Assessing the Impact of Home-Based Management of COVID-19 on the Overburdened Healthcare System in Damascus, Syria: A Prospective Cohort Analysis

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The COVID-19 pandemic severely strained Syria's already fragile healthcare system, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and resource depletion.
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Home-based management of mild COVID-19 cases was implemented in Damascus to alleviate hospital overcrowding and improve patient outcomes.
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The Syrian Medical Team provided free homecare services, utilizing social media for awareness and support amidst the pandemic's peak.
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Patients were triaged through hotlines, allowing timely medical advice and prioritization of critical cases for hospital admission.
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The study highlights the effectiveness of home visits in managing COVID-19 cases in resource-limited settings like Syria.

Bmc Infectious Diseases

by Marah Alsalkini, Ahmad Alkhaledi, Khaled Awad, Kassem Awad, Haitham Housni Zamzam, Ibrahem Hanafi
February 28, 2026

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