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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Global Health Security

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  • Conflict situations exacerbate the emergence and transmission of infectious diseases.
  • Inadequate surveillance, collapsed health infrastructure, and disrupted control programs are key challenges.
  • Insecurity and poor humanitarian coordination further complicate disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline factors potentiating infectious disease emergence in conflict.
  • To highlight priority actions for containment and control of these diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of risk factors contributing to infectious disease outbreaks in conflict settings.
  • Analysis of challenges in surveillance, response, and control program implementation.

Main Results:

  • Multiple factors, including infrastructure damage and weak infection control, enhance disease spread.
  • Insecurity and lack of coordination among agencies impede effective interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Effective control requires addressing systemic weaknesses in health infrastructure and coordination.
  • Prioritizing surveillance and tailored interventions is crucial for managing infectious diseases in conflict.