Publications by authors named "Adama N'Dir"
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in 10 Regional Capitals of Cameroon, October-December 2020.
Influenza Other Respir Viruses
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Cameroon experienced significant COVID-19 impact, but the real extent of SARS-CoV-2 infections was unclear during the pandemic's first wave.
- A seroepidemiological survey conducted from October to December 2020 tested over 10,000 people across 10 regional capitals, revealing a seroprevalence of 10.5% among participants aged 5 and older.
- The study indicated that there were over 2 million SARS-CoV-2 infections in these capitals, vastly outnumbering the official case count, emphasizing the need for ongoing serosurveys to better understand COVID-19 spread in areas with limited testing.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for resilient health systems with the capacity to effectively detect and respond to disease outbreaks and ensure continuity of health service delivery. The pandemic has disproportionately affected resource-limited settings with inadequate health capacity, resulting in disruptions in health service delivery and worsened outcomes for key health indicators. As part of the US government's goal of ensuring health security, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has used its scientific and technical expertise to build health capacity and address health threats globally.
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