PAMJ Supplements

PAMJ Special issue on COVID 19 in Africa (Volume 2)

The world is facing one of the most serious health threats in history. The current COVID–19 pandemic has challenged even health systems that have traditionally been considered has resilient. From China through Europe, the Americas and Africa, the COVID-19 in progressing, unabated despite important efforts in place. Although Africa has been hit late compared to other continents, the World Health Organization, through its Director-General, and other global health experts warned African countries to prepare for the worst. The control measures recommended or put in place have been described by some as late, inadequate, and incompatible with the sociocultural, anthropological, and economic realities of Africa. Some experts have voiced their concerns about the effectiveness of these measures in curbing the expanding pandemic and their likely medium to long terms impact on African population. The current focus on COVID-19 response may eventually distract from ongoing efforts to address known causes of morbidity and mortality on the continent such as malaria, pneumonia and diarrhea leading to an increase in non-COVID-19 related death, particularly in children of undeserved communities. In this second volume, the PAMJ continue to compile the best of African research on the pandemic.

Guest Editors:

Dr Scott JN McNabb, Research Professor Emory University, RSPH, Atlanta, USA
Dr Ngozi Erondu, Independent Consultant (Public Health, Global Health Security), CEO, Project Zambezi, Associate Fellow, Chatham House, UK
Dr Duduzile Ndwandwe, Senior Scientist, South Africa Medical Research Council, South Africa
Dr Emmanuel Nsutebu, MD, Chief of Infectious Disease Division, Sheikh Shakbout Medical City, Abu Dhabi
Prof Chris Dickey, PHD, Director of Global Health and Environmental Health Sciences, New York University, University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Dr Luchuo E. Bain PhD Fellow, Research Physician, Bioethicist, Innovation in Global Health Consultant. Scientific editor – the Pan African Medical Journal
Prof Eugene Sobngwi, MD, PhD, Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Yaoundé, Consultant Endocrinologist at Yaounde Central Hospital
Prof Charles Shey Umaru Wiysonge, Epidemiologist & Vaccinologist, Director, Cochrane South Africa
Prof Joseph C Okeibunor, Regional Social Scientist, The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa
Dr Raoul Kamadjeu, Managing Editor, Pan African Medical Journal, Kenya
Mr Bob Davis, Public Health Specialist, American Red Cross, Kenya
Dr Robin Biellik, Infectious Diseases Epidemiologist, AFR RITAG member, Geneva, Switzerland
Dr Peter Nsubuga, Global Public Health, Global Public Health Solutions, United States

Contact Email: editor@panafrican-med-journal.com

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Malaria and COVID-19: commonalities, intersections and implications for sustaining malaria control

Ikeoluwapo Oyeneye Ajayi, Olufemi Olamide Ajumobi, Catherine Falade

Pan African Medical Journal. 01 September 2020. 37(1): 1

Research PDF - 553 KB

Social approaches to COVID-19 pandemic response: effectiveness and practicality in sub-Saharan Africa

Uchenna Anderson Amaechi, Babasola Olufemi Sodipo, Chukwudi Arnest Nnaji, Ayomide Owoyemi, Kasarachi Omitiran, Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Ejemai Eboreime, Olufemi Ajumobi

Pan African Medical Journal. 02 September 2020. 37(1): 2

Commentary PDF - 479 KB

COVID-19 pandemic: implementing control measures in Africa using the ´SHEF2´ model

Frankline Sevidzem Wirsiy, Claude Ngwayu Nkfusai, Denis Ebot Ako-Arrey, Eugene Vernyuy Yeika, Florence Titu Manjong, Dongmo Kenfack Esther, Rosette Boseme Nzoyom, Catherine Atuhaire, Jean-Claude Kindzeka Wirsiy, Samuel Nambile Cumber

Pan African Medical Journal. 03 September 2020. 37(1): 3

Commentary PDF - 391 KB

Antibody tests for diagnosing COVID-19: how relevant are they?

Muki Shehu Shey, Bey-Marrié Schmidt, Charles Shey Wiysonge

Pan African Medical Journal. 08 September 2020. 37(1): 4

Commentary PDF - 407 KB

La prise en charge psychosociale des contacts de cas confirmés de COVID-19 à Touba, Sénégal

Ibra Diagne, Allé Baba Dieng, Ahmed Sougou, Albert Gautier Ndione

Pan African Medical Journal. 08 September 2020. 37(1): 5

Letter to the editors PDF - 420 KB

Preventing Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and to avoiding intubation in patients with COVID-19: an experience from a reanimation service in Morocco

Jaber El Kaissi, Noureddine Jebbar, Abdellatif Diai, Ali Zinebi, Jaouad Laoutid

Pan African Medical Journal. 10 September 2020. 37(1): 6

Research PDF - 513 KB

Epidemiological characteristics and treatment outcomes of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in Ethiopia

