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How public health crises expose systemic, day-to-day health inequalities in low- and-middle income countries: an example from East Africa.

Alicia DavisTiziana LemboEmma LaurieEdna MutuaKathrin LoosliMary NthambiAmy NimegeerKunda MnzavaElizabeth F MsokaFortunata NasuwaMatayo MeluboGabriel ShirimaLouise MatthewsShona HiltonStephen E MshanaBlandina T Mmbaga
Published in: Antimicrobial resistance and infection control (2022)
Entanglements between infrastructure, access and communication exist while constraints in the health system lead to poor health outcomes even in 'normal' circumstances. These are likely to be relevant across the globe and highly topical for addressing pressing global health challenges. Redressing structural health inequities can better equip countries and their citizens to not only face pandemics but also day-to-day health challenges.
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