Emerging infectious diseases: preparedness and response to fight
Date
2024-04
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Brac University
Abstract
The multifaceted impact of "Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) and their Preparedness" is
explored in detail in this thorough review paper, which highlights the need for proactive
preparedness measures against notable pathogens like COVID-19, Ebola virus, Dengue virus,
and Nipah virus. This project has clarified the vital role that pharmacy specialists play in the
management of EIDs by emphasizing their contributions to patient education, medication
dispensing, and cooperative engagement with healthcare stakeholders. The review highlights
the significance of individual preparedness by stressing the need to comprehend personal risk
factors, maintain good hygiene, and follow vaccination recommendations too. Furthermore,
the utilization of telecommunications technologies at remote locations has culminated. Despite
providing preemptive actions to address issues that need to be prevented. On the contrary, the
review has also suggested incorporating these instruments into a framework that improves the
creation of tactical and strategic plans for developing risk readiness.
Description
Cataloged from the PDF version of thesis.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-49).
This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2024.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-49).
This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Pharmacy, 2024.
Keywords
Emerging infectious disease, Pathogen, Pharmacy, Vaccination
