Building Health System Resilience in Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors

  • Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi University of Ibadan
  • Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi University of Ibadan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.114

Keywords:

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Community engagement, Healthcare system, Africa

Abstract

Many essential health services have been paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure that adequate health delivery is not impeded during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study aimed to describe the strategies for building health system resilience in Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. The integration of COVID-19 care into routine healthcare delivery across African countries should be prioritized. Investment in human and material resources for the health sector should be prioritized by policymakers. Adequate community engagement should be prioritized across all communities in Africa. Investment in leadership development training across all health sectors would promote initiative-driven decision making and promote infection control practices in health facilities.

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Published

2022-01-04

How to Cite

Afolabi, A. A., & Ilesanmi, O. S. (2022). Building Health System Resilience in Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Global Biosecurity, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.114

Issue

Vol. 3 (2021)

Section

Rapid Reports and Perspectives From the Field

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Received 2021-05-12
Accepted 2021-12-07
Published 2022-01-04