Assesment Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Healthcare Delivery In Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Abdullahi Mohammed Abdul, Musa Ibrahim Aliyu
Keywords: COVID-19, healthcare, evidence-based policy, public health
Abstract
This paper analyzes challenges faced by the Nasarawa State healthcare system amid the global crisis of COVID-19 pandemic. The paper highlights infrastructure and workforce strengths and vulnerabilities within the healthcare delivery system. The paper discusses strains in healthcare infrastructure, emphasizing adaptability and areas requiring sustained investments. The paper engaged the Utilizing David Easton’s system theory to explicate the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare delivery system in Nasarawa State. Findings revealed that COVID-19 pandemic posed significant barriers to accessing healthcare services with disruptions in transportation, fear of infections and reduced accessibility in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Also, there was the challenge of supply of drugs and medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nasarawa State. The paper concludes that there is need for critical evaluation of public health interventions, including testing strategies, vaccination campaigns, and preventive measures in Nasarawa State healthcare system. The paper recommends strategic infrastructure investment, workforce support, pandemic preparedness, testing and diagnostics strategies, equitable vaccination distribution, community-centric policies, social support system enhancement, health disparities addressing policies, digital health integration, as long-term resilience plans for Nasarawa State.
Author Biography
Abdullahi Mohammed Abdul, Musa Ibrahim Aliyu
Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University Keffi
Email: [email protected], musaa.ibrahim@nusuk