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Dr Josep Figueras, Dr Matthias Wismar from European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, with Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat from WHO/Europe, argue that investing in health will lead to a better and wealthier future
The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on our lives, from homeschooling and restaurant closures to travel bans and backlogs in healthcare. But amidst the chaos and disruption, a silver lining emerged: the realisation that there can be no healthy economy without a healthy population. As governments implemented severe measures to contain the virus, we saw firsthand the power of decision-making and collaboration across all sectors.
Now, as the pandemic wanes and the world’s economy remains vulnerable, we must not let investment in health fall by the wayside. While other sectors may be vying for attention…
