Read on Twitter
Contact tracing and effective quarantine are among the topmost reasons why #covid19 infected regions in the world have low mortality. This requires phenomenal work by #publichealth workers. Technology can aid it but cannot replace the Human Resources. Invest in #publchealth
1ofN
1ofN
Crowds and clusters in close contact spread #covid19 faster and wider. #koyambedu & #krmarket are examples. This requires phenomenal work by #publichealth messaging to reach everyone. Technology cannot replace the trained Human Resources. Invest in #publchealth training.
2ofN
2ofN
Reducing mortality requires triaging those who have symptoms, testing and interpersonal communication with infected persons. This requires strong primary health care services, not star hospitals. Invest in #publichealth resources & #surveillance. #publichealth saves lives.
3ofN
3ofN
Advanced health facilities alone are insufficient to reduce mortality (US, UK). Successful countries followed strong #publichealth response (Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam). Reducing mortality requires #publichealth expertise at every level. #invest in #publichealth systems.
4ofN
4ofN
Resource intensive pandemic preparedness alone is insufficient to reduce covid19 mortality (US, UK). Successful countries had strong #publichealth leadership (Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam). Invest in building #publichealth leaders for a healthy world.
N of N
N of N
