A Global COVID-19 Pandemic Needs An Integrated Global Response

The document discussed the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting that most data and policy recommendations originated from high-income countries, which may not address the needs of vulnerable groups globally. It emphasized the higher risks faced by ethnic minorities, migrants, care home residents, mental health service users, and health staff from minority groups. The authors called for a more comprehensive evidence base across nations and urged the global health community to consider approaches from the Global South. They stressed the importance of learning across geopolitical and economic divides and addressing social inequalities to enable sustainable recovery and ensure global health protections.