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Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on public health policy in Africa
Abstract
The coronavirus outbreak has reached a pandemic status and continues to spread across the globe. The devastation of the pandemic has overwhelmed even countries with sound health systems. This circumstance has spread panic among citizens of many nations especially with unfavorable outlooks being predicted. Africa hitherto is burdened with a series of health issues occasioned by poor health systems. The absence of robust policy direction in many African nations is a major contributing factor. Even where obtainable, implementation of the policies is another challenge. The world has witnessed a series of successive highly infectious disease outbreaks in the last few years. This is besides the already existing disease burden, especially in Africa. Fortunately for Africa, coronavirus did not break out from Africa like the last wave of Ebola. Never the less, the current coronavirus pandemic calls for a reappraisal and strengthening of public health policies across Africa. Such action will place Africa in a position to better respond to any disease outbreaks aside ensuring overall health security for her populace.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Review
Publication Date
October 27, 2020
Submission Date
June 22, 2020
Acceptance Date
July 17, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 42 Number: 3