Case Report Measles Outbreak in a Refugee Settlement-a Public Health Response in Northern Kenya 2025

AbstractThis case report describes a localized measles outbreak in a refugee settlement in Northern Kenya, highlighting the challenges invaccination coverage, rapid public health response, and disease control in complex humanitarian settings. A total of 47 confirmed cases were reported between March and April 2025. Immediate intervention, including mass vaccination and public health education, successfully contained the outbreak. This report underscores the importance of immunization campaigns, surveillance, and health system preparedness in vulnerable populations.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2025-07-30
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19136664
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Virology and Viral Diseases
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Case Report Measles Outbreak in a Refugee Settlement-a Public Health Response in Northern Kenya 2025

Geng Xie
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Virology and Viral Diseases
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Case Report Measles Outbreak in a Refugee Settlement-a Public Health Response in Northern Kenya 2025

Geng Xie
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AbstractThis case report describes a localized measles outbreak in a refugee settlement in Northern Kenya, highlighting the challenges invaccination coverage, rapid public health response, and disease control in complex humanitarian settings. A total of 47 confirmed cases were reported between March and April 2025. Immediate intervention, including mass vaccination and public health education, successfully contained the outbreak. This report underscores the importance of immunization campaigns, surveillance, and health system preparedness in vulnerable populations.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Nanjing Medical University (CN)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 24%
Virology and Viral Diseases
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