The Lingering Shadow: Long-Term Effects on COVID-19 Survivors

Authors

  • Brijesh Sathian Geriatrics and long-term care department, Rumailah Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
  • Javed Iqbal Nursing Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
  • Padam Simkhada School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, United Kingdom
  • Hanadi Al Hamad Geriatrics and long-term care department, Rumailah Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/nje.v15i1.83967

Keywords:

COVID-19, Long-Term Effects, Multi-Organ

Abstract

The editorial message is unequivocal: Long COVID cannot be sidelined. Governments must enhance access to multidisciplinary care clinics, fund long-term research, and embed mental health services within recovery programs. Vaccination reduces risk by 10-12%, reinforcing that prevention remains essential. For survivors, recognition is critical acknowledging their struggles and investing in their futures. As research shows, organ damage may be persistent, with long-term effects still emerging. Ignoring this shadow will only deepen the pandemic’s legacy; confronting it directly could reshape resilience in the post-COVID world.

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Author Biography

Brijesh Sathian, Geriatrics and long-term care department, Rumailah Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar

Senior Scientist and Deputy Chair for Research

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Published

2025-09-02

How to Cite

Sathian, B., Iqbal, J., Simkhada, P., & Al Hamad, H. (2025). The Lingering Shadow: Long-Term Effects on COVID-19 Survivors. Nepal Journal of Epidemiology, 15(1), 1374–1375. https://doi.org/10.3126/nje.v15i1.83967

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Editorial

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