fajemisin, Oko Christian Inya, Olayinka Olajiga, Anthony Chinonso Uwandu-Uzoma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
COVID-19
Measles
Africa countries
Vaccination
Double burden
Pandemic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-021-00375-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-021-00375-3

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