YouGov survey shows global health systems ‘unfit to cope’ with another pandemic

An international survey conducted by YouGov to assess the effects of COVID-19 on health and care workers has revealed that current pressures due to poor funding, staff shortages and inadequate preparation mean that global health systems are ‘unfit to cope’ with another pandemic.

The survey was commissioned by the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) – the global health initiative of Qatar Foundation – and found that 49% of healthcare…