🚨 @DirOPSPAHO warns of disruptions in regular health services due to COVID-19 ⬇️

Opening remarks by @DirOPSPAHO 👉 in the #COVID19 information session. August 4, 2020.

"As when left unchecked, these diseases may create other public health challenges that can be equally damaging. We… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"As we continue on this path toward universal health, we must ensure our health systems are resilient, and that the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"The #COVID19 pandemic has shown that for too many of us, health is still a luxury and care is out of reach. We mus… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"As PAHO has said before: Now is the time for countries to dedicate 6️⃣% of GDP to strengthen their 🏥🚑 health syste… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"While these small changes are important in the short term, this pandemic has clearly shown that significant invest… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"Our clinics and hospitals are drastically changing their routine by spacing out appointments and allocating specif… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"In places where telehealth is not available, 🏠 at-home visits and community outreach programs are supporting our m… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

"We are seeing many health systems embrace 💻📱 digital health, including telemedicine, so patients can continue to b… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…