Stories from the field: Special series on the COVID-19 response We bring you stories straight from the countries where we work as they unfold. These stories document the results of the UHC Partnership’s close collaboration with governments, communities and our partners. Watch this space for regular updates. The Bahamas The Bahamas: Protecting the population with safe and effective medicines and vaccines Pacific island countries Strengthening mental health services in the Pacific during COVID-19 and beyond Rwanda Rwanda’s primary health care strategy improves access to essential and life-saving health services Afghanistan Afghanistan’s health system is on the brink of collapse: urgent action is needed Kenya Kenya increases uptake and equity for COVID-19 vaccinations Bangladesh Community health workers at the heart of a stronger health system and the fight against COVID-19 Trinidad and Tobago Empowering communities to prevent and self-manage noncommunicable diseases Azerbaijan Azerbaijan strengthens its health workforce to boost primary health care Lao PDR Lao PDR strengthens capacity to deliver mental health care nationwide Occupied Palestinian territory The occupied Palestinian territory reforms its hospital sector to make progress towards universal health coverage Zimbabwe Zimbabwe: Data-driven decisions maintain availability and access to essential health services during the COVID-19 response Uzbekistan Uzbekistan strengthens its health system in the midst of COVID-19 crisis Caribbean Caribbean countries boost the capacities of nurses in critical care during COVID-19 Sudan Sudan’s community dialogues empower disadvantaged populations to decide on their health priorities Mongolia Mongolia’s mobile health clinics bring primary health care to vulnerable communities India Ensuring essential health services during COVID-19 in the State of Chhattisgarh, India Georgia Georgia’s experience during COVID-19 will inform its future primary health care approaches Somalia Health for all is Somalia’s answer to COVID-19 and future threats to health Islamic Republic of Iran Islamic Republic of Iran tackles COVID-19 by enhancing primary health care Lao PDR A confident health workforce strengthens Lao PDR’s health system and COVID-19 response India From governance to community surveillance: Assam’s 360 degree COVID-19 response Dominica Community health workers in Dominica lead the fight against COVID-19 Ethiopia How Ethiopia prepared its health workforce for the COVID-19 response Colombia Colombia responds to COVID-19 with an intercultural health model Pakistan Pakistan’s drive to restore essential health services during COVID-19 Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea tackles the threat of COVID-19 with an all-of-government approach Ukraine Ukraine working towards universal health coverage while responding to COVID-19 Timor-Leste Swift action prevents community transmission of COVID-19 in Timor-Leste Suriname COVID-19 response boosts Suriname’s health system South Africa South Africa steps up hygiene in health facilities to protect against COVID-19 Go to COVID-19 page Back to main page
