Appraisal of Health Sector Responses to Covid-19 at National and Sub-National Levels: Case Study of States with Highest Prevalence of Cases-Lagos, Kaduna and FCT Assessment of Health Sector Responses to Covid-19 at Selected States with Highest Prevalence of Cases

Abstract

The Covid-19 pandemic is the largest and longest outbreak in modern times, with socio-economic, political, and educational disruptions. This study was to appraise the level of efforts and the impact of these interventions in the health sector. A mixed methodology approach involving quantitative research techniques. The study revealed that there was generally a high level of awareness and good compliance to government policies and guidelines on Covid-19 regulations being highest in Lagos state compared to FCT and Kaduna state. The public perception of the use of facemask and its enforcement and handwashing practices by health facilities was rated high across the three states. Client education and public perception of Covid-19 counselling was different across the three states, being highest in Lagos in comparison to FCT and Kaduna. Hence the study recommended refreshers training of health workers on awareness creation and counselling of clients at all levels of care. Keywords: Assessment, Covid-19, Health system strengthening.