Key Dimensions for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in Institutional Settings: A Scoping Review to Guide the Development of a Tool to Strengthen Preparedness at Migrant Holding Centres in the EU/EEA

Key Dimensions for the Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in Institutional Settings: A Scoping Review to Guide the Development of a Tool to Strengthen Preparedness at Migrant Holding Centres in the EU/EEA

Migrant centres, as other institutions hosting closed or semi-open communities, may face specific challenges in preventing and controlling communicable disease transmission, particularly during times of large sudden influx. However, there is dearth of evidence on how to prioritise investments in asp...

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Main Authors: Flavia Riccardo, Jonathan E. Suk, Laura Espinosa, Antonino Bella, Cristina Giambi, Martina Del Manso, Christian Napoli, Maria Grazia Dente, Gloria Nacca, Silvia Declich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
migrant health
preparedness
communicable diseases
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/6/1120

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