Beminet Moges Gebremariam, Kalegzabher Lukas Shienka, Biruk Assefa Kebede, Mathewos Geneto Abiche

Pan African Medical Journal. 11 September 2020. 37(1): 7

Commentary PDF - 400 KB

Cochrane corner: digital contact tracing technologies in epidemics

Anelisa Jaca, Chinwe Juliana Iwu, Charles Shey Wiysonge

Pan African Medical Journal. 12 September 2020. 37(1): 8

Research PDF - 508 KB

Clinical characteristics, treatment regimen and duration of hospitalization among COVID-19 patients in Ghana: a retrospective cohort study

Mary Eyram Ashinyo, Vida Duti, Stephen Dajaan Dubik, Kingsley Ebenezer Amegah, Selorm Kutsoati, Ebenezer Oduro-Mensah, Peter Puplampu, Martha Gyansa-Lutterodt, Delese Mimi Darko, Kwame Ohene Buabeng, Anthony Ashinyo, Anthony Adofo Ofosu, Nyonuku Akosua Baddoo, Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Francis Ofei, Patrick Kuma-Aboagye

Pan African Medical Journal. 15 September 2020. 37(1): 9

Research PDF - 421 KB

Cochrane corner: rapid point-of-care antigen and molecular-based tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection

Duduzile Ndwandwe, Lindi Mathebula, Raoul Kamadjeu, Charles Shey Wiysonge

Pan African Medical Journal. 15 September 2020. 37(1): 10

Case report PDF - 504 KB

Comment différencier une pneumonie COVID-19 et un œdème aigu du poumon? À propos d´un cas

Hicham Faliouni, Zakaria Lahlafi, Mohammed Malki, Zouhair Lakhal

Pan African Medical Journal. 17 September 2020. 37(1): 11

Research PDF - 704 KB

The performance of routine immunization in selected African countries during the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic

Balcha Girma Masresha, Richard Luce Jr, Messeret Eshetu Shibeshi, Bernard Ntsama, Abubacar N´Diaye, Jethro Chakauya, Alain Poy, Richard Mihigo

Pan African Medical Journal. 18 September 2020. 37(1): 12

Case report PDF - 515 KB

Respiratory distress in a patient with Klinefelter syndrome: a suspicion of COVID-19 hiding severe pulmonary embolism

Elyes Lagha, Rami Tlili, Fares Azaiez, Rym Ben Romdhane, Kawther Bachraoui, Nourelhouda Nouira, Meriam Chaabouni, Youssef Ben Ameur

Pan African Medical Journal. 18 September 2020. 37(1): 13

Research PDF - 463 KB

La lutte contre la COVID-19 au Cameroun nécessite un second souffle

Jean Valentin Fokouo Fogha, Jean Jacques Noubiap

Pan African Medical Journal. 18 September 2020. 37(1): 14

Essay PDF - 545 KB

Impact of COVID-19 on the cost of surgical and obstetric care: experience from a Nigerian teaching hospital and a review of the Nigerian situation

AbdulHafiz Oladapo Adesunkanmi, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Olalekan Olasehinde, Olusola Benjamin Fasubaa, Omotade Adebimpe Ijarotimi, Abdul Rashid Kayode Adesunkanmi, Nwedobong Ededem Okon

Pan African Medical Journal. 22 September 2020. 37(1): 15

Research PDF - 675 KB

Regional vulnerability for COVID-19 in Cameroon

Seth David Judson, Kevin Yana Njabo, Judith Ndongo Torimiro

Pan African Medical Journal. 23 September 2020. 37(1): 16

Brief PDF - 410 KB

COVID-19 and the Nigerian correctional service: need for structured data

Asma Qureshi, Ima Kashim, Similolu Akintorin, Larissa Unruh, Sadhana Dharmapuri, Kenneth Soyemi

Pan African Medical Journal. 28 September 2020. 37(1): 17

Research PDF - 1 MB

Preparedness of health facilities providing HIV services during COVID-19 pandemic and assessment of their compliance to COVID-19 prevention measures: findings from the Tanzania Service Provision Assessment (SPA) survey

Shraddha Bajaria, Ramadhani Abdul

Pan African Medical Journal. 30 September 2020. 37(1): 18

Research PDF - 957 KB

Poor knowledge of COVID-19 and unfavourable perception of the response to the pandemic by healthcare workers at the Bafoussam Regional Hospital (West Region-Cameroon)

