Africa has so far been spared the worst impact of the coronavirus, but World Health Organisation is worried the continent could face a “ silent epidemic ” if its leaders fail to prioritise testing for it.
“ My first point for Africa , my first concern , is that a lack of testing is leading to a silent epidemic in Africa .
“ So, we must continue to push leaders to prioritise testing , ” WHO Special Envoy Samba Sow, told a news conference in Geneva on Monday .
The WHO’ s director- general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said Africa was the region with the fewest diagnosed coronavirus cases, accounting for less than 1. 5 per cent of the global total and just 0.1 per cent of deaths .
The WHO regional director for Africa , Matshidiso Moeti , said some countries had taken measures to curb the disease at a high economic cost .
Those measures meant the pandemic was having a milder impact so far than some models had predicted, Moeti said .
Tedros credited the continent’s experience dealing with other epidemics as helping it scale up its response to the coronavirus and be spared the impact seen elsewhere so far .
All African countries had preparedness plans in place, he said , although there were still “ gaps and vulnerabilities” .

source: https://punchng.com/who-fears-silent-covid-19-epidemic-in-africa/

Dx people should mellow down and stop casting yeye spell pon Africa.

We go dey alright...No be we be China wey chop the meat

WHO... why the contradictions?

I bet they must be surprised as to why their prediction concerning streets in Africa littered with bodies hasn't come true till now.

If this WHO makes me angry I will say bad thing about it.

I strongly believe World Powers do not want this pandemic to end so soon.

they are mad

There is nothing silent about a pandemic in the mould of Covid 19, so the WHO shouldn't expect Africans to drop dead in the streets as earlier predicted. It appears by some form of uniqueness, Africa hasn't had some terrible death news headlines. WHO should rather encourage our government to strengthen the public health system, while encouraging massive orientation on preventive strategies and research.