Private sector engagement in the COVID-19 response: experiences and lessons from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda
In: Global Health, 2022
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BACKGROUND: Private entities play a major role in health globally. However, their contribution has not been fully optimized to strengthen delivery of public health services. The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems and precipitated coalitions between public and private sectors to address critical gaps in the response. We conducted a study to document the public and private sector partnerships and engagements to inform current and future responses to public health emergencies. METHODS: This was a multi-country cross-sectional study conducted in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda between November 2020 and March 2021 to assess responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted a scoping literature review and key informant interviews (KIIs) with private and public health sector stakeholders. The literature reviewed included COVID-19 country guidelines and response plans, program reports and peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed publications. KIIs elicited information on country approaches and response strategies specifically the engagement of the private sector in any of the strategic response operations. RESULTS: Across the 4 countries, private sector strengthened laboratory systems, COVID-19 case management, risk communication and health service continuity. In the DRC and Nigeria, private entities supported contact tracing and surveillance activities. Across the 4 countries, the private sector supported expansion of access to COVID-19 testing services through establishing partnerships with the public health sector albeit at unregulated fees. In Senegal and Uganda, governments established partnerships with private sector to manufacture COVID-19 rapid diagnostic tests. The private sector also contributed to treatment and management of COVID-19 cases. In addition, private entities provided personal protective equipment, conducted risk communication to promote adherence to safety procedures and health promotion for health service continuity. However, there were concerns related to .
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Private sector engagement in the COVID-19 response: experiences and lessons from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Kabwama, Steven N. ; Kiwanuka, Suzanne N. ; Mapatano, Mala Ali ; Fawole, Olufunmilayo I. ; Seck, Ibrahima ; Namale, Alice ; Ndejjo, Rawlance ; Kizito, Susan ; Monje, Fred ; Bosonkie, Marc ; Egbende, Landry ; Bello, Segun ; Bamgboye, Eniola A. ; Dairo, Magbagbeola D. ; Adebowale, Ayo S. ; Salawu, Mobolaji M. ; Afolabi, Rotimi F. ; Diallo, Issakha ; Leye, Mamadou M. M. ; Ndiaye, Youssou ; Fall, Mane ; Bassoum, Oumar ; Alfvén, Tobias ; Sambisa, William ; Wanyenze, Rhoda K. |
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Zeitschrift: | Global Health, 2022 |
Veröffentlichung: | BioMed Central ; BMC, 2022 |
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