Schools of public health as a cornerstone for pandemic preparedness and response: the Africa COVID-19 experience

• Main Authors: Rawlance Ndejjo (Author), Honore Kabwebwe Mitonga (Author), Woldekidan Amde (Author), Grace Biyinzika Lubega (Author), Adamson S. Muula (Author), Damen Haile Mariam (Author), Steven N. Kabwama (Author), Sean Mark Patrick (Author), Desderius Haufiku (Author), Maryam Amour (Author), Marc Bosonkie (Author), Trasias Mukama (Author), Segun Bello (Author), Duah Dwomoh (Author), Glory Mbe Egom Nja (Author), Douglas Bulafu (Author), Dabo Galgalo Halake (Author), Gasto Frumence (Author), Mamadou Makhtar Mbacke Leye (Author), Ndasilohenda Katangolo-Nakashwa (Author), Samson Wakuma Abaya (Author), Issakha Diallo (Author), Landry Egbende (Author), Netsanet Worku (Author), Oumar Bassoum (Author), Branly Mbunga (Author), David Musoke (Author), Hussein Mohamed (Author), Ibrahima Seck (Author), Julius Fobil (Author), Suzanne N. Kiwanuka (Author), Olufunmilayo I. Fawole (Author), Mala Ali Mapatano (Author), Tobias Alfven (Author), Lucy Gilson (Author), Jacinta Victoria Syombua Muinde (Author), Harm van Marwijk (Author), Uta Lehmann (Author), Niko Speybroeck (Author), Margaret Kaseje (Author), Rhoda K. Wanyenze (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused significant morbidity and mortality in Africa, in addition to other socio-economic consequences. Across the continent, Schools of Public Health (SPHs) played several roles in supporting national, regional, and global response to...