THE COVID-19 pandemic has strained health systems and disrupted essential health services in Africa. Countries are working to restore and strengthen key services to better withstand shocks and ensure quality care. Regina Kamoga, the Executive Director of Uganda’s Community Health and Information Network and Chairperson of the Uganda Alliance of Patients Organizations, speaks about the impact of COVID-19 and solutions to restore essential health services. Regina Kamoga What is the impact of COVID-19 on patients seeking services for other diseases? Many governments in Africa took measures to combat the spread of COVID-19. However, some of the measures totally disrupted the…