Challenges associated with the implementation of institutional quarantine and isolation strategies during major multicountry viral outbreaks in Africa (2000-2023): a scoping review

• Main Authors: Jimoh Amzat (Author), Ebunoluwa Oduwole (Author), Saheed Akinmayowa Lawal (Author), Olusola Aluko-Arowolo (Author), Rotimi Afolabi (Author), Isaac Akinkunmi Adedeji (Author), Ige Angela Temisan (Author), Ayoyinka Oludiran (Author), Kafayat Aminu (Author), Afeez Abolarinwa Salami (Author), Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Quarantine and isolation (Q&I) are interrelated but not mutually exclusive public health practices for disease control, which may face public resistance in the context of health emergencies due to associated challenges. Hence, it is often tough for most countries to implement...