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COVID-19 response in South African communities: Screening, testing, tracing and movement modelling.
Modisenyane, M; Madikezela, L; Mngemane, S; Ramadan, O P; Matlala, M; McCarthy, K; Govender, N; Nemungadi, T; Silal, S P.
  • Modisenyane M; South African National Department of Health, Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Madikezela L; South African National Department of Health, Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Mngemane S; Clinton Health Access Initiative, Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Ramadan OP; World Health Organization, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Matlala M; Clinton Health Access Initiative, Pretoria, South Africa.
  • McCarthy K; National Institute for Communicable Diseases, a Division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Govender N; National Institute for Communicable Diseases, a Division of the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham, Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Nemungadi T; South African National Department of Health, Pretoria, South Africa.
  • Silal SP; Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA), Department of Statistical Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
S Afr Med J ; 112(5b): 366-370, 2022 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1897103
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In South Africa (SA), the first case of COVID-19 was reported on 5 March 2020 from a traveller who had returned from Italy. Increases in COVID-19 cases and deaths necessitated the design and implementation of community screening, testing, and tracing as a control strategy. The SA government's plans to implement community-based screening, testing, contact tracing and movement modelling during the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic presented both opportunities and challenges. In this article, we present our experiences, opportunities and lessons for community-based COVID-19 response, anchoring these efforts in the primary healthcare system.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: S Afr Med J Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: SAMJ.2022.v112i5b.16072

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Diagnostic study / Observational study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Africa Language: English Journal: S Afr Med J Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: SAMJ.2022.v112i5b.16072