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Journal Article > Short Report

Diphtheria in Europe

Mangion JP, Mancini S, Bachy C, de Weggheleire A, Zamatto F
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Abstract
A rising number of diphtheria cases were recorded in Europe in 2022, including in Belgium, within the newly arriving young migrant population. In October 2022, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) opened a temporary roadside container-clinic offering free medical consultations. Over 3 months of activity, the temporary clinic detected 147 suspected cases of cutaneous diphtheria with 8 laboratory-confirmed cases growing toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae. This was followed by a mobile vaccination campaign, during which 433 individuals living rough in squats and informal shelters were vaccinated. This intervention has shown how even in Europe’s capital, access to preventive and curative medical services remains difficult for those who need it the most. Appropriate access to health services, including routine vaccination, are crucial to improve the health status among migrants.
Countries
Belgium
Subject Area
diphtheriamigration
DOI
10.5588/pha.23.0011
Published Date
21-Jun-2023
PubMed ID
37359068
Languages
English
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Journal
Public Health Action
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 13, Issue 2, Pages 31-33
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