Environmental health practitioners: a key cadre in the control of COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa

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The multidisciplinary nature of environmental health practitioners (EHP) allows them to understand where different sectors can intersect to maximise severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-related interventions.

EHPs have the necessary skills to support the transdisciplinary approach required to halt the further spread of SARS-CoV-2.

Governments should support the work of EHPs across the region and include them among key decision-making stakeholders.