Principles of Health Systems Resilience in the Context of COVID-19 Response
Thematic area: Resilience |
Sub thematic area: Health system resilience assessment framework
Applicability: Global |
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Year of publication: 2021 |
Organization(s): Red Science Cell, UK aid, Department for International Development
The COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to health systems globally. This brief summarises key principles for promoting resilient health systems in the face of this challenge. It is based on evidence from recent research programmes commissioned by DFID and NIHR. A number of these principles point to the value of anticipation of shocks and appropriate preparation. However, a number also address means of responding in the face of adversity.
