Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 9): Improving Health and Reducing Poverty

Abstract

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Gathering evidence on the decreased emergency room visits during the coronavirus disease 19 pandemic

“…Should underusage of ER services be verified, swift public health response focusing on community-based care, home care and intense health information campaigns is required, as in analogy to other epidemics in the recent past 9 indirect health implications of the COVID-19 epidemic might by far surpass the direct health damage inflicted by the disease itself to the general population. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, major setbacks in key health areas such as maternal and child health, particularly in low-and middle-income countries, might occur.…”

Rethinking the COVID-19 Pandemic: Back to Public Health

“…During a pandemic, mobilizing bilateral funds may be difficult when all countries are busy taking care of their own needs. However, the recent pledge by the G20 member states of USD21 billion to fight the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the spirit of solidarity and collective action needed to address global health emergencies [20].…”

A Perspective on Nigeria’s Preparedness, Response and Challenges to Mitigating the Spread of COVID-19

“…Because of weak institutions in Nigeria, the lockdown/quarantines could potentially spark violence and tension between citizens and political parties, with the possibility of even extrajudicial killings [55]. The Nigerian government must respond to the lockdown swiftly, by supplying money, food, drugs and material reliefs to these vulnerable groups [32,54].…”