Molecular and seroepidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 among influenza-like illness and severe Acute respiratory illness cases in selected health facilities in Ethiopia
This study demonstrates the continued circulation of SARS-CoV-2 in Ethiopia, primarily among adults with influenza-like illness, with distinct seasonal peaks during the summer. The Omicron variant remained dominant, with JN.1 and its descendants prevailing since late 2023 in parallel with a national rise in COVID-19 cases. These findings reinforce that ongoing genomic and syndromic surveillance utilizing established ILI/SARI platforms remain vital for monitoring viral evolution and guiding targeted public health interventions in low-resource settings.
Authors
- Dawit Assefa Arimide (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9702-0216)
- Mandefro Kebede
- Nigatu Kebede (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2580-1408)
- Dejenie Shiferaw Teklu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6969-2768)
- Wolde Shure
- Nega Berhe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4969-2357)
- Medstrand Patrik
- Melkamu Abte
- A. Gebeyehu
- Adamu Tayachew
- Tsegaye Berkesa
- Zelalem Mekuria
- Mesay Hailu
- Gizaw Teka
- Mesfin Wossen
Institutions
- Lund University (SE)
- Science for Life Laboratory (SE)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- Infection Prevention Society (GB)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1714899
- Primary Topic
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention