Vol. 265 No. 44-66 (2025): 4/2/2025

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The rising occurrence and growing intensity of humanitarian emergencies—such as armed conflict, mass displacement, natural disasters driven by climate change, and emerging infectious diseases—continue to present formidable challenges for public health infrastructure worldwide. These situations often result in the breakdown of critical services, mass migration, and serious disruptions in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems. Such disruptions significantly increase the risk of infectious disease transmission and weaken disease detection and control mechanisms.

This special issue seeks to investigate the convergence of epidemiological science, environmental risk factors, and humanitarian crisis contexts, with an emphasis on:

  • Patterns and burden of diseases in displaced and high-risk populations
  • Environmental factors including contaminated water, inadequate sanitation, and air pollution
  • Use of epidemiological tools, modeling, and rapid-response surveillance in unstable environments
  • Psychological and mental health consequences of displacement and environmental adversity
  • Strategies to strengthen the adaptability and functionality of public health systems in crisis-prone regions
  • Data-driven interventions and health policy approaches aimed at reducing disease risk during emergencies

We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, case reports, and policy-focused papers that present novel insights and practical frameworks for managing health challenges in emergency contexts. Submissions from conflict-affected and resource-limited regions are particularly encouraged to foster inclusivity and global relevance in the public health dialogue.

Core Areas of Interest Include (but are not limited to):
  • Transmission dynamics and outbreak patterns in internally displaced populations and refugee communities
  • Sanitation and hygiene practices within zones affected by conflict or disaster
  • Public health outcomes stemming from climate-induced environmental crises
  • Development and deployment of integrated disease monitoring and alert systems
  • Multisectoral coordination in emergency response and humanitarian health management
  • Application of One Health methodologies in fragile and emergency-affected settings


Published: 2025-03-20

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