Каразінський імунологічний журнал · Published 2024-06-28 · DOI 10.26565/3083-5615-2024-13-10
Background. The war in eastern Ukraine that began in 2014 and subsequent military actions, including a full-scale invasion in 2022, have caused disruption of epidemiological systems, significant population displacement, deterioration of living conditions, and destruction of infrastructure and health care facilities. As a result, favorable conditions were created for the spread of infectious diseases among the civilian and military population of Ukraine. Purpose – the purpose of this article is to identify and analyze the epidemiological features of the spread of infectious diseases among the population in the context of martial law in Ukraine from 2014 to the present. The main factors contributing to the increased risk of infectious diseases and measures that can be taken to minimize it are discussed. Materials and methods. The analysis is based on open sources of information, reports of international organizations, and research by scientists from Ukraine and abroad. The report uses data on outbreaks of infectious diseases, statistics on visits to medical institutions, and an analysis of the socio-economic impact of the war on the healthcare system. For this purpose, methods of comprehensive epidemiological analysis were used. Results. It has been established that hostilities have led to an increase in cases of infectious diseases, such as leptospirosis, measles, tuberculosis, HIV, COVID 19 and others. The situation is particularly critical in the temporarily occupied and frontline areas, where access to medical care is limited. Mass migration of the population has worsened the situation with timely vaccination of the population and prevention of infectious diseases. Conclusions. The war in Ukraine has significantly affected the epidemiological situation in the country. In order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, joint efforts of governmental and non-profit organizations are needed, as well as access to medical care for all categories of civilian and military population in need, and public awareness campaigns.
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