Impact of COVID‐19 on access to healthcare in low‐ and middle‐income countries: Current evidence and future recommendations

Okereke, Melody, Ukor, Nelson Ashinedu, Adebisi, Yusuff Adebayo, Ogunkola, Isaac Olushola, Favour Iyagbaye, Eseosa, Adiela Owhor, Greatman, Lucero‐Prisno, Don Eliseo·2021·The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
DOI 10.1002/hpm.3067

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