Establishing the value of regional cooperation and a critical role for regional organisations in managing future health emergencies
Establishing the value of regional cooperation and a critical role for regional organisations in managing future health emergencies
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the failures of global, multilateral cooperation to respond and adapt to health emergencies while observing the principles of solidarity and equity. This response has raised the question of whether the global architecture for health emergencies is fit for purpose. In this Health Policy, amid proposals to reform this architecture, we consider the potential value of regional cooperation and the role regional organisations might play in delivering effective and equitable solutions to the challenges posed by public health emergencies. Drawing on our multidisciplinary perspectives and diverse experience of geographical regions, we explore the value of regional cooperation, the role of regional organisations, where they could have the greatest impact, and the major factors affecting regional cooperation and regional organisations in managing public health emergencies. As the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes our approach to health emergencies, leveraging and integrating the capabilities of regional organisations will be crucial for improving preparedness and response efforts globally.
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26 February 2025
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Rahman-Shepherd, Afifah, Aghogho Evaborhene, Nelson, Berman, Ayelet, Amaya, Ana B., Boro, Ezekiel, Dar, Osman, Ho, Zheng Jie Marc, Jung, Anne Sophie, Khan, Mishal, Mohamed-Ahmed, Olaa, Oyebanji, Oyeronke, Pangestu, Tikki Elka, Rashid, Sabina Faiz, Razavi, Ahmed, Riggirozzi, Pía, Legido-Quigley, Helena and Hsu, Li Yang
(2025)
Establishing the value of regional cooperation and a critical role for regional organisations in managing future health emergencies.
The Lancet Global Health, 13 (3), .
(doi:10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00500-X).
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the failures of global, multilateral cooperation to respond and adapt to health emergencies while observing the principles of solidarity and equity. This response has raised the question of whether the global architecture for health emergencies is fit for purpose. In this Health Policy, amid proposals to reform this architecture, we consider the potential value of regional cooperation and the role regional organisations might play in delivering effective and equitable solutions to the challenges posed by public health emergencies. Drawing on our multidisciplinary perspectives and diverse experience of geographical regions, we explore the value of regional cooperation, the role of regional organisations, where they could have the greatest impact, and the major factors affecting regional cooperation and regional organisations in managing public health emergencies. As the COVID-19 pandemic reshapes our approach to health emergencies, leveraging and integrating the capabilities of regional organisations will be crucial for improving preparedness and response efforts globally.
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Afifah Rahman-Shepherd
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Nelson Aghogho Evaborhene
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Ayelet Berman
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Ana B. Amaya
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Ezekiel Boro
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Osman Dar
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Zheng Jie Marc Ho
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Anne Sophie Jung
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Mishal Khan
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Olaa Mohamed-Ahmed
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Oyeronke Oyebanji
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Tikki Elka Pangestu
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Sabina Faiz Rashid
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Ahmed Razavi
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Helena Legido-Quigley
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Li Yang Hsu
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