Trend of measles outbreak in Galmudug, Somalia: a retrospective study from 2023 to 2024
Background: Measles remains a significant public health concern in Somalia, with recurrent outbreaks despite the availability of vaccines. This retrospective study aimed to examine the trends of measles outbreaks in Galmudug State, Somalia, between April 2023 and December 2024. Methods: < 0.05. Results: < 0.05) by 11.3 and 7.7%, respectively, compared to other age groups. Conclusion: The resurgence of measles in Galmudug indicates persistent immunity gaps and inadequate vaccination coverage, particularly among young children. Strengthening routine immunization, ensuring equitable access to vaccines, and enhancing surveillance and outbreak response mechanisms are critical to achieving measles elimination targets in the region.
Authors
- Ahmed Mohamed Dirie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2823-3792)
- Osman Abubakar Fiidow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0177-6690)
- Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2008-9730)
- Abdiwali Mohamed Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9879-6577)
- Shafie Abdirahman Dirie
- Abdulkadir M. Ahmed Keynan
- Abdullahi Abdihakim Ahmed
Institutions
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (MY)
- Federal Ministry of Health (NG)
- Somali National University (SO)
- Banadir Hospital (SO)
- Benadir University (SO)
- Ministry of Health (BN)
- Federal Ministry of Health (ET)
- Salam University (AF)
- Faculty of Public Health (GB)
- Somali International University (SO)
- Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology (SO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-04-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1755840
- Primary Topic
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00