Health

The flaws in Europe’s healthcare systems have been cruelly exposed by COVID-19, experts tell a Science|Business Webcast conference. As lockdowns begin to lift, critical gaps and fault lines must be addressed to increase preparedness for the next big shock 

The urgent need is to contain the pandemic, but COVID-19 also highlights the need for action in the longer term to ensure Europe’s health sovereignty

While providing a good framework, more work is needed to address five priorities for ensuring the successful lifting of lockdown measures.