Progress in Measles Mortality Reduction in Ethiopia, 2002–2009

Mitiku, Kassahun; Bedada, Tesfaye Legesse; Masresha, Balcha; Kegne, Wondimagegn; Nafo-Traoré, Fatoumata; Tesfaye, Neghist; Yigzaw, Asnakew

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“…Worldwide, an estimated 60% measles-associated mortality reduction with 75% reduction in the African region were achieved following implementation of the 2001 World Health Organization (WHO) member states goal of 50% measles mortality reduction by 2005, compared with the 1999 estimate [3–5]. Following this progress, the WHO African region approved a new goal in 2006 to achieve a 90% measles-associated mortality reduction by 2010, compared with the 2000 estimate.…”

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Epidemiology of laboratory confirmed measles virus cases in the southern nations of Ethiopia, 2007–2014

Getahun

Beyene

Ademe³

et al. 2017

BMC Infect Dis

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BackgroundIn Ethiopia, measles case-based surveillance was introduced in 2004 as one strategy for measles control by laboratory confirmation of suspected cases. In this article, epidemiological distribution of laboratory-confirmed measles cases were reported from the Southern Nation Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR) of Ethiopia between 2007 and 2014, as the region is one of the highly measles affected areas in Ethiopia.MethodA serum sample was collected from all measles suspected cases, and patient information was captured by case reporting format (CRF). Samples were transported to the National Measles Laboratory for Measles IgM testing by ELISA technique. Data entry and analysis were done using Epi-Info 3.5.4 software.ResultA total of 4810 samples were tested for measles IgM using ELISA technique and 1507 (31.3%) were found positive during 2007–2014 in SNNPR of Ethiopia. Patients with age 1–4 years were the most affected regardless of sex. The incidence of measles confirmed cases increased from 15 in 2007 to 180 in 2013 per million population. The highest percentage of laboratory-confirmed cases were found in 2014. Measles was found distributed throughout the regional state.ConclusionMeasles was found a public health important disease in SNNPR of Ethiopia, mostly affecting children 1–4 years. The incidence of measles cases is increasing from time to time. Additional research to determine the genotype of circulating measles virus, knowledge, attitude and practice of professionals and the population for measles vaccination and infection in the region is important. A wide age group measles vaccination campaign is highly recommended.

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Epidemiology of laboratory confirmed measles virus cases in the southern nations of Ethiopia, 2007–2014

Getahun

Beyene

Ademe³

et al. 2017

BMC Infect Dis

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“…Oscillations in average annual notification rates observed in Mozambique reflect variations in susceptibility between the periods compared by this study 26 30 . There were a significant number of confirmed cases whose vaccination status was not reported.…”

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“…A reduction in measles notifications after mass vaccination has also been observed in other parts of the world, such as Iran, Ethiopia and several European countries 27,28,29,30 . The inclusion of a large target group in a nationwide vaccination campaign in Mozambique led to a greater reduction in susceptibility compared to the campaigns implemented in urban areas between 1997 and 1999 5 .…”

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“…A reduction in measles notifications was observed after campaign implementation 28,29,30 . Oscillations in average annual notification rates observed in Mozambique reflect variations in susceptibility between the periods compared by this study 26 30 .…”

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“…Since Mozambique's population lives predominately in rural areas (77%) and relatively small urban centers (population < 300,000), measles control actions in this country should be improved in both rural and urban areas. The success of campaigns is also dependent upon reaching people with lack of access to vaccination services and those individuals who have not developed immunity to the disease after the first vaccination 30 , who are in turn responsible for maintaining the disease transmission chain.…”

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Impact of vaccination on the incidence of measles in Mozambique in the period 2000 to 2011

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Comparing the health and social protection effects of measles vaccination strategies in Ethiopia: An extended cost-effectiveness analysis

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Olson

Jamison

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Vaccination coverage rates often mask wide variation in access, uptake, and cost of providing vaccination. Financial incentives have been effective at creating demand for social services in a variety of settings. Using methods of extended cost-effectiveness analysis, we compare the health and economic implications of three different vaccine delivery strategies for measles vaccination in Ethiopia: i) routine immunization, ii) routine immunization with financial incentives, and iii) mass campaigns, known as supplemental immunization activities (SIAs). We examine annual birth cohorts of almost 3,000,000 births over a ten year period, exploring variation in these outcomes based on economic status to understand how various options may improve equity. SIAs naturally achieve higher levels of vaccine coverage, but at higher costs. Routine immunization combined with financial incentives bolsters demand among more economically vulnerable households. The relative appeal of routine immunization with financial incentives and SIAs will depend on the policy environment, including short-term financial limitations, time horizons, and the types of outcomes that are desired. While the impact of financial incentives has been more thoroughly studied in other policy arenas, such as education, consideration of this approach alongside standard vaccination models such as SIAs is timely given the dialog around measles eradication.

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Progress in Measles Mortality Reduction in Ethiopia, 2002–2009

Abstract: Following the adoption of the measles control strategies, a reduction in the number of reported measles cases and measles outbreaks was documented. However, measles outbreaks continued to occur in Ethiopia, mainly because of suboptimal measles vaccination coverage.

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Epidemiology of laboratory confirmed measles virus cases in the southern nations of Ethiopia, 2007–2014

Epidemiology of laboratory confirmed measles virus cases in the southern nations of Ethiopia, 2007–2014

Impact of vaccination on the incidence of measles in Mozambique in the period 2000 to 2011

Comparing the health and social protection effects of measles vaccination strategies in Ethiopia: An extended cost-effectiveness analysis

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