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Public Health Action. 21 June 2023; Volume 13 (Issue 2); 31-33.; DOI:10.5588/pha.23.0011
Mangion JP, Mancini S, Bachy C, de Weggheleire A, Zamatto F
Public Health Action. 21 June 2023; Volume 13 (Issue 2); 31-33.; DOI:10.5588/pha.23.0011
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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.
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Confl Health. 3 July 2014; Volume 8 (Issue 1); DOI:10.1186/1752-1505-8-9
Mancini S, Coldiron ME, Ronsse A, Ilunga BK, Porten K, et al.
Confl Health. 3 July 2014; Volume 8 (Issue 1); DOI:10.1186/1752-1505-8-9
Although measles mortality has declined dramatically in Sub-Saharan Africa, measles remains a major public health problem in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Here, we describe the large measles epidemic that occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo between 2010 and 2013 using data from the national surveillance system as well as vaccine coverage surveys to provide a snapshot of the epidemiology of measles in DRC.
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Mancini S
Epicentre Scientific Day Paris 2020. 24 September 2020
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Euro Surveill. 1 September 2021; Volume 26 (Issue 38); 2001385.; DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.38.2001385
Giuliani R, Cairone C, Tavoschi L, Ciaffi L, Sebastiani T, et al.
Euro Surveill. 1 September 2021; Volume 26 (Issue 38); 2001385.; DOI:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2021.26.38.2001385
Prisons are high-risk settings for COVID-19 and present specific challenges for prevention and control. We describe a COVID-19 outbreak in a large prison in Milan between 20 February and 30 April 2020. We performed a retrospective analysis of routine data collected during the COVID-19 emergency in prison. We analysed the spatial distribution of cases and calculated global and specific attack rates (AR). We assessed prevention and control measures. By 30 April 2020, 57 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 66 clinically probable cases were recorded among a population of 1,480. Global AR was 8.3%. The index case was a custodial officer. Two clusters were detected among custodial staff and healthcare workers. On 31 March, a confirmed case was identified among detained individuals. COVID-19 spread by physical proximity or among subgroups with cultural affinity, resulting in a cluster of 22 confirmed cases. Following index case identification, specific measures were taken including creation of a multidisciplinary task-force, increasing diagnostic capacity, contact tracing and dedicated isolation areas. Expanded use of personal protective equipment, environmental disinfection and health promotion activities were also implemented. Outbreaks of COVID-19 in prison require heightened attention and stringent comprehensive measures.