Typhoid fever and COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria: a call for coordinated action

Capacity Building in Sub-Saharan Africa as Part of the INTENSE-TBM Project During the COVID-19 Pandemic

“…It is of concern that several African countries have documented a rise in infectious diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 24 – 26 ]. A major factor driving this increase was the reallocation of existing resources from endemic diseases to COVID-19 and the overwhelming of healthcare systems [ 24 – 26 ].…”

“…It is of concern that several African countries have documented a rise in infectious diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 24 – 26 ]. A major factor driving this increase was the reallocation of existing resources from endemic diseases to COVID-19 and the overwhelming of healthcare systems [ 24 – 26 ]. In the field of TB and HIV, the WHO warns about the backward trend in the preventive and control programmes [ 1 , 27 ]; similar concerns are raised with other infectious diseases that are emerging and re-emerging in SSA [ 28 – 30 ], with the prediction that the long-term consequences are still to come due to late diagnosis and treatment.…”

“…In the field of TB and HIV, the WHO warns about the backward trend in the preventive and control programmes [ 1 , 27 ]; similar concerns are raised with other infectious diseases that are emerging and re-emerging in SSA [ 28 – 30 ], with the prediction that the long-term consequences are still to come due to late diagnosis and treatment. Although infectious disease outbreaks have long posed a public health threat, especially in Africa, little attention has been given to strengthening the health surveillance systems [ 24 , 28 , 30 , 31 ].…”

Concurrent emergencies: overlapping Salmonella and COVID-19 concerns in public health strategies and preparedness

“…Other indications, such as chills, headaches, debilitation, muscular discomfort, abdominal pain, and gastrointestinal disturbances such as diarrhea or constipation, still exist ( 16 ). Individuals afflicted with typhoid fever may further experience symptoms such as a respiratory cough, diminished desire for food, and perspiration ( 2 , 22 ). Salmonella is commonly spread by the fecal-oral route, which implies that infection with this bacterium occurs when contaminated foods or beverages are consumed.…”

Home Economics and Family Living in Nigeria in Post Covid Era

“…Reported cases of Human rights infringements also increased; there was 20% increase in violence; a sharp rise in domestic violence (Gender Based Violence (GBV), 61 million cases of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)). The economic challenge posed by the pandemic on family living were the closure of businesses, increased loss of employment and livelihood, decline in family income, poverty, hunger and fall in household consumption as consumers spent primarily on essential goods and services amongst others (Bassey, 2020).…”