Will Cape Verde attain COVID‐19 herd immunity? Progress, Challenges, and Recommendations
Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of Cape Verde's healthcare system, prompting a swift and effective response. This article examines Cape Verde's comprehensive approach to the pandemic, focusing on epidemiology, the healthcare system, and the vaccination campai...
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| author | Deborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa Morolake Ibukunoluwa Otitodun Tobechukwu Innocentia Anyanwu Muhsinah Adesewa Abdulwasiu Alhaji Umar Sow Maria de Fátima Carvalho‐Alves Maria da Luz Lima Mendoca Goodness Ogeyi Odey |
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| description | Abstract The COVID‐19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of Cape Verde's healthcare system, prompting a swift and effective response. This article examines Cape Verde's comprehensive approach to the pandemic, focusing on epidemiology, the healthcare system, and the vaccination campaign. Recognizing the critical role of COVID‐19 vaccination in global efforts, Cape Verde has implemented strategic measures to achieve herd immunity. Although the country has achieved relatively high vaccination coverage in Africa, it still falls short of the necessary threshold. Challenges, including vaccine hesitancy, viral mutations, and supply chain insecurities, must be addressed. Sustained efforts, involving community participation and improved vaccine availability, are crucial. Furthermore, a robust pharmacovigilance system is essential for ensuring vaccination safety and enhancing health outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ca3e76cc2ba942c2b69ee2b565259be12023-09-27T16:42:32ZengWileyPublic Health Challenges2769-24502023-09-0123n/an/a10.1002/puh2.103Will Cape Verde attain COVID‐19 herd immunity? Progress, Challenges, and RecommendationsDeborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa0Morolake Ibukunoluwa Otitodun1Tobechukwu Innocentia Anyanwu2Muhsinah Adesewa Abdulwasiu3Alhaji Umar Sow4Maria de Fátima Carvalho‐Alves5Maria da Luz Lima Mendoca6Goodness Ogeyi Odey7Faculty of PharmacyUniversity of LagosLagosNigeriaFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Ilorin IlorinNigeriaFaculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Port Harcourt Port HarcourtNigeriaDora Akunyili College of Pharmacy Igbinedion University OkadaNigeriaCollege of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences University of Sierra Leone FreetownSierra LeoneDepartment of Research Science and Training National Institute of Public Health PraiaCabo VerdeDepartment of Research Science and Training National Institute of Public Health PraiaCabo VerdeDepartment of Public Health College of Medicine University of Calabar CalabarNigeriaAbstract The COVID‐19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of Cape Verde's healthcare system, prompting a swift and effective response. This article examines Cape Verde's comprehensive approach to the pandemic, focusing on epidemiology, the healthcare system, and the vaccination campaign. Recognizing the critical role of COVID‐19 vaccination in global efforts, Cape Verde has implemented strategic measures to achieve herd immunity. Although the country has achieved relatively high vaccination coverage in Africa, it still falls short of the necessary threshold. Challenges, including vaccine hesitancy, viral mutations, and supply chain insecurities, must be addressed. Sustained efforts, involving community participation and improved vaccine availability, are crucial. Furthermore, a robust pharmacovigilance system is essential for ensuring vaccination safety and enhancing health outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.103AfricaCape VerdeCOVID‐19health responsehealthcare systemvaccination |
| spellingShingle | Deborah Oluwaseun Shomuyiwa Morolake Ibukunoluwa Otitodun Tobechukwu Innocentia Anyanwu Muhsinah Adesewa Abdulwasiu Alhaji Umar Sow Maria de Fátima Carvalho‐Alves Maria da Luz Lima Mendoca Goodness Ogeyi Odey Will Cape Verde attain COVID‐19 herd immunity? Progress, Challenges, and Recommendations Public Health Challenges Africa Cape Verde COVID‐19 health response healthcare system vaccination |
| title | Will Cape Verde attain COVID‐19 herd immunity? Progress, Challenges, and Recommendations |
| title_full | Will Cape Verde attain COVID‐19 herd immunity? Progress, Challenges, and Recommendations |
| title_fullStr | Will Cape Verde attain COVID‐19 herd immunity? Progress, Challenges, and Recommendations |
| title_full_unstemmed | Will Cape Verde attain COVID‐19 herd immunity? Progress, Challenges, and Recommendations |
| title_short | Will Cape Verde attain COVID‐19 herd immunity? Progress, Challenges, and Recommendations |
| title_sort | will cape verde attain covid 19 herd immunity progress challenges and recommendations |
| topic | Africa Cape Verde COVID‐19 health response healthcare system vaccination |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.103 |
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