Management of covid-19: a practical guideline for maternal and newborn health care providers in Sub-Saharan Africa

COVID-19 is a pandemic that is currently ravaging the world. Infection rate is steadily increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women and their infants may suffer severe illnesses due to their lower immunity. This guideline prepares and equips clinicians working in the maternal and newborn sections in the sub-region to manage COVID-19 during pregnancy and childbirth.

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This article presents the preparations and measures for managing COVID-19 during pregnancy and childbirth in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the clinicians working in the maternal and newborn sections.