Case Report Measles Outbreak in a Refugee Settlement-a Public Health Response in Northern Kenya 2025

Xie Geng^1*, Lu Tong²

¹Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Nanjing Medical University, China

²Department of Global Health, Nanjing Medical University, China

*Corresponding Author

Xie Geng, Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Nanjing Medical University, China, E-mail:xie.geng@university.edu.cn

Abstract

This case report describes a localized measles outbreak in a refugee settlement in Northern Kenya, highlighting the challenges in vaccination coverage, rapid public health response, and disease control in complex humanitarian settings. A total of 47 confirmed cases were reported between March and April 2025. Immediate intervention, including mass vaccination and public health education, successfully contained the outbreak. This report underscores the importance of immunization campaigns, surveillance, and health system preparedness in vulnerable populations.