Abstract

Consequences of the coronavirus pandemic for global health research and practice.

Highlights

  • The discussion primarily focuses on clinical treatments and public health responses in high- and middleincome countries

  • Due to the pandemic spread of the virus, we must expect further spreading of the disease to countries with weak public health and health care systems, which may be overwhelmed by the occurrence of many patients within a short period

  • The coronavirus pandemic challenges ongoing and planned global health research and practice activities throughout the world; project planners and responsible persons must cautiously balance out the risks of interruption and resumption of the projects in the respective settings

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Introduction

The discussion primarily focuses on clinical treatments and public health responses in high- and middleincome countries. We must consider the potential impact of current travel and movement restrictions on global health interventions and research projects. Global health practice and research heavily relies on international exchange and free international movement of persons and goods.

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