Jovanny Tsuala Fouogue, Michel Noubom, Bruno Kenfack, Norbert Tanke Dongmo, Maxime Tabeu, Linda Megozeu, Jean Marie Alima, Yannick Fogoum Fogang, Landry Charles Rim A Nyam, Florent Ymele Fouelifack, Jeanne Hortence Fouedjio, Pamela Leonie Fouogue Nzogning Manebou, Clotaire Damien Bibou Ze, Brice Foubi Kouam, Lauriane Nomene Fomete, Pierre Marie Tebeu, Jean Dupont Ngowa Kemfang, Pascal Foumane, Zacharie Sando, George Enownchong Enow Orock

Pan African Medical Journal. 01 October 2020. 37(1): 19

Commentary PDF - 441 KB

How does the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) contribute to the evidence based decision-making and practice during COVID-19 pandemic in ECOWAS region?

Issiaka Sombié, Ermel Johnson, Virgil Lokossou, Tete Amouh, Abdourahmane Sow, Nanlop Ogbureke, Stanley Okolo

Pan African Medical Journal. 02 October 2020. 37(1): 20

Research PDF - 580 KB

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection among health care workers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria: implications for infection prevention and control measures

Adamu Ishaku Akyala, Jaggu Ruth Awayimbo, Margaret Itake Elayo, Olukemi Titilope Olugbade, Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, Akinyinka Akinyoade

Pan African Medical Journal. 08 October 2020. 37(1): 21

Research PDF - 828 KB

Tri et détection du COVID-19 par TDM thoracique low-dose chez des patients tout-venant au service de radiologie de l´Hôpital de Fann (Dakar-Sénégal)

Ibrahima Niang, Ibrahima Diallo, Joseph Coumba Ndoffene Diouf, Mamadou Ly, Mouhamadou Hamine Toure, Khadidiatou Ndiaye Diouf, Fallou Galass Niang, Ibrahima Faye, Mama Ndao, Geraud Akpo, Hamidou Deme, Abdoulaye Dione Diop, Sokhna Ba, Elhadji Niang

Pan African Medical Journal. 13 October 2020. 37(1): 22

Research PDF - 712 KB

Analyse des risques perçus des prestataires de santé en milieu hospitalier dans le cadre de la pandémie à COVID-19: une étude qualitative dans le Centre Hospitalier Roi Baudoin de Guédiawaye, lors de la réception du 1^er cas communautaire du Sénégal

Ndèye Marème Sougou, Jean Baptiste Diouf, Amadou Amath Diallo, Ibrahima Seck

Pan African Medical Journal. 13 October 2020. 37(1): 23

Research PDF - 609 KB

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards COVID-19 among workers of a tertiary hospital in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Oghenekaro Godwin Egbi, Chika Duru, Benedicta Kasia

Pan African Medical Journal. 14 October 2020. 37(1): 24

Commentary PDF - 409 KB

The calculated responses against COVID-19 in Namibia

Josephine Ndapewoshali Amesho, Attaullah Ahmadi, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III

Pan African Medical Journal. 16 October 2020. 37(1): 25

Case report PDF - 543 KB

Fausse couche de 8 semaines d´aménorrhée chez une patiente positive au virus SARS-CoV-2

Mohammed Karam Saoud, Salma Lamsyah, Nissrine Mamouni, Sanaa Errarhay, Chahrazad Bouchikhi, Abdelaziz Banani

Pan African Medical Journal. 22 October 2020. 37(1): 26

Research PDF - 572 KB

Clinical and laboratory characteristics of COVID-19 among adult patients admitted to the isolation centre at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital Bauchi, Northeast Nigeria

Yusuf Bara Jibrin, Okon Kenneth Okwong, Ibrahim Mahmood Maigari, Jacob Amos Dunga, Abubakar Muhammad Ballah, Mustapha Sabo Umar, Alkali Mohammed, Zuwaira Ibrahim Hassan

Pan African Medical Journal. 22 October 2020. 37(1): 27

Case series PDF - 527 KB

Clinical presentations and management of COVID-19 infected children seen in a district health facility in Kambia, northern Sierra Leone

Hammed Hassan Adetola, David Ishola, Muhammed Olanrewaju Afolabi, Joseph Bangura, Isaac Gibril Sesay, Richmonda Pearce, Isaac Garrick, Bomposseh Kamara, Bailah Leigh, Brian Greenwood, Deborah Watson-Jones

Pan African Medical Journal. 27 October 2020. 37(1): 28

Commentary PDF - 423 KB

Promotion of unproved and potential dangerous measures in fighting COVID-19 pandemic: urgent need for vigilant appropriate public communication and generation of scientific evidence

Florence Salvatory Kalabamu

Pan African Medical Journal. 28 October 2020. 37(1): 29

Case report PDF - 707 KB

Use of tocilizumab in a patient with severe COVID-19 in a Teaching Hospital in Ghana: a case report

