On May 11, 2023, President Biden declared the COVID-19 public health emergency over, marking a significant transition in pandemic response. The toll of COVID-19 reached over 20 million lives lost globally. A pivotal achievement during this period was the rapid development of mRNA vaccines, credited with saving 2.4 million lives. However, recent U.S. actions, including withdrawing from the WHO and cutting $11.4 billion in pandemic grants, signal a shift towards competition, jeopardizing global health collaboration. Historical examples, like the eradication of smallpox, underscore the necessity for united international efforts to effectively combat health crises.
The swift development of the COVID-19 vaccine exemplified the power of international collaboration and evidence-based science, saving 2.4 million lives globally.
Historical lessons emphasize the significance of global health infrastructure that collaborates effectively, acknowledging that pathogens are not confined by borders.
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