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Preparedness of Public Hospitals for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic in Lahore District, Pakistan.
Afshan Shahid Taskeen Zahra Rabiah Mahwish Syed M Ali Abbas Zaidi

Cureus

February 2022

Background Pakistan reported more than a million cases during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, shuffling the already resource-constrained health system that is known for its high vulnerability and lack of adaption. Objective To find out the level of preparedness of public hospitals for the novel COVID-19 pandemic in Lahore district. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from April to July 2021 among all 18 public hospitals under Specialized Health Care and Medical Education (SHC&ME) in Lahore by administering World Health Organization (WHO) and SHC&ME modified and pre-tested interviewer based and observation checklist.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Syed M Ali Abbas Zaidi"

  • - Syed M Ali Abbas Zaidi's recent research focuses on the preparedness of public hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan, for the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing their capacity to handle the crisis in the context of an already resource-constrained health system.
  • - The study, published in February 2022, employed a descriptive cross-sectional design, utilizing data collected through modified WHO checklists and observations across all 18 public hospitals in the Lahore district from April to July 2021.
  • - Findings from the research highlight the significant vulnerabilities and gaps in the healthcare system's preparedness, shedding light on the need for improved resources and strategic planning to better respond to public health emergencies in the future.

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