An integrative literature review on the impact of COVID-19 on maternal and child health in Africa

• Main Authors: Ephraim Kumi Senkyire (Author), Olabanji Ewetan (Author), Dominic Azuh (Author), Ernestina Asiedua (Author), Rebecca White (Author), Margaret Dunlea (Author), Mary Barger (Author), Magdalena Ohaja (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Africa has the highest rates of maternal deaths globally which have been linked to poorly functioning health care systems. The pandemic revealed already known weaknesses in the health systems in Africa, such as workforce shortages, lack of equipment and resources. The aim of this paper is t...