Hi CHIFA members,
COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on child healthcare services. It may be immunization, hospital care services, public healthcare programs, etc. All
are affected. The fear of contagion is widespread and parents/ caregivers don't want any risk when it comes to children. The children are usually locked/ forced to be inside homes with reduced chances of interaction with their friends/ social circles. No physical schools and online teaching is currently practised. Reduced physical activity and increased online/ internet activity. Isn't it going to affect their eyesight, psychological status, communication skills, prone to online abuses, etc. in the long run?
When it comes to child health every single interaction is important !!
I am sharing a few articles on the impact of child health care services.
- Impact of COVID‑19 pandemic on maternal and child health services in Uttar Pradesh, India
https://www.jfmpc.com/temp/JFamMedPrimaryCare101509-4248474_114804.pdf
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child health and the provision of Care in Paediatric Emergency Departments: a qualitative study of
frontline emergency care staff
https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s12913-021-...
Regards,
Sanchika Gupta
CHIFA Profile: Sanchika Gupta is a program officer at jhpiego, India. Professional interests: FP/RH, Adolescent Health, MCH.
Email address: sanchika12ATgmail.com
