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| Open Access | PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY AND GLOBAL PREPAREDNESS FOR PANDEMICS: LESSONS LEARNED FROM COVID-19
Ochilova Madina Xasan kizi, Otamurodova Shaxnoza Sherali kizi, Muhammadiyeva Barchinoy Mansur kizi,Suyunov Farrux Sayfullo ugli, Adxamov Asror Adxam ugli , 2th year students of the Faculty of Pediatrics of Samarkand State Medical University,5th year student of the Faculty of Pediatrics of Samarkand State Medical University,5th-year student, Faculty of General Medicine Samarkand State Medical UniversityAbstract
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed both the strengths and vulnerabilities of global health systems. Public health policy emerged as a critical determinant of pandemic outcomes, influencing transmission rates, mortality, and the resilience of healthcare infrastructures. Countries with well-prepared emergency response frameworks, effective communication strategies, and robust vaccination programs experienced fewer disruptions compared to those with delayed or fragmented approaches. However, the pandemic also highlighted global inequalities in healthcare access, the limitations of international cooperation, and the challenges of combating misinformation. This paper examines the role of public health policy in pandemic preparedness and response, evaluates key lessons from COVID-19, and proposes future strategies to strengthen global resilience against emerging infectious diseases.
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Public health policy; Pandemic preparedness; COVID-19; Global health; Vaccination strategies; Health communication; International cooperation; Healthcare resilience; Health equity; Misinformation management.
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