The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 illustrates how health systems often have to cope with “shocks” – whether epidemics, natural hazards such as droughts and floods, or population displacements. In many low- and middle-income countries, it is a challenge for under-resourced health systems to maintain essential services as well as respond to these shocks.
What does it take to build the preparedness of health systems to manage shocks like COVID-19?
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