Table 3 Major timeline and related health system response in Bangladesh, Nigeria and South Africa
Traits | Bangladesh | Nigeria | South Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
First confirmed case | March 08a | February 27b | March 05d |
Beginning of lockdown | March 23a | March 24c | March 26e |
Nature of lockdown | Initially for 10 days, later extended | State by state, partial | Nationwide |
Health system response: | ● Social distancing and provision of high-risk screening, hospitalization etc. and continuation of essential healthcare ● Bangladesh and South Africa converted specific tertiary hospitals to dedicated COVID-19 facilities; Nigeria made provision for COVID-19 care within existing facilities ● There was no specific MNCH care provision guideline in any of the countries. ● Electronic and print media-based information to raise awareness of benefits of social and interpersonal distancing, appropriate use of face masks and use of hand sanitizers, etc. ● Provision for periodic briefing updates on the pandemic by relevant government agencies/personnel. | ||