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Literature Review

The SARS-Cov-2 pandemic had a severe impact on Latin American health systems, particularly those that were highly fragmented. Despite their challenges, these systems demonstrated remarkable resilience in their ability to respond, even with weak management and a lack of medical specialists and personnel to provide care. Shockingly, 55% of primary care facilities in places like Peru operate without a medical professional. This shortage of health professionals, particularly in rural areas, makes providing coverage care complex. However, despite these challenges, emergency care measures were implemented, including those specifically geared toward addressing COVID-19. Additionally, Information and Communication Technologies implemented contingency plans for other diseases. Primary care, with its vital role in preventing and promoting health while establishing containment mechanisms for health protection, has shown its resilience and adaptability in the face of the pandemic, instilling hope for the future of healthcare in Latin America.

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