COVID-19 Status in Nepal and the Way Forward
Abstract
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is declared a pandemic on
11 March 2020 due to its global spread. The progression of
disease is still at the same speed and the low and middle
income countries (LMICs) like Nepal are in a vulnerable state.
Starting from the first reported case in January, there have
been a total 99 cases as of 7 May 2020 with the chance of
further increment in number, but there is no death due to
COVID-19 at all in Nepal. The expansion and decentralization
of healthcare facilities along with lockdown approach are
praiseworthy to contain and treat the disease, however there
is still a lack of adequate resources for effective enrichment
of healthcare facilities. Poor border security, lack of sufficient
health resources, proper health waste management, and social
stigmatization remain a major problem for the country. There
is not any approved therapy for the treatment of COVID-19,
therefore prevention is the best way of effective management
in Nepal. The most valid strategy is the application of preventive
measures through hand-washing, social distancing, and
increasing mass awareness through audio-visual aids about
the disease. Simultaneously, the preparedness for effective
treatment strategies and application to every healthcare
institution handling COVID-19 cases is mandatory.
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