The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnancy, birth and sexual & reproductive health and rights: Perspectives from Germany and Somalia

Abstract

Both Germany and Somalia experienced issues with routine service delivery within birth and SRHR due to shortage of PPE and life-saving equipment and mobility issues during the height of pandemicfocused restrictions. There is a need to secure supply chains, ensure smooth delivery of equipment to ensure routine service provision. Digital solutions and telemedicine should be invested in further to support teaching, knowledge translation and virtual care during pandemic-focused restrictions.