Review
Year 2020,
Volume: 42 Issue: 3, 255 - 258, 27.10.2020
Abstract
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Year 2020,
Volume: 42 Issue: 3, 255 - 258, 27.10.2020
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 |
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| Subjects | Health Care Administration |
| Journal Section | Reviews |
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| Publication Date | October 27, 2020 |
| Acceptance Date | July 17, 2020 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2020Volume: 42 Issue: 3 |