Public health preparedness towards COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria

Mustapha, Jelili Olaide; Adedokun, Kamoru A.; Abdullahi, Idris Nasir

doi:10.4103/1995-7645.279650

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“…In spite of this finding, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) developed the Surveillance and Outbreak Response Management System (SORMAS) for case-based reporting early in the pandemic [ 28 ]. Similarly, the National Incident Coordination Centre (NICC) was established for gathering daily intelligence reports, and to ensure a well-coordinated outbreak response [ 29 ].…”

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Infection prevention and control during COVID-19 pandemic: realities from health care workers in a north central state in Nigeria

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Health care workers (HCWs) are vulnerable to the risk of infections and could become vectors of onward transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Little is known about the factors which could contribute to increased COVID-19 infection among HCWs in Nigeria. We aimed at assessing the causes of COVID-19 infection among HCWs. We used a qualitative study design to conduct in-depth interview among 16 frontline HCWs participating in the COVID-19 response in Kwara State, Nigeria. Colaizzi's phenomenological method was used in the qualitative analysis of data. We found that HCWs were aware of their vulnerability to the COVID-19 infection, and the reasons attributed included poor knowledge of IPC measures for COVID-19, inadequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE), poor political will and inadequate health facilities (HFs) management support. Improved political will and better involvement of HFs management teams in infection prevention and control (IPC) systems are needed to reduce the risk for COVID-19 infection among HCWs. We recommend scale-up training on IPC measures particularly hand washing and use of PPE as well as the development of effective points of care risk assessment with a high index of suspicion in HFs.

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“…The study also mentions that pulmonary fibrosis may be one of the severe complications after patients recover from COVID-2019. ( Mustapha et. al, 2020 ) suggested some public health preparedness for the COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria.…”

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A Survey on some of the Global Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Priyadarshini¹

2020

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Ever since COVID-19 was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, it has gained a lot of popularity. Within a span of two months, it managed to travel across the globe and affected more than a million people, resulting in several deaths. The World Health Organization recently declared COVID-19 as a pandemic over the number of cases registered by country. However, there is a lot more to just people being infected by the disease. Apparently COVID-19 has managed to disrupt businesses all over the world causing world panic. In this paper, some global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are identified and certain trends related to the same over the approximate time period of January 2020- March 2020 have been observed. The impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak on the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the travel and tourism industry and high tech product shipments have been analyzed. The study would assist the industries to prepare better for the global crisis and would assist them in contemplating specific scenarios in case of an epidemic or pandemic in the future.

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“…In Nigeria, the first confirmed case of the disease was announced on 27 February 2020, when an Italian citizen in Lagos tested positive for the virus [ 4 ]. On 9 March 2020, a second case of the virus was reported in Ewekoro, Ogun State, involving a Nigerian citizen who had contact with the Italian citizen [ 5 ].…”

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“…As of 21 May 2020, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 4971 cases, 1070 recovered and 164 deaths [ 6 ]. The NCDC was established in the year 2011 in response to the challenges of public health emergencies and to enhance Nigeria’s preparedness and response to epidemics through prevention, detection and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases [ 4 ].…”

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How do Nigerian newspapers report COVID-19 pandemic? The implication for awareness and prevention

Apuke

Omar

2020

Health Education Research

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This study examined media coverage of COVID-19 in Nigeria with attention to the frequency and depth of coverage, story format, news sources, media tone and themes. Four widely read newspapers were content analysed between February 2020 and April 2020. Focus was on Daily Sun, Vanguard, Daily Trust and Leadership. Results indicated that the Nigerian media performed well in terms of covering the pandemic, which in turn created awareness. However, the coverage was not in-depth as most of the reported stories were short and were predominantly straight news. It was also observed that the media cited more of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and government officials. Further findings disclosed that most of the stories were alarming and induced panic. Most common topics were coverage of cases in Nigeria, death rates and concerns about Nigeria’s preparedness. Public sensitization and education were sparingly covered. Ethics healthcare workers could adhere to received minimal attention. The media should focus more on sensitizing and educating the public on the necessary steps to take in curbing the virus. They should refrain from over usage of alarming and panic tone in presenting the stories of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria.

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Public health preparedness towards COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria

Cited by 25 publications

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Infection prevention and control during COVID-19 pandemic: realities from health care workers in a north central state in Nigeria

Infection prevention and control during COVID-19 pandemic: realities from health care workers in a north central state in Nigeria

A Survey on some of the Global Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic

How do Nigerian newspapers report COVID-19 pandemic? The implication for awareness and prevention

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