Home care for COVID-19 patients: Niger’s experience; about 2,037 cases in the city of Niamey
et al., IJID Regions, doi:10.1016/j.ijregi.2026.100897, Apr 2026
Retrospective 2,037 COVID-19 outpatients in Niger receiving home-based care, showing a 95% recovery rate and 0.7% mortality. 98.7% received hydroxychloroquine and/or azithromycin treatment. Only 3.9% required hospitalization.
Moussa Saley et al., 14 Apr 2026, retrospective, Niger, peer-reviewed, mean age 39.0, 10 authors, study period April 2020 - March 2021.
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Home care for COVID-19 patients: Niger's experience; about 2,037 cases in the city of Niamey
S Moussa Saley , N Saidou Chaibou , M Mamadou Boulama , Z Ali , O R Ganda , Yahay´ e Hanki , A E Ako¨ ına , A G Mamadou , I Alkassoum Salifou , E Adehossi
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Please cite this article as: S Moussa Saley , N Saidou Chaibou , M Mamadou Boulama , Z Ali , O R Ganda , Yahay´ e Hanki , A E Ako¨ ına , A G Mamadou , I Alkassoum Salifou , E Adehossi , Home care for COVID-19 patients: Niger's experience; about 2,037 cases in the city of Niamey, IJID Regions (2026), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2026.100897
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Highlights
- Home care managed 2,037 mild COVID-19 cases in Niamey, Niger.
- 94.8% of patients recovered, most between days 10-15 of treatment.
- Hydroxychloroquine/azithromycin used in 98.6% of cases, with few side effects.
- Only 3.9% required hospitalization; mortality rate was 0.7%.
- Home monitoring proved effective in resource-limited settings.
Home care for COVID-19 patients: Niger's experience; about 2,037 cases in the city of Niamey
Moussa Saley S 1,2,3 , Saidou Chaibou N 1 , Mamadou Boulama M 1 , Ali Z 1,
Ganda O R 3 ,
Yahayé Hanki 2,3 , Akoïna A E 1 , Mamadou A G 2,3 , Alkassoum Salifou I 1 , Adehossi E 1,3
1 Faculty of Health Sciences, Abdou Moumouni University, Niamey, Niger
2 Infectious Diseases Department, Niamey National Hospital, Niamey, Niger
3 Ministry of Public Health: COVID-19 Care Commission, Niamey, Niger
Corresponding author : SAIDOU CHAIBOU Nassirou
E-mail : nassirousaidouc@gmail.com
Tel : 0022667459648
Abstract
Introduction : This study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and clinical course profiles of patients receiving home care for COVID-19 in the city of Niamey. Patients and methods: This was a descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional study conducted over a one-year period, from April 2020 to March 2021, focusing on the management of patients with COVID-19 in Niamey. All patients presenting with a mild form of the disease, identified and monitored by mobile teams, were included in this study. Results: A total of 2,037 patients were included. Men accounted for 69.1% (n =..
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