Evacuation and Repatriation Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, evacuation and repatriation of nationals have been done by many countries. However, this has posed several socio-economic public health issues that are worth exploring. This commentary, therefore, aims at exploring impact amidst pandemic. Evacuation helped to alleviate psycho-social effects pandemic on foreign nationals, also creates a sense relief for host nations due reduced stress related caring potentially larger number people. It contributed enhancement healthcare systems importation virus into various presents significant logistic economic challenges as it requires trained personnel equipment. Therefore, there is need proper planning, financing supervision avoid possible during expedition. In addition, community awareness regarding returnees essential prevent social discrimination stigma. Doi: 10.28991/SciMedJ-2021-03-SI-7 Full Text: PDF