Yasmine Oladele Hardy, Kojo Awotwi Hutton-Mensah, Divine Aseye Yao Amenuke, James Amoah-Dankwah

Pan African Medical Journal. 29 October 2020. 37(1): 30

Letter to the editors PDF - 383 KB

Prospects of biotechnological production and adoption of COVID-19 serological assays in Nigeria

Idris Nasir Abdullahi, Kabir Umar, Pius Omoruyi Omosigho

Pan African Medical Journal. 03 November 2020. 37(1): 31

Perspectives PDF - 535 KB

Restoring and maintaining robust maternity services in the COVID-19 era: a public health dilemma in Zimbabwe

Grant Murewanhema, Munyaradzi Innocent Nyakanda, Mugove Gerald Madziyire

Pan African Medical Journal. 08 November 2020. 37(1): 32

Research PDF - 868 KB

A descriptive study of the trends of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe from March-June 2020: policy and strategy implications

Grant Murewanhema, Trouble Burukai, Dennis Mazingi, Fabian Maunganidze, Jacob Mufunda, Davison Munodawafa, William Pote

Pan African Medical Journal. 09 November 2020. 37(1): 33

Case report PDF - 521 KB

Severe COVID-19 infection in a patient with a blastic transformation of a chronic myeloid leukemia and severe treatment-induced immunosuppression: a case report

Louardi Mounir, Simou Mehdi, Fahmaoui Kawtar, Mansour Akram, Et-tahir Youness, Tabat Meryem, Joutey Tahiri Othmane, Elkhaouri Imane, Ezzouine Hanane, Charra Boubakar, Camara Marieme, Lamchahab Mouna, Harrach Asmaa, Quessar Asmaa

Pan African Medical Journal. 11 November 2020. 37(1): 34

Perspectives PDF - 550 KB

La lutte contre le COVID-19 au Niger: l´évaluation de la prévention et contrôle des infections dans les formations sanitaires de la communauté urbaine de Niamey

Abdoulaye Mariama Baissa, Samba Hamani, Mahamane Ali, Arlette Leufak Mouako, Blanche-Philomene Melanga Anya, Charles Shey Wiysonge

Pan African Medical Journal. 11 November 2020. 37(1): 35

Project evaluation PDF - 581 KB

Implementing nationwide measles supplemental immunization activities in Ethiopia in the context of COVID-19: process and lessons learnt

Mulat Nigus, Meseret Zelalem, Kibrom Abraham, Amsalu Shiferaw, Mekonnen Admassu, Balcha Masresha

Pan African Medical Journal. 16 November 2020. 37(1): 36

Commentary PDF - 444 KB

COVID-19 pandemic response fatigue in Africa: causes, consequences, and counter-measures

Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, Ayomide Esther Bello, Aanuoluwapo Adeyimika Afolabi

Pan African Medical Journal. 16 November 2020. 37(1): 37

Research PDF - 653 KB

Views and experiences of discharged COVID-19 patients in Kano, Nigeria: a qualitative study

Naziru Bashir Mukhtar, Auwal Abdullahi, Muhammad Aliyu Abba, Jibril Mohammed

Pan African Medical Journal. 17 November 2020. 37(1): 38

Case report PDF - 464 KB

Shortfalls in home quarantine for COVID-19 prevention: a case report

Chidzani Catherine Mbenge, Lebapotswe Tlale, Lisani Ntoni, Naledi Mokgethi, Sidney Otladisa Kololo, Rinett Pharatlhatlhe, Tuduetso Molefi

Pan African Medical Journal. 21 November 2020. 37(1): 39

Research PDF - 767 KB

A scoping review on research agendas to enhance prevention of epidemics and pandemics in Africa

Jill Ryan, Alison Wiyeh, Humphrey Karamagi, Joseph Okeibunor, Prosper Tumusiime, Charles Shey Wiysonge

Pan African Medical Journal. 24 November 2020. 37(1): 40

Perspectives PDF - 476 KB

Adolescent girls, a forgotten population in resource-limited settings in the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for sexual and reproductive health outcomes

Grant Murewanhema

Pan African Medical Journal. 25 November 2020. 37(1): 41

Short communication PDF - 553 KB

COVID-19 infection in pediatric subjects: study of 36 cases in Conakry

Hugues Ghislain Atakla, Mahugnon Maurel Ulrich Dénis Noudohounsi, Aichat Yabo Salami, Hélène Sacca, Axel Gaël Houinato, Mamadou Ciré Barry, Guelngar Carlos Othon, Ayeratou Abèbi Adjadi, Dismand Stephan Houinato

Pan African Medical Journal. 08 December 2020. 37(1): 42