Routine care for underlying health conditions

Ensuring appropriate care provision for mild COVID‑19 cases and maintaining continuity all other patients are key elements of resilient health systems. During a pandemic, strong primary system is well placed both to manage acute needs in co‑operation with hospitals keep people better condition through continuous care. While the response from LAC‑7 countries has been very hospital-centric during early phase stronger have put greater emphasis on role community services. Such initiatives helped reduce pressure systems minimise complications direct death COVID‑19. Evidence also demonstrates that one challenge countries, high levels disruption changes treatment plans chronic diseases such as cancer, hypertension or diabetes.