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Measles hectic in Pakistan; Upsurge versus the lurking vaccination

    JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
    |April 7, 2015
    PubMed

    Insights

    Measles outbreaks in Pakistan significantly increased in 2013, causing over 350 deaths. Factors like poor health infrastructure and low immunization coverage fueled these severe measles epidemics.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Measles outbreaks in Pakistan escalated in 2013 compared to 2012.
    • The year 2013 saw measles claim over 350 lives, posing a significant challenge to health authorities and the public.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the causes behind the severe measles outbreaks in Pakistan during 2013.
    • To highlight the contributing factors to the increased incidence and mortality of measles.

    Main Methods:

    • The study likely involved analyzing epidemiological data from 2012 and 2013.
    • Assessment of contributing factors such as health system issues, infrastructure, immunization programs, and parental negligence.

    Main Results:

    • Measles outbreaks occurred simultaneously in both rural and urban areas across Pakistan.
    • Identified causes include health system corruption, poor infrastructure, disrupted routine immunization, vaccinator shortages, parental negligence, and flood impacts.

    Conclusions:

    • Unclear immunization coverage data is a primary reason for the high number of measles outbreaks.
    • Urgent need to ascertain accurate immunization coverage data and address obstacles to achieving full vaccination coverage.

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