The COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare systems in Africa: A scoping review of preparedness, impact and response

The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems in both developed and developing nations alike. Africa has one of the weakest health systems globally, but there is limited evidence on how the region is prepared for, impacted by and responded to the pandemic.

Citation:
Tessema GA, Kinfu Y, Dachew BA, ……. Alene KA, Bezabhe WJ, Bali AG, ……. Gelaw YA, et al. The COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare systems in Africa: A scoping review of preparedness, impact and response. BMJ Glob Health. 2021;6(12).

Keywords:
COVID-19; health policy; health services research; health systems

Abstract:
The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems in both developed and developing nations alike. Africa has one of the weakest health systems globally, but there is limited evidence on how the region is prepared for, impacted by and responded to the pandemic.