This study models the economic burden of SARS-CoV-2 infections among healthcare workers (HCWs) in five low- and middle-income sites during the pandemic's first year. HCWs had a higher COVID-19 incidence than the general population, and in most sites, substantial secondary infections and deaths resulted from transmission to close contacts. Disrupted health services significantly impacted maternal and child mortality. Total economic losses attributable to HCW infections ranged from 1.51% to 8.38% of total health expenditure across the sites. The study emphasizes the need for adequate infection prevention and control measures.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
May 16, 2023
Authors
Huihui Wang, Wu Zeng, Kenneth Munge Kabubei, Jennifer J. K. Rasanathan, Jacob Kazungu, Sandile Ginindza, Sifiso Mtshali, Luis E. Salinas, Amanda McClelland, Marine Buissonniere, Christopher T. Lee, Jane Chuma, Jeremy Veillard, Thulani Matsebula, Mickey Chopra
Tags
SARS-CoV-2
healthcare workers
economic burden
COVID-19
health expenditure
infection prevention
maternal and child mortality
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