Theoretical and Natural Science
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Theoretical and Natural Science
Vol. 33, 08 March 2024
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The influence of COVID-19 on the health sector
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Abstract
Healthcare, as a fundamental component of human well-being, plays a pivotal role in shaping overall quality of life. This research investigates the extensive ramifications of the COVID-19 epidemic on the healthcare sector, encompassing the challenges and opportunities that have emerged in its wake. This study investigates the implications for hospital infrastructure through a comprehensive analysis of pertinent literature. The findings reveal significant deficiencies in essential resources such as ventilators and personal protective equipment (PPE). The evident manifestation of the psychological burden experienced by healthcare personnel highlights the imperative of allocating additional resources to support them. The advent of the pandemic has given rise to telemedicine and other digital alternatives, leading to a significant transformation in the field of healthcare delivery. Lockdowns, mask mandates, and other public health interventions are crucial in mitigating the transmission of the pathogen. Despite facing significant challenges, the ongoing pandemic has accelerated advancements in the field of medicine. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge regarding effective strategies for addressing future pandemics and underscores the imperative of establishing a healthcare system that is adaptable and responsive. In the era following the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative to proactively tackle challenges and explore untapped opportunities in the healthcare sector by continuous research and assertive endeavors.
Keywords
COVID-19, Healthcare, pandemic, human welfare
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- Volume Title
- Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Modern Medicine and Global Health
- ISBN (Print)
- 978-1-83558-323-4
- ISBN (Online)
- 978-1-83558-324-1
- Published Date
- 08 March 2024
- Series
- Theoretical and Natural Science
- ISSN (Print)
- 2753-8818
- ISSN (Online)
- 2753-8826
- DOI
- 10.54254/2753-8818/33/20240789
- Copyright
- 08 March 2024
- Open Access
- This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited