Journal of Infectious Diseases and Diagnosis

Epidemiology Department, Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia

Publications

• Research Article   
  Epidemiology of Measles in West Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: 2011-2015
  Author(s): Tesfaye Solomon*, Mamo Nigatu and Birhanu Areda
  
  Background: Measles is a leading vaccine-preventable childhood disease, which has been designated for elimination. Despite the success of measles control, measles is still responsible for 145,700 deaths worldwide each year, with many of the outbreaks in developing countries including Ethiopia. We analyzed to characterize the epidemiology of measles and recommend better prevention and control strategies in West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia. Methods: Data from 2011–2015 from the Public Health Emergency Management Unit of the West Arsi Zonal Health Department database were obtained using a semi-standard checklist. We analyzed and described the data by person, place, and time. Results: We identified 1735 cases of measles between 2011-2015. The annual average measles incidence rate during 2011-2014 was 3.4/1.. View more»
  

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