Abstract
The world appears to be experiencing more than its fair share of shocks: climatic disasters, pandemics, wars and political events that have far-reaching consequences for vulnerable populations globally. One such example was the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in both direct and indirect impacts on older women, especially those residing in Sub-Saharan Africa, due to the already fragile economic and health care systems in place, as well as the lack of infrastructure for public services. While substantial literature now exists documenting the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations, less attention has been paid to building back better.
