Post-Pandemic Crisis Turning Point Towards Health Resilience
This book explores how the Covid-19 pandemic public health crisis became a catalyst for enhancing the resilience of health systems in developing countries.
Theoretical Framework
It starts by outlining a theoretical framework for managing public health crises, providing a foundation for understanding responses.
Response During the First Wave
The book describes the measures taken by developing countries during the initial Covid-19 wave, highlighting the challenges faced.
This experience revealed significant shortcomings in health systems, emphasizing the urgent need for initiatives to ensure survival and transformation.
Health System Transformation
The volume details how developing countries prioritized health system transformation as a key policy agenda.
It covers the specific areas of reform and the integration of technology aimed at strengthening these systems.
Future Agenda
The book concludes with proposals for future strategies designed to better prepare health systems for upcoming crises.
"The experience forced all stakeholders to realise what was lacking with the health systems and why they needed initiatives to survive the crisis and transform the systems."
Author's summary: The book demonstrates how the Covid-19 crisis revealed health system weaknesses and spurred transformative policies for resilient health infrastructure in developing countries.