Reported COVID-19 cases and associated mortality remain low in many sub-Saharan
countries relative to global averages, but true impact is difficult to estimate given limitations …

Background While the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been well documented in high-
income countries, less is known about the health effects in Somalia, where health systems …

Background Sparse data documenting the impact of COVID-19 in Africa has fostered the
belief that COVID-19 'skipped Africa'. We previously published results from a systematic …

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in substantial mortality worldwide. However, to date,
countries in the Middle East and Africa have reported considerably lower mortality rates than …

Not all COVID-19 deaths are officially reported, and particularly in low-income and
humanitarian settings, the magnitude of reporting gaps remains sparsely characterized …

Background The burden of COVID-19 in low-income and conflict-affected countries remains
unclear, largely reflecting low testing rates. In parts of Yemen, reports indicated a peak in …

BACKGROUND: The burden of COVID-19 in low-income and conflict-affected countries
remains unclear, largely reflecting low testing rates. In parts of Yemen, reports indicated a …

The COVID-19 pandemic and public health “lockdown” responses in sub-Saharan Africa,
including Uganda, are now widely reported. Although the impact of COVID-19 on African …

Background As in many countries, quantifying COVID-19 spread in Indonesia remains
challenging due to testing limitations. In Java, non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) were …

Background. Producing timely and accurate estimates of the impact of COVID-19 on
mortality is challenging for most countries, but impossible for South Africa (SA) from cause-of …