Title of article
Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region, 2001-2018
Author/Authors
Mostafavi ، Ehsan Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics - Research Centre for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases - Pasteur Institute of Iran , Ghasemian ، Abdolmajid Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics - Research Centre for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases - Pasteur Institute of Iran , Abdinasir ، Abubakar Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, Infectious Hazards Management - World Health Organization , Nematollahi Mahani ، Alireza Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics - Research Centre for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases - Pasteur Institute of Iran , Rawaf ، Salman Department of Primary Care and Public Health - School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine - Imperial College , Salehi Vaziri ، Mostafa Department of Arboviruses and Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers - Research Centre for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases - Pasteur Institute of Iran , Gouya ، Mohammad Mahdi Centre for Communicable Disease Control - Ministry of Health and Medical Education , Nhu Nguyen ، Tran Minh Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, Infectious Hazards Management - World Health Organization , Al Awaidy ، Salah Office of Health Affairs - Ministry of Health , Al Ariqi ، Lubna Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, Infectious Hazards Management - World Health Organization , Islam ، Md. Mazharul Department of Animal Resources - Ministry of Municipality and Environment , Abu Baker Abd Farag ، Elmoubasher Ministry of Public Health , Obtel ، Majdouline Laboratory of Community Medicine, Preventive Medicine and Hygiene, Laboratory of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Clinical Research, Public Health Department - Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy - Mohammed V University , Mala ، Peter Omondi Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, Infectious Hazards Management - World Health Organization , Matar ، Ghassan M. Department of Experimental Pathology - Immunology and Microbiology Center for Infectious Diseases Research - American University of Beirut Medical Center , Asghar ، Rana Jawad University of Nebraska Medical Center , Barakat ، Amal Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, Infectious Hazards Management - World Health Organization , Sahak ، Mohammad Nadir Infectious Hazard Management Department - World Health Organization , Mansouri ، Mariam Communicable Diseases Control Department, Public Health Directorate Unit - Ministry of Health , Swaka ، Alexandra Department of Primary Care and Public Health - School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine - Imperial College
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Abstract
Background Countries in the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) are predisposed to highly contagious, severe and fatal, emerging infectious diseases (EIDs), and re-emerging infectious diseases (RIDs). This paper reviews the epidemiological situation of EIDs and RIDs of global concern in the EMR between 2001 and 2018. Methods To do a narrative review, a complete list of studies in the field was we prepared following a systematic search approach. Studies that were purposively reviewed were identified to summarize the epidemiological situation of each targeted disease. A comprehensive search of all published studies on EIDs and RIDs between 2001 and 2018 was carried out through search engines including Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. Results Leishmaniasis, hepatitis A virus (HAV) and hepatitis E virus (HEV) are reported from all countries in the region. Chikungunya, Crimean Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), dengue fever, and H5N1 have been increasing in number, frequency, and expanding in their geographic distribution. Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), which was reported in this region in 2012 is still a public health concern. There are challenges to control cholera, diphtheria, leishmaniasis, measles, and poliomyelitis in some of the countries. Moreover, Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever (AHF), and Rift Valley fever (RVF) are limited to some countries in the region. Also, there is little information about the real situation of the plague, Q fever, and tularemia. Conclusion EIDs and RIDs are prevalent in most countries in the region and could further spread within the region. It is crucial to improve regional capacities and capabilities in preventing and responding to disease outbreaks with adequate resources and expertise.
Keywords
Neglected tropical diseases , Emerging Infectious Diseases , Zoonosis , MERS , CoV , CCHF , Eastern Mediterranean Region
Journal title
International Journal of Health Policy and Management(IJHPM)
Journal title
International Journal of Health Policy and Management(IJHPM)
Record number
2770284
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