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SA needs a plan to protect children’s health beyond Covid-19

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The Covid-19 pandemic has been a head-on challenge to even the most solid health systems in the world.

. The country faces epidemics of HIV and tuberculosis ; non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes; suboptimal maternal and child health; as well as violence and injuries.

Children have made many sacrifices because of the country’s Covid-19 response. These include social isolation, and lack of education opportunities and access to nutrition intervention programmes. South Africa isn’t experiencing a famine, but a lack of access to food. It is time to set new goals, while being vigilant in maintaining the Covid-19 response. Children and young people should be a priority, while continuing to shield the old and sick.

 

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