Great threats have historically been catalysts for change. But will the COVID-19 pandemic help make public health more valued and sustainable? More resilient? It's possible, but not without commitment in five areas, such as mobilizing private sector support, hiring more health workers, and restoring trust, explains MSH’s President and CEO, Marian W. Wentworth, in a recent STAT op-ed. “Global organizations, national leaders, local health officials, and others must commit now to new policies and investments to turn these hard lessons into a more effective, resilient, and responsive era of public health leadership.”
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