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Ethiopia and many other countries in sub-Saharan Africa quickly responded with a broad range of public health measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic. Lock-down has led to reduced individual mobility, hospital preparedness has led to reduction in health service and individuals experience uncertainty and fear. Patients with chronic cardiac and pulmonary disease, diabetes and cancer are especially vulnerable since they need continuous health service and care, and they are considered at high risk to the infection. This discussion will reveal the challenges of maintaining essential care for chronic disease patients in Ethiopia.
Topics for Discussion:
What are the specific challenges and options to support patients with chronic diseases in Ethiopia? -What are needs and solutions on health care provider side to maintain essential service for chronic disease patients?
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