COVID 19 and neglected tropical diseases in Africa: perspectives from Ghana

Nzeribe, E., Okereke, M., Ogunkola, I. O., Isa, M. A., Adebisi, Y. A. and Lucero-Prisno III, D. E. (2021) COVID 19 and neglected tropical diseases in Africa: perspectives from Ghana. International Journal of Tropical Diseases, 4(2), 052. (doi: 10.23937/2643-461x/1710052)

Abstract

Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a public health emergency, the attention of the global community has been shifted towards interventions and efforts to curb the pandemic at the detriment of other diseases, including Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Prior to the emergence of COVID-19 in Africa, Ghana has recorded some progress in the economy which has translated to an overall expectation of a decline in the incidence of NTDs and other poverty-related diseases in the country. However, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has presented several challenges to the country’s fight against NTDs with the potential of reversing the hard-won progress of the country over the years. In this commentary, we examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on NTDs in Africa by sharing perspectives from Ghana.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Adebisi, Yusuff Adebayo
• Authors: Nzeribe, E., Okereke, M., Ogunkola, I. O., Isa, M. A., Adebisi, Y. A., and Lucero-Prisno III, D. E.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences
• Journal Name: International Journal of Tropical Diseases
• Publisher: ClinMed International Library
• ISSN: 2643-461X
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © © 2021 Nzeribe E, et al.
• First Published: First published International Journal of Tropical Diseases 4(2):052
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons licence