Kiarie H, Temmerman M, Mutono N, Nzisa L, Thuo W, Oramisi V, Nyaga L, Karimi J, Wamalwa P, Gatheca G, Mwenda V, Ombajo LA, Thumbi SM, Cosmas L, Kiarie J, Soe K, Munyao O, Gathiti Z, Maina L, Godana A, Muthee R, Onyango B, Langat C, Wangari C, Sadia C, Onyango J, Kimanga D, Nyangasi M, Otieno D, Kamau P, Cheburet S, Kibet S, Gitau S. The COVID-19 pandemic and disruptions to essential health services in Kenya: a retrospective time-series analysis The Lancet Global Health.10(9). https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00285-6
Background
Public health emergencies can disrupt the provision of and access to essential health-care services, exacerbating health crises. We aimed to assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on essential health-care services in Kenya.