Investing for Global Health Security: a Vital Imperative
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on a global scale, causing irreparable loss of millions of lives, and immense economic damage. The urgent need to prevent, detect, and respond to future pandemics has become evident. However, the funding required for effective pandemic preparedness and response (PPR) remains a subject of significant disparity and lack of consensus. Varying estimates from global leaders and experts have hindered progress in developing a comprehensive PPR system.