Elias Ali Yesuf, Biru Abdisa, Habtamu Sime, Enku Kifle Alemu, Netsanet Abera Asseffa, Meskerem Jisso, Alemu Tamiso, Akalewold Alemayehu, Rekiku Fikre, Abdurezak Umer, Mesfin Kebede, Hussen Mohammed, Bekele Yazie, Kassu Ketema Gurmu, Kassahun Dessie Gashu, Dessies Abebaw Angaw, Berhanu Fikadie Endehabtu, Binyam Tilahun, Tajebew Zayede Gonete
BACKGROUND: Essential health services are a package of services critical to improve health outcomes. COVID-19 pandemic disrupts essential health services. However, the level of essential health service disruption due to COVID-19 in Ethiopia is not clear. This study aimed at measuring the status of delivery of essential health services in Ethiopia during COVID-19. METHODS: A national mixed-methods cross-sectional survey was conducted. It was undertaken in Amhara (10 districts), Oromia (eight districts), Sidama (six districts), Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People's Region (16 districts), and Dire Dawa City Administration...
October 2023: Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences