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KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• NWSW regions scaled up the efforts to test the COVID-19 suspected cases using Rapid DiagnosticTest (RDT) kits.

• In SW region, 09 out of 18 health districts reported confirmed COVID19 cases. 75% of the cases have been recorded from Buea and Limbe.

• In NW region, 12 out of the I9 health districts reported confirmed cases of COVID-l9. 72% of the cases have been recorded in Bamenda and 12% of total cases recorded in Fundong health district.

• Over the last two weeks the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has increased due to massive use of the RD T in NWR.

MMEDIATE NEEDS:

• More medical supplies (oxygen concentrator/cylinders, COVID-19 treatment kits) in both regions.

• Both regions are still in need of more Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and training on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).

• More health districts need to be trained and provided with tools for effective contact tracing.

• Stronger sensitization is required to counter the misinformation in the public at health facilities.

• More human resources required to support both regional delegations and laboratories.

CHALLENGES:

• Limited infrastructure and financial resources for effective management of COVID-19 in both regions.

• Difficulties in reaching the contacts of positive COVID-19 cases in both regions.

• All districts have not been capacitated and empowered for effective contact tracing due to lack of resources.