Mortality Studies in Humanitarian Crises in South Sudan, Somalia and Nigeria

This study aims to strengthen the evidence base on crisis-attributable mortality in humanitarian settings to inform and improve the quality of responses

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
27 October 2020
Country:
Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Humanitarian Disasters and Emergencies
Authors:
Warsame, A, Frisson, S, Gimma, A, Checchi, F

Abstract

This study aims to strengthen the evidence base on crisis-attributable mortality in humanitarian settings to inform and improve the quality of responses during such crises in South Sudan, Somalia and Nigeria.

This study is still underway. Further outputs will be added as they become available. Some resources on South Sudan are available on this site

This work is an output of a project funded by the East Africa Research Hub of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

Citations

  • Abdihamid Warsame, Severine Frisson, Amy Gimma and Francesco Checchi. (2020) Retrospective estimation of mortality in Somalia, 2014-2018: A statistical analysis London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)

  • Abdihamid Warsame, Severine Frisson, Amy Gimma and Francesco Checchi (2020) Estimates of crisis-attributable mortality in Somalia, 2014- 2018: FAQ document. London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)

  • Abdihamid Warsame, Severine Frisson, Amy Gimma and Francesco Checchi (2020) Weathering the storm: Findings and recommendations from a study of crisis-attributable deaths in Somalia. London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)

Published 27 October 2020
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