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Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Maternal and Newborn Health & COVID-19

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Maternal and Newborn Health & COVID-19
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Maternal and Newborn Health & COVID-19

Publisher

UNFPA

Number of pages

5

Author

UNFPA

Technical Reports and Document

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Maternal and Newborn Health & COVID-19

Publication date

23 March 2020

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High Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in a country is a strong indication of a weak health system. The COVID-19 pandemic will further strain health systems, and is expected to severely impact the health systems of low- and middle-income countries - with worse impacts in countries experiencing fragility and humanitarian crises. Preparedness and response support to countries with high maternal mortality rates will be critical in low income countries - and in pockets of populations with high maternal mortality rates in middle-income countries. Such measures must pay special attention to ensuring the continuation of basic services such as maternal and newborn health and sexual and reproductive health services and supplies.