Impact of COVID-19 on maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health in Indonesia

Serious concern on the health of children, pregnant women and mothers due to the COVID-19 pandemic

A mother embracing her son.
UNICEF/2022/Ijazah

Highlights

Indonesia has one of the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia. The impact of COVID-19 on the health of children, pregnant women and mothers is of serious concern, with decreases in a range of essential health services.

Overall health and well-being of children will continue to be negatively impacted unless significant investments are made to tackle urgent health issues while strengthening primary health care systems.

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UNICEF Indonesia
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