Resilient emergency medical systems for 21st-century complex world

Abstract

The 21st-century global health landscape presents unprecedented challenges, such as antimicrobial resistance, mental health issues, and the rapid spread of infectious diseases due to urbanization and mobility. The Sendai Framework and initiatives such as Singapore’s analytics in combating dengue exemplify the push for disaster risk reduction and advanced preparedness. The recent pandemic has underscored the vulnerabilities of health systems, highlighting the need for telehealth and improved emergency response capacities. Military-civilian partnerships and psychological support for healthcare workers have emerged as some critical components. Embracing an all-hazard approach and prioritizing environmental and psychological resilience are key to a robust, culturally sensitive global health strategy, emphasizing the importance of open-access research for comprehensive global preparedness.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Author contributions

All authors contributed to conceptualizing, literature review, manuscript writing, reviewing, and final approval of the manuscript.

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