Provision of sexual- and reproductive-health services during COVID-19: perspectives from civil society organisations in Eastern and Southern Africa

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the challenges faced by civil society organisations in delivering sexual and reproductive health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Qualitative insights gathered from civil society organisations across Eastern and Southern Africa.
• Analysis of service provision challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Increased difficulty in accessing sexual and reproductive health services due to lockdowns and restrictions.
• Heightened vulnerabilities among young people and marginalized groups exacerbated by the pandemic.