Publications by authors named "Abdijamal Hassan"
Travel Med Infect Dis
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Refugee settings, like the Dadaab Refugee Camp in Kenya, faced increased risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection and death, highlighting a gap in data on pandemic responses in these populations.
- During the pandemic from March 2020 to December 2022, the study found that 72.6% of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 cases were among refugees, with significantly higher attack rates (AR) compared to the national average, leading to a concerning case fatality rate (CFR) of 7.4% for refugees.
- Despite effective mitigation measures, including health promotion and movement restrictions, the high CFR among refugees reveals their vulnerability and the necessity for tailored interventions in future epidemic responses.
