Challenges and difficulties faced in low- and middle-income countries during COVID-19.
Health Policy Open
; 3: 100082, 2022 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2105022
ABSTRACT
Objectives:
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, caused by a novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, has created a severe threat to global human health. We are extremely lucky because within the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists developed a number of vaccines against COVID-19. In this paper, the authors discuss the difficulties and challenges faced in different low-and middle-income countries due to the ongoing pandemic. Study design andmethods:
This research is primarily based on secondary data and existing literature reviews. The authors use maps and graphical representations to show information about vaccination coverage.Results:
The lacking vaccination coverage and insufficient supply of oxygen tanks in hospitals of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) raise the likelihood of death of the critical COVID-19 patients. Developed countries vaccinate their citizens more quickly than LMICs. In comparison to wealthy countries, LMICs usually lack the resources and capacity to obtain the required vaccination doses.Conclusion:
It is frequently observed that hospitals in low- and middle-income nations with a dearth of oxygen tanks result in increased suffering and mortality. To avoid a worldwide disaster, LMICs urgently require COVID-19 vaccinations since viruses have no borders, and no one is safe until every one is protected in our interconnected world. Therefore, more national and international collaborative supports are urgently necessary for LMICs in this regard.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Reviews
Topics:
Vaccines
Language:
English
Journal:
Health Policy Open
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.hpopen.2022.100082
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