Many sexual reproductive health and rights services were considered "non-essential" during the pandemic which had consequences for women and girls.
A virtual summit convened by the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) brought together delegates from around the world to explore strategies for improving equity for women, children during pandemic response and recovery.
The two-day meeting, which concluded on Tuesday, included global policy makers, business leaders and health care providers among others.
To reflect on its outcomes, Lulu Gaboo spoke to PMNCH Executive Director of Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Helga Fogstad…