A catastrophic threat to the already vulnerable towards 2030: Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on livelihood outcome of informal cross border traders in Gweru, Zimbabwe

Dzawanda, Beauty; Matsa, Mark; Nicolau, Melanie

doi:10.1016/j.ssaho.2022.100316

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“…For the past two decades, Zimbabwe PLOS GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH has experienced a sustained economic decline resulting in hyperinflation and out migration of skilled workers [53]. Droughts, floods and the COVID-19 pandemic have enhanced the existing economic challenges [54]. In 2019, an estimated 38.9% of the Zimbabwean population lived below US$2.15 per person per day [55].…”

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Higher loss of livelihood and impoverishment in households affected by tuberculosis compared to non-tuberculosis affected households in Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study

Timire,

Houben,

Pedrazzoli

et al. 2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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Tuberculosis (TB) disproportionally affects poor people, leading to income and non-income losses. Measures of socioeconomic impact of TB, e.g. impoverishment and patient costs are inadequate to capture non-income losses. We applied impoverishment and a multidimensional measure on TB and non-TB affected households in Zimbabwe. We conducted a cross-sectional study in 270 households: 90 non-TB; 90 drug-susceptible TB (DS-TB), 90 drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021). Household data included ownership of assets, number of household members, income and indicators on five capital assets: financial, human, social, natural and physical. Households with incomes per capita below US$1.90/day were considered impoverished. We used principal component analysis on five capital asset indicators to create a binary outcome variable indicating loss of livelihood. Log-binomial regression was used to determine associations between loss of livelihood and type of household. TB-affected households were more likely to report episodes of TB and household members requiring care than non-TB households. The proportions of impoverished households were 81% (non-TB), 88% (DS-TB) and 94% (DR-TB) by the time of interview. Overall, 56% (152/270) of households sold assets: 44% (40/90) non-TB, 58% (52/90) DS-TB and 67% (60/90) DR-TB. Children’s education was affected in 33% (55/168) of TB-affected compared to 14% (12/88) non-TB households. Overall, 133 (50%) households experienced loss of livelihood, with TB-affected households almost twice as likely to experience loss of livelihood; adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR = 1.78 [95%CI:1.09–2.89]). The effect of TB on livelihood was most pronounced in poorest households (aPR = 2.61, [95%CI:1.47–4.61]). TB-affected households experienced greater socioeconomic losses compared to non-TB households. Multisectoral social protection is crucial to mitigate impacts of TB and other shocks, especially targeting poorest households.

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Higher loss of livelihood and impoverishment in households affected by tuberculosis compared to non-tuberculosis affected households in Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study

Timire,

Houben,

Pedrazzoli

et al. 2024

PLOS Glob Public Health

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“…Unfortunately, very few lessons have been learned since November 2019, if any[ 2 ] despite the fact that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) global mortality has approached seven million people, to be noted that this abstract and underestimated number[ 3 ] can never reflect the personal suffering of millions of families. Moreover, the repeated COVID-19 imposed lockdowns have severely affected the global economy[ 4 ] and have led to increased poverty[ 5 ]. Additionally, numerous psychological disorders have affected children who have been isolated at home or constrained at schools as well as adults who have experienced repeated lockdowns[ 6 ].…”

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COVID-19 mortality paradox (United States vs Africa): Mass vaccination vs early treatment

Kelleni

2024

World J Exp Med

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mortality rate in 55 African countries is almost 4.5 times lower than in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) despite Africa having over 4.2 times more people. This mortality paradox is also evident when comparing Nigeria, a heavily populated, poorly vaccinated and weakly mandated country to Israel, a small, highly vaccinated and strictly mandated country. Nigeria has almost 4 times lower COVID mortality than Israel. In this Field of Vision perspective, I explain how this paradox has evolved drawing upon my academic, clinical and social experience. Since April 2020, I’ve developed and been using the Egyptian immune-modulatory Kelleni’s protocol to manage COVID-19 patients including pediatric, geriatric, pregnant, immune-compromised and other individuals suffering from multiple comorbidities. It’s unfortunate that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is still evolving accompanied by more deaths. However in Africa, we’ve been able to live without anxiety or mandates throughout the pandemic because we trust science and adopted early treatment using safe, and effective repurposed drugs that have saved the majority of COVID-19 patients. This article represents an African and Egyptian tale of honor.

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Impact of COVID 19 on Water, Energy, and Food Resources and the Role of Engaged Research in Implementation of SDGs

Gandidzanwa,

Togo

2023

SDGs in Africa and the Middle East Region

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A catastrophic threat to the already vulnerable towards 2030: Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on livelihood outcome of informal cross border traders in Gweru, Zimbabwe

Cited by 6 publications

References 10 publications

Higher loss of livelihood and impoverishment in households affected by tuberculosis compared to non-tuberculosis affected households in Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study

Higher loss of livelihood and impoverishment in households affected by tuberculosis compared to non-tuberculosis affected households in Zimbabwe: A cross-sectional study

COVID-19 mortality paradox (United States vs Africa): Mass vaccination vs early treatment

Impact of COVID 19 on Water, Energy, and Food Resources and the Role of Engaged Research in Implementation of SDGs

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