The global community needs to recognise that global health hazards may not necessarily be the most pressing issue in Africa.
Misunderstanding Africa in the global world of health, By Toyin FalolaHard hit by climate change, farmers in Nigeria’s ‘food basket’ face new foesINVESTIGATION: Beautiful infrastructure but poor staffing, lack of drugs hinder PHC services in Borno communitiesMisunderstanding Africa in the global world of health, By Toyin FalolaI urge the appropriate international authorities and influencers to evaluate the continent’s unique characteristics, investigate internal remedies, and treat African...
Biological makeup, environmental interaction, genetics, and other factors, all have an impact on the health of individuals and communities. Understanding the health state of Africans necessitates an appreciation of the environment, historical detail, and cultural beliefs, as each community has unique characteristics. Except in circumstances involving international interest or the bias of world power, African health and medical status have received little attention.
Foreign countries have a history of promptly aiding their residents in Africa, particularly during health crises and outbreaks. One cannot refute the efforts made to combat many of Africa’s tropical diseases, yet they are frequently viewed as problems that the continent or individual governments should address by themselves. The global approach to African health status only reinforces the ignorance of the situation. African health issues often go unnoticed until they become more serious.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a major worldwide health problem, with approximately one kid under the age of five dying every minute in Africa. Despite being treatable and mostly avoidable, the epidemic has resulted in a lack of awareness of other African diseases, with a major proportion of deaths occurring in African communities. After the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, there was a disturbance in the focus on malaria cures and infections.
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