We describe the scope and characteristics of contact tracing in Liberia and assess its performance during the 2014–2015 EVD epidemic. The experts performed a retrospective descriptive analysis of data collection forms for contact tracing conducted in six counties during June 2014–July 2015. EVD case counts from situation reports in the same counties were used to assess contact tracing coverage and sensitivity. In their conclusion, the experts noted that contact tracing was a critical intervention in Liberia and represented one of the largest contact tracing efforts during an epidemic in history. According to the National Public Health Institute (NPHIL) Liberia now has 40 active cases, three recoveries and five deaths.

Source: Front Page Africa April 11, 2020 21:39 UTC