Rubella transmissibility and reproduction number (Ro): A critical appraisal of the prospects for its control in Nigeria

The Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal
Kabir Adekunle DurowadeGordon Kayode Osagbemi

Abstract

Rubella is a highly contagious disease of public health importance that is endemic in Nigeria. Rubella with its devastating sequel, congenital rubella syndrome, is a neglected disease with no surveillance system in place and no national incidence figure in Nigeria. This article, therefore, seeks to do reviews of rubella transmissibility, its reproduction number and the prospects for its control in Nigeria. This is a review of literatures with triangulation of findings along the objectives and the use of available secondary data to analyse the prospects of rubella control in Nigeria. Data were analysed and presented with appropriate tables and charts. A number of factors can fuel rubella transmission causing increase in reproduction number, Ro.The high birth rate, poor rubella surveillance and non-inclusion of rubella vaccines in the routine vaccination schedule among others are some of the factors working against a good outlook for rubella control in Nigeria. The Nigerian government should control the growing population, ensure a robust surveillance for rubella and incorporate rubella-containing vaccine in the immunisation schedule for infants with regular vaccination campaigns for older children and adults.

Citations

Aug 28, 2021·International Journal of Infectious Diseases : IJID : Official Publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases·Marilou S PagonendjiJudith M Hübschen

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