Coronavirus in discussion now by HIFA's global health professionals ...
HIFA's global health professionals are discussing coronavirus (COVID-19) now. Below are the latest messages on our HIFA-English discussion forum. Find out more about HIFA here [www.hifa.org]. Join the discussion here: [www.hifa.org/joinhifa]
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Coronavirus (23) Use of masks (3) Dear All, I can only imagine if it is difficult to obtain masks for Covid 19 droplet prevention in the UK it must be much more difficult in Zambia. [*see notes below] Please see attached instructions for making a mask that you can insert a filter into e.g. from hoover bags which can protect against particles. Down to 3 micron in size. What I do know is that the masks could be adopted as a cottage industry at the very least for healthcare workers. Kind regards Tom Browne |
31 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (24) Oxford CEBM COVID-19 Evidence Service (1) Use of masks (4) (with thanks to Irina Ibraghimova and LRC Network) Oxford COVID-19 Evidence Service https://www.cebm.net/covid-19/ 'The Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine has committed its skills and expertise in evidence synthesis and dissemination to the effort against the current COVID-19 pandemic. They have published more than 30 reviews so far.' |
31 March, 2020 |
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Declaración de ASPHER sobre la nueva emergencia de brote de la enfermedad por coronavirus (COVID-19)(39) Difundo la Declaración de la Asociación de Escuelas de Salud Pública de Europa ASPHER conmtivo de la emergencia por covid-19. La declaración original en inglés ha sido publicada en la revista: International Journal of Public Health https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00038-020-01362-x Está también disponible en Portugués y en Francés en: https://www.aspher.org/aspher-covid19-statement-signatories.html |
31 March, 2020 |
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COVID-19 - Declaração da ASPHER sobre a nova Doença por Coronavírus (COVID-19) A emergência de um surto Estimados colegas, Compartilho nota que foi disseminada também via HIFA-Espanhol e que está na integra e em português. Citação: Middleton, J., Martin-Moreno, J.M., Barros, H. et al. ASPHER statement on the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak emergency. Int J Public Health (2020). <https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-020-01362-x> |
31 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (21) Use of masks (2) The WHO and others have been consistent in their recommendations on mask use by the public including their reinforcement of that message today. This new recommendation by Dr Gao and others in Asia is opinion since the biggest issue with the "data" we get from those areas really has no denominator and except for South Korea, has no transparency. Having said that, WHO's recommendation is based on hospital data from the 90's from other droplet transmitted viruses in hospital settings. Gowns and masks added little to gloves and hand washing in transmission studies in hospital settings. |
31 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (22) Misinformation (5) Facebook Live Q & A session Dear all, I agree, there are a lot of COVID19 related myths, lies, misinformation etc. There is a Facebook Live Q & A session with an infectious disease doctor (Dr Hachaambwa) this week, Thursday April 2, 2020 noon Zambian time. Feel free to share. I think it would be a good opportunity for people to get some clarifications, ask questions etc https://www.facebook.com/poherusa/ |
31 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (20) Use of masks Dear Susan, [Susan Chisela, Zambia] |
30 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (19) I agree with you sir. [Chindongo, Zambia] The only way out at the moment is to treat everyone as a potential carrier of the virus. If resources were sufficient, it would be nice to carryout mandatory testing for everyone so as to isolate cases and bring the infection under control. Meanwhile, all other infection prevention measures should continue being enforced. HIFA-Zambia profile: David Mbewe is Content Development Expert with the General Nursing Council of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia. mbewedavi AT gmail.com |
30 March, 2020 |
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El blog Coronavirus y Salud Pública de la EASP (35) La pandemia por COVID-19 es una situación sin precedentes. En un contexto de incertidumbre científica ante un virus novedoso, asistimos a una vorágine informativa de evidencias rigurosas y opiniones infundadas que circulan en las redes sociales, e incluso en medios de comunicación más tradicionales. De otro lado, las y los profesionales sanitarios y gestores requieren de la mejor información disponible para tomar las decisiones clínicas y organizativas que van a contribuir a detener el avance de la epidemia. |
29 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (18) Misinformation (4) Hi Ben, [Ben Margetts, Zambia: http://www.hifa.org/dgroups-rss/coronavirus-12-misinformation-3 ) Thank you for highlighting the problem of misinformation on social media. Maybe the MoH could use social media to send reliable information? Would anyone like to comment? Perhaps we have HIFA-Zambia members at the MoH who are already considering this? I am actually not sure if MoHs are doing this effectively in other countries - I shall try to find out and get back to you. |
