thank you

Dr Bwakura?

He is muted

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Dr. Nsenga, looking at the slide showing the attack rate in the ECSA region, I couldn't help but notice that the countries with higher attack rates are countries with more sound economies. What are your thoughts on the possibility that the attack rates also reflect testing capacity, which may be a proxy of the economic viability of the different countries? Thank you.

Great analysis. Is the positivity rate in Mauritius not due to large number of tests done Would we not want to look at the sensitivity of their screening process in such a scenario?

I think you have addressed my question in subsequent slides, thanks.

The numbers positive in Kenya and Uganda seems to be related to the numbers tested

Testing strategy affects attack rates

and the numbers tested have been variable over time

and the numbers tested have been variable over time but what seems constant is the proportionality between number tested and the positives.

Brilliant talk

Great talk Dr Nsenga, thank you for such a beautiful overview of the African pandemic.

Thank you Dr Nsenga. Organizers please share the slides

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@Andres: Yes the attack rate is fucntion of the capciity to test and the testing strategy that a country put in place. Obviouly countries whith high testing capacity and with adequate testing strategy will detect more cases (provided also widespread transmission is occuring).

@More: Most countries including Mauritius were using PCR-based testing which is tthe gold standard in term of COVID-19 testing

@Walter: Yes what seems to be constant is the proportionality although the positivity rates also has varied over time in some countries

Will we get the presentation at the end of the conference?

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mandatory testing BEFORE arrival may be worth including in the profile

• Dr. Nsenga, looking at the slide showing the attack rate in the ECSA region, I couldn't help but notice that the countries with higher attack rates are countries with more sound economies. What are your thoughts on the possibility that the attack rates also reflect testing capacity, which may be a proxy of the economic viability of the different countries? Thank you.• Great analysis. Is the positivity rate in Mauritius not due to large number of tests done Would we not want to look at the sensitivity of their screening process in such a scenario?• and the numbers tested have been variable over time but what seems constant is the proportionality between number tested and the positives.

Please shed light on the role of Ab tests in case management and screening programs?

What has Africa contributed scientifically to the global fight against COVID ? or are we just passengers ?

May you please clarify on what extent do dead bodies of covid-19 transmit infection to health people

Isn't corruption the elephant in the room especially for funding initiatives crucial for preparedness planning?

Dr Lamorde how have the most recent outbreaks of Ebola prepared or given Uganda an advantage in handling COVID or was there no advantage?

Dr Lamorde how have the most recent outbreaks of Ebola prepared or given Uganda an advantage in handling COVID or was there no advantage?

What's the long term effects of testing only symptomatic cases

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volume low even at max on my computer

I can hardly hear the presenter, is it just me?

anticipation. That word is key. Thank you Dr Kambugu.

Dr, your volume is a bit low

James, I hope you will avail us the slides.

James we need the recordings as well

yes. recording is beieng

The recordins will be shared on the website

recordings*

Yes James we will appreciate if these materials are avail to us

very informative sessions. thanks

cannot hear a word??

Well done 👍 Uganda for the innitial months. BUT have we not squandered or erased these hard-won benefits with the recent election campaigns and gatherings? What would be our advice to the Government?5

VERY INFORMATIVE PRESENTATIONS, WILL THE SLIDES BE SHARED? SOME PRESENTERS ARE REALLY NOT THAT AUDIBLE

ECSACOP will share the recordings and the slides.

Can you hear the current speaker?

Yes

Yes

Yes Loud and clear

Yes I can hear him

Evarist

Great!

Yes Loud and clear

loud and clear

Yes

Yes

It might be an internet connectivity issue for some. Otherwise, he is mostly audible

we can hear clearly

What is the latest recommendation on Health care spaces in terms of Ventilation , air conditioning and sealing rooms in reducung transmission in hospitals to health workers

thank you for the presentation. my Qn for the last speaker: do they recommend using rapid diagnostic tests to boost screening for COVID19 vs PCR tests

Thanks Andrew. About how many areas of Specialisation go into managing one critically ill patient. We are thin in Uganda on specialists dedicated to a single health care facility

Thank you Bod for your continued support for ECSACOP, Evarist

What is the basic protective wear used n the different COVID treatment units in the UK? What evidence is it based on?

What makes men more vulnerable to covid-19? is it again prevalence of comorbidities? Does progesterone/oestrogen balance play a part?

how long have the longest sufferers of long covid been documented

Has Prof Bod been vaccinated?. What is WHO, RCP and ECSACOP doing to ensure equitable distribution especially to healthcare workers/ high risk in Africa?

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Do people who recover from COVID19 become immune to reinfection?

Thank you -all presenters. Well done

Great presentations

Thanks for the opportunity to share my experience on this esteemed forum!

Thanks to all the mentors for the good presentations,, am honored to have joined this,, really means a lot!

Thank you