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Covid-19 Pandemic and Health Systems in Nigeria
Zekeri Momoh
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China has put health systems globally, under intense pressure. This study seeks to examine the implications of poor management of health systems in Nigeria on the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. This study relied on secondary data such as books, journals and internet sources. Besides, content analysis was used to analyze the data collected. This study argues that health facilities in Nigeria have been put under intense pressure due to the increasing demand for health assistance by Nigerians during the Covid-19, thereby limiting the performance of the limited numbers of health facilities that were hitherto inadequate. Moreover, poor infrastructural development in the health sector and corruption have been identified as causes of the poor performance of the Nigeria health sector. Lastly, this study recommends among other things, that the government should collaborate with the organized private sector in the development of its critical infrastructures such as electricity, road (rail, seaport, airport) and hospitals among others to address the growing pressure on critical infrastructure in the country.
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The Spread and Impact of the Great Influenza Pandemic in Kano Emirate, Northern Nigeria 1918-1920
2021 •
Humanus Discourse
The article examines the spread of the Influenza Pandemic into Kano, its impact, government response, and people’s reaction to the malady. Quite many works exist on the Great Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919 with Nigeria receiving good attention. However, little or no attention is accorded to the impact of the pestilence on Kano despite being one of the areas worst affected in mortality rates. Kano alone lost thirty-six thousand lives, consisting mostly of young married women out of over fifty-six thousand deaths recorded in northern Nigeria. Influenza struck at a period people were busy trying to adjust to the serious dislocations created by the imposition of British colonial rule. This heightened their predicament from the novel disease. The article used and analyzed archival sources and extant literature in presenting its findings. The article argued that deaths and suffering from the pandemic were inevitable in Kano because when it struck, the people had already been emasculated by the British colonial policies that emphasized cash crop production and taxation. In addition, the entire emirate had only two medical care facilities, a European hospital and a dispensary for “natives.” These were grossly adequate in attending to the victims of the disease. Available evidence did not also suggest serious quarantine, self and institutional isolation, physical and social distancing, or lockdown measures to curtail the spread of the disease among the Kano people. They were rather forced to depend on traditional healing practices in dealing with a colonial disease.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: A Turning Point in the Lives of Nigerians
2020 •
Muoka G Chibuzor
This paper examines the pre-existing conditions in Nigeria before the pandemic, assesses the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Nigerians during the outbreak, and explores the anticipated transformations in the post-pandemic era. While Nigerians have faced various disease outbreaks in the past, none have left such a lasting mark as the battle against the Coronavirus. Life in Nigeria before the pandemic was challenging for many, but the sudden emergence of the virus became a harsh reality that disrupted the lives and aspirations of countless individuals. In response, the Nigerian government implemented stringent measures aligned with the World Health Organization's guidelines to curb the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, these efforts were marred by corruption within the government and healthcare sector. Nevertheless, a dedicated few worked tirelessly to counter the negative impact of corruption and restore humanity's dignity. Amid the chaos, as some succumbed to a predatory lifestyle driven by necessity and others grappled with perplexing conspiracy theories, many adapted to new ways of life to mitigate the pandemic's adverse effects. The post-pandemic period is expected to usher in a new normal, reflecting a significant societal transformation. This demonstrates that Nigerian society has reached a pivotal juncture, having undergone a comprehensive evolution in the wake of the pandemic.
Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine
Realities of COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: Coping with the Challenges and Charting a Way Forward
2020 •
francis fa*gbule
The impacts of COVID-19 have cut across both developed and developing countries alike. This has prompted different coping mechanisms for survival through these trying times. The reality of stigmatization in this period has negatively affected health-seeking behavior and public response to the outbreak. Challenges exist at both the community and the healthcare providing facilities. We present a review of best practices in coping with COVID-19. Our focus is on how to cope with the challenges and strategies to improve the response to the pandemic in Nigeria. It is required that safety measures be fully adopted and practiced by individuals and groups. Collaborative efforts are required by all stakeholders, government, healthcare workers, and private organizations to mitigate the negative effects of the pandemic, avoid stigmatization, and ease the return journey to normalcy.
International Journal of Health, Safety and Environment (IJHSE)
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HUMAN SECURITY AND COVID-19: AN ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH SECURITY IN NIGERIA
2023 •
Muhammad Bature
COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly put more pressure on governments, people and countries of the world, including Nigeria. It has had destructive impacts on economy, human existence and food, as well as health wellbeing of individuals. The measures, such as lockdown, adopted to curtail the impacts of the pandemic has not only subjected the already vulnerable households to hunger, but also created health insecurity. The paper is an examination of COVID-19 pandemic effect on health security, with specific focus on access to health services and care. The paper is a qualitative study, which argued that most Nigerians, especially in the rural areas suffered poor access to rural medical care and services, and that those with ailments other than COVID-19 experienced some of form neglects or the other, since most health professionals are recruited to cater for the victims of COVID-19. This, therefore, underscore the improvement of human and capital infrastructures in both urban and rural centers. Keywords: COVID-19, Pandemic, Security, Human security, Health Security
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National Experiences and Responses of Nigeria in Dealing with the COVID -19 Pandemic
2020 •
Jeremiah Vambe
The index case of the coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria was announced on February 27, 2020, since then 11,116 cases have been confirmed, 3,329 patients discharged with 315 deaths (June 5, 2020). Nigeria has a fragile health care system and experts predicted that the country could be overwhelmed by the pandemic. Indeed, a modelling study showed Nigeria among African countries with medium risk, variable capacity and high vulnerability. This paper examines the country’s preparation, responses and experiences (government measures and public policies), in dealing with the pandemic as well as the key challenges and early lessons learnt. The paper notes that though the national response to the pandemic is led by the Federal government through the Presidential Task Force (PTF), Nigeria does not have a comprehensive strategic national policy to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. We conclude that dealing with the pandemic requires collective efforts of policy and a resilient healthcare system. Keywords Challenges, healthcare, pandemic, public policies, preparedness
THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON SOCIO-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF NIGERIA
THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON SOCIO-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF NIGERIA
2023 •
Olatunji, A B I D E M I JOHN
Pan African Journal of Life Sciences
COVID-19 Pandemic: Perception, Practices and Preparedness in Nigeria
2020 •
Tolu Adebayo
Since Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) on the 30th of January, 2020. Nigeria, with 343 cases and 10 deaths as at April 14, 2020 is classified as one of the countries at high risk of importation of the disease from China. The ability to limit and control local transmission after importation depends on the application and execution of strict measures of detection, prevention and control. The initial response of some percentage of the population was of doubt due to the ignorance of the far-reaching effect of the virus. More than 1,700 leaders of religious groups and communities in all 36 States and FCT were therefore sensitized to increase awareness level and consequences of COVID-19 among the populace. Major response activities were initiated before the first case was reported and were upgraded within weeks after the number of cases began to rise. Based on previous experien...
