The formidable task of fighting COVID-19 in Sudan.
Armed Conflicts
Betacoronavirus
COVID-19
COVID-19 Testing
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Coronavirus Infections
/ diagnosis
Developing Countries
Food Supply
Health Policy
Health Priorities
Health Resources
/ supply & distribution
Humans
Pandemics
/ prevention & control
Pneumonia, Viral
/ diagnosis
Poverty
Refugees
SARS-CoV-2
Social Conditions
Sudan
/ epidemiology
Travel-Related Illness
Africa
COVID-19
Public Health
Sudan
challenges
responses
Journal
The Pan African medical journal
ISSN: 1937-8688
Titre abrégé: Pan Afr Med J
Pays: Uganda
ID NLM: 101517926
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2020
2020
Historique:
received:
13
07
2020
accepted:
24
07
2020
entrez:
16
11
2020
pubmed:
17
11
2020
medline:
21
11
2020
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Sudan is facing a formidable task of fighting COVID-19. The country is suddenly challenged by this health issue that will test its path towards peace, stability, and development. The fragile task of handling COVID-19 epidemic in Sudan is brought about by several factors such as the weak healthcare system and political conflicts, that have been intertwined with the recent regime. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there was already high unemployment, soaring inflation and lack of social protection and safety nets for its populace. The government has been trying its best to address the pandemic, however, much still needs to be done. Neglecting Sudan by the international community in terms of support towards containment of COVID-19 has grievous implications for transition out of military dictatorship and efforts to curb the pandemic globally. As no country is safe if all is not safe. It is essential that Sudan should leverage on innovations, country-compatible measures, and other tailor-made strategies for effective responses.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33193952
doi: 10.11604/pamj.supp.2020.35.137.24984
pii: PAMJ-35-2-137
pmc: PMC7608774
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
137Informations de copyright
Copyright: Yasir Ahmed Mohammed Elhadi et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare no competing interests.
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