[Comprehensive approach to the interruption of the measles outbreak in Venezuela, 2017-2019: lessons learnedAbordagem integral para a interrupção do surto de sarampo na Venezuela, 2017-2019: lições aprendidas].
IF 2 4区 医学Q3 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Lesbia Muro, Luisa Castillo, Lieska Rodríguez, Pierina D'Angelo, Noraidys Porras, José Manuel García, Nuris Valderrama, Rosa Rodriguez, Neris Villalobos, Carlos Torres, Victoria Villavicencio
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Abstract
Objective: Describe the challenges, strategies and lessons learned in Venezuela during the measles outbreak of 2017-2019, and discuss the mechanisms employed for its containment, which led to the interruption of endemic transmission.
Methods: Descriptive study of the actions taken by Venezuela to interrupt the outbreak.
Results: When the outbreak was confirmed, the Venezuelan government, with technical cooperation from the Pan American Health Organization, activated a plan to interrupt measles transmission. This plan consisted of vaccination activities, epidemiological surveillance, strengthening of laboratory diagnostic capacity, and the formation of rapid response teams.
Conclusions: The measles outbreak posed a significant challenge to the country, but a comprehensive approach and prioritized health actions were fundamental in achieving control of the outbreak and interrupting it after 111 weeks, with lessons learned for the containment of future outbreaks.