“The pandemic has exposed serious gaps in social protection systems around the world, particularly for some categories of workers, such as part-time workers, ” SocialProtection Welfare
An analysis shows that countries that have effective health and social protection systems in place that provide universal coverage are better-equipped to protect their population from the threats to their livelihoods posed by COVID-19.
In a report tagged, “Social protection responses to the COVID-19 crisis: Country responses and policy considerations,” ILO noted that in addition to the tragic loss of human life, the pandemic is likely to increase poverty and inequality, with particularly adverse effects for older persons, persons with disabilities and chronic diseases, migrant workers and forcibly displaced people.
It revealed that between February 1 and April 17, about 108 countries and territories announced at least 548 social protection measures to lessen the devastating impact of lost jobs and livelihoods.
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