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Chapter 18 - Challenges in Managing Epidemics and Pandemics Illustrated by Ebola and COVID-19

A Case Study Perspective

from Section 2 - Clinical Aspects of Traumatic Injuries, Epidemics, and Pandemics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 January 2024

By
Claire Bayntun
Edited by
Richard Williams ,
Verity Kemp ,
Keith Porter ,
Tim Healing  and
John Drury
Richard Williams
Affiliation:
University of South Wales
Verity Kemp
Affiliation:
Independent Health Emergency Planning Consultant
Keith Porter
Affiliation:
University of Birmingham
Tim Healing
Affiliation:
Worshipful Society of Apothecaries of London
John Drury
Affiliation:
University of Sussex
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Summary

The outbreaks of Ebola in West Africa and the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic are used as exemplars to consider the management of the outbreaks and the application, or not, of the lessons identified. The need for a robust public health system supported by sound coordination and collaboration structures for response across the world is identified as a means of recognising the inter-dependence of the global community. This is seen as being critical to preparing for and managing epidemics, pandemics, and other crises in the future.

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COVID-19Ebolaglobal responseoutbreak(s)public health
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Major Incidents, Pandemics and Mental Health
The Psychosocial Aspects of Health Emergencies, Incidents, Disasters and Disease Outbreaks
 , pp. 126 - 134
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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