Article ID: CBB761997205

COVID-19 Response in South Asia: Case Studies from India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan (2023)

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Arnab Chakraborty (Author)


Isis: International Review Devoted to the History of Science and Its Cultural Influences
Volume: 114
Issue: S1
Pages: S447-S463


Publication Date: 2023
Edition Details: IsisCB Special Issue: Bibliographic Essays on the History of Pandemics
Language: English

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a significant challenge to countries worldwide, and South Asia has not been an exception. The region is home to over 1.8 billion people and some of the world's largest cities, making it a potential hotspot for the virus's spread. This paper presents case studies from three South Asian countries: India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, analyzing their response to the pandemic and the measures taken to contain its spread. The paper analyzes India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka's healthcare infrastructures, their strengths and weaknesses, and the measures taken by these governments to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on the economy and society. Overall, the paper provides insights into the response to the pandemic in South Asia, highlighting the successes and challenges faced by the countries analyzed. The case studies offer valuable lessons on the importance of preparedness, effective communication, and coordinated responses to pandemics. They also underscore the need for greater investment in healthcare infrastructure and the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities to effectively combat pandemics in the region. This paper also brings together the recent publications on the current pandemic to help understand the recent works in this area.

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Authors & Contributors
Simonutti, Luisa
John Aggrey
Samanta Alarcón-Arcos
Abou Traore
Paige Miller
Errol Boom
Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Pandemics
Medicine
Medicine and society
Public health
Epidemics
Time Periods
21st century
19th century
Prehistory
Ancient
20th century, late
20th century, early
Places
India
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
South Asia
South Korea
Institutions
East India Company (English)
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