Epidemic profile of COVID-19 child deaths in Sri Lanka: a retrospective nationwide analysis
- Published on 03/12/2025
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Jayaratne Kapila 1, Illangasinghe Poojani 1, Wanniarachchi Suvini 2, Hettiarachchi Dilka 2, de Silva Chithramalee 1, Liyanage Guwani 3
1 https://ror.org/02phn5242 University of Colombo Colombo Sri Lanka
2 https://ror.org/0005eqq91 Colombo South Teaching Hospital Colombo Sri Lanka
3 https://ror.org/02rm76t37 University of Sri Jayewardenepura Colombo Sri Lanka
Abstract
Introduction Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child survival is crucial. Analysing COVID-19-related child deaths, even years after the pandemic, is critical for informing future pandemic preparedness and response efforts.
Methods We conducted an analysis of all "SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 positive deaths" among children and adolescents (aged < 18 years) recorded through a purposefully designed Child Death Surveillance...
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