There is an urgent need for equitable distribution of vaccines in conjunction with continued health interventions and coordinated global action to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on public health and the economy. (Photo: O. Brandenberg, Swiss TPH)
There is an urgent need for equitable distribution of vaccines in conjunction with continued health interventions and coordinated global action to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on public health and the economy. (Photo: O. Brandenberg, Swiss TPH) - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on both human health, the economy and society at large. There is no doubt that the disease and control measures indirectly effect people's health and well-being, particularly in lowand middle-income countries where the crisis has amplified and deepened existing inequalities. To mitigate the collateral damage, Swiss TPH worked on a myriad of projects to support vulnerable populations around the globe. While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected health systems around the world, individuals living in lowand middle-income countries (LMICs) have been hit the hardest. These countries that often have a weak health infrastructure, high disease burden, and lack of access to treatments and vaccines, face immense threats to their livelihood. In addition to impacting human health and well-being, economic activities have contracted around the globe as a result of the pandemic and measures to contain it.
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