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Insight into COVID-19 Responses and Initiatives from Pakistan #MMPMID32723451
Farooq S; Haider SI; Sachwani S; Parpio YN
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2020[Jun]; 30 (6): 50-52 PMID32723451show ga
The coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly evolving outbreak that has tremendously distressed people worldwide. The paper aims to present some key rapid responses and initiatives to COVID-19 undertaken in Pakistan. The information has been gathered by reviewing material and documents pertinent to COVID-19 in the context of Pakistan. The incidences of COVID-19 cases are gradually increasing; however, the case fatality rate is relatively lower in Pakistan as compared to developed countries. The government has taken massive actions, in terms of lockdowns, quarantine homes, testing facilities, closure of schools, and mass gatherings at places, to combat COVID-19. However, the measures seem to be insufficient due to the fear and stigma attached to it and the low socio-economic conditions. The government has launched initiatives, like Ehsaas cash dissemination programme, for the underprivileged families to address their basic needs; and philanthropic organisations are also coming forward to support these families. The spread of the pandemic is gradually increasing in Pakistan and we recommend strategies like increasing public awareness campaigns, improving screening capacity, and contact tracing to augment the efficiency of the current responses and initiatives. Key Words: COVID-19, Pakistan, Responses, Initiatives.
J+Coll+Physicians+Surg+Pak 2020 ; 30 (6): 50-52
