9 Steps to End COVID-19 and Prevent the Next Pandemic: Essential Outcomes From the World Health Assembly
Lawrence O. Gostin
Abstract
About a year ago, the World Health Assembly (WHA) met virtually for the first time since the creation of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. Last year's WHA adopted a resolution asking states to intensify action to fight COVID-19. Yet a year on, there have been 3.7 million deaths reported, with the real number estimated as more than 7 million. From May 24-31, 2021, the 74th WHA (WHA74) was again held virtually amidst this historic pandemic. The WHA created a member states working group on strengthening WHO preparedness for and response to health emergencies to make recommendations to next year's WHA.
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PandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)BiosecurityPreparednessPolitical scienceEconomic growthGlobal health2019-20 coronavirus outbreakInternational Health RegulationsBiosafetyEquity (law)BusinessPublic relationsMedicineHealth careInfectious disease (medical specialty)VirologyLawDiseaseEconomicsOutbreakPathologyViral Infections and Outbreaks ResearchVaccine Coverage and HesitancyGlobal Public Health Policies and Epidemiology