What are the Epidemiological Challenges in Displacement Settings?
The primary challenges include: - Disease Surveillance: Accurate and timely data collection is difficult in displacement settings due to mobility and the breakdown of health systems. - Vaccination Coverage: Ensuring high vaccination coverage is challenging, leading to a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases. - Chronic Diseases: Displaced populations often lack access to medications and care for chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. - Mental Health: Conflict and displacement lead to increased rates of mental health disorders, including PTSD and depression.
