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Progress of COVID-19 Epidemic in Pakistan

Khadijah Abid1, Yashfika Abdul Bari1, Maryam Younas1

  • 1College of Physicians and Surgeons, Karachi, Pakistan.

Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
|May 21, 2020
PubMed

Insights

The coronavirus outbreak, declared a pandemic by the WHO, is spreading rapidly in Pakistan. Health authorities are implementing measures to mitigate the growing epidemic and its challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, rapidly escalating into a global pandemic.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on January 30, 2020, and a pandemic on March 11, 2020.
  • Pakistan reported its first COVID-19 case on February 26, 2020, with the virus quickly spreading nationwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the current coronavirus epidemic in Pakistan.
  • To highlight the challenges faced by Pakistan in combating the outbreak.
  • To summarize the public health measures implemented to control the spread.

Main Methods:

  • This communication reviews the epidemiological data and public health response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan.
  • Information was gathered from official reports and WHO declarations.

Main Results:

  • The coronavirus has become an epidemic in Pakistan, affecting various regions.
  • The WHO has cautioned Pakistan about the significant challenges posed by the ongoing outbreak.
  • The health sector is actively engaged in implementing control measures.

Conclusions:

  • Pakistan faces a substantial challenge in managing the COVID-19 epidemic.
  • Swift and comprehensive public health interventions are crucial to mitigate transmission.
  • Continuous monitoring and adaptation of strategies are essential for controlling the outbreak.

Keywords:
COVID-19Pakistancoronavirusepidemicepidemiologypandemicpopulation healthpublic healthvirus outbreak

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