African Zoology Studies (Core Life Science)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Resilience Dynamics in Health Systems: Insights from Ghana's Epidemic Response Landscape

Abena Afriyankwa, Water Research Institute (WRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18744098
Published: October 18, 2002

Abstract

This study examines health systems resilience in response to epidemics in Ghana during a specific period, offering insights from African studies. A mixed methods study combining quantitative data from public records with qualitative interviews of healthcare workers and community members to comprehensively analyse health system dynamics. The proportion of healthcare facilities that maintained essential services during the outbreak was 85%, indicating a resilient but challenging operational environment. Health systems in Ghana demonstrated resilience but faced significant challenges, requiring tailored interventions for future epidemics. Tailored support strategies should be developed to enhance system stability and community engagement during health crises. Ebola outbreak, health system resilience, mixed methods study, Ghanaian healthcare

How to Cite

Abena Afriyankwa (2002). Resilience Dynamics in Health Systems: Insights from Ghana's Epidemic Response Landscape. African Zoology Studies (Core Life Science), Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18744098

Keywords

African geographyresilience theorymixed methodspublic health systemsqualitative analysisempirical studiescommunity engagement

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