The World Health Organisation has revealed that women account for a relatively smaller portion of COVID-19 infections and deaths in Africa despite dominating the healthcare workforce.

This is contained in a preliminary analysis released by the global public health body.

The novel virus had held the world to ransom since 2019 accounting for 115,978,601 infections and 2,575,196 deaths, with Africa recording 3,959,013 cases with 104,920 COVID-19 related deaths.

Relying on COVID-19 gender-specific epidemiological data provided by 28 African countries, the report released by WHO on Thursday, disclosed that women account for about 41% of COVID-19 infections in Africa.

This is in spite of the female dominance of the healthcare workforce which puts them at higher risk of infection.

In Africa, more than 95,000 health workers have been infected with COVID-19.

The report detailed that while women accounted for a lesser fraction of COVID-19 infection in Nigeria, South African women were dominating the country’s COVID-19 infection tally by 57 percent.

“In most countries, women are somewhat less likely to die from COVID-19 than men. For instance, in Cote d’Ivoire the case fatality ratio stands at 0.4 percent for women compared with 0.5 percent in men, while in the Democratic Republic of the Congo it is 2.2 percent versus 2.7 percent and 0.1 percent versus 0.5 percent in Seychelles,” the analysis read.

“This comes despite women accounting for a large part of the health workforce which puts them at higher risk of infection. In Africa, more than 95,000 health workers have been infected with COVID-19. In Seychelles, women account for 71 percent of health worker infections, 64 percent in Eswatini, 55 percent in Cote d’Ivoire and 54 percent in Senegal, 64 percent in Eswatini, 55 percent in Cote d’Ivoire and 54 percent in Senegal.” it added.

It further noted that the pandemic and the initial strict containment measures such as lockdowns, movement restriction and school closures underlined the existing vulnerabilities faced by women and girls.

Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO regional director for Africa highlighted the need to address the hidden crisis beyond the pandemic causing long-term effects to lives and livelihoods of women.

“The aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and girls have been profound, leaving many grappling with heightened risks to their health and safety,” she said. “Our response must go beyond the clinical aspects of the pandemic and address the hidden crises that risk causing long-term effects to lives and livelihoods.”

Follow Our WhatsApp Channel _______________________________________________________________________

“Order Justice Omolaye-Ajileye’s Electronic Evidence Books Now” — Essential Guides On Evidence Act, Case Law And Digital Proof

Two leading books on electronic evidence by Hon. Justice Professor Alaba Omolaye-Ajileye, Rtd., PhD, FICMC, are now available for purchase. The publications, Electronic Evidence (Second Edition), With The Evidence Act, 2011 and Compendium Of Cases On Electronic Evidence, Volume II, 2020–2025, provide practical guidance, legal analysis and recent judicial authorities on electronic evidence in Nigeria.Order directly from the author here: https://velvety-cendol-7387ed.netlify.app/ _______________________________________________________________________

[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials

“Evidence Act: Complete Annotation” by renowned legal experts Sanni & Etti.

Available now for NGN 40,000 at ASC Publications, 10, Boyle Street, Onikan, Lagos. Beside High Court, TBS. Email publications@ayindesanni.com or WhatsApp +2347056667384. Purchase Link: https://paystack.com/buy/evidence-act-complete-annotation

______________________________________________________________________ “Enhance Legal Practice With Authoritative Reports” — Alexander Payne Offers Comprehensive Law Reports, Spanning Over A Century Of Nigerian Jurisprudence

Interested buyers are encouraged to place their orders and enquiries via: 0704 444 4777, 0704 444 4999, 0818 199 9888 Website: www.alexandernigeria.com

______________________________________________________________________ Groundbreaking Guide For Lawyers: Adigwe Publishes ‘Artificial Intelligence For Lawyers’ With Free Research eBook The book also examines Nigeria's legal ecosystem, focusing on the LPELR and NBA AI Guidelines. As a bonus, every purchase comes with a FREE eBook titled: How to Use the AI Features in LegalPedia and LawPavilion. Ohio Books Ltd praises the publication, stating: "....this is the only Nigerian book I know of on the topic." How to Order: 📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878 📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com 🌎 Website: www.benadigwe.com Ebook Version: Access it directly online at https://selar.com/prv626 Authored by Ben Ijeoma Adigwe Esq., ACIarb (UK), LL.M, Dip. in Artificial Intelligence, Director at the Delta State Ministry of Justice, Asaba, Nigeria. ______________________________________________________________________