In 2019, the number of under-five deaths hit a record low of 5.2 million. However, the global pandemic is threatening to disrupt and even reverse this progress, due to maternal and child health services worldwide suffering disruptions, according to surveys carried out by UNICEF and the WHO.There is no doubt that the pandemic has negatively affected health services, which in some cases, has resulted in children being denied access to healthcare as systems become overrun. Moreover, women are taking more precautions in light of the virus, with some women refusing to give birth at the hospital and even not seeking maternal health due to fears of contracting the virus.A recent UNICEF survey carried out across 77 countries showed that nearly 68% reported disruptions when it came to health checks for children and immunization services. These health services are vital to reduce and prevent child mortality. Today, more children can celebrate their first birthday, and this is key progress. However, the pandemic has the potential to undo much of this progress, hence why immediate action is required to improve and restore healthcare services globally.