Leadership training to accelerate progress in public health in sub-Saharan Africa: time for action

摘要

COVID-19 has highlighted the deep socioeconomic disparities worldwide. Fragile health systems, chronic lack of access to programmes and services, and structural barriers threaten socioeconomic development and good health in sub-Saharan Africa. The pandemic has highlighted the challenges that communities with few resources face, including health-care personnel shortages, overcrowded conditions preventing physical distancing in urban areas, and little access to clean water and hand sanitiser. The pandemic has also highlighted gaps in preparedness and response; effective leadership within public health programmes could influence outcomes in countries across the globe.