Challenges and Lessons Learned in the Implementation of Government Policies during COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Subnational governments, such as Local Government Units (LGUs), are currently faced with a health crisis that entails significant economic, social, and budgetary ramifications. In order to address the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Local Government of Malita Davao Occidental has implemented various interventions through its Municipal Inter-Agency Task Force (MIATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases. Results revealed emerging (8) themes as follows: limited access to healthcare services and medical providers; capacity and training needs; cultural and socio-economic gaps; poor communication and information dissemination; improve overall healthcare system; empower the Local Government Units; communication strategies; the holistic and sustainable development programs and needs. The purpose of this study was to identify the challenges and lessons learned of the MIATF in the implementation of government policies during COVID-19 pandemic using qualitative method.