Thirty-two experts from 17 countries published a consensus statement today in JAMA Network Open to guide health leaders through COVID-19 pandemic recovery and prepare for future emergencies.The consensus statement emphasizes the importance of bolstering pandemic preparedness for future pandemics and promoting global solidarity and leadership, all of which were lacking amid the crisis, the authors said.
It is also meant to help governments, public health officials, and health systems around the world address health gaps and disparities, along with their structural, societal, political, and economic underpinnings, they added."The unprecedented and high stakes nature of this global phenomenon highlights an urgent need for clear guidance to