Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda

Abstract

This policy brief summarizes evidence from a comparative analysis of five selected sub-Saharan Africa countries, highlighting the overall impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the availability of, access to, and use of SRH services. A total of 3,473 women and girls and 466 healthcare providers in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda were interviewed. Further, we conducted in-depth interviews with 211 women and girls, 176 healthcare providers, 64 representatives from civil society organizations and non-governmental organizations, and 13 policy makers in the five countries (including Malawi).