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EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Volume 25, Issue 6, Pages 2726-2729Publisher
VERDUCI PUBLISHER
DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202103_25435
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Afghanistan; COVID-19; Ophthalmology; Safety; Infection control
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This communication describes the actions taken in ophthalmic practice in Kabul, Afghanistan during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing WHO, international, and local guidelines to effectively protect patients and staff. Implemented changes may lead to improved infection control in the hospital post-pandemic.
This short communication described the actions taken in ophthalmic practice in Kabul, Afghanistan during the COVID-19 pandemic to effectively protect both patients and staff. By following World Health Organisation (WHO), international and local guidelines it has been possible to continue treating ophthalmic outpatients with minimum risk to both patients and staff. The changes which have been implemented may allow better overall infection control in the hospital which will continue to have benefits post-pandemic.
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