COVID 19 - Global Research Roadmap for recovery

Abstract

Health emergencies that have occurred in recent years have presented significant challenges and led to the development of effective health responses. Therefore, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, researchers and health practitioners were in a position to develop a suitable response. The UN's Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery details how communities have been affected by the pandemic and how medical professionals and scientific researchers can inform responses and policies. Health systems and services comprises one section of the Research Roadmap and highlights research priorities and key foci for health systems. In addition to its role in mitigating the health implications of COVID-19, the Research Roadmap also provides recommendations for overcoming the socio-political challenges that have arisen due to the pandemic. As such, 25 research priorities have been identified with a view to addressing recovery challenges and informing long-term systemic change. There are five research priorities for each pillar of the UN's socio-economic recovery framework and the first pillar is Health Systems and Services, which is concerned with promoting compliance with public health measures. A priority for this pillar is ensuring the responsiveness, adaptability and accessibility of health systems while additional foci include eliminating discrimination in the delivery of health servicess, preparing for future health emergencies, developing cross-border responses and engaging with communities.