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This chapter discusses the role of political leadership in managing public health events, using the experience from South Africa, Nigeria, and Rwanda’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the critical role of political leaders in navigating complex challenges, balancing public health imperatives with economic stability, and fostering community engagement. While each of these countries essentially operates within different political contexts, there are similarities in the government’s political response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for strong, decisive action backed by legislation is a cross-cutting theme irrespective of the political context. There are important lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic response that can guide the continent in building a more resilient and equitable public health system.

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The Politics in Public Health—Political Dimensions to Leadership in a Public Health Emergency Like COVID-19

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    2025年

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  • Celestina Obiekea

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This chapter discusses the role of political leadership in managing public health events, using the experience from South Africa, Nigeria, and Rwanda’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the critical role of political leaders in navigating complex challenges, balancing public health imperatives with economic stability, and fostering community engagement. While each of these countries essentially operates within different political contexts, there are similarities in the government’s political response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for strong, decisive action backed by legislation is a cross-cutting theme irrespective of the political context. There are important lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic response that can guide the continent in building a more resilient and equitable public health system.