Since the turn of the century, pandemics have highlighted weaknesses in global health governance. This report examines future pandemic scenarios, emphasizing the need for improved preparedness and diverse actor involvement in responses to health threats.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Global Governance Futures |
| Publication date: | June 2017 |
| Time horizon: | 2027 |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
The research method involved scenario analysis, where two hypothetical pandemic situations were created to evaluate the effectiveness of global health governance and response systems. The scenarios were used to identify potential challenges and resilience factors in pandemic preparedness.
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The report discusses the impact of recent pandemics on global health governance, noting that outbreaks like SARS, swine flu, Ebola, and Zika have exposed significant vulnerabilities in response systems. It emphasizes the necessity for reform in global health governance and pandemic response capabilities. The report presents two hypothetical scenarios to assess future preparedness. The first scenario envisions a fragmented geopolitical landscape where vaccine skepticism leads to a diphtheria outbreak, exacerbated by poor coordination among health institutions. The second scenario explores a well-prepared global response to a Nipah virus outbreak in India, yet highlights the detrimental effects of misinformation and irrational decision-making on containment efforts. Both scenarios serve as stress tests for global health systems, revealing the complexities of pandemic response and the urgent need for diverse participation from various sectors, including agriculture, media, and private entities. The report concludes that a holistic approach is essential for effective pandemic management in the future.
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