Chimére L Sweeney emphasizes the need for awareness, stating, "I want to help Black people tell their stories of long covid." The discussion highlights the importance of empathy and support for those affected, advocating for better healthcare access and understanding.
Battling Long Covid: The Ongoing Struggle for Those Testing Negative but Still Suffering
In the face of healthcare disparities and persistent symptoms, Black Covid survivors are forging paths to healing through solidarity, advocacy, and resilience
This study on persistent COVID-19 symptoms in survivors from Lagos State, Nigeria, reveals that 40.9% of patients experience ongoing health issues like fatigue and headaches. It underscores the importance of continuous post-discharge monitoring to improve survivors' quality of life.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected Indigenous and racialized women, exacerbating existing inequalities and highlighting systemic issues.
Hosted by Mary C. Curtis, a discussion series explores COVID-19's impact on healthcare, starting with Netia McCray's battle and challenges in diagnosis and treatment, highlighting systemic healthcare issues.
Coronavirus brought us back to our roots, reminding us who we were, who we are, and who we will always be: African Americans surviving, thriving, living, learning, and loving. This is Black COVID “The Rona.”