Mothers, newborns, young children and adolescents are losing 20 percent of their health and social services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a panel of senior global health experts has said. The Panel provides an overview of estimated­ impacts from COVID-19 pandemic on mothers, newborns, young children and adolescents since its start in January. 5.3 million deaths in children under 5 by pre-pandemic estimates, and over 400,000 additional deaths due to COVID-19-related disruptions in services. 295,000 maternal deaths pre-pandemic, with an additional 24,400 additional deaths estimated. 13.5 million children missed vaccinations against life-threatening diseases.

Source: Standard Digital July 14, 2020 09:45 UTC