Covid: The sector most affected by this crisis is that of children, according to UNICEF and Save the Children, the pandemic could push up to 86 million children into poverty. ... Living in poverty implies greater exposure to COVID-19 and the impact of the crisis, causing a vicious circle of growing poverty and inequality. Countries eligible for assistance from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank entity that provides aid to the poorest countries, faced serious hardship even before the COVID-19 pandemic.
How does covid affect people with disabilities?: People with disabilities generally have more health care needs than others, both standard needs and needs linked to impairments, and are there fore more vulnerable to the impact of poor quality or inaccessible health care services than others. Compared to people without disabilities, people with disabilities are more likely to be in poor health: Across 43 countries, 42 percent of people with disabilities versus 6 percent of people without disabilities perceive their health as poor. To achieve the highest possible level of health for persons with disabilities, the following actions should be considered: Strengthen national health care legislation and policies in line with the CRPD.