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Applying the Systems Thinking Approach in Exploring the National Response to Covid-19 in Pakistan

verfasst von : Muhammad Fayyaz Nazir, Ellen Wayenberg, Shahzadah Fahed Qureshi

Erschienen in: Perspectives and Practices of Public Administration in South Asia

Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

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Abstract

This study analyzes the national response and implementation process of Disease Prevention and Control (DP&C) policies in Pakistan related to Covid-19 through the systems thinking approach. The study found that elements of staff screening, support and incentives, and screening of hospital visitors and guests were missing. Furthermore, a lack of specialized human resources and inconsistent involvement in quality improvement by public organizations was also identified. The study highlights the importance of exploring the role of healthcare workers in implementing non-pharmaceutical interventions as they are at significant risk of disease contamination and psychological impact. The study also understands the implications of Covid-19 DP&C policies on implementing Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs), precisely SDG-3.

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Fußnoten
1
Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the UNO in 2015 to fulfill Millennium Development Goals’ unfurnished agenda and enhance the quality of life.
 
2
SDG point 3 is about the health to ensure the healthy lives and promote well-being for all the ages.
 
3
Administrative unit in the province consists of some districts.
 
4
The geographic region where Pakistan exists.
 
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Metadaten
Titel
Applying the Systems Thinking Approach in Exploring the National Response to Covid-19 in Pakistan
verfasst von
Muhammad Fayyaz Nazir
Ellen Wayenberg
Shahzadah Fahed Qureshi
Copyright-Jahr
2024
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-49841-1_8

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