Publications by authors named "Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Khedr"
BMC Public Health
February 2022
Article Synopsis
- Oyo State, Nigeria, identified as a COVID-19 hotspot, recorded significant cases and mortality since the start of the pandemic, prompting the implementation of a 'Hotspot strategy' to enhance case detection and public health measures.
- A survey conducted over three months in three Local Government Areas (LGAs) within Oyo State showed the strategy successfully increased testing and case identification in Irepo LGA, while Insignificant changes were seen in Ibadan North and Lagelu LGAs.
- Test positivity rates were notably high in Ibadan North, suggesting variability in infection spread, despite the region testing fewer contacts compared to Lagelu, indicating the need for targeted interventions.
