![]() ![]() "It's a framework that's been put together by a number of experts that worked very closely on Covid and other public health issues, that should be used to inform future strategic plans for dealing with pandemics and other health emergencies in the future," French said. The new framework is far more comprehensive - considering around 21 different viruses and bacteria, and including newer technologies and tools necessary to deal with a future pandemic. "So this is an attempt to try and look more widely, at a wider range of potential pandemic agents, identify the core capabilities that we need to prepare for and to make sure that we have in advance of the next pandemic coming along." The report, titled Likely Pandemic Agents and Scenarios - an Epidemiological and Public Health Framework, is intended to prevent severe illness, save lives and minimise disruption to New Zealanders' lives.Īotearoa did have a pandemic plan before Covid-19 hit - but it was only geared towards influenza, and did not mention the possibilities of things like elimination strategies, Te Niwha chief science advisor and epidemiologist Professor Nigel French said. ![]() Infectious disease research organisation Te Niwha and the Public Health Agency drew on lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic to design a new preparedness and response approach catering for a range of likely scenarios. Scientists have created a new framework designed to help Aotearoa better manage pandemics. ![]()
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