Post-Covid-19 Wash Insecurity and Monkeypox Transmission in Nigeria
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2760683 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kelechi Elijah Nnamani (0000-0001-6504-1928), Rebecca Ginikanwa Nnamani (0000-0001-8037-1749, University of Nigeria), Ifeoma Florence Nzekwe (0000-0002-0432-2002, University of Nigeria, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 3071-3092 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Asian and African Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0021-9096 • E-ISSN: 1745-2538 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00219096251365461 |
| OpenAlex | W4413858709 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 75 |
In the context of the post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery and the ongoing efforts to manage endemic diseases, this study examines the impact of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) insecurity on monkey pox outbreaks in Nigeria. It describes WASH as critical preventive and control measures for limiting the spread of viral infections. Using data from secondary sources and direct observations, the study argues that the prevailing neoliberal development strategy in Nigeria-characterized by cuts to social spending, has hindered the growth of the WASH sector in the country. Consequently, the prevailing WASH insecurity in the country has diminished its capacity to manage health emergencies, thereby increasing citizens' vulnerability to waterborne diseases and other viral infections. Indeed, this study maintains that bridging existing WASH gaps and prioritizing infrastructure, financial investment, community participation, and data-centric strategies are vital for strengthening Nigeria's capacity to manage and prevent monkeypox outbreaks. The development of robust, functional and viable WASH systems will undoubtedly bolster public health outcomes and safeguard communities against future epidemics
Biology · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Economics · Geography · Infectious disease (medical specialty · Monkeypox · Socioeconomics · Transmission (telecommunications · Medicine · Poxvirus research and outbreaks · SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research · Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research · Virology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |