This includes access to family planning services & commodities, access to Basis Emergency obstetric care (Bmoc) and Emergency obstetric care (Emoc), Antenatal & Post-natal services, labor & delivery, routine immunization services and services for TB, HIV and Malaria. That risk communication and community engagement is robust and efficient to counter rumors and misinformation surrounding COVID-19 response in Liberia. That response mechanism for COVID-19 is gender-responsive considering that women are the first line of care for sick family members. Further, there should be uninterrupted access to sexual and reproductive health services to women and adolescent girls, as well as healthcare services for key populations, and people with intersecting needs. That mental health and psychosocial support should be provided for frontline health workers, affected families, those in care and survivors of COVID-19.

Source: Front Page Africa April 01, 2020 05:37 UTC