Thread by @AEcosocc

"Overview of the situation across Africa as of morning today:

- 18,333 #COVID19 cases in 52 of 55 African countries
- 4,352 recoveries
- 961 deaths" - @laktarr001, Deputy Director @AfricaCDC

#AfricaCSOResponds

"Knowledge of what needs to be done or needed is a great resource. Tangible non-financial resources is of great importance"- Dr. @laktarr001

@AfDB_Group @AfricaCDC #AfricaCSOResponds

"A big challenge we are facing is testing because the test kits that are required and specific for this virus are not being made by many companies because it is a novel virus and they are not produced in #Africa"

#AfricaCSOResponds @AfDB_Group @AfricaCDC

"Second big challenge is PPEs because they are being manufactured by few companies and many countries are demanding the same. These two challenge have slowed down our response but the quantity we are getting now have been able to sustain us doing our job"

#AfricaCSOResponds

"CSOs need to be properly involved in helping mobilising resources particularly around food, water... so that communities can be able to go around the lockdown without too much pain. They should, they can and they must do this"

@AfDB_Group @AfricaCDC #AfricaCSOResponds

6 Pillars of the Continental Joint Strategy in response to #COVID19 endorsed by the @_AfricanUnion Heads of State

- Diagnostic testing
- Enhanced surveillance
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Clinical management
- Risk communication
- Supply chain management

- @laktarr001

"If CSOs are well organized and coordinated at the country level, you can be able to get clear messages to the public and government so that the resources that are put aside can be well focussed"

#AfricaCSOResponds @AfDB_Group @AfricaCDC

Plans to mobilize medical experts from African in Diaspora?

"The resources is huge and very valuable during this time. The immediate way they can help is providing their expertise to colleagues here especaily those at front lines through technology"

#AfricaCSOResponds @AUC_CIDO

"The 2nd way of doing it is by mobilising needed medical supplies for their colleagues back home"

"3rd way is to offer themselves as think-tanks for @AfricaCDC as we are stretched now. An hour or 2 in a day can be very useful"

#AfricaCSOResponds @AfDB_Group @laktarr001

"We encourage that you wear a mask when in close contact with someone but it must be worn properly. If you are at home, you don't need to wear a mask"

@AfDB_Group @AfricaCDC #AfricaCSOResponds

"Do not wear the N95 mask as it is for helath workers who are on the frontlines of response. Wear the ordinary mask for protection and maintain proper social distancing"

"Majority of the infections come from touching infected surfaces and touching your face (eye, mouth or nose)"

Dr Ahmed Chehbouni - President, CDRT: “Solidarity & generosity are crucial during this period. The crisis has highlighted the rapid and efficient response of CSO... they have the knowledge of the field and are therefore crucial in these times”.

#AfricaCSOResponds @AfricaCDC

@lutheryam74 - CSO Division, @AfDB_Group: #COVID19 has triggered a funding crisis for CSOS/NGOs when they are needed most...Reducing capacity now would be catastrophic to CSOs’ ability to respond to both the immediate + long-term crisis.

@AfricaCDC @laktarr001
#AfricaCSOResponds

@lutheryam74: The Banks’ CSO Division sees an opportunity to design and develop new financing solutions, which could help to find new and better ways to tackle global challenges together. This has never been more needed than now.

#AfricaCSOResponds @AfricaCDC @AfDB_Group