Health and Fitness

Modelling the economic burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection in health care workers in four countries

H. Wang, W. Zeng, et al.

This insightful study reveals the staggering economic impact of SARS-CoV-2 infections among healthcare workers, who faced a substantially higher incidence of COVID-19 compared to the general population. Conducted by a team of experts including Huihui Wang and Kenneth Munge Kabubei, the research highlights critical losses in health expenditure and the urgent need for enhanced infection prevention measures.

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Abstract

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

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