Human migration, conflict and infectious diseases

Armed conflict poses a major threat to societal wellbeing. Overcrowding, poor sanitary conditions, disruption of, and reduced access to, medical and public health services, exposure of affected populations to novel pathogens, and food shortage can increase the risk of infectious diseases and their sequelae.

This article collection will bring together research, case reports and viewpoints to strengthen understanding on the risks posed by infectious disease and effective and appropriate public health responses during times of armed conflict and forced migration.

The journals participating in this collection are:

Conflict and Health

Globalization and Health

Gut Pathogens

Infectious Diseases of Poverty

Malaria Journal

One Health Outlook

Parasites & Vectors

Manuscripts should be formatted according to individual journal guidelines and submitted via the online submission system. In the submission system please make sure that the correct collection title is chosen at the 'Additional Information' step. Please also indicate clearly in the covering letter that the manuscript is to be considered for this collection.

Pre-submission enquiries are welcome.

This collection has been peer reviewed by the Editorial Boards of Parasites & Vectors, Malaria Journal, Globalization and Health, Conflict and Health, Infectious Diseases of Poverty, Gut Pathogens, One Health Outlook