Africa is Not Starting from Scratch on COVID-19

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Georgetown’s Dr. Charles Holmes, Matthew Boyce and Dr. Rebecca Katz write in the Council on Foreign Relations Think Global Health: “Africa is not Starting from Scratch on COVID-19: Success against coronavirus will require national leadership, engaged local responders, and strong cooperation with NGOs”

Average level of preparation of the health system capacities for responding to an infectious epidemic, as measured by Joint External Evaluations of national progress in meeting targets of the IHR. GIDA/Georgetown Infectious Disease Atlas
Average level of preparation of the health system capacities for responding to an infectious epidemic, as measured by Joint External Evaluations of national progress in meeting targets of the IHR. GIDA/Georgetown Infectious Disease Atlas

The article highlights opportunities to achieve greater health build from Africa’s strengths in combating multiple infectious pandemics, including strong community health platforms and experienced non-governmental organizations.