29 March, 2020 |
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Por qué el coronavirus va a cebarse con los más pobres (34) Gracias por compartir.Me pregunto si ademas hay datos o se tiene en cuenta o alguien habla o estudia dentro estos grupos de los mas desfavorecidos de los migrantes y refugiados que ademas no siempre conocen la lengua. ¿llegan al hospital? ¿como se les atiende ?¿ quien les ayuda con la comunicacion? ¿estan solis y din recursos en casa? ¿como viven?...cual comentario, noticia, actividad, voluntariado sera bienvenido. |
28 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (17) Dear All, To my knowledge, Zambia is in 'lockdown' for at least two weeks, in the first instance? This is a very frightening time for the whole nation. One of the saddest things is the lack of available government cushioning for employees, especially the self-employed. We are, therefore, very grateful to our grant funders, Scottish Government, for their understanding regarding flexible use of remaining end of year grant funds. Thank you Kindest regards Jo |
28 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (15) Public health education and communication (2) Well said [Flata Mwale, Zambia], it needs to be taken a lot more seriously. I have been sent lots of messages from family and friends in zambia who feel they are safe because they have hand sanitiser. This is the wrong message and sadly the businesses are capitalising on this with ridiculous price increases of hand sanitiser. Soap and water should be encouraged more so as not to push those that cant afford into unnecessary worry. |
28 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (15) I totally agree. Zambia needs to do more than what has been put in place for. From the time this disease began to be recorded in Africa, the country would have put strict measures on the ports of entry but all advise from different stakeholders were not seen as being serious. From 2 cases now on 22 cases the government is now doing what would have been done from inception where there were no cases at all. |
28 March, 2020 |
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Correction: Coronavirus (16) [Note from HIFA-Zambia moderator - Apologies - I mistakenly sent Chindongo's message a few minutes ago as if it were from me.] I totally agree. Zambia needs to do more than what has been put in place for. From the time this disease began to be recorded in Africa, the country would have put strict measures on the ports of entry but all advise from different stakeholders were not seen as being serious. From 2 cases now on 22 cases the government is now doing what would have been done from inception where there were no cases at all. |
28 March, 2020 |
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Por qué el coronavirus va a cebarse con los más pobres (33) Comparto este artículo de ANA V. DIEZ ROUX, publicado en El Pais Destaco algunas frases, al final dispones del enlace al artículo completo. Hoy en día viven en ciudades más de 4.000 millones de personas, más de la mitad de la población mundial Las ciudades tienen por definición alta densidad de población, en ellas vivimos juntas muchas personas que interactuamos y socializamos nuestra vida constantemente. |
28 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (10) Information on HIV and coronavirus (2) Hi, Here is a link to the WHO advice re HIV and ART. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-on-covid-19-hiv-and-antiret... best wishes Lesley |
28 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (11) COVID-19 posters (2) Dear all, As I mentioned, the Zambia Ministry of Health published two posters and banners about COVID-19. Reviewing them, they raise some questions. I would love to hear your thoughts... Poster 1 |
28 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (12) Misinformation (3) Hi Neil, It appears to be driven by fear, or people trying to spread fear, and mainly coming though WhatsApp and Facebook. I am being forwarded messages and sent Facebook posts daily to ask ‘is this true?’ - almost all are false rumours such as: - COVID-19 remains airborne for 24 hours and there is no way of protecting yourself - all truck drivers are being detained in quarantine at borders - shared ‘official press releases from MoH’ with completely inaccurate information -- |
28 March, 2020 |
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Coronavirus (13) COVID-19 posters (3) Child-friendly health education resources Dear Yina, Healthy Learners and the MoH approves new materials yesterday that are child friendly. They will be translated into multiple languages this week, and On Call Africa are helping to get them adapted for communication difficulties. I’d be happy to share, but can’t attach in this thread and they are not online yet. Please feel free to email direct Ben at oncallafrica.org Getting them remote communities will be a challenge but I think I am right in saying that they will go through district health offices and be distributed with medicines. |
28 March, 2020 |
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