@article{Tessema_G-2021_120969,
title = {The COVID-19 pandemic and healthcare systems in Africa : a scoping review of preparedness, impact and response},
author = {Tessema, G. and Kinfu, Y. and Dachew, B. and Tesema, A. and Assefa, Y. and Alene, K. and Aregay, A. and Ayalew, M. and Bezabhe, W. and Bali, A. and Dadi, A. and Duko, B. and Erku, D. and Gebrekidan, K. and Gebremariam, K. and Gebremichael, L. and Gebreyohannes, E. and Gelaw, Y. and Gesesew, H. and Kibret, G. and Leshargie, C. and Meazew, M. and Mekonnen, A. and Mirkuzie, A. and Mohammed, H. and Tekle, D. and Tesfay, F.},
month = {dec},
year = {2021},
abstract = {BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems in both developed and developing nations alike. Africa has one of the weakest health systems globally, but there is limited evidence on how the region is prepared for, impacted by and responded to the pandemic.},
volume = {6},
issue = {12},
journal = {BMJ Global Health},
publisher = {BMJ Publishing Group},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007179},
}
