Publications by authors named "Milse Nzingou"
This study analysed the reported incidence of COVID-19 and associated epidemiological and socio-economic factors in the WHO African region. Data from COVID-19 confirmed cases and SARS-CoV-2 tests reported to the WHO by Member States between 25 February and 31 December 2020 and publicly available health and socio-economic data were analysed using univariate and multivariate binomial regression models. The overall cumulative incidence was 1846 cases per million population.
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- COVID-19 has caused a surge in global infections, prompting a study that used a decision-making tool to evaluate risks and guide public health measures in Africa based on WHO data as of December 2020.* -
- Among 46 countries assessed, 43 were categorized under community transmission, with only two countries having adequate health system capacities, highlighting a critical lack of resources in most regions.* -
- The risk levels ranged from 0 to 3, with 32 countries at risk level 3 needing urgent support to avoid severe lockdowns, indicating a pressing need for effective risk management strategies tailored to local conditions.*