Combatting emerging infectious diseases from Nipah to COVID-19 in Kerala, India

Authors: K. C. Prajitha, V. Babu, A. Rahul, M. J. Valamparampil, P. R. Sreelakshmi, S. Nair, R. P. Varma

Year: 2023

Journal: Public Health Action

DOI: 10.5588/pha.22.0024

The paper explores the perceptions of stakeholders on how Kerala's decentralized system helped during Nipah virus outbreaks and COVID-19 pandemic.

Decentralisation enabled effective handling of outbreaks and the pandemic in Kerala
Findings indicate four major themes: decision-making, engagement level, people-centric action, and difficulties

Study Type: Qualitative Descriptive Approach
Sample Size: 7 key informant interviews (KIIs) and 9 in-depth interviews (IDIs)
Geographic Focus: Kerala, India
Time Period: 2018 to 2020

Public Health, Decentralization, Nipah Virus, COVID-19

The study highlights the importance of human resources and service delivery during public health emergencies in developing nations.