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Weekly Operational Update on COVID-19 (1 March 2022)

Core Content

This document provides a summary of global and regional activities related to the ongoing management and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on operational updates, training initiatives, and logistical support. It highlights the efforts of the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners in various countries, including Nepal, Cameroon, Yemen, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, and Mongolia, to strengthen health systems, improve infection prevention and control (IPC), and enhance surveillance and response mechanisms.

Key Figures

• Confirmed cases: 434,154,739
• Confirmed deaths: 5,944,342
• Global vaccine doses administered: 10,585,766,316
• aCOVAX vaccine shipments: 1.33 billion vaccines to 144 participants
• PCR tests shipped globally: 22,917,159
• Medical masks shipped globally: 219,588,426
• Gloves shipped globally: 123,573,260
• Face shields shipped globally: 9,792,166
• GOARN deployments: 220

Main Points

1. Training on ARDS Management in Nepal

• Over 1,600 healthcare workers were trained on the treatment and management of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) using national guidelines and WHO support.
• Training included oxygen therapy and critical care management in high dependency and intensive care units.
• Previous virtual trainings (ECCT and PECCT) had already been conducted to manage critically ill patients with COVID-19.
• The collaboration between MoHP and WHO improved the clinical management of ARDS and enhanced the country's response to the pandemic.

2. IPC Capacity Building in Cox's Bazar

• WHO supported the training of 43 master trainers to improve IPC practices in the Rohingya camps.
• These trainers helped implement IPC in 137 health facilities in the Bohingya camps and 8 sub-district referral health facilities.
• Daily IPC checklists and monthly scorecards were introduced to monitor and improve IPC practices.
• WHO also integrated IPC into the design of health facilities, including 15 SARI ITCs with nearly 1200 beds, ensuring proper workflow, ventilation, and separation of zones.

3. Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2022 in Cameroon

• The Cameroonian Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) adapted a risk-based approach to host the AFCON tournament, with WHO support.
• A mass gatherings risk assessment was conducted before the event to inform operational planning.
• A digital Sanitary Pass platform was launched to control access to event venues based on vaccination and testing data.
• Simulation exercises were conducted to test and improve the system for efficient crowd management and health verification.

4. IPC Support in Yemen

• WHO supported the review of IPC measures in response to the ongoing outbreak.
• Training was conducted for 15 IPC focal persons in Aden and 25 in Sana'a, focusing on basic IPC concepts, risk assessment, and outbreak management.
• Recommendations included establishing a national IPC coordination mechanism, improving monitoring and evaluation, and repurposing existing isolation units for infectious disease management.

5. Training of Laboratory Experts in Kyrgyzstan

• WHO/Europe conducted training on diagnostic assay validation and verification for national mentors and laboratory experts in Bishkek.
• The training increased knowledge by 14% and improved quality management systems in laboratories.
• The goal was to ensure reliable and timely diagnostic services and the detection of new SARS-CoV-2 variants.

6. Vaccination Pop-Up Sites in The Bahamas

• The Ministry of Health and Wellness in The Bahamas partnered with WHO to host pop-up vaccination sites in New Providence.
• These sites were promoted through community engagement and information sessions.
• WHO emphasized the importance of continued public health safety measures and vaccination campaigns to prevent resurgence.

7. Psychological First Aid in Cambodia

• The School Health Department in Cambodia adopted the Psychological First Aid in Schools (PFA-S) method to support vulnerable students.
• The operational guide was developed with technical support from WHO and endorsed by the Minister of Education, Youth and Sport.
• WHO trained 970 teachers to provide PFA in schools, promoting mental health care for children during the pandemic.

8. Integration of SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance in Mongolia

• Mongolia leveraged its existing influenza sentinel surveillance system to include SARS-CoV-2 testing.
• The National Influenza Centre (NIC) expanded the surveillance network with 21 new sites and molecular testing in provincial labs.
• This integration enabled near real-time situational risk assessments and informed public health interventions, including vaccine deployment.

9. Myanmar's Local Language Vaccination Training

• WHO in Myanmar translated an online vaccination training course into Burmese, Sgaw Karen, and Shan to improve local comprehension and uptake.
• The course is hosted on the OpenWHO platform, supporting health workers and non-health personnel.

10. Global Supply Chain and Logistics Support

• WHO and PAHO have been procuring and shipping essential supplies, including PPE, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic tools.
• The supply chain has delivered over 22 million PCR tests, 219 million medical masks, and other critical items to various regions.
• The data reflects the global efforts to ensure access to necessary resources for low- and middle-income countries.

Summary Indicators

• Pillar 3: 59% of 116 countries reported timely data on COVID-19 through surveillance systems (down from 66%).
• Pillar 10: 99% of Member States have started administering vaccines; global doses administered reached 10,585,766,316 as of 1 March 2022.

Conclusion

The document outlines the global and regional efforts to manage the pandemic through training, surveillance, IPC implementation, and supply chain support. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, standardization, and local adaptation in improving healthcare responses and ensuring equitable access to resources.