A sexual and reproductive health and justice policy agenda must be at the heart of the COVID-19 response. The response must ensure that universal health coverage includes pregnant women, adolescents, and marginalised groups and must designate sexual and reproductive health, family planning, and community health centres as essential health providers, reallocating resources accordingly. 

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COVID-19 (WEPHREN Resources)  Coronavirus  Maternal Health  Maternal/Fetal health during pregnancy  Sexual Health (Mesh)  

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