Applying mathematical modelling to estimate the impact of COVID-19-related VMMC service disruptions on new HIV infections in Zimbabwe

Applying mathematical modelling to estimate the impact of COVID-19-related VMMC service disruptions on new HIV infections in Zimbabwe

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed health systems with knock on effects on diagnosis, treatment, and care. To mitigate the impact, the government of Zimbabwe enforced a strict lockdown beginning 30 March 2020 which ran intermittently until early 2021. In this period, the Minis...

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Main Authors: Newton Chagoma, Tiwonge Kanyenda, Bothwell Pindiwe, Howard Nyika, Lawrence Nyazema, John Stover, Danielle Resar, Natsai Shoko, Sarah Jenkins, Yemurai Katanda, Sinokuthemba Xaba, Owen Mugurungi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
VMMC
HIV Prevention
Modelling
COVID-19 impact
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08081-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08081-7

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