COVID-19 post-pandemic reflections from sub-Saharan Africa: what we know now that we wish we knew then

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dc.contributor.authorOleribe, Obinna O
dc.contributor.authorTaylor-Robinson, Simon D
dc.contributor.authorTaylor-Robinson, Andrew W.
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-18T11:43:24Z
dc.date.available2024-06-18T11:43:24Z
dc.date.issued2024-06
dc.description.abstractThe commonly heard aphorism about history repeating itself suggests an endless cycle of recurring events. However, George Santayana offered a similar sentiment when he said, "Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it". This emphasises that the responsibility for the recurrence of events lies not with history itself, but with humanity. It underscores that if we desire change, it is our responsibility to initiate it, rather than attributing it to external forces such as fate, luck, or time. With this thought in mind, here we offer a narrative view from sub-Saharan Africa, focusing primarily on our own experiences in Nigeria and Uganda, on what harsh lessons can be learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding emergency preparedness to respond effectively to the next major infectious disease outbreak. Four strategies are suggested, the implementation of which may contribute substantially to safeguarding against an experience similar to the catastrophic public health, social and economic costs borne by African nations during COVID-19 and in its immediate aftermath. PubMeden_US
dc.identifier.citation.; Taylor-Robinson, Andrew W.en_US
dc.identifier.issnISSN 2666-5352
dc.identifier.issnEISSN 2666-5352
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/9572
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevier Ltden_US
dc.subjectCOVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Infectious disease; Pandemic; Prevention; Control; Preparedness; Sub-Saharan Africaen_US
dc.titleCOVID-19 post-pandemic reflections from sub-Saharan Africa: what we know now that we wish we knew thenen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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