Since the coronavirus struck the African continent, a lot of countries are struggling to control the situation. There are rapid testing exercises around African states as countries are using millions and billions to provide testing kits. Many countries want to return to their normal ways of doing things so they have to test as many citizens as possible.
Some countries have reported an issue of insufficient testing kits therefore foreign countries are coming to the aid. However, there are political leaders and health institutions that are taking advantage of the situation. They involve themselves in fraud related to the tenders of providing the testing kits.
Some Rwandese experts have come up with creative ways of how health workers can test a large group of people faster.
The Works Of Wilfred Ndifon on Coronavirus
He is a Rwandese researcher. Wilfred invented a great pool testing technique. It allows a group of people to have their tests together for the covid-19 without the essence of a test.
The Views Of Leon Mutesa
Leon is a professor of human genetics. He explains how the method works.
He says:
“Now, we’re pooling the tests because through mixing the samples, and creating smaller pools, we reduce the number of samples tested. This makes the process very fast. In one day, we report and give feedback to the patients. Low-income countries together with the high-income countries can apply this approach.”
Advantages Of The New Method
It seems that this approach will help Rwanda test as many people as possible. It will also enable countries with a higher population to test people faster without delay or lacking the testing kits. The experts also explain more benefits of this method. The algorithm enables healthcare workers to conduct more tests in a very short time. It is also a lifesaver for hospitals that are experiencing frequent shortages.
Moreover, it reduces the cost of testing. This approach is important in assuring less of unknowingly spreading the coronavirus while waiting for the outcome. The latter benefit is very critical. Some people have undergone the tests and might be positive without them knowing. The delay of the results makes them assume to be okay hence spreading the disease further.
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Coronavirus Stats in Africa, Rwanda, and The East African Region
South Africa is the leading nation with coronavirus infections in the continent. Rwanda has over 2000 infections and less than 10 fatalities. The East African region has conducted about 300000 tests of the virus.
The WHO Concern On COVID-19 Cases in Africa
The World Health Organization commented on the country’s excellent response towards the virus. The Rwandese people are following the government’s directives strictly as they are helping control the spread of the virus. Unlike Rwanda, the WHO was worried about Kenya’s cases rising very fast as many more people are succumbing to the disease. Kenyans seem to ignore the government’s directives and are treating the situation lightly.
The new technique in Rwanda gives much hope to the country and its neighbors as the world wait for a vaccine.
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