Unveiling the Landscape of COVID-19 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Review on Comprehensive Regional Analysis from March 2020 to October 2022

Authors

  • Syed Sohail Ahmad Lecturer at department of medical laboratory technology, khyber pakhtunkhwa institute of medical sciences, Peshawar, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9652-7565
  • Sommaya Hanif DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY, KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN
  • Mazar Ali Khan DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, HAZARA UNIVERSITY MANSEHRA. MANSEHRA, PAKISTAN
  • Wali Khan DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH COSMIC INSITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

Keywords:

COVID-19 Prevalence, , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pandemic Impact, Regional Variability, Public Health Strategies

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Background: This comprehensive study delves into the prevalence of COVID-19 patients in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, spanning from March 2020 to October 2022.

Methodology: The research adopts a meticulous methodology, incorporating defined inclusion criteria and data collection from reputed sources such as government health agencies. A thorough quality assessment is applied to ensure the reliability of the included studies, and ethical considerations are upheld by using de-identified data from publicly available sources. The study provides a detailed analysis of COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries, and active cases in different divisions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, namely Peshawar, Mardan, Malakand, Hazara, Kohat, Bannu, and Dera Ismail Khan.

Results: Analysis of COVID-19 data in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (March 2020 to October 2022) reveals localized patterns. Peshawar Division, with 104,496 cases, showcases effective control measures (3.2% fatality, 96.7% recovery). With 24,772 patients, the Mardan Division shows lower death rates but similar recovery rates (3.5%, 96.5%). Malakand Division (38,832 cases) displays varied fatality rates (2.1%) and recovery rates (97.9%). Hazara Division (26,986 cases) records lower fatality rates (2.1%) and generally higher recovery rates (97.9%). Kohat Division (15,090 cases) indicates moderate fatality rates (2.1%) and high recovery rates (97.9%). Bannu Division (6,250 cases) demonstrates a moderate impact with district-wise variations. Dera Ismail Khan Division (5,820 cases) faces challenges, notably a higher fatality rate (4.8%).

Conclusion: This study underscores the necessity of region-specific data for tailoring effective pandemic responses, providing valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals engaged in managing and mitigating the impact of COVID-19 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It highlights the ongoing importance of research efforts to continually refine public health strategies in response to the dynamic nature of the pandemic within different regions.

 

Keywords: COVID-19 Prevalence, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pandemic Impact, Regional Variability, Public Health Strategies

Author Biographies

Syed Sohail Ahmad, Lecturer at department of medical laboratory technology, khyber pakhtunkhwa institute of medical sciences, Peshawar, Pakistan

Lecturer at department of medical laboratory technology, khyber pakhtunkhwa institute of medical sciences, Peshawar, Pakistan

Sommaya Hanif, DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY, KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY, KHYBER MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN

Mazar Ali Khan, DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, HAZARA UNIVERSITY MANSEHRA. MANSEHRA, PAKISTAN

DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, HAZARA UNIVERSITY MANSEHRA. MANSEHRA, PAKISTAN

Wali Khan, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH COSMIC INSITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH COSMIC INSITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

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Published

2024-02-20

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): RJAHS Volume 2 Issue 1

Section

Review