Author: Adejumo, Oluseyi Ademola
Title: Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on renal care services in Nigeria Cord-id: 8otb6ano Document date: 2020_7_4
ID: 8otb6ano
Snippet: The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the course of events globally. Enforcement of lock down orders to curtail the spread of the pandemic had untoward consequences on the economy and health of the citizenry. In Nigeria, access to renal care was reduced by restriction of movement; inability to afford care due to economic downturn; suspension of transplant programs; uncertainties about dialysis guidelines; anxiety and reduced motivation of health care workers (HCWs) due to lack of government’s comm
Document: The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the course of events globally. Enforcement of lock down orders to curtail the spread of the pandemic had untoward consequences on the economy and health of the citizenry. In Nigeria, access to renal care was reduced by restriction of movement; inability to afford care due to economic downturn; suspension of transplant programs; uncertainties about dialysis guidelines; anxiety and reduced motivation of health care workers (HCWs) due to lack of government’s commitment to their welfare and increasing rate of COVID-19 infection among HCWs. Formulation and implementation of policies to improve HCWs welfare and ease the burden of CKD patients should be prioritized in order to ensure optimal care of renal patients during the present pandemic.
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