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. 2020 Nov 16;37(Suppl 1):37.
doi: 10.11604/pamj.supp.2020.37.37.26742. eCollection 2020.

COVID-19 pandemic response fatigue in Africa: causes, consequences, and counter-measures

Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi  1   2 , Ayomide Esther Bello  3 , Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi  1
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COVID-19 pandemic response fatigue in Africa: causes, consequences, and counter-measures

Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi et al. Pan Afr Med J. .

Abstract

A notable decline in adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures has been observed despite the increasing number of cases following the suspension of lockdown measures. The African governments have positively responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in previous times, however presently the COVID-19 response on the African continent is in a state of fatigue. Therefore, public vigilance on COVID-19 needs to be reinvigorated through behavioral change communication via different channels of disseminating information. In addition, support systems and social protection should be established to address the COVID-19 pandemic fatigue. Also, increased funding should be made available for enhancing the COVID-19 outbreak response.

Keywords: Africa; COVID-19; behavioral change communication; pandemic fatigue.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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