Shomuyiwa Deborah Oluwaseun, Otitodun Morolake Ibukunoluwa, Anyanwu Tobechukwu Innocentia, Abdulwasiu Muhsinah Adesewa, Sow Alhaji Umar, Carvalho-Alves Maria de Fátima, Mendoca Maria da Luz Lima, Odey Goodness Ogeyi
Faculty of Pharmacy University of Lagos Lagos Nigeria.
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria.
Public Health Chall. 2023 Jul 12;2(3):e103. doi: 10.1002/puh2.103. eCollection 2023 Sep.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of Cape Verde's healthcare system, prompting a swift and effective response. This article examines Cape Verde's comprehensive approach to the pandemic, focusing on epidemiology, the healthcare system, and the vaccination campaign. Recognizing the critical role of COVID-19 vaccination in global efforts, Cape Verde has implemented strategic measures to achieve herd immunity. Although the country has achieved relatively high vaccination coverage in Africa, it still falls short of the necessary threshold. Challenges, including vaccine hesitancy, viral mutations, and supply chain insecurities, must be addressed. Sustained efforts, involving community participation and improved vaccine availability, are crucial. Furthermore, a robust pharmacovigilance system is essential for ensuring vaccination safety and enhancing health outcomes.
新冠疫情暴露了佛得角医疗体系的脆弱性，促使其迅速做出有效应对。本文审视了佛得角应对疫情的全面举措，重点关注流行病学、医疗体系及疫苗接种运动。佛得角认识到新冠疫苗接种在全球抗疫努力中的关键作用，已实施战略措施以实现群体免疫。尽管该国在非洲已实现相对较高的疫苗接种覆盖率，但仍未达到必要门槛。必须应对包括疫苗犹豫、病毒变异及供应链不安全等挑战。持续努力，包括社区参与和提高疫苗可及性，至关重要。此外，强大的药物警戒系统对于确保疫苗接种安全和改善健康结果必不可少。
