Enhancing COVID-19 response mechanism
The WHO in collaboration with MOH carried out an assessment of COVID-19 response structures such as incident management system (IMS)
This was done amid a high risk of a second wave of COVID-19 transmission. A total of 7 regional health offices including 9 official points of entry (PoE) were visited. Kanifing, Bwian, Bansang, Farafenni general hospitals, and Soma and Brasse district hospitals were visited.
Gaps identified included non-implementation of IMS structure at national and regional levels, limited contact tracing due to insufficient funds, absence of exit screening at the airport PoE, gaps in knowledge on COVID-19 treatment were noted.
This resultant inspired the government to implement the IMS structure where WHO/Africa CDC/other partners would support critical treatment in all regions. At airports, PoE staff would compulsorily conduct exit screening and partners should fast-track their procurement process.
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