Primary Care for India’s Urban Dwellers Living in Informal Settlements During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Primary Care for India’s Urban Dwellers Living in Informal Settlements During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire global community. By August 2020, India had seen over 2.8 million cases and 55,000 deaths. COVID-19 disproportionally affects India’s 81 million people living in urban informal settlements, where inadequate housing, water and sanitation increase the risk and rate of infection. Read the full article at the Australian Journal of General Practice >>

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