Lessons Learned from COVID-19 to better address future threats to global health security: A Critical Analysis of Experts Perspectives

Authors

  • Dicky Budiman Griffith University
  • Neneng Nurlaela School of Business and Management, Institute Technology Bandung
  • Vivi Setiawaty Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia
  • Cordia Chu Griffith University Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.204

Keywords:

APEC, COVID-19, Global Health Security, Pandemic

Abstract

Emerging infectious diseases have had a significant impact on the Asia-Pacific region in recent years, including a severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak that occurred in 2002-2003, which had a substantial impact on several Asia-Pacific economies, the outbreak of highly pathogenic Asian avian influenza A (H5N1) that followed in 2006, strains of H1N1, and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). There is an increasing frequency and impact of emerging infectious diseases (EID), as demonstrated by the current global outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). The Asia-Pacific region is particularly vulnerable to the spread of EID across national borders.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Health Working Group conducted an International Workshop on Managing Emerging Infectious Diseases (MEID) in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 12–16 September 2022. The workshop focused on a lesson-learning approach and aimed to strengthen global and domestic preparedness for the next pandemic. 

Four key lessons can be drawn from the APEC region's COVID-19 pandemic. First, zoonotic outbreaks threaten health security, making One Health an urgent necessity. Secondly, collaboration and partnership are essential to combating the pandemic. Thirdly, decisive leadership is essential at all global and local levels. Finally, risk communication builds trust and acknowledges uncertainty during a crisis. These lessons could strengthen the evidence base for regional policy responses and better responses to future threats.    

Author Biographies

Neneng Nurlaela, School of Business and Management, Institute Technology Bandung

  • Assistant Professor at Bandung Institute of Technology
  • Disciplines
    • Communication and Media
    • Qualitative Social Research
    • Human Resources
    • Marketing
    • Environmental Economics
    • Environmental Science

Vivi Setiawaty, Ministry of Health Republic of Indonesia

  • Director and researcher at Sulianti Saroso National Infectious Disease Hospital, Ministry of Health, Indonesia
  • Dr Vivi has been a doctoral graduate of Biomedical Science from the University of Indonesia since 2013. She specializes in laboratory-related research. A number of articles in molecular and microbiology have been published in national and international journals since 2009.




https://www.who.int/indonesia/news/campaign/iwd21-setiawaty

Cordia Chu, Griffith University Australia

Research, education and professional background: With a PhD in medical sociology and medical anthropology, Prof Chu has a keen interest in translational research. Her key areas of expertise are environment and health, health-promoting settings, international health and development, global health, reproductive health, health promotion and integrated health planning, workplace health and safety management, community participation and stakeholder engagement; community needs assessment and policy development. Her focus has extended to climate change adaptation and health, collaborative partnerships, leadership, risk communication and decision-making. She has won 32 research and project grants, 48 international, and 26 Australian consulting and advisory projects and served on numerous professional committees. Research Supervision and publications: • 2018 Special Commendation, Australian Council of Graduate Research Award for Excellence in Graduate Research Supervision, 2017 Winner of Higher Degree Research Supervision Award, Griffith Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Research, Winner of Griffith University 2010 excellence in higher research supervision award, Chu has supervised to completion 6 post-doctoral fellows, 45 PHDs, 3 Mphils, 6 honours and over 45 masters. Her team is currently supervising 15 PhDs. She has published five books, over 230 Journal articles and chapters, 2 policy/guidelines, 4 commissioned research communication booklets, and 5 documentary films and has delivered 80 keynote addresses and over 150 invited presentations at international conferences. Capacity building: Chu has been active in capacity building in public health. Her team has won 11 rounds of the Australian Leadership Award and trained over 200 leadership fellows from eleven countries, including Australia. Education and Awards • 1986 PhD. Queensland University, in Medical Sociology & Medical Anthropology; • Honoury member of the Australian Environmental Health Association since 2007; • 2014 Vietnam Government Medal for contribution to People’s Health; 2013 Member of the Order of Australia (AM); 2012 Griffith International Inaugural Award for Internationalization; 2009 Winner of Excellence in Service for Griffith Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology; 2008 Winner of Griffith U’s Higher Degree Research Supervision; and 2008 QLD Government Edu& Training (QETI) Award for Best Practice in international collaborations.

https://experts.griffith.edu.au/18607-cordia-chu

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Published

2023-07-19

How to Cite

Budiman, D., Nurlaela, N., Setiawaty, V., & Chu, C. (2023). Lessons Learned from COVID-19 to better address future threats to global health security: A Critical Analysis of Experts Perspectives. Global Biosecurity, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.204

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Vol. 5 (2023)

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Editorials and Commentaries

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Received 2023-03-08
Accepted 2023-07-06
Published 2023-07-19