Many countries across the world instituted lockdowns as a measure to prevent the spread of
COVID-19. However, these lockdowns had consequences on health systems. This study …

Background COVID-19 impacted global maternal, neonatal and child health outcomes. We
hypothesised that the early, strict lockdown that restricted individuals' movements in Uganda …

Background. The COVID-19 pandemic and responses by governments, including
lockdowns, have had various consequences for lives and livelihoods. South Africa (SA) was …

COVID-19 exacts huge health and economic burdens on the global economy. To minimize
spread of the virus, most governments of the wealthiest countries implemented lockdowns …

Africa has the highest rates of maternal deaths globally which have been linked to poorly
functioning health care systems. The pandemic revealed already known weaknesses in the …

Abstract On 21st March 2020, Uganda reported its first COVID-19 case. The government
responded by instituting a lockdown and other measures. We assess the effects of the …

Background: Experiences from infectious outbreaks globally, such as Ebola and severe
acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), highlight the challenges of government to maintain …

Introduction This study aimed to determine whether the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact
on essential primary healthcare services at public primary healthcare facilities. Methods The …

The SARS-Cov-2 virus (COVID-19) has had a global social and economic impact. Despite
the growing evidence, its effects on access and delivery of maternal and child health …

Background To reduce the spread of COVID-19, several countries in Africa instituted
countrywide lockdowns and other public health measures. Whereas lockdowns contributed …