The role of community pharmacies in early detection of suspected COVID-19 cases in 2020: lessons from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

A study conducted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in 2020 highlighted the important role community pharmacies played in the early detection of suspected COVID-19 cases. As part of an event-based surveillance initiative, 103 pharmacies were engaged to monitor clients presenting with respiratory symptoms and influenza-like illness. This approach proved valuable for early outbreak detection and could be adapted for future public health threats in similar settings

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