Abstract:Resistance to antimicrobials is a global threat that demands immediate response. The excessive use and misuse of antimicrobials has led to the development of multidrug resistant strains of microorganisms. As the consumption rate of these drugs increases, the resistance rate also increases, resulting in high cost of medical treatment and increased mortality rate. To war against antimicrobial resistance, the biochemical and genetic mechanism of resistance in microorganisms is a key factor to be considered. Recen… Show more
“…South Africa even implemented one of the strictest lockdowns globally and only gradually lifted the restrictions (SACoronavirus, 2020 ), but by October 2020, most restrictions — except a small number of regulations such as mandatory mask usage and some limitations on large gatherings — had been eased (GardaWorld, 2020 ). In contrast, due to fears about worsening economic conditions (Akinwotu and Asiedu, 2020 ), Ghana lifted the public lockdown in the most affected cities (Accra and Kumasi) after only three weeks (see Figure 2 ).…”
Section: Context For Ghana and South Africamentioning
Ghana and South Africa proactively implemented lockdowns very early in the pandemic. We analyze a three‐wave panel of households in Accra and Greater Johannesburg to study the mental and economic well‐being of the urban poor between the COVID‐19 lockdown and the “new normal” one year later. We find that even if economic well‐being has mostly recovered, life satisfaction has only improved slightly and feelings of depression are again at lockdown levels one year into the pandemic. While economic factors are strongly correlated with mental health and explain the differences in mental health between South Africa and Ghana, increasing worries about the future and limited knowledge about the pandemic (both countries) as well as deteriorating physical health (South Africa) and trust in government (Ghana) explain why mental health has not recovered. Therefore, we need broad and country‐specific policies, beyond financial support, to accelerate the post‐pandemic recovery of the urban poor.
“…South Africa even implemented one of the strictest lockdowns globally and only gradually lifted the restrictions (SACoronavirus, 2020 ), but by October 2020, most restrictions — except a small number of regulations such as mandatory mask usage and some limitations on large gatherings — had been eased (GardaWorld, 2020 ). In contrast, due to fears about worsening economic conditions (Akinwotu and Asiedu, 2020 ), Ghana lifted the public lockdown in the most affected cities (Accra and Kumasi) after only three weeks (see Figure 2 ).…”
Section: Context For Ghana and South Africamentioning
Ghana and South Africa proactively implemented lockdowns very early in the pandemic. We analyze a three‐wave panel of households in Accra and Greater Johannesburg to study the mental and economic well‐being of the urban poor between the COVID‐19 lockdown and the “new normal” one year later. We find that even if economic well‐being has mostly recovered, life satisfaction has only improved slightly and feelings of depression are again at lockdown levels one year into the pandemic. While economic factors are strongly correlated with mental health and explain the differences in mental health between South Africa and Ghana, increasing worries about the future and limited knowledge about the pandemic (both countries) as well as deteriorating physical health (South Africa) and trust in government (Ghana) explain why mental health has not recovered. Therefore, we need broad and country‐specific policies, beyond financial support, to accelerate the post‐pandemic recovery of the urban poor.
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