Continuity of essential health services in Kenya, Malawi and Mozambique
Exploring the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the demand for, and utilization of, maternal, newborn, and child health services
May 25, 2022
This series of cross-sectional studies explores the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on demand- and supply-side factors affecting maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) service utilization in Kenya, Malawi and Mozambique. The studies reveal the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacted people’s willingness and ability to access essential MNCH services, their experiences of care, and the health system’s readiness to continue to provide essential care during the pandemic.