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The aim is to explore the barriers and facilitators of immunization coverage among migrant populations in Sub-Saharan Africa.

April 19, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Mapping immunization disparities among migrants in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

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The aim is to explore the barriers and facilitators of immunization coverage among migrant populations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Conducted a scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
Performed a database search across eight electronic databases and grey literature.
Extracted data from 41 eligible studies focusing on migrant immunization in SSA.
Identified significant barriers such as nomadic lifestyles and mistrust in health systems.
Facilitators included community health worker engagement and mobile vaccination strategies.
Highlighted the necessity for policy changes to improve access and equity in immunization services.

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This scoping review maps immunization disparities in migrants, identifying barriers and facilitators to improve disease control.

Ogunniyi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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