2021
DOI: 10.1186/s13031-021-00341-0
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The effect of the ongoing civil strife on key immunisation outcomes in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon

Abstract: Background Civil strife has long been recognized as a significant barrier in the fight against vaccine preventable diseases in several parts of the world. However, little is known about the impact of the ongoing civil strife on the immunisation system in the Northwest (NW) and Southwest (SW) regions of Cameroon, which erupted in late 2016. In this paper, we assessed the effect of the conflict on key immunisation outcomes in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon. … Show more

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“…It is therefore vital to monitor the variation of intensity of infection and associated morbidity in Likomba and another closer neighbourhood like Upper Costen in the same Health District suspected for UGS, due to the migration of individuals from the conflict-hit areas of Muyuka and Ikata-Likoko, endemic with UGS [18,19]. The consequences of the ongoing civil strife in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon have been enormous [19,20], with over half a million people displaced the majority of whom are women and children [21]. The main objective of this study was to generate baseline data on the prevalence of UGS in SAC in Tiko; raise awareness through evaluation of knowledge of the disease as well as identify risk factors to enable strategic planning of control programmes in this endemic focus.…”
Section: Tropical Medicine and Healthmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is therefore vital to monitor the variation of intensity of infection and associated morbidity in Likomba and another closer neighbourhood like Upper Costen in the same Health District suspected for UGS, due to the migration of individuals from the conflict-hit areas of Muyuka and Ikata-Likoko, endemic with UGS [18,19]. The consequences of the ongoing civil strife in the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon have been enormous [19,20], with over half a million people displaced the majority of whom are women and children [21]. The main objective of this study was to generate baseline data on the prevalence of UGS in SAC in Tiko; raise awareness through evaluation of knowledge of the disease as well as identify risk factors to enable strategic planning of control programmes in this endemic focus.…”
Section: Tropical Medicine and Healthmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It also complicates issues such as health record management, which could pose problems if post-operative complications emerge. Moreover, patient referral may be the solution doctors highlight, but given the transportation challenges in the North-West region and the insecurity linked to moving around, it is not likely that women are able to seek public services that offer the sexual health services they require [ 25 , 46 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It also complicates issues such as health record management, which could pose problems if post-operative complications emerge. Moreover, referral of patients may be the solution that doctors highlight but given the challenges with regards to transportation in the North-West region and the insecurity linked to moving around it is likely that women were unable to seek public services that offer the sexual health services they would have required (25,46).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%