Good Governance in a Pandemic | Keiji Fukuda
Channel: Science Gallery Bengaluru
Date: 2021-03-12

The enormity of the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has compelled us to reflect on the effectiveness of our systems of governance. Governments around the world have been confronted with the challenge of controlling a public health emergency while respecting democratic rights and freedoms. Keiji Fukuda is a public health expert who has led global responses against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Ebola, and various influenza outbreaks. Drawing on decades of research and groundwork, he reflects on how good governance and leadership can help us tackle the ongoing crisis.

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