Lessons
Examples from Uganda and Cote d’Ivoire on COVID-19 programs implemented with a sustainability lens
Lead author:
Mr. Tendai Gotora, Director of Programs, Spark Health Africa, tendai@sparkhealthafrica.co.za
Co authors:
Dr. Brou Gbotto Raymond, Regional Director of Health and Public Hygiene, Côte d’Ivoire, brougbotto_dr@yahoo.frDr. Chalres Olaro, Director Health Services-Office of the…
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