Fig. 2
From: Attention to COVID 19 pandemic resulted in increased measles cases and deaths in Zambia
Trends in measles mortality and cases pre and post the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Zambia (2017–2023). Data points represent monthly measles case and mortality rates from 2017 to 2023. The gray-shaded area highlights the COVID-19 pandemic period in Zambia. Dashed lines indicate fitted estimates using a segmented linear step-change model, while the curved lines represent seasonally adjusted fitted values. The figure illustrates the significant rise in measles cases and mortality during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic trends, accounting for both seasonal patterns and overall changes