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School of Public Health
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University

Environmental health practitioners: a key cadre in the control of COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract
The multidisciplinary nature of environmental health practitioners (EHP) allows them to understand where different sectors can intersect to maximise severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-related interventions. EHPs have the necessary skills to support the transdisciplinary approach required to halt the further spread of SARS-CoV-2. Governments should support the work of EHPs across the region and include them among key decision-making stakeholders.
Year of Publication
2020
Journal
BMJ Global Health
Volume
5
Issue
7
Number of Pages
3
Date Published
20 Jul 2020
Type of Article
RESEARCH ARTICLE
URL
https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/7/e003314
DOI
10.1136/bmjgh-2020-003314