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2020-03-25 13:31:00

GGP | Global Governance

Policy Brief No. 202006

March 24, 2020

本文已发表于China Daily | March 23, 2020

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Series on #Global Health Governance# No. 4

Power of Empathy

Peng Bo


As the novel coronavirus is ravaging the world, nations have rushed to impose quarantines and develop vaccines, among other prevention and treatment measures, hoping to stall the runaway epidemic and better treat critically ill patients. However, such actions alone are not enough to secure a resounding victory in this global war.

In the grip of the pandemic, the public health sector bears the brunt. Faster modern transportation in a more connected and globalized world has accelerated the spread of the virus. The number of confirmed cases has soared worldwide. The strain of medical resources in some countries may deny patients proper treatment. Worse if the virus mutates vaccines being developed at the moment will not be effective.

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