New Delhi, Aug 31 (UNI) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday published a first indicative survey on the impact of COVID-19 on health systems based on 105 countries’ reports.
Data collected from five regions over the period from March to June 2020 illustrate that almost every country (90 per cent) experienced disruption to its health services, with low- and middle-income countries reporting the greatest difficulties.
Most countries reported that many routine and elective services have been suspended, while critical care - such as cancer screening and treatment and HIV therapy – has seen high-risk interruptions in low-income countries.