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Weekly Operational Update on COVID-19 (8 March 2022)

Core Content

This document outlines the WHO's weekly operational update on the global and regional status of the COVID-19 pandemic as of 7 March 2022, with a focus on vaccination efforts, health response strategies, and the impact of the pandemic on mental health and logistics.

Main Achievements and Key Information

Global Vaccination Progress

• Confirmed cases: 445,096,612
• Confirmed deaths: 5,998,301
• Global doses administered: 10,704,043,684
• COVAX deliveries: Over 1.36 billion doses shipped to 144 participants as of 8 March 2022.

Africa's Vaccination Efforts

• Doses administered in Africa: 400 million as of 8 March 2022, marking the largest vaccine rollout in the continent's history.
• Vaccination rates: Still the lowest in the world.
• Support initiatives: WHO, UNICEF, Gavi, and partners are supporting mass vaccination campaigns in 10 priority countries to reach 100 million people by the end of April 2022.
• Expert deployment: 66 experts have been deployed to 18 priority countries to form country support teams.

Ukraine and Refugee Crisis

• Conflict impact: The escalation of the conflict in eastern Ukraine has led to a significant refugee crisis, with over 4 million people potentially fleeing the country.
• WHO response: WHO has increased support to Ukraine through the shipment of oxygen, trauma, and COVID-19 supplies.
• Emergency appeal: USD 45 million for Ukraine and USD 12.5 million for neighboring countries to address urgent health needs.

Kenya's Vaccination Campaign

• Targeted counties: 11 counties with the lowest vaccination coverage were targeted in a 10-day campaign.
• Outreach methods: Vaccination teams reached communities in markets, bus parks, and other social settings.
• Partnerships: Collaboration with local governments, NGOs, and religious leaders ensured comprehensive coverage.
• Success in Kisumu County: 321 people were vaccinated in one day, including 132 with disabilities and 189 without a home.

Mauritius' Vaccination Drive

• Vaccination coverage: Reached 76% of the population by 21 February 2022.
• Strategy: Mobile vaccination teams, home-based administration, and private clinic involvement.
• Support from WHO: Training of health workers, cold chain management, and coordination with COVAX.
• Challenges: Some individuals missed their second dose, and cold chain capacity was a concern.
• Mitigation: Rescheduling of missed doses and procurement of ultra-cold freezers.

Mental Health Impact

• Increase in anxiety and depression: A 25% rise in global prevalence since the start of the pandemic.
• Vulnerable groups: Young people and women are disproportionately affected.
• Mental health resources: WHO has developed resources in multiple languages, including "My Hero is You," and promotes integration of mental health support into global health responses.
• Call to action: Urgent need for increased mental health services and investment.

Biomanufacturing and Supply Chain

• Global biomanufacturing hub: Established in the Republic of Korea to support low- and middle-income countries in producing biologicals such as vaccines.
• Supply chain system: WHO and PAHO have procured and shipped significant quantities of PPE, diagnostics, and clinical care products globally.
• Procurement data (as of 28 February 2022):
  • Africa: 5,343,000 sample collection kits, 1,904,300 antigen RDTs, 3,088,556 PCR tests, etc.
  • Americas: 1,446,132 sample collection kits, 21,062,950 antigen RDTs, etc.
  • Global totals: 16,477,500 sample collection kits, 31,805,300 antigen RDTs, 22,917,159 PCR tests, etc.

Preparedness and Response

• Progress indicators (as of epidemiological week 07/2022):
  • Pillar 3: 63% of countries have timely reported data.
  • Pillar 10: 99% of Member States have started vaccine administration, with 64% of the global population having received at least one dose.

Additional Highlights

• WHO-led UN Crisis-Management Team: Coordinates 23 UN entities across nine areas of work.
• OpenWHO: Over 6.4 million people have registered and accessed training courses across 44 topics and 64 languages.
• ACT-Accelerator funding needs: USD 23.4 billion until September 2022, with WHO requiring USD 1.59 billion (less than 7% of the total).
• Key resources and links:
  • GOARN: Updated network activities.
  • EMT: Emergency Medical Teams network.
  • WHO case definitions: Available for public health surveillance.
  • WHO clinical case definitions: For post-COVID-19 conditions.
  • EPI-WIN: WHO Information Network for Epidemics.
  • WHO Publications and Technical Guidance: Updated guidance on COVID-19.

Conclusion

The WHO continues to prioritize global and regional efforts in combating the pandemic, focusing on vaccine equity, mental health support, and strengthening health systems. The document emphasizes the need for continued international funding and collaboration to ensure effective and equitable pandemic response.