This survey looks at 63 core health services across delivery platforms and health areas. It was sent to 216 countries and territories across the six who regions. 135 responses were received (63% response rate) from senior ministry of health officials predominantly between january and march 2021. Respond to the crisis and maintain provision of other essential health services. Access to essential service delivery throughout an emergency, limiting direct mortality and avoiding increased indirect mortality. When caseloads are high, and/or the health workforce is At least half the world’s population still lacks coverage of essential health services. World leaders reconfirmed commitment to universal health coverage in a landmark political declaration in 2019. Operational guidance for maintaining essential health services during an outbreak.