In some countries where respect for public health is guaranteed, like Sweden and Germany, the measures have been easy for communities to follow, resulting in good pandemic management without overstretching public health facilities. Though they are for people living with HIV/Aids, it may be necessary to tailor them for Covid-19 patients. Where public health services cannot cope with increasing demand for treatment and care, this may be the solution. SUPPORT CAREGIVERSHome-based care programmes may have to be developed to assist family caregivers in providing Covid-19 care. To support the concept, and to particularly help the caregivers, involving the community in providing care and support, providing support to caregivers, addressing stigma and discrimination in families and communities, providing support to caregivers and providing care and support to children are necessary.

Source: Daily Nation May 14, 2020 20:15 UTC