Principles of Health Systems Resilience in the Context of COVID-19 Response

Publication language
English
Pages
4pp
Date published
24 Apr 2020
Type
Tools, guidelines and methodologies
Keywords
COVID-19, Health
Organisations
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), UK Aid

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.