Africa: Beyond Malaria – Uncovering the Overlapping Crisis of Long Covid in Ethiopia and Uganda

Africa: Beyond Malaria – Uncovering the Overlapping Crisis of Long Covid in Ethiopia and Uganda

While governments lifted restrictions and international attention moved elsewhere after some declared victory over the initial, acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, a significant portion of Covid-19 survivors continued to battle debilitating symptoms that had no name, no recognition, and no clear path to treatment. Dr. Jane Achan, a pediatrician and Principal Advisor at Malaria…

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Africa: The Covid Pandemic Panic May Be Over, But Long Covid Lingers

Africa: The Covid Pandemic Panic May Be Over, But Long Covid Lingers

The global impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) extends beyond the acute phase of infection, presenting ongoing challenges for public health and clinical management. Some people continue to suffer health complications long after recovering from Covid-19, yet the reasons why some develop Long Covid while others do not remain unclear, even five years post-pandemic. Long…

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