| Summary: | <p class="first" id="d2475510e196">The disproportional burden of coronavirus (COVID-19) and vulnerability to containment
measures in informal settlements have been recognised; however, the role of poor housing
conditions in propagating these remains neglected. Poor housing conditions makes it
difficult to effectively implement social distancing measures. With increased time
spent in cramped, dark and uncomfortable indoor environments, water and sanitation
outside the home, and no outdoor space, higher exposure to existing health hazards
and high levels of stress, with women and children being most vulnerable, are anticipated.
Through this commentary paper, we reflect on these interconnections and recommend
immediate measures and the long-term need for adequate housing for health and well-being.
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