Tackling Cholera Outbreak Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: Challenges and Recommendations
Sow A.U. Haruna U.A. Amos O.A. Olajide E.O. Amene T. Odususi O.D. Adewusi B.A. Abia C. Safari J. Sorinola F.W. Alaka H.O. Musa S.M.
12 September 2022Frontiers Media S.A.
Public Health Reviews
2022#43
Background: Since the first confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Nigeria, the pandemic has become a major public health challenge, affecting different sectors of the country. While Nigeria is battling to control the spread of COVID-19, the eruption of new cholera cases has put additional pressure on the strained healthcare system. Evidence: We showed how the overwhelming focus on COVID-19 has jeopardized key cholera containment measures such as disease surveillance, risk communication, and case management. Policy Options and Recommendations: We recommend provision and universal access to safe water and sanitation as key cholera preventive and control measures. However, these are resources that developing countries including Nigeria find rather challenging to provide. We also proposed the implementation of well-coordinated multi-sectoral interventions that involve strengthening disease surveillance including access to safe drinking water, vaccines, and treatment, especially in vulnerable communities. Conclusion: This policy brief provides evidence for policymakers, which if acted upon, will foster sustainable solutions to the lingering cholera outbreaks in Nigeria. Copyright
cholera , COVID-19 , healthcare , Nigeria , outbreak , WASH
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Independent Monitoring and Evaluation, Nairobi, Kenya
Maria Mater Misericordia Catholic Hospital, Ondo, Nigeria
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Department of Biomedical Sciences
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Afe Babalola Multi-System Hospital
Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Pharmacy
Independent Monitoring and Evaluation
Maria Mater Misericordia Catholic Hospital
Department of Microbiology
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