Shortfalls to the Healthcare System and Recommendations During the COVID-19 Crisis
Journal Title: Public Health Open Access - Year 2020, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID) has left the healthcare system in havoc. With the rise in cases and overcrowding of health facilities, the overburdened demand on the healthcare system has left it with shortages of key provisions, personnel and intensive care units. Suggestions to consider for addressing these issues include increasing the workforce by recruitment of retired health professionals, use of mobile health units to tackle bed shortages, and handmade masks to combat against PPE shortages.
Authors and Affiliations
Sayed A , Challa KT , Akel M , Massri T , Snigdha B , Ahmed F and Toor A
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