Impacts socioéconomiques de la Covid-19 dans la ville de Fénérive-Est

Abstract

With some 100,000 deaths worldwide, the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic is very catastrophic. The impact of the pandemic is not only human; it has turned into a socio-economic crisis that also promises to be very deep. Following the example of the city of Fénérive-Est (Madagascar), the purpose of this article is to describe the socio-economic impact of the pandemic during the first fortnight of lockdown, a preventive measure adopted by Government authorities. 150 people, in five different sectors of activity were reached by our survey, based on a single questionnaire for all. The research carried out reports that more than half of the people surveyed believe that lockdown is not suitable for countries in extreme poverty such as ours. After 15 days of lockdown, the average deficit observed in these sectors is around 70% and, in addition to this economic loss, the pandemic has generated a psycho-medical effect: 78% of patients decide not to go to hospitals. But aware of the importance of lockdown, despite the above-mentioned disadvantages, this work proposes some essential measures to make it more effective; generalized screening backed up a social assistance plan within a specific timeframe allows the efficient management of the pandemic.