| Autor: |
Lieber, William C., Rahim, Faraan O., Lartey, Henry S.Q., Shah, Devesh, Mmbaga, Blandina T., Thielman, Nathan M., Hertz, Julian T. |
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Pathogens & Global Health; Sep2024, Vol. 118 Issue 6, p526-528, 3p |
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The article discusses the vulnerabilities in the capacity of health systems in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to control the spread of infectious diseases, particularly highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It mentions the diagnostic test shortages and data collection issues faced by many countries in SSA, leading to underdiagnosis of COVID-19 cases. The region also has low rates of COVID-19 vaccination due to vaccine hesitancy and profiteering by resource-rich countries. The article emphasizes the need for investment in the health infrastructure of SSA to prevent future pandemics and presents recommendations such as strengthening public health data infrastructure, establishing a domestic pandemic response workforce, advancing vaccines and therapeutics, and improving public health education. [Extracted from the article] |
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Complementary Index |
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