Many people worldwide have sudden and emergent healthcare needs that require the services of trained healthcare professionals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, routine healthcare services, such as primary healthcare, operative care, emergency care and more, were regularly interrupted.
During the surges in cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection, the strain on healthcare facilities negatively affected public health and national critical functions, including transport and education. The pandemic exacerbated healthcare gaps in many countries, including low-, middle- and high-income countries, despite many efforts to avert death and disability.
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