Critical Analysis of the Roles of NCDC and WHO in Covid-19 Pandemic Management and Control Measures.
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the study
The objectives of the study are;
- To find out the role played by NCDC in covid19 pandemic management and control measures in Nigeria
- To find out responsibility of WHO in covid19 pandemic management and control measures
- To find out the challenges of NCDC and WHO in managing and controlling covid19
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Insight about Coronavirus COVID-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. World Health Organisation has declared coronavirus as a global pandemic without cure or vaccine. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover sometimes without requiring special treatment. Older people and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness (Ukata&Onuekwa, 2020). The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID19 virus, it causes and how it spreads. The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it is important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow or handkerchief) (World Health Organisation, n.d). Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization. Most common symptoms are: fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Others are aches and pains, sore throat, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, headache, loss of taste or smell and a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes. This pandemic has halted all global human economic activities and threatened with trembled the existence of man engrossed with fear because of the inexplicable high rate of transmissions and deaths recorded across the globe, Nigeria with her poor health system included. Across the nations, educators are responding valiantly to the unprecedented health crisis and its ramifications for students, educators, and communities. Leaders and staff are charting new course for this unique time. Educators’ efforts to navigate through this challenging situation and commitment to their students as an inspiration for success of their dreams, Nigeria cannot be exceptional(Ukata&Onuekwa, 2020). The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it is absolutely impossible to carry on with the traditional classrooms management of teaching and learning of face-to-face interactions between teachers (lecturers and students, students and students), as well as the non-academic staff and management. As such, the urgent need for the application of ICT towards minimizing traditional classrooms challenges of teaching and learning during covid-19 pandemic in Rivers state tertiary institutions.
Chapter Three
Research methodology
Research Design
The research design adopted in this research work is the survey research design which involves the usage of self-designed questionnaire in the collection of data. Under the survey research design, primary data of this study will be collected from NCDC in Abuja in order to determine the roles of NCDC and WHO in covid19 pandemic management and control measures. The design was chosen because it enables the researcher to collect data without manipulation of any variables of interest in the study. The design also provides opportunity for equal chance of participation in the study for respondents.
Population of Study
The population of study is the census of all items or a subject that possess the characteristics or that have the knowledge of the phenomenon that is being studied (Asiaka, 1991). It also means the aggregate people from which the sample is to be drawn.
Population is sometimes referred to as the universe. The population of this research study will be Seventy-five (75) selected staffs of NCDC in Abuja
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
This chapter is about the analysis and presentation of data collected from the field through questionnaire. The analysis of the data with particular question immediately followed by the presentation of findings.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain critical analysis of the roles of NCDC and WHO in covid19 pandemic management and control measures. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of the roles of NCDC and WHO in covid19 pandemic management and control measures
Summary
This study was on critical analysis of the roles of NCDC and WHO in covid19 pandemic management and control measures. Three objectives were raised which included: To find out the role played by NCDC in covid19 pandemic management and control measures in Nigeria, to find out responsibility of WHO in covid19 pandemic management and control measures and to find out the challenges of NCDC and WHO in managing and controlling covid19. The total population for the study is 75 staffs of NCDC, Abuja. The researcher used questionnaires as the instrument for the data collection. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for this study. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using simple percentages and frequencies
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic stressed the need for a globally coordinated governance response to future outbreaks. In this vein, and to respond to the shortcomings of international health architecture, the multiple WHO member states called for new international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response, to “foster an all-of-government and all-of-society approach, strengthening national, regional and global capacities and resilience to future pandemics”. International expert consultations to support and inform the WHO and NCDC are underway.
Recommendation
The major challenges of these two bodies to carryout their work perfectly is financial challenge, the study hereby urge government, NGOs to support in controlling covid19 pandemic
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