The influence of first wave of COVID-19 outbreak on routine healthcare services, Liberia, August 2020: a mixed study approach

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Authors

Obafemi Joseph Babalola · Planned Parenthood Association of Liberia

Himiede W. Sesay · Planned Parenthood Association of Liberia

Lily S. Blebo · University of Liberia

Faith K. Whesseh · University of Liberia

Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo · University of Liberia

Peter Adewuyi · Planned Parenthood Association of Liberia

Maame Amo-Addae

Abstract

The COVID-19 outbreak in Liberia caused a disruption in routine healthcare services, and strategies to redirect the restoration of routine healthcare services were implemented. During epidemics or global health emergencies, countries should sustain routine health services and plan for them.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and healthcare impacts COVID-19 epidemiological studies COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Health Services Research

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 684-684

DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08074-3

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