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Strengthening the Frontlines to Address COVID-19

14 Jan 2022

Health systems continue to adapt to cope with the COVID‑19 pandemic. Much focus has been placed on the scaling-up of hospital capacities. However, the pandemic is also deeply affecting the health of many people who are not infected by the virus but are living with other chronic conditions due to disruptions to their regular care routines. The study highlights the importance of placing primary health care at the core of health systems, both to manage an unexpected surge of demand and to maintain continuity of care for all. Strong primary health care, – organised in multi-disciplinary teams and with innovative roles for health professionals, integrated with community health services, equipped with digital technology, and working with well-designed incentives – helps deliver a successful health system response. The study recommends that the innovations introduced in response to the pandemic need to be maintained to make health systems more resilient against future public health emergencies, and able to meet the challenges of ageing societies and the growing burden of chronic conditions. It is a useful study for policy makers.  Click here to read the study. 

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
YEAR OF PUBLISHING
2021
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

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