Even in the wealthiest parts of the world, countries have been under pressure to keep their health systems well-organized and prepared to maintain essential health services for everyone as COVID-19 rages on.While the Pakistan has demonstrated a strong resolve to deliver on the promise of health for all through universal health coverage (UHC), the country’s health system is under immense strain from COVID-19.Reinstating essential health services for its whole population is one of Government’s most urgent challenges.
Many services for illnesses that are unrelated to COVID-19 have stopped, with multiple primary health care services on hold.