CLEAN : Sierra Leone's malarial children go untreated amid coronavirus pandemic

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare in Sierra Leone, particularly in Kenema district. It highlights the decrease in facility visits due to fear of the virus, leading to more severe cases arriving late. The collaboration with MSF is emphasized, focusing on outreach and mobile clinics to identify and refer severe cases. Efforts to access remote villages are described, along with community observations.

What impact did COVID-19 have on the number of people visiting healthcare facilities?

How has the severity of illnesses among children changed during the pandemic?

What role does the MSF team play in the healthcare outreach efforts?

What strategies are being employed to reach children and pregnant women in remote villages?

What criteria were used to select villages for outreach activities?