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Combating Measles in Nigeria: Epidemiological Trends, Drivers, Barriers and Public Health Interventions

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Infectious diseases

Abstract

Measles remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality among children despite the availability of effective vaccines. This narrative review aims to synthesize current literature on the epidemiological trends, drivers, barriers, and public health interventions related to measles control in Nigeria. A comprehensive search was conducted across Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed for articles published between 2008 and 2024. The search strategy utilized keywords such as “measles," “Nigeria," “epidemiology," “vaccination," and “public health interventions." Articles were selected based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria, focusing on studies that specifically addressed measles and its control measures in Nigeria. The review highlights fluctuating measles incidence with periodic outbreaks exacerbated by low immunization coverage, population displacement, and rapid urbanization. Suboptimal vaccination rates for both the first (MCV1) and second (MCV2) doses leave many children vulnerable. Barriers to effective control include misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, insecurity in conflict-affected regions, and logistical challenges in vaccine distribution. Public health interventions, including enhanced immunization campaigns, community engagement, and integrated health services, are essential for improving vaccination coverage and combating measles. Achieving effective measles control in Nigeria requires sustained commitment, adequate funding, and international collaboration to ensure the health and well-being of Nigerian children. 

DOI

10.21608/aeji.2024.308038.1402

Keywords

measles, Immunization, Nigeria, public health, Vaccine Hesitancy

Authors

First Name

Seyi

Last Name

Enitan

MiddleName

Samson

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Public and Allied Health, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Email

enitans@babcock.edu.ng

City

Ilishanremo

Orcid

0000-0001-5993-7920

First Name

Michael

Last Name

Iduh

MiddleName

Unata

Affiliation

Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

Email

unataiduh@gmail.com

City

Sokoto

Orcid

0000-0001-6138-2573

First Name

Grace

Last Name

Itodo

MiddleName

Eleojo

Affiliation

Department of Microbiology, Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja, Kogi State. Nigeria.

Email

graceitodo6@gmail.com

City

Lokoja

Orcid

0000-0002-7821-1727

First Name

Ameh

Last Name

Adole

MiddleName

Raphael

Affiliation

Infectious Diseases Department, Clinton Health Access Initiative, FCT-Abuja, Nigeria

Email

adoleameh1@gmail.com

City

Abuja

Orcid

0000-0002-5169-5599

First Name

Ifeoluwapo

Last Name

Asekun-Olarinmoye

MiddleName

Oyebola

Affiliation

Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Ilesa, Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria.

Email

ifeoluwapo_asekun-olarinmoye@unilesa.edu.ng

City

Ilesa

Orcid

0000-0003-2363-5722

First Name

Emmanuel

Last Name

Udeh

MiddleName

Ochigbo

Affiliation

Health Systems Strengthening and Continuous Quality Improvement, Centre for Integrated Health Programs, FCT-Abuja, Nigeria

Email

eochigboudeh@gmail.com

City

Abuja

Orcid

0000-0002-7891-203X

First Name

Michael

Last Name

Dada

MiddleName

Olugbamila

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Public and Allied Health, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Email

gbamidada25@gmail.com

City

Ilishan-Remo

Orcid

0000-0002-0278-0579

First Name

Samuel

Last Name

Eke

MiddleName

Sunday

Affiliation

Biology Unit, Air Force Institute of Technology Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria

Email

ekesamuel2012@gmail.com

City

Kaduna

Orcid

0000-0002-3276-4844

First Name

Banenat

Last Name

Dogonyaro

MiddleName

Bajehson

Affiliation

Department of Bacteriology, Parasitology and Virology, National Veterinary Research Institute Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.

Email

bbdogonyaro@gmail.com

City

Vom

Orcid

0000-0003-0933-7411

First Name

Rhoda

Last Name

Akinpelu

MiddleName

Temilola

Affiliation

Department of Medical Microbiology, National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala, Kano State, Nigeria

Email

rhodagabriels@gmail.com

City

Dala

Orcid

0009-0003-5877-9475

Volume

14

Article Issue

4

Related Issue

51602

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-07-29

Publish Date

2024-12-01

Page Start

375

Page End

395

Print ISSN

2090-7613

Online ISSN

2090-7184

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https://aeji.journals.ekb.eg/article_392829.html

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2

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Review article and meta analysis

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620

Publication Type

Journal

Publication Title

Afro-Egyptian Journal of Infectious and Endemic Diseases

Publication Link

https://aeji.journals.ekb.eg/

MainTitle

Combating Measles in Nigeria: Epidemiological Trends, Drivers, Barriers and Public Health Interventions

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Created At

24 Dec 2024