Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Health Systems Resilience in African Epidemics: Lessons from Kenya

Nyaga Odinga, Department of Research, Egerton University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18942239
Published: July 19, 2011

Abstract

The resilience of health systems in responding to epidemics is crucial for effective public health management in Africa. A comparative analysis of available data from official health records and literature reviews to assess system performance and adaptability in crisis situations. The study identified a significant improvement in vaccine uptake during the outbreak compared to previous years (35% increase), attributed to effective communication strategies. Kenya's health system demonstrated resilience by leveraging community engagement and technological innovations, which can serve as a model for other African countries facing similar challenges. Enhanced collaboration between government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations is recommended to improve epidemic preparedness and response strategies. Health systems resilience, Epidemics, Kenya, Public health management

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Nyaga Odinga (2011). Health Systems Resilience in African Epidemics: Lessons from Kenya. African Development Policy Review (Interdisciplinary -, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18942239

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African geographypublic health managementresilience theoryinfectious diseasessystem integrationepidemic preparednessresponse strategies

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