The burden, clinical outcomes and risk factors related to neglected tropical diseases and malaria in migrant populations in the Middle East and North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This systematic review investigates the burden, clinical outcomes and risk factors of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and malaria in the Middle East and North African region, highlighting the urgency and scope of these health challenges.

Methods

We searched six databases for peer-reviewed literature and additional sources to capture grey literature in any language from 2000 to 28 August 2024. Studies were included if they provided primary data on outcomes in migrants. Primary outcomes were prevalence, incidence and mortality. Peer-reviewed articles were critically appraised using Joanna Briggs Institute tools, while the AACODS (Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date and Significance) checklist was used for grey literature. Estimates were pooled usin

SUBMITTER: Elafef E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12625830 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature