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Managing COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria: matters arising

Augustine Anayochukwu Onyeaghala1,2, Isiramen Olajide3

  • 1Unit of Clinical Chemistry, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
|July 19, 2020
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-nCoV-2, has impacted Nigeria significantly since February 2020. This report discusses challenges and offers strategies for managing the current outbreak and future public health threats.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - novel Coronavirus 2 (SARS-nCoV-2) emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
  • Globally, SARS-nCoV-2 has caused over 9.8 million infections and nearly 500,000 deaths.
  • Nigeria reported its first COVID-19 case in February 2020, leading to widespread community transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the challenges encountered in managing the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria.
  • To propose recommendations for improving the response to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
  • To offer insights for effectively managing future public health emergencies and enhancing global health security.

Main Methods:

  • This report presents a qualitative analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic management in Nigeria.
  • It synthesizes data on case numbers, treatment, and mortality rates.
  • The study draws upon observations of governmental and international partner interventions.

Main Results:

  • As of the report's writing, Nigeria recorded approximately 23,298 COVID-19 cases.
  • Out of these, 8,253 individuals were treated and discharged, with 554 deaths reported.
  • The case mortality ratio in Nigeria stood at 2.4%.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria requires addressing specific challenges.
  • The proposed strategies aim to improve current pandemic control measures.
  • Implementing these suggestions can bolster Nigeria's preparedness for future significant public health outbreaks and global health security.

Keywords:
COVID-19SARS-nCoV 2coronaviruslaboratory networkoutbreak

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