What are the Main Challenges that a Health Services Manager is Facing Regarding the Impact of an Economic Crisis to a Local Society

Abstract

Frimpong Matthew Antwi

Economic crisis is usually seen as a situation in which the econ- omy of a country experiences a sudden downturn in its aggregate output or real gross domestic product (GDP) resulting in decline in real income per capita, increase in unemployment, poverty, etc. (IGI Global). It can be caused by natural disasters, wars/conflicts, poor governance, pandemics such as Covid-19, etc. The modern societies require five basic needs namely education, neighborhood and built environment, social and community stability, economic stability and healthcare in order to age, work and live harmoni- ously. A breech in each societal needs has a bearing on another especially economic instability. Poor economy has daring effects on education, social stability and most especially healthcare. Over the years, economic instability in many nations in sub-Saharan Af- rica, Asia, Greece, etc. hit harder on the health of their citizens especially those who lived in poor communities.

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