Our programmes have rapidly adapted to ensure access can be maintained, for example, by moving reproductive health supplies as close as possible to the last mile, before the lockdown restricts transportation. From the use of effective PPE, to social distancing with clients, leveraging of government partnerships and a shift to remote service delivery models, our programmes have worked hard to protect access. We have seen our providers along with others in the public and private sector work tirelessly to adapt and innovate so that services can stay open, safely. One where rapid innovation, dedication and determination have been crucial.Īcross many of MSI’s country programmes, we have advocated successfully with partners to ensure that contraception, safe abortion and post-abortion care are defined by governments as ‘essential services’ and available in the basic package of services. And any COVID-related delays caused by social distancing, healthcare shutdowns and travel restrictions have profound impacts on women who want and need safe sexual and reproductive health care.ĭespite the challenges facing both providers and clients throughout the crisis, the story we’ve seen is also one of resilience and adaptation. But as the crisis continues to unfold and access to services is removed, women's need for sexual and reproductive health care - including safe abortion - does not subside. With national lockdowns restricting movement, lack of information about what services are available, supply chain disruptions and overwhelmed health systems diverting resources to the COVID-19 response, access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) has been restricted and barriers have increased.ĭuring times of crisis, women's reproductive health needs are often neglected, and the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing already stretched health systems to breaking point.
Since the outbreak commenced, we have seen the impact on reproductive healthcare access and rights across the 37 countries where we work.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to devastate lives and communities across the world, MSI Reproductive Choices' priority remains to deliver safe care to the women and girls who needs us.
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